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

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

"Best pizza in Melbourne"

Mauro Bigolin

"An amazing and delightful restaurant with superb service from our very friendly and professional waiter and the food was exceptional. Highly recommended and reasonably priced."

Kevin Clancey

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

Dan Nufer

"Loved the pizza, the special with gorgonzola & dates was a treat!"

paul kanat

"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

"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

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

Andres Aguirre

"Mouthwatering pizza."

John McGee

"A good place for good thin crust pizzas with very compact seating. This place offers gluten free and normal pizzas with delicious toppings that won't make you feel heavy. We enjoyed our tasty Porcini and Gorgonzola and Pescatore seafood pizzas, which came in a 6-slice portion size. The thin, crispy base doesn't detract from the flavours, a job well done. Friendly and efficient service in a simple, modern and functional space, Ladro is worth checking out in this competitive neighborhood."

Joanne Lung

"Nice pizza and quick service."

Shane Olle

"Super tasty gluten free pizza with vegan cheese! Hard to nail, and they did it. Had the salami, they aren’t stingy with the salami! Loved the calamari as well. Super tender not chewy at all, tasty as and the aioli plus lemon go so well with it…. And it’s gluten free! The chilli oil which is home made was soooo good too. Would defs come back"

Lisa Hwang

"Very tasty pizza. Good GF options"

Conor Hogan

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

ZoranL

"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

"Went out for dinner on Saturday night here food was absolutely delicious mouth watering the staff were so welcoming and so friendly. We walked in and were seated within seconds definitely recommend this place. I had the Mussles from the starter menu as a main and was so filling the wood fired pizzas were to die for."

Siana Amiridis

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

Mark Cameron-Smith

"Lots of great pizza in this area but Ladro is probably my favourite. The gold standard for margheritas. Excellent tomato paste coupled with light and creamy fior di latte. Thin, crispy crust that can be enjoyed on its own. No grease and easy on the stomach. Close to perfection."

Justin S

"Very tasty lunch."

Koen Alexander

"Awesome steak"

Jason M

"My parents and I visited this restaurant on a warm Sunday night, and we were not disappointed. The service was wonderful, food was fantastic (and they were very nice to make accomodations) and drinks were delightful as well. Best of all the atmosphere is just wonderful being light and airy, filled with delicious smells and soft music. I will for sure have to return :)"

Ellie Plunkett

"It was a very delightful place to dine in. Our waiter Bang Bang was very attentive and went above and beyond to make sure that we were happy with everything. The food was amazing and delicious. Definitely recommend!!"

Grace Calista

"The best meal I've had in a long time! The potato pizza, rucola salad and calamari were stand-outs, but honestly, you can't go wrong with whatever you choose. Service is friendly. A really nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon, sitting outside in the sunshine with great atmosphere and exceptional food. We can't wait to go back!"

Meredith

"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

"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

"The only place for good pizza in Melbourne. Great service and cozy atmosphere"

David Cigognini

"Just a nice hip vibe. Pleasant service. A nice place to hang on a lazy Saturday or Sunday afternoon."

Mark Shafton

"beautiful food. great service. no upselling. will be back!"

Richard Bruce

"Some solid dishes, really fast service and reasonable prices."

Bart Spencer

"Gnocchi that was light, not stodgy, beautiful matches of sweet, sour, salty and umami, all I missed was a tiny chilli and the pork would have hit all the notes. Great food, good service. An enjoyable night out"

Chris Paine

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

Mark Burley

A serve of rib eye tagliata on a table surrounded by sides.

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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