224 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC
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Fitzroy Italian Restaurant

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

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Gourmet pizzas with drinks on a dining table.

Update: A special event at Ladro

For one night only on July 14th, Ladro is hosting a shared Italian feast with a special menu in collaboration with That’s Amore, featuring curated Italian wine pairings and limited seats.

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Settle in for an intimate evening on Gertrude Street, with a generous six-course menu featuring antipasti, pasta, pizza, mains and dolce.

  • Person adding chili oil to meat pizza.
  • Lasagna with bolognese sauce served on white plates.
  • Lively nighttime scene outside a vibrant bar.
  • Italian gnocchi dishes with red and white wine.
  • Bartender holding red wine glass in modern bar.
  • Modern restaurant interior with brown chairs and tables.
  • Woman enjoying pasta dish at restaurant.
  • Three gourmet pizzas with various toppings.
  • People socializing in a lively bar setting.
  • Waitress serving pizza at restaurant with neon sign.
  • Pouring Limoncello spritz from tap into glass
  • Grilled steak with sauce and fries
  • Restaurant scene with people, pizza, and vintage posters.
  • Elegant plated meal with wine glass on dark table.
  • Chef slicing pizza at a restaurant kitchen
  • Cozy restaurant with neon 'ladro' sign.
  • Friends dining with pizza and pasta at restaurant.
  • Seafood pasta, pizza, wine, and soda on table.

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 & signature pasta 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.”

of

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.”

What's happening at Ladro

What's On

An Italian Indulgence

A special event at Ladro

224 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

Jul 147:00 pm to 10:00 pm

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Couple toasting drinks over dinner with pizza and veggies.

Mid-week Takeaway Deal

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224 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

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Functions & events

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

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  • Cozy restaurant with neon 'ladro' sign.
  • Person adding chili oil to meat pizza.
  • Steak, pizza, and drinks at Ladro restaurant.

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.

Reviews

Words from the locals

"Good pizza with a good price in a very casual venue."

BdM

"AMAZING gluten free pizza"

chelsea flynn

"Love their pizza! Friendly staff, clean and lovely ambience, tasty wine and food. Try the pizza!!!!!"

Dorota Pomagalska

"Food was absolutely amazing. 10 out of 10. Best part was the service. Don't miss this spot!"

armaplayrust

"Ahhhhhhhhhmazing"

brenton hemelaar

"Brunch was absolutely delicious and I can totally recommend the bellini's. Everyone at my table enjoyed their meal immensely. Will return for dinner."

Mia Gardiner

"Great Italian food. True to form."

Nick Wong

"Delicious pizzas and amazing tiramisu dessert"

Uddhav Naik

"Best gf pizza... badabing"

desiree beasley

"beautiful food. great service. no upselling. will be back!"

Richard Bruce

"Silky soft gnocchi, delicious wine and great kids meals. Would love to return again."

Meghan Meloni

"Wow! The food was made beautifully! The waiters were friendly and fast. The pizzas were cooked to perfection. The squid with cucumber and mango tasted amazing. The salami pasta tasted great! We were seated outside in the cold but that’s because the place was fully booked but other than that the experience was fantastic."

salim torbey

"An amazing and delightful restaurant with superb service from our very friendly and professional waiter and the food was exceptional. Highly recommended and reasonably priced."

Kevin Clancey

"Gnocchi that was light, not stodgy, beautiful matches of sweet, sour, salty and umami, all I missed was a tiny chilli and the pork would have hit all the notes. Great food, good service. An enjoyable night out"

Chris Paine

"Not just great, consistently great! And fantastic service. Try the Puttanesca Pizza, it’s the best pizza I’ve ever eaten."

Dan Nufer

"Despite being busy they found me a spot by the window, the pizza made a very good showing. The sauce was light and bright, the dough well formed and had just the right amount of slight charring on the bottom. All the ingredients were fresh, overall a worthwhile trip."

James Deucker

"Awesome steak"

Jason M

"The best meal I've had in a long time! The potato pizza, rucola salad and calamari were stand-outs, but honestly, you can't go wrong with whatever you choose. Service is friendly. A really nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon, sitting outside in the sunshine with great atmosphere and exceptional food. We can't wait to go back!"

Meredith

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

Rolf Forster

"Delicious , simple Italian, well priced and generous mains, sexy little sides and an interesting, yet accessible wine list. Come here for a first date or a date night. The staff will make you feel at home ."

james connolly