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

Diavolo

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

Patate e Salsiccia

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

Capricciosa

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

Frutti di Mare

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

Miss Piggy

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

Margherita

Tomato, mozzarella di bufala, basil

Wood-fired pizza with cheese and herbs on table.

Sopressa

Tomato, fior di latte, sopressa, roast fennel

Prosciutto

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

Badabing

Tomato, provolone, fennel salsiccia, basil, oregano, 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.
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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

"Good pizza. Garlic bread was amazing."

Matthew Wong

"Good pizza with a good price in a very casual venue."

BdM

"Best pizza"

lydia byrnes

"Great food. Especially the lasagna and tiramisu. Very filling as well. Would recommend."

PeterV Bluebagger

"Very good pizza and bombolinis"

YAn

"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

"Good wood fired oven pizza, thin base good topings!! I was expecting a bit more choices on the menu for pizzas. Had the polenta fingers those are great!!"

Dario Lovo

"Not just great, consistently great! And fantastic service. Try the Puttanesca Pizza, it’s the best pizza I’ve ever eaten."

Dan Nufer

"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

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

KJ Sethna

"Get the pizza"

Michael Nuciforo

"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

"Didn't expect to be able to get vegan pizza here, but I was pleasantly surprised! The Vegan pizza was delicious. The staff were lovely and extremely accommodating of our large 10+ group. Loved it!"

Bronwyn “B18” McMillan

"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

"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

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

Dan The

"Mouthwatering pizza."

John McGee

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

Oliver Gualano

"Arrived without a booking at 12 on Sunday with family including 2 small children .great service kids had special menu and colouring pages. But still had great”adult” feel too. Great music and service, and kids entertained by watching the pizzas being made Highly recommended for adults and families alike"

Jan Barson

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

Tommy Han

"Had a lovely dinner at Ladro, friendly staff, nice environment and the pizza is to die for. I highly recommend the puttanesca. Will def come back."

Fran Marval

"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

"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

"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

"Great pizzas"

Sofia T

"Great pizza!"

Stephen Carlson

"First time here, margarita pizza was yum! Tomato base was tasty and tangy tomato, could do more cheese but it was good. Friend liked her gluten free base too! Will return and want to taste pasta!!"

Madeline “Maddie” Silins

"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

"Nice pizzas"

Joe Bove

"Great pizza and service thank you for the night"

Thi Thu Huong

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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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