Melbourne has one of Australia’s strongest pizza scenes, from quick CBD slices and casual laneway pizzerias to serious Neapolitan-style dough, Carlton institutions and South Yarra restaurants built around pizza, gnocchi and Italian hospitality. The best pizza restaurants in Melbourne are not all the same. Some are perfect for a fast lunch, others are better for date nights, long dinners, family meals or proper Italian-style pizza with wine.
This guide focuses on five Melbourne pizza restaurants worth knowing: 11 Inch Pizza, +39 Pizzeria, 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar South Yarra, DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar and Kaprica. Each one offers a different kind of pizza experience, from easy CBD convenience to handmade dough, mozzarella-focused dining and neighbourhood Italian charm.
1. 11 Inch Pizza
11 Inch Pizza is one of the most practical pizza restaurants in Melbourne CBD. Located on Little Collins Street, it is built around a simple idea: individual 11-inch pizzas that are easy to order, easy to eat and flexible enough for lunch, dinner, takeaway or a casual city meal.
The appeal here is convenience without making the pizza feel generic. 11 Inch Pizza works especially well for office lunches, quick dinners, pre-event meals, delivery, takeaway and low-pressure catch-ups in the middle of the CBD. It is the kind of place you choose when you want proper pizza without turning the meal into a long restaurant booking.
The menu is also useful for mixed groups because it includes vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. That matters in the CBD, where a pizza order might need to work for office teams, friends with different diets or travellers who want something quick but reliable.
11 Inch Pizza is best for quick city meals, takeaway, delivery, work lunches, casual dinners, vegan-friendly pizza, gluten-free bases and anyone looking for an easy pizza option in Melbourne CBD.
Address: Shop 7A, 353 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
11 Inch Pizza Menu
Hand Crafted Pizza
Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fior di latte, provolone, basil, extra virgin olive oil.
Salami
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, hot salami, black olives, goat’s cheese, red capsicum.
Capricciosa
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, smoked ham, mushrooms, black olives, fior di latte; anchovies extra.
Pollo
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken breast, provolone, artichokes, red capsicum, pesto.
Salsiccia
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, provolone, cherry tomatoes, balsamic shallots, pork sausage.
Gambero
Garlic and lemon marinated tiger prawns, tomato sauce, mozzarella, fior di latte, chilli flakes.
Melanzane
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, provolone, basil, grilled eggplant, red capsicum, parmesan; hot salami extra.
Patata
Mozzarella, provolone, potato slices, gorgonzola, balsamic shallots, rosemary; chicken breast extra.
Alle
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano, fior di latte, anchovies, capers, black olives.
Ricotta
Mozzarella, provolone, zucchini, fresh ricotta, caramelised onions, mint, parmesan; hot salami extra.
Zucca
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spinach, roasted pumpkin, goat’s cheese, pine-nuts; smoked ham extra.
BBQ Chook
Home-made BBQ sauce, mozzarella, provolone, chicken breast, mushrooms, red onions, aioli, parsley.
Super 11”
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, hot salami, provolone, smoked ham, mushrooms, black olives, red onions, pineapple, red capsicum, pork sausage; bacon extra.
Hawaiian
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, provolone, smoked ham, pineapple.
Meat Fest
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, smoked ham, bacon, hot salami, provolone, chorizo, Italian sausage; home-made BBQ sauce extra.
Get Veg’d
Tomato sauce, semi-dried tomato paste, mozzarella, mushrooms, red capsicum, artichokes, black olives, goat’s cheese.
Oi Oi
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spinach, pancetta, provolone, egg; bacon extra.
Vegetarian Pizzas
Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fior di latte, provolone, basil, extra virgin olive oil.
Melanzane
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, provolone, basil, grilled eggplant, red capsicum, parmesan; hot salami extra.
Patata
Mozzarella, provolone, potato slices, gorgonzola, balsamic shallots, rosemary; chicken breast extra.
Ricotta
Mozzarella, provolone, zucchini, caramelised onions, fresh ricotta, mint, parmesan; hot salami extra.
Zucca
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, semi-dried tomato paste, spinach, roasted pumpkin, goats’ cheese, pine-nuts; smoked ham extra.
Get Veg’d
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, semi-dried tomato paste, mushrooms, red capsicum, artichokes, black olives, goats’ cheese.
Focaccia
Cheesy Garlic
Garlic oil, mozzarella, provolone, oregano.
Herb
E.V olive oil, oregano, rosemary, sea salt.
4 CheeseS
Mozzarella, provolone, goats’ cheese, fior di latte, rosemary.
Calzones
Calzone One - The Classic Ham & Cheese Calzone
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, smoked ham, fior di latte, basil; served with roquette salad.
Calzone Two - Spinach and Ricotta Calzone
Mozzarella, fresh ricotta, spinach, pesto, roasted pumpkin; served with roquette salad.
Calzone Three - The Cheesy Calzone
Mozzarella, provolone, goat’s cheese, fior di latte, gorgonzola; served with roquette salad.
