The Best Pizza in Melbourne for Buonissimo Eats

Melbourne sure loves pizza. Whether you prefer yours delightfully doughy or light and thin, 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.

SPQR

Hey, so, you’ve gotta hit up SPQR in Chinatown—it’s one of Melbourne’s most authentic pizza spots. The crust? Light, puffy, and insanely good, thanks to a 48-hour fermentation. They’ve got the classics, like margherita, but the mortadella pizza with pistachio and stracciatella, or the Amatrice with San Marzano, guanciale, confit garlic, pecorino and chilli? Absolute game-changers. It’s got that perfect mix of traditional vibes and a little flair. Pair it with a spritz or two, and you’re basically living your best Italian fantasy right in the heart of Melbourne.

26 Liverpool Street, Melbourne

Romo Pizza 

Okay, picture this: Romo Pizza Bar in the city is where you need to go for legit Neapolitan vibes. The crust? Light, fluffy, and perfectly chewy, thanks to a 48-hour fermentation. You’ve got classics like Margherita, but seriously, the Gamberi with prawns and chili is next-level. Located down the arched laneway of Katherine Place, Romo combines traditional techniques with a funky, modern twist, making it a fresh, must-visit for pizza lovers who want Italy’s soul with Melbourne’s edge.

21 Katherine Place, Melbourne

iTALiAN ARTiSANS

iTALiAN ARTiSANS feels like stepping into a slice of Italy. Founded by Tony Nicolini, the man behind DOC, it’s a place where the pizza is pure magic—think San Marzano tomatoes, hand-torn buffalo mozzarella, and crusts that hold up just right. The salumi boards are a nod to Italy’s finest cured meats, and the wine list? Curated to perfection. For anyone chasing authentic Italian vibes in Melbourne, this is it. 

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, chili, and mozzarella Gamberi is a standout, while the classic Margherita never disappoints. With its Milanese-inspired concrete design and vibrant, welcoming vibe, Da Bruno is perfect for any occasion. A laid-back, no-fuss spot where great pizza and good times are always guaranteed.

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 outside, pillowy inside—while the toppings keep it simple yet sublime, letting top-tier ingredients shine. Whether you go for a classic margherita 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 the heart of Melbourne.

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 spots in Highett and Malvern, Teo’s Pizza & Bar is a must for pizza lovers. Their 72-hour proved Neapolitan-style dough strikes the perfect balance between crisp and pillowy. Go classic with a margherita, indulge in the brisket ragu, or savour the prosciutto with buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes. Pair it with an Aperol Spritz from their solid drinks list, featuring local and Italian beers, spirits, and cocktails—best enjoyed in Highett’s sun-drenched beer garden.

Sitchu Tip: Go on a Tuesday – all pizzas are just $17. What a deal!

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—like the creamy Carbonara with pancetta and cracked pepper or the punchy Pork and Fennel Sausage with banana peppers—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 or fried bread with anchovy and aioli, 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 pillowy 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 a setting that’s effortlessly cool—where great pizza meets serious style.

331 Lygon Street, Brunswick East

Da Paolo at Bahama Gold

Da Paolo Pizza at Bahama Gold is a vibrant pop-up continuing to pop, that’s transforming the Melbourne pizza scene. Sit at the bar and enjoy a slice of the action under the skillful hands of pizzaiolo Kitisak Iacuzi. Expect artisanal creations like the classic Margherita with San Marzano tomatoes and the delectable Gamberi, featuring local prawns and fermented chilli. The showstopper is the delightful Zucchini pizza topped with stracchino cheese and fresh herbs. Paired with a fine selection of natural wines and groovy records spinning, it’s some of our favourite pizza in Melbourne right now. 

135 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 prawn pizza is a must, but the guanciale pizza with chilli, honey, and buffalo mozzarella 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 brings a slice of Italy to Melbourne with its vibrant, casual atmosphere and a menu packed with tantalising options. Inspired by the Italian calling code, it radiates big Euro energy, inviting diners to indulge in antipasti and share a feast. Renowned for crafting some of the best pizza in Melbourne, their standout is the mushroom pizza, topped with decadent truffle oil. It’s an absolute must-try!

