224 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC

Italian Restaurant Fitzroy North

Visit the best Italian restaurant near Fitzroy North

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

Italian classics

Wood-fired pizza, pasta and tiramisu

Welcome to Ladro, one of the original Italian restaurants near Fitzroy North. Our Italian menu features wood-fired pizza, including our signature ‘Badabing’ pizza. You’ll also discover a selection of pasta dishes, delicious entrees and a dessert menu featuring our much-loved tableside tiramisu.

Enjoy a night out in Fitzroy, filled with great dishes and true Italian service.

Our menu

Entrees

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Piatto di Cozze

Local mussels, tomato, chili, focaccia

Focaccia

EVOO, garlic, Sicilian sea salt

Bruschetta Caprese

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

Arancini

Carnaroli rice, beef ragu, peas, mozzarella heart

Olive Ripiene

Crumbed, mascarpone filled olives, flash fried

Calamari Fritti

Flash fried loligo squid, citrus aioli

Polpette

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

Pizza

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Capricciosa

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

Wood-fired pizza with cheese and herbs on table.

Sopressa

Tomato, fior di latte, sopressa, roast fennel

Margherita

Tomato, mozzarella di bufala, basil

Funghi

Fior di latte, field mushrooms, porcini, truffle oil

Ortolana

Crema di zucca, fior di latte, zucchini, eggplant, red peppers, basil

Gourmet pizza with basil and burrata on plate.

Mortadella & Burrata

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

Prosciutto

Fior di latte, prosciutto, mozzarella di bufala, basil, cherry tomatoes

Miss Piggy

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

Badabing

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

Frutti di Mare

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

Pasta

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Spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce

Spaghetti Meatballs

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

Gnocchi Zucca Spinaci

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

Pappardelle Ragu

Slow cooked osso bucco, tomato, rosemary

Spaghetti Marinara

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

Tagliatelle pasta with sauce in a white bowl.

Fettuccine Carbonara

Guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino

Pasta with creamy sauce, peas, cherry tomatoes.

Duck Agnolotti

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

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.
Cyclist passing by a restaurant with green umbrellas.
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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.”

Melbourne Food & Wine

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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

What the locals say

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

ZoranL

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

Sabrina Delcarlo

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

David Zambrano

"Went here with a big group for dinner for a birthday and all the food and drinks were amazing. The new menu is fantastic! Will be going again soon!"

Theresa Le

"Delicious pizzas and amazing tiramisu dessert"

Uddhav Naik

"Amazing pizza, lovely staff and great bathroom"

Cathy Sellars

"Mouthwatering pizza."

John McGee

"Friendly staff and great service. Food came out quickly. Had the pork ragu gnocchi and it was perfect."

Megan K

"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

"Great food and drink, a wonderful service in a warm inviting environment. Highly recommend a visit! We will definitely be back."

carmel zumbo

"thanks for nice dinner!"

Alfiya Khilinskaya

"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

"Great place to duck in out of the rain for a glass of wine and pizza. The San Daniele with prosciutto and onions is lovely and pairs nicely with a glass of Vino Bianco."

Sadie Stoumen

"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

"Nice pizza and quick service."

Shane Olle

"Traditional Italian food with some European ambiance"

Michael Schauer

"The food was amazing and the serive was excellent. We had the best experience at Ladro"

Fi Jong

"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

"Great pizzas"

Sofia T

"Beaut."

Amy Whitfield

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

Mark Burley

"A shining example of high quality Italian cuisine. The pizza dough is perfect and the pastas are very tasty. Simple food done well, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed both times I’ve visited."

Alexander Rafferty

"Very tasty pizza. Good GF options"

Conor Hogan

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

Annalise Smith

"Ben & Lionel were absolutely amazing! Very friendly and can accommodate vegan requests. We will be back!"

Amy Ashton

"Great pizza!"

Pat L

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

Bart Spencer

"Despite being busy they found me a spot by the window, the pizza made a very good showing. The sauce was light and bright, the dough well formed and had just the right amount of slight charring on the bottom. All the ingredients were fresh, overall a worthwhile trip."

James Deucker

"The steak was amazing"

Karthik Rajah

"Ladro ticks every box"

Antoinette Russo

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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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