224 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC

Brunswick St Fitzroy Restaurant

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

Brunswick St Restaurant

One of Fitzroy's longest running restaurants

Looking for a Fitzroy restaurant near Brunswick Street? Located in the heart of Fitzroy, Ladro is a local favourite offering a variety of wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta, and delicious wines.

Our menu is inspired by Italy and made for Melbourne, making it the perfect spot for casual dining or special celebrations. Whether you’re enjoying a meal with friends or family, Ladro’s inviting ambience and top-notch food make it one of the best dining experiences along Brunswick Street in Fitzroy.

Our Menu

Starters

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Arancini

Carnaroli rice, beef ragu, peas, mozzarella heart

Polpette

Sicilian style wagyu meat balls, tomato sugo, sourdough (4pc)

Calamari Fritti

Flash fried loligo squid, citrus aioli

Olive Ripiene

Crumbed, mascarpone filled olives, flash fried

Focaccia

EVOO, garlic, Sicilian sea salt

Piatto di Cozze

Local mussels, tomato, chili, focaccia

Bruschetta Caprese

Home made sourdough, fior di latte, tomato, balsamic, pesto (1pc)

Pizza

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Gourmet pizza with basil and burrata on plate.

Mortadella & Burrata

Fior di Latte, mortadella, pistachio, burrata, lemon zest

Miss Piggy

Fior di latte, pork belly, smoked scamorza, radicchio, fermented honey

Patate e Salsiccia

Fior di latte, salsiccia, potato, caramelised onion, rosemary

Diavolo

Fior di latte, cacciatore hot salami, red peppers, nduja

Badabing

Tomato, provolone, fennel salsiccia, basil, oregano, chili

Frutti di Mare

Fior di latte, king prawns, mussels, calamari, clams, basil

Margherita

Tomato, mozzarella di bufala, basil

Capricciosa

Tomato, fior di latte, leg ham, mushrooms, olives, artichokes, anchovies

Wood-fired pizza with cheese and herbs on table.

Sopressa

Tomato, fior di latte, sopressa, roast fennel

Funghi

Fior di latte, field mushrooms, porcini, truffle oil

Pasta

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Spaghetti Marinara

Squid ink spaghetti, Queensland prawns, marinated fish, local mussels, clams, squid

Moreton Bay Bug Risotto

Carnaroli rice, crustacean bisque, bug meat, chili

Pasta with creamy sauce, peas, cherry tomatoes.

Duck Agnolotti

Roast duck mushroom filled agnolotti, cherry tomatoes, peas, sweet potato crisps

Tagliatelle pasta with sauce in a white bowl.

Fettuccine Carbonara

Guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino

Gnocchi Zucca Spinaci

Lightly fried gnocchi, pumpkin, baby spinach, goats curd, balsamic glaze

Spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce

Spaghetti Meatballs

Home-made spaghetti, Sicilian style meat balls, tomato sugo

Pappardelle Ragu

Slow cooked osso bucco, tomato, rosemary

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.
Cyclist passing by a restaurant with green umbrellas.
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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

Reviews from Brunswick Street locals

"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

"Pizzas here are amazing!"

Brendan Miranda

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

Dan The

"Best gf pizza... badabing"

desiree beasley

"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

"Excellent pizza lovely setting and very welcoming staff and management. Highly recommend and encourage all the eat here. Come to the real deal for sure. Best pizza in Melbourne"

Robbie B. Marcello

"The steak was amazing"

Karthik Rajah

"Once again great food."

Lou Gualano

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

carmel zumbo

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

Harrison

"Delicious. Great selection of local beers. Authentic flavours, big serves, good value for money."

Mark Cameron-Smith

"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

"Very good pizza and bombolinis"

YAn

"Been a regular going customer for many years now. One of the very best pizzas in Melbourne!"

Oliver Gualano

"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

"Good quality food."

Elisabetta Lamanna

"Pizza was fantastic. Italian friend from Italy also loved it"

Darren

"Good food, good service, good atmosphere."

Dean White

"A lovely meal in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere after a long day of travel."

Amanda Henry

"Best pizza"

lydia byrnes

"Excellent pizzas and great service too. Very happy and will definitely be back!"

Tash Drujinin

"Food is always consistent & mid range prices"

Rosalba Gianfriddo

"One of the best pizzas in Melbourne, friendly staff."

ZoranL

"Great pizza and good service"

James Fallon

"Awesome pizza and service was fast. Recommend for pizza lovers."

KJ Sethna

"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

"Brunch was absolutely delicious and I can totally recommend the bellini's. Everyone at my table enjoyed their meal immensely. Will return for dinner."

Mia Gardiner

"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

"Pizzas are great"

Alejandra Amaya

"Ben & Lionel were absolutely amazing! Very friendly and can accommodate vegan requests. We will be back!"

Amy Ashton

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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
    Book now
    Gourmet pizzas with drinks on a dining table.

    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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