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

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

"Probably some of the best tiramisu on the market right now until I can be proven incorrect."

Frankey C

"Ladro ticks every box"

Antoinette Russo

"Amazing pizza, lovely staff and great bathroom"

Cathy Sellars

"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

"Pizzas here are amazing!"

Brendan Miranda

"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

"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

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

Ulrik Egede

"Traditional Italian food with some European ambiance"

Michael Schauer

"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

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

David Cigognini

"The pizza here is amazing, and so is the staff!!"

Marco R

"Deeeeeeelish 10/10 would recommend."

Sara Desouza

"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

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

Andres Aguirre

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

Anna Marinelli

"Very caring staff, who gave good advice about food and wine."

Rj T

"The pizza here has always been consistently good. But to our surprise, the desserts were excellent too! Do yourself a favour..and leave some room for a dessert..or two."

Angela De Francesco

"Great pizza and good service"

James Fallon

"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

"Excellent hospitality"

C K

"I had a great time at Ladro Gertrude, the food was amazing and didnt take long to come out. They had GF, DF and Vegan options that tasted incredible. Our host Lionel was extremely attentive and kind. He communicated really well with us and had a great attitude. Thank you for the great experience, Definitely coming back here :)"

Yasmin El Emary

"Delectable menu at fair prices with excellent service"

Julie O’Connor

"Delicious pizza. Great choices"

Benita Varga

"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

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

Tommy Han

"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

"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

"Very tasty pizza. Good GF options"

Conor Hogan

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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