224 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC
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Brunswick St Fitzroy Restaurant

Visit the best Italian restaurant near Brunswick St, Fitzroy

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

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

Charles Meredith

"Good pizza. Garlic bread was amazing."

Matthew Wong

"Very tasty pizza. Good GF options"

Conor Hogan

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

Harrison

"Awesome steak"

Jason M

"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

"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

"Good pizza with a good price in a very casual venue."

BdM

"Always great food, service and vibe. The Badabing pizza is a masterpiece!"

Rolf Forster

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

Jason Wong

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

Oliver Gualano

"First time here last Monday night. Was absolutely fantastic. Excellent pizzas and great service. Will definitely be back."

Paras Haralabidis

"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

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

Darren

"Best gf pizza... badabing"

desiree beasley

"great service. guys welcomed 14 people 15 mins before kitchen closed on sunday night and served like legends. good italian food, variety of drinks and absolutely friendly and welcoming service. highly recommended for big companies"

egor sadanov

"Good pizza"

Johan Suriadihalim

"Lasagna is to die for!"

Jessica Busuttil

"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 service and Great pizza.... Coffee is quite good too"

Scoota Djp

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

Tash Drujinin

"Thank you for satisfying my very discerning Mediterranean family. it's great b to b find pizza that is actually tasty and somewhat traditional!"

Anita Jacobsen

"Great food, friendly staff, will be back"

Krissi G

"Cocktails in the late afternoon sun. Very pleasant."

Ulrik Egede

"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

"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

"Very good pizza and bombolinis"

YAn

"Nice pizzas"

Joe Bove

"Ahhhhhhhhhmazing"

brenton hemelaar

"Great pizza!"

Pat L

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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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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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