The Best Pizza in Melbourne for Buonissimo Eats

Melbourne sure loves its pizza. Whether you prefer yours delightfully doughy and covered with toppings or light and thin with simple ingredients, we guarantee there’s a joint that will meet your needs. As true connoisseurs of all things Italian, we’ve worked hard to bring you the ultimate pizza edit – from iconic big hitters to the classic up-and-comers, as well as hidden gems you need to know about.

Jump right in, it’s time to take a bite into the best pizza in Melbourne.

Pizza Elettrica

At Pizza Elettrica, pizza is treated with restraint and confidence. The 15-inch pies lean New York in spirit, with blistered crusts, slow-fermented dough and toppings that know when to stop. Creative combinations draw crowds, but it is the classic tomato pie that deserves real attention. Bright, savoury and finished with pecorino, it is all about the quality of the sauce and the integrity of the base. Simple, bold and deeply satisfying, this is Melbourne pizza at its best.

167 Darebin Road, Thornbury 

San Lorenzo Pizzeria

Toorak’s beloved slice slinger keeps things classic in all the right ways. San Lorenzo champions slow-fermented dough, blistered crusts and toppings that walk the line between nostalgic and delightfully extra (think pistachio pesto, mortadella, ricotta). Vegan options earn bonus points, too. It’s a neighbourhood spot locals return to weekly and newcomers immediately claim as their own — simple, polished, delicious. Everything a great pizza night should be.

shop 15/1A Grange Road, Toorak Village, Toorak

The Alps

We’d follow the scent of The Alps’ Romana-style pizza through a blizzard. This intimate wine bar in Prahran has had a glow-up — still all that laissez-faire charm, but now with saucy, thin-base pies that hit edge-to-edge with flavour. Helmed by Mimmo Cowie and Charley Snadden-Wilson (of Clover fame), the new menu is equal parts comfort and culinary flex. Add a cosy fire, blankets, and vino in the courtyard, and you’ve got Melbourne’s answer to a rifugio.

Sitchu Tip: Our pick of the pies? SDon’t sleep on the Jura x Toscana — comté, mustard, onion, and pecorino come together in quietly perfect harmony, especially when you add hot honey. It’s simple, and simply perfect. The Pork & Fennel with nduja is spicy, saucy, and wildly moreish, while the Funghi brings the cosy with leek cream, oyster mushrooms and gremolata.

64 Commercial Road, Prahran 

Paesino Pizzeria

There’s a lot to love at this Keilor favourite. Maybe it’s the Wednesday dining deal (pizza, fries, dessert and two glasses of wine for $80), or those charming red gingham tablecloths that transport you straight to a Roman trattoria. But truly, it’s the wood-fired pizzas that win hearts — 16 flavour-packed options, plus Italian bites like angioletti and fennel-citrus salad. Don’t skip the Vodkarella: mozzarella, rich vodka sauce, garlic and basil. Bellissima.

12D Kennedy Street, Keilor

Matteo Napoletano Pizzeria

Hidden in Chinatown’s laneways, Matteo Napoletano Pizzeria delivers some of the city’s most authentic Neapolitan flavours. Classics like the Margherita shine, but it’s the pistachio-and-mortadella creation with stracciatella, or the Calabrese with San Marzano, nduja, parmesan and a drizzle of honey, that steal the show. Add a spritz, a little street ambience, and you’ve got a slice of Italy tucked between neon and noodle shops.

26 Liverpool Street, Melbourne

Romo Pizza 

Down the arched laneway of Katherine Place, Romo Pizza Bar turns out true Neapolitan bliss. The dough rests for 48 hours, resulting in a light, chewy crust that borders on ethereal. The Funghi — tartufata cream, mushrooms and truffle oil — is a standout, but everything here marries traditional technique with a modern Melbourne edge. A must for purists and adventurers alike.

21 Katherine Place, Melbourne

iTALiAN ARTiSANS

Stepping into Italian Artisans feels like arriving in a neighbourhood cucina somewhere in Italy. Founded by Tony Nicolini (of DOC fame), the focus is on pure craft — San Marzano tomatoes, hand-torn buffalo mozzarella, and superbly structured crusts. Salumi boards showcase Italy’s finest, and the wine list reads like a love letter to the regions. It’s polished, heartfelt and quietly confident.

