224 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC

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: Easter Hours

We are open as per usual over Easter – except for Easter Friday.

Easter Friday: Closed
Easter Saturday: Open
Easter Sunday: Open
Easter Monday: Open

  • Two pizzas, calamari, arancini, and drinks on dark table.
  • Ladro Italian restaurant exterior on sunny street.
  • Bowl of pasta with rich meat sauce
  • Pouring Limoncello spritz from tap into glass
  • Steak, pizza, and drinks at Ladro restaurant.
  • Person adding chili oil to meat pizza.
  • Cozy restaurant with neon 'ladro' sign.
  • Squeezing lemon over calamari next to drink and pizza.
  • Fried arancini with meat sauce and wine glass.
  • Bar shelves with assorted bottles and wooden stools.
  • Creamy pasta with meat and a cocktail drink.

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.”

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224 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

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Cozy restaurant with neon 'ladro' sign.
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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

"Great food. Especially the lasagna and tiramisu. Very filling as well. Would recommend."

PeterV Bluebagger

"Gluten free pizza- yum! The kale salad was pretty great too."

Andres Aguirre

"I had a great time at Ladro Gertrude, the food was amazing and didnt take long to come out. They had GF, DF and Vegan options that tasted incredible. Our host Lionel was extremely attentive and kind. He communicated really well with us and had a great attitude. Thank you for the great experience, Definitely coming back here :)"

Yasmin El Emary

"Cocktails in the late afternoon sun. Very pleasant."

Ulrik Egede

"Delectable menu at fair prices with excellent service"

Julie O’Connor

"Great food, friendly staff, will be back"

Krissi G

"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

"First time here, margarita pizza was yum! Tomato base was tasty and tangy tomato, could do more cheese but it was good. Friend liked her gluten free base too! Will return and want to taste pasta!!"

Madeline “Maddie” Silins

"Mouthwatering pizza."

John McGee

"Awesome pizza and service was fast. Recommend for pizza lovers."

KJ Sethna

"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

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

Anna Bolmat

"Best pizza in Melbourne"

Mauro Bigolin

"thanks for nice dinner!"

Alfiya Khilinskaya

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

Annalise Smith

"Enjoyable Italian ... Exceptional service"

Jeffrie Trika

"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

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

cesar sanchez

"Some solid dishes, really fast service and reasonable prices."

Bart Spencer

"Went here with a big group for dinner for a birthday and all the food and drinks were amazing. The new menu is fantastic! Will be going again soon!"

Theresa Le