224 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC

Pizza Fitzroy North

Enjoy the best wood-fired pizza near Fitzroy North

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Wood-Fired Pizza

Cooked with the perfect crust

Looking for the best wood-fired pizza in Fitzroy North? In 2002 we took a trip to Italy and brought back our favourite recipes to Gertrude Street. Since then our wood-fired pizza has become a local favourite.

Our signature Badabing pizza has been on the menu since we first opened; it’s a NYC-inspired pizza with a touch of chilli oil.

Whether you want a classic Margherita or something a little extra, you’ll find it at Ladro in Fitzroy.

Our Pizza Menu

From the wood-fire oven

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Gourmet pizza with basil and burrata on plate.

Mortadella & Burrata

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

Miss Piggy

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

Patate e Salsiccia

Fior di latte, salsiccia, potato, caramelised onion, rosemary

Diavolo

Fior di latte, cacciatore hot salami, red peppers, nduja

Badabing

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

Frutti di Mare

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

Margherita

Tomato, mozzarella di bufala, basil

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

Funghi

Fior di latte, field mushrooms, porcini, truffle oil

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

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.

Pizza reviews

What the locals say about our pizza

"Delicious pizzas and amazing tiramisu dessert"

Uddhav Naik

"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

"Can't fault it, pizza was cracking"

Carolyn Stapleton

"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

"Had a really good takeaway puttanesca pizza. Took about 10 minutes from order to delivery. Very well-made thin crust pizza."

James Bonin

"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

"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

"Excellent pizza and the tiramisu saves you a trip to Italy."

Anna Bolmat

"Pizzas are great"

Alejandra Amaya

"A delightful sit in experience. Our waiter was very attentive despite the fact it was a very busy Monday night. Ravioli, pizza, meatballs, pasta and desserts were all very much enjoyed and appreciated. Highly recommended."

Sharyn Barkl

"Great pizza!"

Stephen Carlson

"Get the pizza"

Michael Nuciforo

"Nice pizzas"

Joe Bove

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

David Cigognini

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

Jayne Williams

"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

"Mouthwatering pizza."

John McGee

"Best pizza in Melbourne"

Mauro Bigolin

"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

"Good pizza. Garlic bread was amazing."

Matthew Wong

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

Oliver Gualano

"Delicious pizza. Great choices"

Benita Varga

"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

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

Paras Haralabidis

"Best gf pizza... badabing"

desiree beasley

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

KJ Sethna

"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

"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

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

Annalise Smith

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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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