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

"Must say great atmosphere , staff and food was just perfect. A must try and I'll be definitely back many more times."

Samuel N

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

cesar sanchez

"The best meal I've had in a long time! The potato pizza, rucola salad and calamari were stand-outs, but honestly, you can't go wrong with whatever you choose. Service is friendly. A really nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon, sitting outside in the sunshine with great atmosphere and exceptional food. We can't wait to go back!"

Meredith

"This place is amazing you can eat outside and inside. My favourite meal to eat there is the pizza's, and the drinks are to die for"

Tianna Romeo

"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

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

Tommy Han

"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

"Can't fault it, pizza was cracking"

Carolyn Stapleton

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

Meghan Meloni

"Delicious pizzas and amazing tiramisu dessert"

Uddhav Naik

"Pizzas are great"

Alejandra Amaya

"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

"Always great food, service and vibe. The Badabing pizza is a masterpiece!"

Rolf Forster

"A good choice for woodfire pizza. Well worth going. The wine is good too. I wish I had room for dessert."

Jayne Williams

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

Ulrik Egede

"The only place for good pizza in Melbourne. Great service and cozy atmosphere"

David Cigognini

"The pizza here has always been consistently good. But to our surprise, the desserts were excellent too! Do yourself a favour..and leave some room for a dessert..or two."

Angela De Francesco

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

Dorota Pomagalska

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

Megan K

"Enjoyable Italian ... Exceptional service"

Jeffrie Trika