135 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park 

Da Bruno

Pizzeria Da Bruno in Richmond is a pizza lover’s dream. This five-level spot effortlessly blends old-school Italian with Melbourne’s flair, serving some of the city’s finest wood-fired pies. The prawn, chilli, and mozzarella Gamberi is a seafood standout, while the classic Margherita never disappoints. With its Milanese-inspired concrete design and vibrant, welcoming vibe, Da Bruno is perfect for any occasion.

221 Swan Street, Richmond 

Di Stasio Carlton

Step into this Lygon Street gem, where moody lighting and art-filled walls set the tone for a truly special pizza experience. The crust is pure perfection — crisp on the outside, pillowy on the inside — while the toppings keep it simple yet sublime, letting top-tier ingredients shine. Whether you go for a classic or something more adventurous, every bite delivers. Pair it with a glass of Italian red, and you’ve got a little slice of Naples in Carlton.

Sitchu Tip: Don’t miss the courtyard – it’s like dining in a Roman villa, statues and all!

224 Faraday Street, Carlton

Teo’s Pizza & Bar 

With outposts in Highett and Malvern, Teo’s is an ode to beautifully made Neapolitan-style pizza. The 72-hour dough delivers a crisp-chewy base that stands up to toppings like brisket ragu or prosciutto with buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes. A lively drinks list — spritzes, local beers, Italian classics — pairs perfectly with both locations’ breezy, social energy. Tuesdays? Every pizza is $19. Worth the pilgrimage.

1344-1346 Malvern Road, Malvern 

6 Railway Parade, Highett 

The Hills

Just a stone’s throw from Surrey Hills Station, The Hills is where pizza dreams come true. Their wood-fired pies are gloriously crispy with that perfect chewy bite. But it’s the wine list that takes it to the next level, a playful collection of bottles that make every sip an adventure. Start with Sydney rock oysters and an artisan meat platter, and you’ve got a spot that’s quickly becoming one of our favourite pizza hangouts in Melbourne.

141 Union Road, Surrey Hills

Farro 

Farro is a pizza lover’s paradise, offering a modern twist on traditional favourites with their organic spelt flour bases. Known for their light, crispy texture, these pizzas are as easy to digest as they are delicious, meaning you can enjoy that extra slice without a second thought. With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a dedication to top-quality, fresh ingredients, Farro has become a local favourite, consistently earning praise for serving up some of the city’s finest pizza.

Multiple locations across Melbourne 

48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar 

Named for its dough’s 48-hour rise time, 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar has been recognised internationally as one of Oceania’s best pizzerias. They’re not wrong. You’ll want to try a slice of every one, with pizza toppings neatly swerving between classic and modern fixings. The base itself truly is the stuff of sourdough dreams; charred and chewy and fluffy in equal measure. 

373 Malvern Road, South Yarra

Figlia

Figlia, born from the creative minds behind Tipo 00 and Osteria Ilaria, is where warmth, creativity, and Italian tradition collide. This inviting spot serves up light, crispy sourdough pizzas that hit all the right notes. Start with a glass of natural wine or a cocktail to set the vibe, then dive into dishes like the cavolo nero pizza, topped with creamy stracciatella and chilli, or the rich pork and fennel salsiccia. Each bite delivers big, bold flavours in an effortlessly cool setting where great pizza meets serious style.

331 Lygon Street, Brunswick East

WoodsYard 

WoodsYard, just a stone’s throw from Albert Park Lake, is a wine bar with pizza that’ll knock your socks off. Their naturally fermented sourdough bases are the real deal, and the toppings? Fresh, local, and always on point. The garlic chilli prawn pizza is a must, but the guanciale pizza with chilli, honey, and sugo is the kind of genius combo that makes you rethink everything. Wash it down with a wild-fermented craft beer, natural wine, or a dirty martini, and you’ll see why WoodsYard’s pizza is some of the best in Melbourne.

74 Eastern Road, South Melbourne

+39 Pizzeria 

+39 Pizzeria channels big Italian energy with its lively dining room and menu of crowd-pleasing classics. The vibe is effortlessly convivial — wine racks, antipasti, and a playlist that feels straight out of a Roman summer. Their four-mushroom pizza with truffle oil is the undisputed hero: fragrant, earthy, and deeply satisfying. A must-add to any pizza lover’s hit list.

362 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne CBD 

Pizzeria Magma 

In Fitzroy North, Pizzeria Magma brings neon attitude and wood-fired precision together in one delightfully chaotic space. The Magma Margherita is a knockout — San Marzano tomatoes, 36-month Reggiano and fior di latte on a blistered, chewy base. Daily specials keep curious diners guessing, while the drinks list leans fun and unfussy. And yes — every pizza is $20. Unreal.