Pasta
Bolognese
Beef and pork mince cooked in tomato sauce, basil, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan.
Beef Ragu
Slow-cooked shredded beef ragu, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan, tomato sauce, basil.
GNOCCHI ALLA CREMA
Rich creamy sauce, spinach, garlic, cherry tomatoes, gorgonzola, Italian chilli oil; burrata and prosciutto extra.
PORCHETTA
Tomato sauce, pancetta, potato slices, balsamic shallots, black truffle paste, garlic, fresh ricotta, Italian chilli oil.
VERDURE
Tomato sauce, mushrooms, capers, garlic, broccoli rabe, red capsicum, artichokes; prawns or cream sauce extra.
POLLO PESTO
Tomato sauce, chicken breast, pesto, capsicum, mushrooms, garlic, parmesan; cream sauce extra.
Salads
Rocket
Rocket (rucola), parmesan, balsamic and extra virgin olive oil dressing.
Cabbage
Cabbage, radish, chicken breast, mint, crispy pancetta, black currants, mild spicy aioli.
BURRATA
Fresh burrata, rocket, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, black currants, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze, sea salt, pistachios.
Tuna
Tuna, capers, red onions, potato slices, mild spicy aioli, rocket (rucola).
Tiger Prawn
Garlic and lemon marinated tiger prawns, cherry tomatoes, baby cos lettuce, artichokes, pesto, mild spicy aioli.
GREEN SALAD
Baby cos lettuce, roasted capsicum, olives, cherry tomatoes, mild spicy aioli, red onions.
Sweet Pizzas
CHEESE MOUSSE and RASPBERRY PIZZA
Cream cheese mousse, white chocolate, raspberries, Nutella sauce, vanilla ice cream.
DECONSTRUCTED CHEESECAKE
Creamy Philly cheesecake mousse, Biscoff crumbs, Biscoff spread, fresh raspberries.
PISTACHIO CANNOLI
Crispy cannoli shell, pistachio crumbs, ricotta and pistachio filling, Nutella.
CHOCOLATE PIZZA
Pistachio cream, white chocolate, dark chocolate, pistachio crumbs, vanilla ice cream.
Drinks
Chinotto
Bittersweet cola (bottle).
Aranciatta Rossa
Blood orange (bottle).
Limonatta
Italian lemonade (bottle).
The Pesca
Peach iced tea (bottle).
Lemon Lime & Bitters
Premix bottle.
Coke
375ml can.
Coke No Sugar
375ml can.
Fanta
375ml can.
Sprite
375ml can.
Mount Franklin Water
Bottle.
Sparkling Mineral Water
Bottle.
Orange Juice
Bottle.
Beer & Wine
Sticks Sparkling De Blancs
Yarra Valley 2021, bottle.
Reverie Chardonnay
France 2022, glass or bottle.
Monte Tondo Mito Soave
Italy 2022, glass or bottle.
Tai Tira Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand 2023, glass or bottle.
Aquilani Pinot Grigio
Italy 2022, glass or bottle.
Dal Zotto Rosato
Victoria, glass or bottle.
Hesketh Cab.Sauv
Coonawarra 2021, glass or bottle.
Mojo Shiraz
Barossa 2021, glass or bottle.
Reverie Pinot Noir
France 2022, glass or bottle.
Aquilani Sangiovese
Italy 2022, glass or bottle.
Grant Burge Shiraz
South Australia 2022, glass or bottle.
Asahi
Beer.
Peroni
Beer.
Stella Artois
Beer.
Bulmers Apple Cider
Cider.
Bombay Gin And Tonic
Premix.
Lemon Lime Bitters
Premix.
Value Deals
Value Deal #1
1 Pizza, 1 Garlic Focaccia, 1 bottle of Coca-Cola (1.25L).
Value Deal #2
2 Pizzas, 1 Garlic Focaccia, 1 bottle of Coca-Cola (1.25L).
Value Deal #3
3 Pizzas, 1 Garlic Focaccia, 1 bottle of Coca-Cola (1.25L).
Value Deal #4
4 Pizzas, 1 Garlic Focaccia, 1 bottle of Coca-Cola (1.25L).
2. +39 Pizzeria
+39 Pizzeria is one of Melbourne CBD’s best-known Italian pizzerias. Set on Little Bourke Street, it has the feel of a lively city restaurant rather than a simple takeaway shop. It works for lunch, dinner, dates, group meals and anyone who wants pizza with a more classic Italian restaurant feel.
The name refers to Italy’s international dialling code, and the restaurant leans into that Italian identity. The menu is centred on pizza, but the experience is broader than just ordering a base with toppings. Antipasti, wine, Italian drinks, pasta-style options and a busy dining room help make it feel like a proper meal out.
+39 is especially useful when you want a CBD pizza restaurant that can handle different occasions. It is casual enough for a quick meal, but polished enough for a date, work dinner or group catch-up. The Little Bourke Street location also makes it easy before drinks, theatre, shopping or a night in the city.
+39 Pizzeria is best for Italian-style pizza, CBD dinners, date nights, group meals, wine with pizza and anyone looking for a lively city pizzeria with a strong restaurant feel.
