224 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC
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Italian Restaurant Fitzroy North

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  • Italian pizza and pasta dishes with wine pairing.
  • Friends toasting drinks over pizza and appetizers.
  • Person adding chili oil to meat pizza.
  • Elegant plated meal with wine glass on dark table.
  • Pouring Limoncello spritz from tap into glass
  • Group of friends at a restaurant.
  • Bowl of pasta with rich meat sauce
  • Bartender holding red wine glass in modern bar.
  • Grilled steak with sauce and fries
  • Cozy restaurant with neon 'ladro' sign.
  • Fried arancini with meat sauce and wine glass.
  • Fried calamari with lemon and dipping sauce

Italian classics

Wood-fired pizza, pasta and tiramisu

Welcome to Ladro, one of the original Italian restaurants near Fitzroy North. Our Italian menu features wood-fired pizza, including our signature ‘Badabing’ pizza. You’ll also discover a selection of pasta dishes, delicious entrees and a dessert menu featuring our much-loved tableside tiramisu.

Enjoy a night out in Fitzroy, filled with great dishes and true Italian service.

Our menu

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Our Story

A Gertrude Street institution since 2003

Ladro was one of the first restaurants to open on Gertrude Street. We opened our doors in 2003 and our wood-fired pizza quickly became a local favourite.
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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.”

FAQs

Your questions answered

Is there parking nearby?

There is metered street parking on Gertrude Street, as well as Gore Street.

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.

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.

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.

Our reviews

What the locals say

"Good food, good service, good atmosphere."

Dean White

"Went out for dinner on Saturday night here food was absolutely delicious mouth watering the staff were so welcoming and so friendly. We walked in and were seated within seconds definitely recommend this place. I had the Mussles from the starter menu as a main and was so filling the wood fired pizzas were to die for."

Siana Amiridis

"Very tasty pizza. Good GF options"

Conor Hogan

"Pizzas are great"

Alejandra Amaya

"Great food. Especially the lasagna and tiramisu. Very filling as well. Would recommend."

PeterV Bluebagger

"Wonderful service, great environment and delicious food! 10/10 Will come back again."

Harrison

"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

"Best potato pizza I have had outside of Italy. Amazing menu and great wine list."

Annalise Smith

"Amazing pizza, lovely staff and great bathroom"

Cathy Sellars

"Friendly staff, beautiful food good wine list"

Greg Allison

"pizza was exactly as I hoped it would be, great value for money, friendly staff, everything you'd hope for when getting pizza in Fitzroy"

Anna Glazenborg

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

Catie Morrison

"We went for a celebration meal early one evening and the food was so amazing. Ladro had been recommended by a friend and it didn’t disappoint."

Lisa Hogben

"Good pizza. Garlic bread was amazing."

Matthew Wong

"I first visited Ladro when they opened 15 years ago and they had the best pizzas in Melbourne. On my return 15 years later they are still going strong! Good pizza and pasta menu with gluten free options on the pizza. Good drinks menu and friendly service. Pizzas are woodfired traditional and very thin base. Simple toppings with good flavour. There are better pizzas around now, but you still won't be disappointed here"

Aaron Soroka

"Great food, friendly staff, will be back"

Krissi G

"Very tasty lunch."

Koen Alexander

"Great food and drink, a wonderful service in a warm inviting environment. Highly recommend a visit! We will definitely be back."

carmel zumbo

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

Meghan Meloni

"Staff and food were both immaculate loved every minute and bite, worth every penny !!"

Sabrina Delcarlo

"Nice pizzas"

Joe Bove

"Gnocchi that was light, not stodgy, beautiful matches of sweet, sour, salty and umami, all I missed was a tiny chilli and the pork would have hit all the notes. Great food, good service. An enjoyable night out"

Chris Paine

"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

"Went here with a big group for dinner for a birthday and all the food and drinks were amazing. The new menu is fantastic! Will be going again soon!"

Theresa Le

"Great pizza!"

Stephen Carlson

"Been going for the 15 years and the pizza is on point. I would say best in Melbourne."

Dan The

"Delicious - consistently yummy and family / kid friendly too. And surprisingly some of the yummiest chilli sauce I've ever tasted! Thank you Ladro."

beverley woon

"Great Italian food. True to form."

Nick Wong

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

Anna Marinelli

"Traditional Italian food with some European ambiance"

Michael Schauer

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How to book a table at Ladro

  1. Visit our ‘Reservations’ page.
  2. Select the date of your booking.
  3. Select the table size.
  4. Choose the time.
  5. Fill in your details and requirements.
  6. Confirm your booking
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How to order takeaway from Ladro

Want to enjoy Ladro from the comfort of your own home? It’s simple to order online.

  1. Visit our ‘Takeaway Portal.’
  2. Select the dishes you want
  3. View your cart.
  4. Add payment details
  5. Visit us and pick up your order
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