224 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC

Fitzroy Italian Restaurant

Wood-fired pizza, pasta and tiramisu. Inspired by Italy, made for Melbourne.

Gourmet pizzas with drinks on a dining 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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224 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

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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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Functions & events

Celebrate your next event at Ladro. Our function space is perfect for celebrations and our set menu will impress your guests.

  • Cozy restaurant with neon 'ladro' sign.
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  • 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 pizza and good service"

James Fallon

"The pizza here is amazing, and so is the staff!!"

Marco R

"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

"Wow! The food was made beautifully! The waiters were friendly and fast. The pizzas were cooked to perfection. The squid with cucumber and mango tasted amazing. The salami pasta tasted great! We were seated outside in the cold but that’s because the place was fully booked but other than that the experience was fantastic."

salim torbey

"A delightful sit in experience. Our waiter was very attentive despite the fact it was a very busy Monday night. Ravioli, pizza, meatballs, pasta and desserts were all very much enjoyed and appreciated. Highly recommended."

Sharyn Barkl

"Great food, friendly staff, will be back"

Krissi G

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

Jayne Williams

"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

"Friendly staff, beautiful food good wine list"

Greg Allison

"Amazing pizza, lovely staff and great bathroom"

Cathy Sellars

"Arrived without a booking at 12 on Sunday with family including 2 small children .great service kids had special menu and colouring pages. But still had great”adult” feel too. Great music and service, and kids entertained by watching the pizzas being made Highly recommended for adults and families alike"

Jan Barson

"Best gf pizza... badabing"

desiree beasley

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

James Bonin

"We had the margherita and porcini e gorgozola pizzas, the insalata di spinaci size dish and the tiramisu for dessert and the dishes did not disappoint. The ambiance is really nice - good for a casual date. Big enough to fit large groups. They do have a section at the back that they can probably close off if you book. Overall, lovely dining experience. Will come back for more."

ron ron

"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

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

Megan K

"Amaaaaaazing pizza, friendly service!"

Wayan Burnsy

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

Anna Marinelli

"When you try a restaurant you've never tried before, it's always a gamble. Fortunately it paid off here. Ordered the take home meatballs, bolognese sauce and gnocchi and all were fresh, well balanced and delicious. The meatballs were lightly herbed and the meat was cooked to perfection and was quite lean. The accompanying sauce was the right balance of great rich tomato without being oily. The potato gnocchi was melt in your mouth silky. The only thing for me was the Bolognese sauce could have been meatier rather than on the thin side, but it is a sauce after all so shouldn't really complain. The meat was lean and satisfying without being greasy or grisly. Definitely recommend. Staff and atmosphere seemed very pleasant. Wish I lived around the corner. Prices very reasonable."

Mello

"Recently organized a conference dinner for 70 people at Ladro On Gertrude. Wanted to say a big thank you to the team. The food was excellent and plentiful, various dietary requirements were met, the staff were friendly and efficient, everyone was happy."

Kristie Patricia