Address: 362 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
+39 Pizzeria Menu
ANTIPASTO
FOCACCIA
GARLIC BREAD ITALIAN WAY
ADD PROSCIUTTO SAN DANIELE
ADD BUFFALO MOZZARELLA
ARANCINI (3 PCS)
RISO ARBORIO, BEEF BOLOGNESE, TOMATO SUGO, PARMESAN
ADD 1 ARANCINO
PARMIGIANA (V)
FRIED EGGPLANT, TOMATO SUGO, FIOR DI LATTE, CRISPY PARMESAN CHIPS
PROSCIUTTO & BURRATA
PROSCIUTTO SAN DANIELE, BURRATA, FRESH BASIL, E.V.O. OIL
LASAGNA CROQUETTES (3 PCS)
CRISPY LASAGNA CROQUETTES, TOMATO SUGO, PARMESAN
ADD 1 CROQUETTE
BEEF BRESAOLA CARPACCIO
WAGYU MB +9 BRESAOLA, ROCKET, SHAVED PARMESAN, E.V.O.O.
LO STENDINO +39
SELECTION OF ITALIAN CURED MEATS, CHEESE, PICKLES, OLIVES, TRUFFLE HONEY
ADD PROSCIUTTO SAN DANIELE
ADD BUFFALO MOZZARELLA
SIDES
CAPRESE DI BUFALA (V)
FRESH BUFFALO MOZZARELLA, TOMATO, OREGANO, FRESH BASIL, E.V.O. OIL
ROCKET SALAD (V)
ROCKET, BUFFALO MOZZARELLA, PARMESAN, ALMOND, CHERRY TOMATO, GRAPES VINEGAR, E.V.O. OIL
RADICCHIO SALAD (V)
RADICCHIO TREVISO SALAD, SLICED PEAR, WALNUTS, SHAVED PARMESAN, BALSAMIC REDUCTION, TRUFFLE HONEY, E.V.O. OIL
CHICKEN SALAD
LETTUCE, CRISPY BACON, GRILLED CHICKEN, PARMESAN, HARD BOILED EGG, CAESAR DRESSING, E.V.O. OIL
PRAWN SALAD
LETTUCE, RADICCHIO, ROCKET, FENNEL, JUMBO PRAWNS, MANDARIN OIL
PIZZA
MARGHERITA (V)
ITALIAN TOMATO SALSA, FIOR DI LATTE, PARMESAN, FRESH BASIL
WITH BUFFALO MOZZARELLA
ADD PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA
SOPPRESSA
FIOR DI LATTE, MILD SALAMI, ROASTED POTATOES, PROVOLONE, BASIL PESTO
DIAVOLA
ITALIAN TOMATO SALSA, FIOR DI LATTE, HOT SALAME, CHILLI
ADD BLACK OLIVES
OTTO FORMAGGI (V)
FIOR DI LATTE, SMOKED SCAMORZA, GORGONZOLA, TALEGGIO, PROVOLONE, PARMESAN, ASIAGO, STRACCIATELLA
ADD HOT SALAME
CAPRICCIOSA ITALIANA
ITALIAN TOMATO SALSA, FIOR DI LATTE, LEG HAM, OLIVES, ARTICHOKE HEARTS, MUSHROOMS
ADD ANCHOVIES
TARTUFATA (V)
FIOR DI LATTE, CREAM OF MUSHROOMS, MUSHROOMS, ROCKET, TRUFFLE OIL, PARMESAN
ADD PANCETTA
ADD PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA
CRUDAIOLA
ITALIAN TOMATO SALSA, PARMESAN, ROCKET, PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA, FRESH BUFFALO MOZZARELLA
PATATE & SALSICCIA
FIOR DI LATTE, PORK SAUSAGE, ROASTED POTATOES, PROVOLONE, ROSEMARY
+39
ITALIAN TOMATO SALSA, FIOR DI LATTE, PORK SAUSAGE, MASCARPONE, GORGONZOLA, PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA
PARMIGIANA (V)
FIOR DI LATTE, GRILLED EGGPLANT, CHERRY TOMATO, PARMESAN, FRESH BASIL, BREADCRUMBS
ADD PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA
CALABRESE
ITALIAN TOMATO SALSA, FIOR DI LATTE, NDUJA, HOT SALAME, CAPSICUM, RED ONION, OREGANO
ADD BUFFALO MOZZARELLA
PRAWNS & ZUCCHINI
SPICY PRAWNS, ZUCCHINI, LEMON OIL, FRESH BUFFALO MOZZARELLA, FRESH MINT
ADD PANCETTA
VERY VEGAN (V)
ITALIAN TOMATO SALSA, EGGPLANT, CAPSICUM, ZUCCHINI, FRESH BASIL
ADD FIOR DI LATTE
V.I.P (VERY ITALIAN PIZZA) (V)
FIOR DI LATTE, BUFALA, SUN-DRIED TOMATO, BLACK OLIVES, BASIL PESTO, PINENUTS
ADD PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA
MARINARA
ITALIAN TOMATO SALSA, CLAMS, PRAWN, SCALLOP, CALAMARI, GARLIC, CHILLI, PARSLEY
