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: New Menu

There is a new menu at Ladro! We’ve spent the last couple of months creating some new dishes and they’re now on the main menu. Including new gnocchi and pizza dishes. Book a table now.

  • 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.”

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Couple toasting drinks over dinner with pizza and veggies.
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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

"Had a lovely dinner at Ladro, friendly staff, nice environment and the pizza is to die for. I highly recommend the puttanesca. Will def come back."

Fran Marval

"The steak was amazing"

Karthik Rajah

"The pizza here is amazing, and so is the staff!!"

Marco R

"Friendly staff and great service. Food came out quickly. Had the pork ragu gnocchi and it was perfect."

Megan K

"Lasagna is to die for!"

Jessica Busuttil

"Quality and no fuss. Couldn't ask for much more."

Andrew Belegrinos

"Excellent quality food, very busy place to eat if you're hurry but the atmospheric and the staff was very friendly."

cesar sanchez

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

armaplayrust

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

Dan Nufer

"Great service and Great pizza.... Coffee is quite good too"

Scoota Djp

"The foods is sooooo Delicious - special my spaghetti"

Kim Long Nguyen

"Good food, good service, good atmosphere."

Dean White

"Delicious pizzas and amazing tiramisu dessert"

Uddhav Naik

"Very friendly and helpful staff and food that is out of this world. The gnocchi is one of the best dishes I’ve ever had"

Layla Grace

"Loved the panacotta"

Manisha Richard Pinto

"Nice pizzas"

Joe Bove

"AMAZING gluten free pizza"

chelsea flynn

"Ben & Lionel were absolutely amazing! Very friendly and can accommodate vegan requests. We will be back!"

Amy Ashton

"Outstanding food and service and great vibe"

Andrew Loader

"Friendly staff, beautiful food good wine list"

Greg Allison