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: Valentine's Day

Celebrate your loved one over wood-fired pizza and delicious cocktails. We’ll be running regular service on Saturday, February 14th. Book now to guarantee your seat.

  • 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

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Couple toasting drinks over dinner with pizza and veggies.

Valentine’s Day

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224 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

Feb 14
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

"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

"Mouthwatering pizza."

John McGee

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

Meghan Meloni

"Very caring staff, who gave good advice about food and wine."

Rj T

"Good wood fired oven pizza, thin base good topings!! I was expecting a bit more choices on the menu for pizzas. Had the polenta fingers those are great!!"

Dario Lovo

"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

"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

"Excellent pizzas and great service too. Very happy and will definitely be back!"

Tash Drujinin

"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

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

Anna Bolmat

"Great food, friendly staff, will be back"

Krissi G

"Enjoyable Italian ... Exceptional service"

Jeffrie Trika

"My parents and I visited this restaurant on a warm Sunday night, and we were not disappointed. The service was wonderful, food was fantastic (and they were very nice to make accomodations) and drinks were delightful as well. Best of all the atmosphere is just wonderful being light and airy, filled with delicious smells and soft music. I will for sure have to return :)"

Ellie Plunkett

"Fantastic food and great service. Cosy atmosphere"

Zowie Jade (ZJG)

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

Dorota Pomagalska

"Very good pizza and bombolinis"

YAn

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

Fi Jong

"Thank you for satisfying my very discerning Mediterranean family. it's great b to b find pizza that is actually tasty and somewhat traditional!"

Anita Jacobsen

"Traditional Italian food with some European ambiance"

Michael Schauer

"Best gluten free pizza base we have ever had! It looked so much like the wheat base that I had to call and double check (we have a coeliac in the house). The pizza was so yummy. 10/10! Thank you so much."

Heidi John