WAGYU
FIOR DI LATTE, WAGYU +9 BRESAOLA, ROCKET, STRACCIATELLA, LEMON OIL
PASTA
PAPPARDELLE
HOME MADE PAPPARDELLE, SLOW COOKED LAMB SHOULDER IN RED WINE SAUCE, LEMON OIL, SAGE
LASAGNA
BEEF BOLOGNESE, BÉCHAMEL SAUCE, PARMESAN, FRESH BASIL
GNOCCHI (V)
HOME MADE GNOCCHI, RED PESTO SAUCE, STRACCIATELLA CHEESE, ROASTED ALMOND, FRESH BASIL
TAGLIATELLE (V)
HOME MADE TAGLIATELLE, PORCINI MUSHROOMS, TRUFFLE, SHAVED PARMESAN, PARSLEY
LINGUINE
HOME MADE LINGUINE, FRESH CLAMS FROM COFFIN BAY, PINOT GRIGIO WHITE WINE, PARSLEY
RISOTTO
RISO CARNAROLI, PRAWNS, SCALLOPS, CALAMARI, CHERRY TOMATO, GARLIC, CHILLI, PARSLEY, BUTTER BISQUE SAUCE
LOW GLUTEN PASTA & PIZZA
IMPORTANT DUE TO THE LARGE AMOUNT OF FLOUR USED IN OUR KITCHEN CROSS CONTAMINATION CAN’T BE AVOIDED.
PIZZA DIPS
SOMETHING A LITTLE BIT SAUCY FOR YOUR PIZZA CRUSTS
STRACCIATELLA CHEESE
MOZZARELLA CURDS SEASONED WITH OLIVE OIL, SALT & PEPPER
TOMATO SUGO
NAPOLI SAUCE WITH SICILIAN OREGANO
TRUFFLED MUSHROOMS
CREAMED MUSHROOMS, TRUFFLE OIL, PECORINO CHEESE
GENOVESE PESTO
BASIL, AGED PARMESAN, EVO
DOLCI
TIRAMISÙ
ITALY’S FAVOURITE “PICK ME UP”
TIRAMISÙ
PISTACCHIO
CANNOLO
HOME MADE CANNOLO, RICOTTA CREAM, PISTACCHIO, ORANGE ZEST
PANNACOTTA
RASPBERRY
PANNACOTTA
NUTELLA
CHOCO TART
WHITE CHOCCOLATE MOUSSE, MIX BERRIES, FRESH MINT
AFFOGATO
GELATO & ESPRESSO COFFEE
ADD LIQUEUR: FRANGELICO, AMARETTO OR NOCELLO
SPARKLING & ROSÉ
SARACCO MOSCATO D’ASTI
PIEMONTE, ITALY. SWEET SPARKLING WINE, FRESH AND CRISP FINISH
UMBERTO LUIGI DOMENICO COSMO PROSECCO
VENETO, ITALY. PROSECCO D.O.C., SPARKLING EXTRA DRY
CA’ DEL BOSCO
LOMBARDIA, ITALY. PERFECTLY BALANCED DRY SPARKLING WINE, ITALIAN ANSWER TO FRENCH CHAMPAGNE
GIGI ROSATO
TOSCANA, ITALY. DRY ROSÉ, UNFILTERED WINE, DEEP CORAL COLOUR
WHITE WINES
+39 HOUSE WHITE
AUSTRALIA. HOUSE PINOT GRIGIO, LIGHT MEDIUM BODY, CRISP AND DRY
+39 HOUSE RED
AUSTRALIA. HOUSE SHIRAZ, FULL BODY, BERRY AND SPICE OF THE FRUIT
LUCCARELLI BIANCO SALENTO
PUGLIA, ITALY. LIGHT MEDIUM BODY WITH FLORAL AROMAS
WICKHAMS ROAD PINOT NOIR
AUSTRALIA. LIGHT BODY, SPICY AROMAS WITH HINT OF EARTHINESS
PAOLOVINO PINOT GRIGIO
VENETO, ITALY. MEDIUM BODY WITH DRY CRISP ACIDITY AND CITRUS FRUITS
VIA ROTELLA SANGIOVESE
TOSCANA, ITALY. LIGHT MEDIUM BODY, DARK CHERRIES, TUSCAN HERBS AND SPICES
WICKHAMS ROAD CHARDONNAY
AUSTRALIA. MEDIUM BODY, OAK, CREAM AND APPLE AROMAS
GRAN SASSO MONTEPULCIANO
ABRUZZO, ITALY. MEDIUM BODY, FRESH ACIDITY AND SMOOTH TANNIN
UNICO PECORINO
ABRUZZO, ITALY. MEDIUM TO FULL BODY FRUITY AROMA WITH CITRUS
MONTESPERTOLI CHIANTI RISERVA DOCG
TOSCANA, ITALY. MEDIUM TO FULL BODY, SMOOTH, FRESH CHERRY AND BERRY FRUIT ON THE NOSE
GIGI TREBBIANO
TOSCANA, ITALY. FULL BODY, UNFILTERED WINE, APPLE AND PEAR NUANCES
NERO D’AVOLA DOC ORGANICO
SICILIA, ITALY. FULL MEDIUM BODY, BIODYNAMIC DEEP RUBY RED, SOFT PLUMMY FLAVOUR
RED WINES
PIPOLI AGLIANICO
BASILICATA, ITALY. FULL BODY, BLACK CHERRY, DARK CHOCOLATE, FINALE ROUND OUT THE FLAVOUR
LUCCARELLI NEGROAMARO
PUGLIA, ITALY. FULL BODY, BLACK CHERRIES, RICH PEPPER SPICES
