224 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC

Northcote Pizza

The Best Pizza Restaurant Near Northcote

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Pizza near Northcote

Wood-fired pizza cooked to perfection

Looking for the best pizza in Northcote? Ladro has been serving Northcote locals since 2003. Our menu features a great selection of wood-fired pizzas, including our signature Badabing Pizza.

And if you’re vegetarian or prefer a gluten-free pizza, we can accommodate for that too!

Want a night filled with delicious woo-fired pizza and wine, book a table at Ladro now.

 

Our Pizza Menu

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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

Margherita

Tomato, mozzarella di bufala, basil

Funghi

Fior di latte, field mushrooms, porcini, truffle oil

Ortolana

Crema di zucca, fior di latte, zucchini, eggplant, red peppers, basil

Gourmet pizza with basil and burrata on plate.

Mortadella & Burrata

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

Prosciutto

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

Miss Piggy

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

Badabing

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

Frutti di Mare

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

Our Story

A Gertrude Street institution since 2003

Ladro was one of the first pizza restaurants to open in Fitzroy. 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.”

Melbourne Food & Wine

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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.

Pizza Reviews

What the Northcote locals say

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

Anna Bolmat

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

Jason Wong

"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

"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

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

Dan Nufer

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

James Bonin

"Good pizza. Garlic bread was amazing."

Matthew Wong

"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

"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

"Best pizza"

lydia byrnes

"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

"Get the pizza"

Michael Nuciforo

"Can't fault it, pizza was cracking"

Carolyn Stapleton

"Pizzas here are amazing!"

Brendan Miranda

"Nice pizza and quick service."

Shane Olle

"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

"Great pizza!"

Stephen Carlson

"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

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

BdM

"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

"AMAZING gluten free pizza"

chelsea flynn

"Great pizzas"

Sofia T

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

Rolf Forster

"Excellent pizzas and great service too. Very happy and will definitely be back!"

Tash Drujinin

"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

"Great pizza!"

Pat L

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

PeterV Bluebagger

"Great pizza and good service"

James Fallon

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

Marco R

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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
    Book now
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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
    Order now