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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Funghi

Fior di latte, field mushrooms, porcini, truffle oil

Badabing

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

Frutti di Mare

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

Miss Piggy

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

Capricciosa

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

Margherita

Tomato, mozzarella di bufala, basil

Diavolo

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

Wood-fired pizza with cheese and herbs on table.

Sopressa

Tomato, fior di latte, sopressa, roast fennel

Gourmet pizza with basil and burrata on plate.

Mortadella & Burrata

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

Patate e Salsiccia

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

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

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

Jason Wong

"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

"Delicious pizza. Great choices"

Benita Varga

"Mouthwatering pizza."

John McGee

"Nice pizzas"

Joe Bove

"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

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

Dorota Pomagalska

"Great pizzas"

Sofia T

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

Anna Bolmat

"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

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

Jayne Williams

"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

"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

"We had the margherita and porcini e gorgozola pizzas, the insalata di spinaci size dish and the tiramisu for dessert and the dishes did not disappoint. The ambiance is really nice - good for a casual date. Big enough to fit large groups. They do have a section at the back that they can probably close off if you book. Overall, lovely dining experience. Will come back for more."

ron ron

"Can't fault it, pizza was cracking"

Carolyn Stapleton

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

KJ Sethna

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

Andres Aguirre

"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

"Delicious pizzas and amazing tiramisu dessert"

Uddhav Naik

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

Oliver Gualano

"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 and service thank you for the night"

Thi Thu Huong

"Great pizza and good service"

James Fallon

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

Dan The

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

Tommy Han

"Good pizza"

Johan Suriadihalim

"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

"Great pizza!"

Stephen Carlson

"Best pizza in Melbourne"

Mauro Bigolin

"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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    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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