PAOLO SCAVINO NEBBIOLO
PIEMONTE, ITALY. MEDIUM TO FULL BODY, ELEGANT, SOFT TANNIS, HARMONIOUS ACIDITY
COCKTAILS
APEROL SPRITZ
APEROL, PROSECCO, SODA
CAMPARI SPRITZ
CAMPARI, PROSECCO, SODA
LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
LIMONCELLO, PROSECCO, SODA
ELDERFLOWER SPRITZ
ELDERFLOWER, PROSECCO, SODA
NEGRONI 100% ITALIANO
MARTINI ROSSO, CAMPARI, GIN
+39 AMARETTO
AMARETTO, ELDERFLOWER, LIME JUICE, SODA
BLACK LEMON
AVERNA, LEMON JUICE, GINGER ALE
BEERS
PERONI RED
PERONI LIGHT
MORETTI LAGER
MENABREA (ITALY’S BEST)
APPLE CIDER
HEAPS NORMAL XPA 0.5%
SOFT DRINKS
SPARKLING WATER
250ML/750ML
STILL WATER
250ML
ICED TEA
LEMON, PEACH
ITALIAN SOFT DRINK
ARANCIATA, CHINOTTO, LIMONATA
COKE, COKE SUGAR FREE, SPRITE
LEMON LIME BITTERS
DRY GINGER ALE
LIQUEURS & DIGESTIFS
WHITE SAMBUCA
BLACK SAMBUCA
GRAPPA PIAVE
GRAPPA SARPA ORO DI POLI
NOCELLO
FRANGELICO
MONTENEGRO
DISARONNO AMARETTO
AVERNA
LIMONCELLO
JAGERMEISTER
SPIRITS
BOMBAY GIN
ABSOLUTE VODKA
JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK LABEL
JIM BEAM BOURBON
JOSE CUERVO TEQUILA
KRAKEN SPICED RUM
ADD SOFT DRINK
PREMIUM BEERS
ANTONIANA MARECHIARO
CRISP BLONDE LAGER, MALTY BODY, HERBAL AND FLORAL HOPS.
BALADIN ISAAC
HAY-YELLOW BLANCHE. BLEND OF CEREALS & CITRUS FRUITS CREATES A REFRESHING & LIGHT BODY.
BALADIN ROCK’N’ROLL
WHITE HEAD & PERSISTENT FINISH. DEEP COLOR & HAZY APPEARANCE. PEPPERY SCENTS LEAVE ROOM TO LIGHT SPICES & NOTES OF CEREALS, FRESHNESS AND WARMTH.
PERONI GRAN RESERVA DOUBLE MALT 500ML
INTENSE GOLD COLOUR, A FINE TASTE OF MALT AND CARAMEL WITH A DELICATE FRUITY AROMA.
ANTONIANA IPA
AMBER, HOPPY, FULL BODIED. UNFILTERED AND UNPASTEURIZED. AMERICAN HOPS RELEASE FULL & INTENSE AROMAS OF RESIN, TROPICAL FRUIT, HERBACEOUS NOTES OF EUROPEAN HOPS.
3. 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar South Yarra
48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar South Yarra is one of Melbourne’s standout pizza restaurants for people who care about dough. Located on Malvern Road, it is built around the idea of slow-leavened pizza dough, with the name referring to the 48-hour process used to create a lighter, more fragrant base.
This is a strong choice when pizza is the main event rather than a quick snack. The South Yarra restaurant works for casual dates, family dinners, group meals and relaxed Italian nights where the table can order pizza, gnocchi, sides and drinks. It is less about fast takeaway and more about sitting down for a proper Italian meal that still feels easygoing.
The gnocchi side of the menu is important too. It gives the restaurant more range than a pizza-only venue, which is useful for groups where not everyone wants the same thing. One person can focus on pizza, another can order gnocchi, and the table can share sides or starters.
48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar South Yarra is best for slow-leavened pizza, gnocchi, Italian comfort food, casual dinners, family meals, gluten-free options and anyone looking for a strong South Yarra pizzeria.
