224 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC
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Italian Restaurant Fitzroy North

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

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

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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

What the locals say

"Loved the panacotta"

Manisha Richard Pinto

"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

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

Ulrik Egede

"The foods is sooooo Delicious - special my spaghetti"

Kim Long Nguyen

"We had the Patate pizza, the ragu gnocchi and the rocket salad. All were exceptional. Especially the cloud soft gnocchi. All the pizzas can be gluten free, and the calamari already is."

Jodie Foreman

"Quite a nice place!"

K Pahl-Duffy

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

Marco R

"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

"Silky soft gnocchi, delicious wine and great kids meals. Would love to return again."

Meghan Meloni

"Great Italian food. True to form."

Nick Wong

"Been going for the 15 years and the pizza is on point. I would say best in Melbourne."

Dan The

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

Bart Spencer

"Good pizza"

Johan Suriadihalim

"Delicious pizza. Great choices"

Benita Varga

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

Amy Ashton

"Delectable menu at fair prices with excellent service"

Julie O’Connor

"Must say great atmosphere , staff and food was just perfect. A must try and I'll be definitely back many more times."

Samuel N

"Great pizza and service thank you for the night"

Thi Thu Huong

"Amazing pizza, lovely staff and great bathroom"

Cathy Sellars

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

Richard Bruce

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

Rolf Forster

"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

"Love their pizza! Friendly staff, clean and lovely ambience, tasty wine and food. Try the pizza!!!!!"

Dorota Pomagalska

"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

"Best pizza"

lydia byrnes

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

Mark Burley

"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

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

Rj T

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

Tommy Han

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

David Cigognini

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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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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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