362 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne CBD 

Pizzeria Magma 

Pizzeria Magma in Fitzroy North is where neon lights and a wood-fired oven come together to create pizza magic. This isn’t your average slice—John-Paul Aziz serves up blistering, blistered crusts that scream authenticity. The Magma Margherita is a knockout, loaded with San Marzano tomatoes, 36-month-old Reggiano, and DOP buffalo mozzarella. It’s simple, yet packs a punch. Their regular rotating specials are always impressive, too. With an unapologetically fun drinks list of accessible wines and Amari, it’s the kind of spot where you’ll lose track of time while devouring some of the best pizza in Melbourne.

305 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North

LIPT

In the heart of Bentleigh, this effortlessly cool wine bar has fast become a local favourite, serving up top-tier pizza with a side of great tunes and even better vibes. LIPT’s wood-fired pies are the real deal—crispy, charred bases loaded with bold, creative toppings like truffle mushrooms and Frutti di Mare, each bite better than the last. Pair it with a killer wine list and a laid-back crowd, and you’ve got one of Melbourne’s best spots for a pizza-fuelled night out.

69 Mackie Road, Bentleigh East 

Takeaway Pizza 

Takeaway Pizza is a slice of heaven. This is the kind of place where the pies are hot, the drinks are strong, and the energy is just right. Their semolina-crusted bases hit that perfect balance—chewy, crisp, and ready to hold up against some of the best toppings in Melbourne. Go classic with the Cheese pizza (a masterpiece in its own right) or dive into the wilder side with pastrami and smoked bone marrow, miso potato, or mortadella with hot honey. Wash it down with a tiki-style cocktail, and you’ve got yourself a damn good night.

535 High Street, Preston 

Pizza Shop

Tucked away on a quiet street in Clifton Hill, Pizza Shop at Spensley’s is a delightful find for pizza lovers. This tiny pizzeria may have a no-frills dining room, but their sourdough bases are anything but ordinary, boasting chewy, blistered crusts. With creative toppings like the Hawaiian-inspired Boonie, featuring ham hock and barbecue sauce, and the Spring-inspired Lola, topped with creme fraiche, asparagus, spring onions, artichoke hearts, pea tendrils, lemon and fior di latte, each bite is an adventure. 

47 Spensley Street, Clifton Hill

Gertrude Hotel

Gertrude Hotel is striving to make the most memorable and best pizza in Melbourne. The newly (and beautifully) refurbished gastropub hand-stretches their pizza so that it’s light and chewy, with a crust that has a satisfying crunch. They’re generous with toppings but leave space to enjoy the subtle flavour of the 48 hour fermented dough. One of their most popular flavours is: ‘White Boy’ pizza – caramelised onion, fior di latte, gorgonzola, smoked scamorza, grana padano and chives. It’s sweet, salty and smokey. Yum!

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 and a well made drink. Throw your hat in the ring with a Stroganoff Square, which riffs off the homey dish with mushrooms, mascarpone, thyme and pickled spring garlic, or dive into the classic Grandma’s Square. 

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 above the city 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’s 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 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!

295 Drummond Street, Carlton

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 percent vegan. 

406 Smith Street, Collingwood

260 Chapel Street, Prahran 

Rita’s 

Rita’s is a beloved gem, where rustic Italian vibes meet the local pizza scene. The menu is a celebration of Italian flavours, from the classic Margherita, with its luscious double mozzarella and fragrant basil, to the Napoletana, which harmoniously combines capers, olives, and anchovies. For a memorable twist, try the Salty Pig, featuring pancetta and chilli for a savoury kick.

239 Johnston Street, Abbotsford 

Pizza Meine Liebe

One of Melbourne’s hippest restaurants, Pizza Meine Liebe serves up seriously 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 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 Italian cuisine inspo? Once you have checked out all the best pizza restaurants in Melbourne, be sure to sip and taste your way through our favourite cocktail bars and even best new restaurants for 2024. 

Kelsey Harrington, Alyssa Forato

5 February 2025