Address: 373 Malvern Road, South Yarra
48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar South Yarra Menu
Specials
We continue our collaboration with CERES Joe’s Market Garden, a certified organic farm by the Merri Creek in Coburg. As Melbourne’s oldest market garden, it grows nutrient-rich, seasonal produce while serving as a living classroom for regenerative agriculture and community connection in the city. These specials feature organic Zucchini Joe’s Market Garden. Available for a limited time.
Gnocchi Special
house made gluten free gnocchi, organic zucchini, crispy speck, saffron cream sauce, smoked scamorza
Pasta Special
house made maltagliati, marinated prawns,organic zucchini, red onion, vodka, cream, parsley
Sardus Pater | Terre Fenice | Vermentino di Sardegna | DOC | 2024 | 13.5%
Rabbit Ranch | Pinot Noir | Central Otago NZ | 2022 | 13.2%
Antipasti
Classic Bruschetta
housemade toasted bread with tomatoes, basil, Calabrian oregano, garlic, black pepper, vegan Parmezan EVO
48h Bruschetta
housemade toasted bread with pesto, Italian burrata, toasted pine nuts, EVO
Tagliere Reale
selection of Italian artisan meats, housemade bread
Valtellina Bresaola
cured beef bresaola from the Valtellina region, mixed lettuce, shaved grana padano, ginger mayonnaise
Calamari
deep fried calamari, mayonnaise
Olive Mediterranee
housemade marinated olives, served warm
Chiacchiere
fried pizza dough with Italian Burrata
Acciughe Cantabriche
48g of anchovies in olive oil served with bread, Italian butter
Fritti CaMpani
Housemade Neapolitan classic fried antipasti.
Frittatina
bucatini pasta, free range ham, peas, grana padano, béchamel
Mozzarella in Carrozza
pan fried crumbed mozzarella, contains egg
Scagnozzi
polenta, salame, pecorino (fried in same oil as gluten dishes)
Tris Fritti
try all three
Mare Nostrum
Rustic mediterranean cheeses and wild herbs melted in the pizza oven and served with freshly baked bread. Gluten free available please +5
Mare Nostrum Classico
rustic mediterranean melted cheese, herbs
Focacce
Our freshly baked focacce are available gluten free, please +5
Focaccia Classica
rosemary, sea salt, EVO
Focaccia all'Aglio
organic garlic, sea salt, EVO
Mozzarella Focaccia
mozzarella, sea salt, EVO
INSALATE
Insalata Rucola
rocket, pear, Pecorino Romano, raspberry vinegar, hazelnuts, EVO, sea salt
Insalata Eruca
rocket, pear, vegan feta, raspberry vinegar, hazelnuts, EVO, sea salt
Insalata Mista
mixed lettuce leaves, apple vinegar, EVO, sea salt
Insalata Caprese
buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, EVO, sea salt
Insalata Montanara
radicchio, rocket, goat's cheese, vincotto, EVO, sea salt
Insalata Moncenisio
radicchio, rocket, vegan feta, olives, walnuts, vincotto, EVO, sea salt
Insalata Finocchio
fennel, orange, mixed lettuce leaves, vincotto, EVO, sea salt
Contorni
Patatine Fritte
thick cut chips, mayonnaise
Pasta
JUST LIKE OUR GNOCCHI, ALL OF OUR PASTA IS MADE BY HAND RIGHT HERE IN THE RESTAURANT
Ravioli di Aragosta
slipper lobster and mascarpone filling, wild Patagonian prawns, napoli sauce, Pilu’s tuna bottarga
Ravioli Spinaci
spinach and ricotta filling, napoli sauce, Italian burrata
Maccheroncini Ossobuco
slow cooked beef ossobuco and tomato ragu, Mediterranean herbs, pecorino
Tagliatelle Carbonara
egg yolk, guanciale, pecorino cheese, black pepper
Tagliatelle Ragú
minced beef and Prosciutto di Parma in a tomato and herb sauce
Tagliatelle ai Porcini
grade A porcini mushrooms, garlic, parsley, grana padano, black pepper
Casarecce Selva
wild mushrooms, grade A porcini, truffle paste, garlic, onion, truffle oil, rosemary, vegan Parmezan
Casarecce Pesto
rocket pesto, broccolini, vegan Parmezan, walnuts
Gnocchi
OUR POTATO GNOCCHI ARE MADE WITH GLUTEN FREE FLOUR. MAKING THEM LIGHTER AND EASIER TO DIGEST BUT PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT AS WE ARE A PIZZERIA AND USE TRADITIONAL GLUTEN FLOURS IN OUR KITHEN, CONTAMINATION MAY OCCUR. Traditional recipe of potato, gluten free flour, salt. Housemade and hand rolled
Agnello
slow cooked lamb, tomato sauce, Kalamata olives, mushrooms, rosemary
48h Sorrentina
oven baked gnocchi with yellow tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella, basil
Porto di Sorrento
oven baked gnocchi with yellow tomato sauce, vegan feta, basil
Al Pomodoro
tomato and basil sauce
Ragú
minced beef and Prosciutto di Parma in a tomato and herb sauce
Gustosi
lamb sausage, peeled tomatoes, Pecorino cheese, Rum, rosemary, black garlic
Gnocco di Mare
mixed seafood, napoli sauce, marinated prawns, unpitted black olives
Pantelleria
