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: $15 Margherita Pizzas

Celebrate National Pizza Day on Monday, February 9 with $15 Margherita Pizzas. One day only – bookings are limited.

  • 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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“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

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Couple toasting drinks over dinner with pizza and veggies.

$15 Margherita Pizzas

Celebrate National Pizza Day

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Feb 09
People dining in restaurant with large screen projection.

Valentine’s Day

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224 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

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Friends toasting drinks over pizza and appetizers.
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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

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

armaplayrust

"Friendly staff, beautiful food good wine list"

Greg Allison

"It was a very delightful place to dine in. Our waiter Bang Bang was very attentive and went above and beyond to make sure that we were happy with everything. The food was amazing and delicious. Definitely recommend!!"

Grace Calista

"An old favorite still going strong. Great Italian food"

Charles Meredith

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

Anna Bolmat

"We went for a celebration meal early one evening and the food was so amazing. Ladro had been recommended by a friend and it didn’t disappoint."

Lisa Hogben

"Great place to duck in out of the rain for a glass of wine and pizza. The San Daniele with prosciutto and onions is lovely and pairs nicely with a glass of Vino Bianco."

Sadie Stoumen

"Brilliant service & delicious food! First set menu where none of us went hungry!"

Anna Marinelli

"Delicious. Great selection of local beers. Authentic flavours, big serves, good value for money."

Mark Cameron-Smith

"Best pizza in Melbourne"

Mauro Bigolin

"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

"A shining example of high quality Italian cuisine. The pizza dough is perfect and the pastas are very tasty. Simple food done well, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed both times I’ve visited."

Alexander Rafferty

"Loved the back area to sit in. Cosy the amazing food the frirndly service by Silva the lovely waitress. So glad we got to eat here."

Korina Hawthorne

"The food was amazing and the serive was excellent. We had the best experience at Ladro"

Fi Jong

"pizza was exactly as I hoped it would be, great value for money, friendly staff, everything you'd hope for when getting pizza in Fitzroy"

Anna Glazenborg

"AMAZING gluten free pizza"

chelsea flynn

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

Frankey C

"It's great that having some pizza and pasta after finished a week of work. A nice restaurant in a chill and relaxing night."

Fengchongyu Bosco

"Excellent hospitality"

C K

"I first visited Ladro when they opened 15 years ago and they had the best pizzas in Melbourne. On my return 15 years later they are still going strong! Good pizza and pasta menu with gluten free options on the pizza. Good drinks menu and friendly service. Pizzas are woodfired traditional and very thin base. Simple toppings with good flavour. There are better pizzas around now, but you still won't be disappointed here"

Aaron Soroka