305 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North

LIPT

Bentleigh’s favourite wine bar–meets–pizza joint, LIPT is where crisp, wood-fired pies meet great tunes and an effortlessly cool crowd. Toppings run bold (truffle mushrooms, wood-fired chicken) and the crusts strike that perfect char-to-chew balance. It’s the kind of neighbourhood spot you plan to visit for one slice… and stay for a bottle.

69 Mackie Road, Bentleigh East 

Takeaway Pizza 

Takeaway Pizza in Preston is pure, joyful indulgence. Think semolina-crusted bases strong enough to hold luxe toppings like miso potato, mortadella with hot honey, pastrami and smoked bone marrow. The vibe is fun, the drinks are punchy, and everything tastes like a late-night adventure in the best way. A must for maximalists.

535 High Street, Preston 

Pizza Shop

Hidden away on a quiet street in Clifton Hill, Pizza Shop at Spensley’s old site is a delightful find for pizza lovers. This tiny pizzeria may have a no-frills dining room, but its sourdough bases are anything but ordinary, boasting chewy, blistered crusts. With creative toppings like the Hawaiian-inspired Boonie, featuring ham hock, caramelised pineapple and barbecue sauce, and the Ginny, topped with pistachio pesto, zucchini and macadamia feta, each bite is an adventure. 

47 Spensley Street, Clifton Hill

Gertrude Hotel

The beautifully refurbished Gertrude Hotel is quietly making some of Melbourne’s most memorable pizza. Hand-stretched dough ferments for 48 hours, creating a feather-light base with a perfect crunch. Generous toppings land exactly where they should, especially on the prawn pizza with vodka sauce and jalapeños — salty, spicy and spectacular. A gastropub with real soul.

148 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

Dom’s Social Club

Dom’s Social Club is a tri-level pizzeria, bar and rooftop that promises to be everything you need – and more. Before you get on the spritzes, sate your hunger with their wood-fired pizzas, which come in all sorts of interesting varieties. Whether it’s a fiery ghost pepper salami number tempered with cooling salsa, or an orange-hued pizza laden with cured pork cheek and roast pumpkin, you’re sure to try something completely new here.

1/301 Swanston Street, Melbourne 

Sunnyside Sliced

New York is now only a drive away thanks to Sunnyside’s hand-stretched 18-inch pizzas. Topped with classic pepperoni, meatballs, or even chorizo and hot honey, they’ll transport you straight to the Big Apple. But wait, there’s more – they also do a selection of Sicilian deep dish pizzas that are thick and pillowy, plus a fermented garlic focaccia that’ll punch you in the face with flavour.

34 Como Parade West, Mentone 

Shop 225 

This humble pizzeria is a dietary dream. Not only can all of Shop 225’s pizzas be made vegan, but they can also be made gluten-free, becoming the first pizza shop in Australia to be certified by Coeliac Australia. Every diner is catered for, so you can enjoy wood-fired pies topped with plant-based sausage, mozzarella and ‘notella’ that’s every bit as delicious as the real thing.

225 Melville Road, Pascoe Vale South

Capitano

Part neighbourhood Italian, part trendy wine bar, Capitano is where you go for polished pizzas, one of the best vodka pastas in Melbourne, and a well-made drink. Throw your hat in the ring with a Norma square, which riffs off the homey dish with confit eggplant, buffalo mozzarella and ricotta salata, or dive into the classic Grandma’s square with tomato, stracciatella and basil. 

421 Rathdowne Street, Carlton

Slice Shop 

One of our Melbourne Editor Kelsey’s top pizza picks—trust her, she knows her dough. Order the mushroom pizza (non-negotiable) and level it up with extra blue cheese sauce. Then, take your box of NYC-style, thin-yet-chewy perfection across to Mr West and pair it with a stiff vodka martini or a chilled glass of red. Every slice here is a flavour bomb, delivering pure Italiana goodness with zero fuss. Buonissimo! 

101 Nicholson Street Mall, Footscray 

Johnny’s Green Room

Perched up high in the heart of Carlton, Johnny’s Green Room is where the good times roll. This Tuscan-inspired rooftop bar is a heady mix of old-school Italian charm and Melbourne cool, with a semi-retractable roof ensuring the party never stops. Karen Martini’s menu is pure gold—thin, blistered pizzas loaded with top-tier ingredients, designed to pair with a Negroni or a spritz (or three). The views? Unreal. The vibes? Impeccable. The ultimate summer destination for strong cocktails, great pizza, and nights that turn into stories.