yellow tomato sauce, roasted peppers, semi sun dried cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, capers, basil, garlic oil
Trevigiana
gorgonzola, grilled radicchio, walnuts, vincotto
Pizze Gourmet
A collaboration between 48h’s kitchen chef and pizzaiolo. Sorry no change except gluten free base +5
Pulled Pork
mozzarella, 18hr slow cooked pulled pork with Worcestershire sauce, Australian cheddar, garlic, smoked paprika mayonnaise, pickled red cabbage, caramelised red onion, smoked paprika potato crisps
Ossobuco
spinach, mozzarella, saffron rice velouté, slow cooked ossobuco in a tomato sauce
Guazzetto
tomato sauce, mozzarella, sweet chilli, garlic, mixed seafood with prawns
Seasonal Pizze
Rainbow chard from certified organic farm CERES Joe’s Market Garden. Gluten free base +5
Polpettine
organic rainbow chard, mozzarella, mixed Italian wild mushrooms and porcini, lamb meatballs
Arcobaleno
organic rainbow chard, scamorza, mixed Italian wild mushrooms and porcini, garlic, bread crumbs, shaved pecorino
Classic Pizze
Gluten free base +5, vegan cheese +3, add Burrata: 50g +6.5 or 125g +10, add Bufala: half +5 or 125g +10
Marinara - The world’s oldest Pizza
tomato sauce, Calabrian oregano, organic garlic
Margherita
tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil
Di Parma
#1 Pizza in Australia Pizza World championships 2019 tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, Italian buffalo mozzarella, rocket, Grana Padano
La Norma
tomato sauce, crumbed fried eggplant, basil, onion, Italian burratina 50g, ricotta salata. Not available completely gluten free.
Vaie on the Beach
mixed Italian wild mushroom and porcini, mozzarella, shaved Pecorino Romano, garlic, truffle oil, parsley
48h Australia's Best Seafood Pizza 2017
smoked ocean trout, Avruga caviar, red onion, mozzarella, garlic infused oil, un-pitted Ligurian olives, goat's cheese
48h Napoletana
yellow tomato sauce, capers, oregano, olives, 48g cantabriche anchovies served on side
Capricciosa
tomato sauce, mozzarella, free range ham, champignon mushrooms, artichokes, olives
Tropea
tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian nduja D.O.P, hot salame, olives, red onion
Notti d'Oriente
tomato sauce, lamb meat balls, mozzarella, capsicum, red onion
Salame
tomato sauce, mild salame, provolone, walnuts, brie, basil
Rodolfo
ricotta filled crust, rocket, prosciutto di parma, mozzarella, grana padano
Canguro
tomato sauce, wild kangaroo and anise myrtle salame (contains pork fat), olives, crispy saltbush
Tartufo
truffle paste, Italian black truffle, mixed Italian wild mushrooms and porcini, mozzarella, parsley
Friarielli
Italian friarielli, scamorza, potato, flat pancetta
Pizze
OUR head chef and pizza makers have carefully selected the ingredients that top our pizze... They are balanced in flavour so we ask that you don’t make changes to your chosen pizza. Unless of course it’s absolutely necessary. Grazie!
Marinara - The world’s oldest Pizza
tomato sauce, Calabrian oregano, organic garlic
Veganita
tomato sauce, vegan mozzarella, fresh basil
Sottobosco
wild mushrooms, garlic, vegan cheddar, rosemary, red onion
BAMBINI
For all children 8 years and under
Calamari e Patatine
125g deep fried calamari served with thick cut chips
Mozzarella in Carrozza
pan fried crumbed mozzarella, contains egg
Margherita Pizza
tomato sauce, mozzarella
Ham e Cheese Pizza
tomato sauce, ham, mozzarella
Gnocchi Pomodoro Bambini
tomato and basil sauce
Gnocchi Ragù Bambini
minced beef and Prosciutto di Parma in a tomato and herb sauce
Pasta Pomodoro Bambini
tomato and basil sauce
Pasta Ragù Bambini
minced beef and Prosciutto di Parma
Dolci
Gnocco alla Nocciola
deep fried calzoncino filled with chocolate hazelnut spread, served with vanilla gelato
Veganino
deep fried calzoncino filled with vegan chocolate hazelnut spread, served with sorbetto limone
Tiramisú
Italian coffee layered dessert
Panna Cotta
please ask your waiter for the current special
Cheesecake
please ask your waiter for the current special
Coppa Gelato
three scoops of ice cream. Your choice of; vaniglia, cioccolato, pistacchio, sorbetto limone. One scoop 5
Native Gelato
vanilla gelato, olive oil, cracked pepper berry, Davidson plum chips
Wattleseed Pannacotta and Native Fruits
muntries and strawberry compote, toasted wattleseed
Sorbetto al Limone
lemon sorbet, fingerlime, mint
SET MENU FOR GROUPS OF 10+
Designed to Share
GIRO PIZZA
antipasto Prosciutto e Bufala Prosciutto di Parma, Italian buffalo mozzarella Focaccia Classica Rosemary, sea salt, EVO. Main Pizza Degustation Choose from our menu. No limit, within reason. Gluten free available $40pp $25pp for children 7-10yrs old Please enquire for gluten free pricing.
