224 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC
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Brunswick St Fitzroy Restaurant

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

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

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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

Reviews from Brunswick Street locals

"Good food and wine selection .. consistency over many years"

Mark Burley

"Lasagna is to die for!"

Jessica Busuttil

"Must say great atmosphere , staff and food was just perfect. A must try and I'll be definitely back many more times."

Samuel N

"Great Italian food. True to form."

Nick 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

"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

"Gluten free pizza- yum! The kale salad was pretty great too."

Andres Aguirre

"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

"Amazing pizza, lovely staff and great bathroom"

Cathy Sellars

"Beaut."

Amy Whitfield

"Good quality food."

Elisabetta Lamanna

"An old favorite still going strong. Great Italian food"

Charles Meredith

"I've been here on three different occasions with friends and family and the food and service have consistently been fantastic. Looking forward to the next visit."

Liam O’Boyle

"Delicious pizza. Great choices"

Benita Varga

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

Catie Morrison

"Had the most special night for our friends birthday. Pizzas were amazing, jimmy and the rest of the boys were absolute champs. Would 100% recommend!"

Caitlynn Gibbs

"Great food, great service! Wait staff are very attentive and accommodating. Pizzas are stunning. Would also recommend the tiramisu."

Otto Hello

"thanks for nice dinner!"

Alfiya Khilinskaya

"Didn't expect to be able to get vegan pizza here, but I was pleasantly surprised! The Vegan pizza was delicious. The staff were lovely and extremely accommodating of our large 10+ group. Loved it!"

Bronwyn “B18” McMillan

"Pizzas are great"

Alejandra Amaya

"Not just great, consistently great! And fantastic service. Try the Puttanesca Pizza, it’s the best pizza I’ve ever eaten."

Dan Nufer

"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

"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

"Their mushroom pizza and their pasta special was great when i went. Wide selection of drinks."

Jason Wong

"Quite a nice place!"

K Pahl-Duffy

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

Tash Drujinin

"Outstanding food and service and great vibe"

Andrew Loader

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

Annalise Smith

"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

"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

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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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