224 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC
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Italian Restaurant Fitzroy North

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  • Fried arancini with meat sauce and wine glass.
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  • Italian pizza and pasta dishes with wine pairing.
  • Fried calamari with lemon and dipping sauce
  • Elegant plated meal with wine glass on dark table.
  • Friends toasting drinks over pizza and appetizers.
  • Grilled steak with sauce and fries
  • Bowl of pasta with rich meat sauce
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  • Pouring Limoncello spritz from tap into glass

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.

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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

"A good choice for woodfire pizza. Well worth going. The wine is good too. I wish I had room for dessert."

Jayne Williams

"Pizza was fantastic. Italian friend from Italy also loved it"

Darren

"Best gluten free pizza base we have ever had! It looked so much like the wheat base that I had to call and double check (we have a coeliac in the house). The pizza was so yummy. 10/10! Thank you so much."

Heidi John

"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

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

Mark Cameron-Smith

"Fantastic coeliac friendly gluten free food, great wait staff. Close to a tram stop!"

Brigid Feenan

"Great pizzas"

Sofia T

"Can't fault it, pizza was cracking"

Carolyn Stapleton

"Nice pizzas"

Joe Bove

"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

"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

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

Sabrina Delcarlo

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

Dion Papadopoulos

"Great food and service will be back again"

Baggio 10

"We got the Badabing. It was cooked perfectly. Fries were deliciously seasoned. Friendly staff and great service. The place gets really loud, the tables too close to one another and difficult to hear."

K Gim

"Wonderful service, great environment and delicious food! 10/10 Will come back again."

Harrison

"Mouthwatering pizza."

John McGee

"Quite a nice place!"

K Pahl-Duffy

"Their mushroom pizza and their pasta special was great when i went. Wide selection of drinks."

Jason Wong

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

Dorota Pomagalska

"Best gf pizza... badabing"

desiree beasley

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

Dan The

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

Frankey C

"Good pizza. Garlic bread was amazing."

Matthew Wong

"First time here last Monday night. Was absolutely fantastic. Excellent pizzas and great service. Will definitely be back."

Paras Haralabidis

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

Marco R

"Quality and no fuss. Couldn't ask for much more."

Andrew Belegrinos

"Loved the panacotta"

Manisha Richard Pinto

"Lasagna is to die for!"

Jessica Busuttil

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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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