Level 2/293-297 Lygon Street, Carlton

Neighbourhood Pizza

When the minds behind some of Melbourne’s most-loved cafes (Pillar of Salt, Lobbs, Vacation) open up a pizza joint, you know it’s going to be good. Neighbourhood brings panache to the art of pizza making, spinning fluffy Neapolitan-style bases and spreading them with the freshest produce on the market. There are lovely starters to share like calamari fritti and mussels in white wine, plus a snappy cocktail list to get the weekend started – one Limoncello Spritz, please!

20 Beatty Avenue, Armadale 

Leonardo’s Pizza Palace

This good times restaurant does comfort food paired with modern wines – think massive pizzas for the table, vodka sauce pasta and fried cheese curds dipped in marinara sauce. Leonardo’s Pizza Place‘s den-like dining room has a fun ‘70s vibe that befits its old-school cooking, with vintage posters and terracotta wine racks adding cosiness. Stick around long after the last slice has been claimed as rounds of craft beers and orange wines keep coming.

29 Grattan Street, Carlton 

D.O.C.

A true Melbourne institution, D.O.C. Pizzeria is a haven for authentic Italian pizza. The bases are thin and crispy—just as a Neapolitan nonna would make them—and the ingredients are imported (complete with a menu map) to ensure top-tier quality. Flavour combinations are simple yet oh-so effective. And as if that wasn’t enough, there’s a mozzarella bar too!

Multiple locations across Melbourne

Harley and Rose

Repping the west, Footscray’s Harley and Rose is helmed by a pair of chefs who have both done time in some of Melbourne’s best restaurants – and it shows. A simple menu of nine moreish pizzas takes centre stage, rich in classic flavours and the perfect blend of salty, oily and chewy. All of which is paired with an inspired selection of sides and a very impressive drinks list.

572 Barkly Street, West Footscray

Red Sparrow

Who said pizzas were for carnivores and dairy devotees only? Not the guys at Prahran and Collingwood’s Red Sparrow, that’s for sure. Dishing up authentic wood-fired pizzas with not-so-traditional ingredients, everything on the menu is entirely plant-based. That means you’ll find the likes of ‘I can’t believe it’s not…’ parmesan, pepperoni and ham – all 100% vegan. 

406 Smith Street, Collingwood (moving to Rose Street, Fitzroy)

Rita’s 

At Rita’s in Abbotsford, rustic Italian comfort meets Melbourne charm. The Margherita is lush with double mozzarella and fragrant basil, while the Napoletana keeps things beautifully briny with capers, olives and anchovies. The Salty Pig — pancetta and chilli — is its own kind of religion. Warm, charming and forever delicious.

239 Johnston Street, Abbotsford 

Pizza Meine Liebe

One of Melbourne’s hippest restaurants, Pizza Meine Liebe, serves up tasty pizzas fresh from the stone oven. Crispy, thin bases are complemented by fresh produce and cheerful 60s décor. All that’s left to do is call up the gang and add a glass of red straight from the home cellar.

231 High Street, Northcote

Baby

Richmond makes its way onto Melbourne’s booming pizza scene with Baby, a sleek and sexy take on the classic Italian dining joint. Owned by the team behind Chin Chin, the seasonal menu boasts over twenty pizzas, each crafted with premium ingredients like house-made mozzarella and crispy prosciutto cotto. It’s a place where tradition meets innovation, offering a fresh take on timeless Italian flavours.

631-633 Church Street, Richmond

Looking for more cuisine inspo? Once you’ve tried the best pizza in Melbourne, be sure to sip and taste your way through our favourite cocktail bars and find a new favourite at the best new restaurants for 2025. 

Writer

Kelsey Harrington

16 January 2026

Kelsey Harrington is a Melbourne-based writer with a sharp eye for the city's ever-evolving food, wine, arts, and culture scene. Her journey into the creative industry took the scenic route—what started as a passion for capturing Melbourne’s energy through a camera lens led her to Sitchu, where she worked her way up to Melbourne Editor. With over four years in the industry, she’s all about uncovering the best places to eat, drink, and explore. Off the clock? You’ll find her diving into a platter of fresh oysters and crudo, gallery-hopping, or sipping an extra dirty martini while plotting her next adventure.