224 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC

Fitzroy Italian Restaurant

Wood-fired pizza, pasta and tiramisu. Inspired by Italy, made for Melbourne.

Our Story

In 2002 we visited Italy, searching for inspiration. We returned to Melbourne and in 2003 we opened Ladro as one of Gertrude Street's first restaurants. Our wood-fired pizza quickly become a local favourite. Today our mission remains the same: Italian dishes made for Melbourne.

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Broadsheet

“Ladro is a restaurant with a reputation, and one to be proud of – incredible pizza.”

goodfood

“As the pacesetter for Gertrude Street dining, Ladro remains the local go-to for casual, charismatic Italian fare.”

Concrete Playground

“Pizza. It’s delicious. Ladro on Fitzroy’s Gertrude Street does it well. Really well.”

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In the press

Ladro is a restaurant with a reputation, and one to be proud of – incredible pizza.

As the pacesetter for Gertrude Street dining, Ladro remains the local go-to for casual, charismatic Italian fare.

Pizza. It’s delicious. Ladro on Fitzroy’s Gertrude Street does it well. Really well.

Make your next event an Italian celebration

Functions & events

Celebrate your next event at Ladro. Our function space is perfect for celebrations and our set menu will impress your guests.

Your questions answered

FAQs

    Are you near public transport?

    Yes, you’ll find us on the 86 tram line. The tram stop is a short 30 second walk from Ladro.

    Is there parking nearby?

    There is metered street parking on Gertrude Street, as well as Gore Street.

    Are you vegan?

    Many of our dishes can be altered to be made vegan. This includes our pizzas, which can be topped with vegan cheese.

    Do you offer gluten-free?

    Yes, we have gluten-free pizza bases and also have gluten-free gnocchi. Several of our starter dishes also have gluten-free alternatives. Please chat to your waiter about our gluten-free options.

    We use rice flour to dust the benches while making our pizza. This is a gluten-free flour.

    Is Ladro BYO?

    No, Ladro is not BYO.

From the locals

Reviews

"Best potato pizza I have had outside of Italy. Amazing menu and great wine list."

Annalise Smith

"I've been here on three different occasions with friends and family and the food and service have consistently been fantastic. Looking forward to the next visit."

Liam O’Boyle

"Delicious pizzas and amazing tiramisu dessert"

Uddhav Naik

"Always great food, service and vibe. The Badabing pizza is a masterpiece!"

Rolf Forster

"Probably some of the best tiramisu on the market right now until I can be proven incorrect."

Frankey C

"Excellent pizza and the tiramisu saves you a trip to Italy."

Anna Bolmat