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: Mother's Day at Ladro

Mother’s Day bookings are now open at Ladro.

Mark your calendars and make your reservations; let’s make this Mother’s Day an unforgettable celebration.

We’ll be offering an à la carte service with our main menu. Secure your 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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“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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224 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

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Woman enjoying pasta dish at restaurant.
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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

"Loved the pizza, the special with gorgonzola & dates was a treat!"

paul kanat

"Great ambience great food and service"

Teresa Boscaglia

"A good place for good thin crust pizzas with very compact seating. This place offers gluten free and normal pizzas with delicious toppings that won't make you feel heavy. We enjoyed our tasty Porcini and Gorgonzola and Pescatore seafood pizzas, which came in a 6-slice portion size. The thin, crispy base doesn't detract from the flavours, a job well done. Friendly and efficient service in a simple, modern and functional space, Ladro is worth checking out in this competitive neighborhood."

Joanne Lung

"Friendly staff, beautiful food good wine list"

Greg Allison

"Great food, friendly staff. Will come back."

Catie Morrison

"Love the prawn pizza always want to eat there again when with the family, nice wine and pizza choice"

Tommy Han

"Get the pizza"

Michael Nuciforo

"First time here last Monday night. Was absolutely fantastic. Excellent pizzas and great service. Will definitely be back."

Paras Haralabidis

"Ladro ticks every box"

Antoinette Russo

"Best GF pizza I've ever had!! Friendly staff and also kid friendly. Loved it!"

Nicole McPherson

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

Anna Marinelli

"Very tasty lunch."

Koen Alexander

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

cesar sanchez

"Had a really good takeaway puttanesca pizza. Took about 10 minutes from order to delivery. Very well-made thin crust pizza."

James Bonin

"We just got pasta take away, but just based on the quality of that I would say Ladro is better than most. Service was quick and the vibe in the restaurant was cool and relaxed."

Paul Chiu

"We had the Patate pizza, the ragu gnocchi and the rocket salad. All were exceptional. Especially the cloud soft gnocchi. All the pizzas can be gluten free, and the calamari already is."

Jodie Foreman

"The foods is sooooo Delicious - special my spaghetti"

Kim Long Nguyen

"Delicious pizza. Great choices"

Benita Varga

"Good food."

yossi abraham