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From the wood-fired oven come roughly formed artisanal pizzas, judiciously strewn with fine ingredients. The snappily dressed waiters cater to a mixed and mellow crowd, so you’ll find hipsters and oldsters knocking elbows.

The sleek operation has been around since 2003. Restaurants have come and gone since the beginning of Melbourne’s great love affair with the Italian staple, but this one has proven to be a consistent frontrunner.

But Ladro on Fitzroy’s Gertrude Street does it well. Really well. All in all, Ladro has a touch of Italy with a Melbourne sensibility and a commitment to quality. No complaints here.