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: Open for Labour Day

Ladro is open as per usual for Labour Day on Monday the 9th of March. We’ll be open from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.

  • 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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224 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

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Seafood pizza and pasta with wine on table.
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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

"Loved the back area to sit in. Cosy the amazing food the frirndly service by Silva the lovely waitress. So glad we got to eat here."

Korina Hawthorne

"Probably some of the best tiramisu on the market right now until I can be proven incorrect."

Frankey C

"Good quality food."

Elisabetta Lamanna

"We had my son's christening/1st birthday celebration here. Was absolutely fantastic. Very easy to deal with, great service and lovely food and wine. Kept a group of people aged 8 months to 72 years very happy."

Hayley Spring

"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

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

Scoota Djp

"The foods is sooooo Delicious - special my spaghetti"

Kim Long Nguyen

"great service. guys welcomed 14 people 15 mins before kitchen closed on sunday night and served like legends. good italian food, variety of drinks and absolutely friendly and welcoming service. highly recommended for big companies"

egor sadanov

"Great pizza!"

Pat L

"Great neighborhood eatery. Pizza excellent as usual. Service efficient professional and friendly. Wine list by glass excellent match to the food. They have never put a foot wrong in 10 years i have been eating here."

Phillip Campbell

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

Meghan Meloni

"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

"Best gf pizza... badabing"

desiree beasley

"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

"Delectable menu at fair prices with excellent service"

Julie O’Connor

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

armaplayrust

"Can't fault it, pizza was cracking"

Carolyn Stapleton

"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

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

Dorota Pomagalska

"Good pizza with a good price in a very casual venue."

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