224 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC
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Italian Restaurant Collingwood

The Best Italian Restaurant near Collingwood

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

A Collingwood Favourite

Pizza, Pasta and Tiramisu

Ladro is one of the longest-standing restaurants near Collingwood. We opened in 2003 on Gertrude Street in Fitzroy – a short walk from Collingwood. Locals love us for our wood-fired pizza, pasta and tableside tiramisu.

If you are looking for the best Collingwood restaurant, book a table at Ladro and enjoy a true Italian feast.

Our Menu

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Our Story

Near Collingwood since 2003

Ladro was one of the first restaurants to open on Gertrude Street – just around the corner from Collingwood. 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

Thoughts from Collingwood locals

"This place is amazing you can eat outside and inside. My favourite meal to eat there is the pizza's, and the drinks are to die for"

Tianna Romeo

"Great pizza and good service"

James Fallon

"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

"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 come back."

Catie Morrison

"Best GF pizza I've ever had!! Friendly staff and also kid friendly. Loved it!"

Nicole McPherson

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

Oliver Gualano

"Good wood fired oven pizza, thin base good topings!! I was expecting a bit more choices on the menu for pizzas. Had the polenta fingers those are great!!"

Dario Lovo

"Great Italian food. True to form."

Nick Wong

"Awesome pizza and service was fast. Recommend for pizza lovers."

KJ Sethna

"Great ambience great food and service"

Teresa Boscaglia

"Great food, friendly staff, will be back"

Krissi G

"Good pizza"

Johan Suriadihalim

"Once again great food."

Lou Gualano

"Friendly staff, awesome food! Can't wait to visit again!"

Dion Papadopoulos

"Incredibly well done simple Italian food! Could have easily enjoyed every thing on the menu. Had some good wines as well!"

Mitch Blundell

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

Andres Aguirre

"Can't fault it, pizza was cracking"

Carolyn Stapleton

"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

"Loved the panacotta"

Manisha Richard Pinto

"Very friendly and helpful staff and food that is out of this world. The gnocchi is one of the best dishes I’ve ever had"

Layla Grace

"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

"Ladro ticks every box"

Antoinette Russo

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

Charles Meredith

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

Annalise Smith

"Arrived without a booking at 12 on Sunday with family including 2 small children .great service kids had special menu and colouring pages. But still had great”adult” feel too. Great music and service, and kids entertained by watching the pizzas being made Highly recommended for adults and families alike"

Jan Barson

"Delicious pizzas and amazing tiramisu dessert"

Uddhav Naik

"Good pizza. Garlic bread was amazing."

Matthew Wong

"Great italian place. Highly recomended. Cozy and chic."

David Zambrano

"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

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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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