224 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC

Brunswick St Fitzroy Restaurant

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

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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Bruschetta Caprese

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

Olive Ripiene

Crumbed, mascarpone filled olives, flash fried

Arancini

Carnaroli rice, beef ragu, peas, mozzarella heart

Focaccia

EVOO, garlic, Sicilian sea salt

Calamari Fritti

Flash fried loligo squid, citrus aioli

Piatto di Cozze

Local mussels, tomato, chili, focaccia

Polpette

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

Pizza

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Funghi

Fior di latte, field mushrooms, porcini, truffle oil

Badabing

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

Frutti di Mare

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

Miss Piggy

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

Capricciosa

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

Margherita

Tomato, mozzarella di bufala, basil

Diavolo

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

Wood-fired pizza with cheese and herbs on table.

Sopressa

Tomato, fior di latte, sopressa, roast fennel

Gourmet pizza with basil and burrata on plate.

Mortadella & Burrata

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

Patate e Salsiccia

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

Pasta

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Pappardelle Ragu

Slow cooked osso bucco, tomato, rosemary

Tagliatelle pasta with sauce in a white bowl.

Fettuccine Carbonara

Guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino

Spaghetti Marinara

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

Gnocchi Zucca Spinaci

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

Pasta with creamy sauce, peas, cherry tomatoes.

Duck Agnolotti

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

Spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce

Spaghetti Meatballs

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

Moreton Bay Bug Risotto

Carnaroli rice, crustacean bisque, bug meat, chili

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

"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

"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

"Great pizza and service thank you for the night"

Thi Thu Huong

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

Sabrina Delcarlo

"Best pizza"

lydia byrnes

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

Jason Wong

"It's great that having some pizza and pasta after finished a week of work. A nice restaurant in a chill and relaxing night."

Fengchongyu Bosco

"Amazing pizza, lovely staff and great bathroom"

Cathy Sellars

"High quality food!"

John Wornham

"thanks for nice dinner!"

Alfiya Khilinskaya

"Ladro ticks every box"

Antoinette Russo

"Amaaaaaazing pizza, friendly service!"

Wayan Burnsy

"We got the Badabing. It was cooked perfectly. Fries were deliciously seasoned. Friendly staff and great service. The place gets really loud, the tables too close to one another and difficult to hear."

K Gim

"Great food, friendly staff, will be back"

Krissi G

"First time here, margarita pizza was yum! Tomato base was tasty and tangy tomato, could do more cheese but it was good. Friend liked her gluten free base too! Will return and want to taste pasta!!"

Madeline “Maddie” Silins

"Great pizza!"

Pat L

"Love the prawn pizza always want to eat there again when with the family, nice wine and pizza choice"

Tommy Han

"Good food, good service, good atmosphere."

Dean White

"Can't fault it, pizza was cracking"

Carolyn Stapleton

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

Mark Cameron-Smith

"Delicious pizza. Great choices"

Benita Varga

"Get the pizza"

Michael Nuciforo

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

Mark Burley

"Great ambience great food and service"

Teresa Boscaglia

"Deeeeeeelish 10/10 would recommend."

Sara Desouza

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

Anna Marinelli

"Staff were amazing food was delicious . Great vibe. Had a great night."

Jonathan Warwick

"Nice pizzas"

Joe Bove

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

ZoranL

"Great pizzas"

Sofia T

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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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