THE CLASSIC
antipasto Prosciutto e Bufala Prosciutto di Parma, Italian buffalo mozzarella Mare Nostrum Classico Rustic mediterranean cheeses melted with wild herbs and served with freshly baked bread. Straight from the oven Gluten free available vg Focaccia Classica Rosemary, sea salt, EVO. Straight from the oven,. Gluten free available ve Main Selection of 3 Gnocchi Dishes Choose from our menu. Our potato gnocchi are made with gluten free flour, making them lighter and easier to digest gf Selection of Pizze Choose from our menu. No limit, within reason. Gluten free available Insalata Mista Mixed lettuce leaves, apple vinegar, EVO, sea salt ve DOLCI Gnocco alla Nocciola Deep fried calzoncino filled with chocolate hazelnut spread, served with vanilla gelato. Gluten free and vegan available Caffè Choice of coffee or tea
4. DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar
DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar is one of Carlton’s most important pizza restaurants. Located on Drummond Street, it has helped shape Melbourne’s modern Italian pizza culture with a focus on simplicity, quality ingredients, mozzarella, pizza and a dining style that feels unmistakably Italian.
The restaurant’s strength is restraint. DOC is not about overloaded pizzas or novelty toppings. It is about good dough, strong produce, proper cheese, cured meats, tomatoes, olive oil and the kind of balance that makes Italian pizza feel effortless when it is done well.
DOC works especially well for diners who want a proper Carlton pizza experience without choosing one of the louder, more tourist-driven Lygon Street venues. It suits date nights, group dinners, casual family meals, long lunches and pizza lovers who care about ingredients.
DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar is best for Italian pizza, mozzarella, antipasti, Carlton dining, date nights, group meals and anyone looking for one of Melbourne’s most respected pizzerias.
Address: 295 Drummond Street, Carlton
DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar Menu
Doc Mozzarella Bar
Burrata
Burrata, heirloom tomatoes, pangrattato, basil
Green Sicilian Olives
Green Sicilian olives, EVOO
Dop San Daniele Prosciutto Board
DOP san Daniele prosciutto, approx 60g
Salumi Board
Daily selection of cured meats
Dop Buffalo Mozzarella
Full doc Buffalo mozzarella, 125g
Focaccia
EVOO, sea salt
Insalatone • Salads
Rucola
Rocket, pear, honey, Pecorino Sardo
Radicchio Salad
Radicchio, fennel, orange, walnuts, DOP gorgonzola, balsamic
Carciofi Salad
Marinated artichokes, stracciatella, orange, dill
Lasagna
Lasagna
Traditional beef & pork ragu, béchamel, grated reggiano
Dop Pizza
Pizza Napoletana
San Marzano tomato, Mozzarella, Canale di Sicilia Anchovies, Leccino Olives
Pizza Margherita
San Marzano tomato, Mozzarella & fresh basil
Pizza ai Porcini
Wild mushrooms, mozzarella, truffle oil & grated DOP pecorino
Pizza DOC
San Marzano tomato, Mozzarella, fresh Buffalo Mozzarella & fresh basil
Pizza Capricciosa Nuova
San Marzano tomato, Mozzarella, double smoked leg ham, mushroom, artichoke & olive
Pizza Cornuto
San Marzano tomato, Mozzarella, nduja, hot cacciatore salame & peppers
Pizza Tiger Prawns
San Marzano tomato, tiger prawns, Mozzarella, endive & fresh chilli
Pizza Vegana
San Marzano Tomato, Sicilian Caponata, Pine Nuts, Fresh Basil
Calzone
San Marzano tomato, Mozzarella, fresh ricotta, cotto abruzzese leg ham & DOP Parmigiano Reggiano
Pizza Pancetta
San Marzano tomato, caciocavallo, flat pancetta, salsiccia, rosemary, thyme
Pizza San Daniele
San Marzano tomato, Mozzarella, fresh Buffalo Mozzarella & DOP San Daniele Prosciutto
Pizza Soppressa
San Marzano tomato, Mozzarella, salame, provolone, pesto di casa , Leccino olives
Pizza Marinara
San Marzano tomato, confit garlic, oregano
Pizza Rustica
Fior di latte, DOC Deli’s pork sausage, roasted potatoes, rosemary
Pizza Cotto e Funghi
Fior di latte, Cotto Abruzzese leg ham, mixed mushrooms, white truffle EVOO
Pizza Speck
Smoked Prosciutto, Fior di Latte, Pears, Gorgonzola Dolce DOP, smoked Provola, Walnuts
Pizza Quattro Formaggi
Fior di latte, provolone, DOP gorgonzola, fontina
Dolci
DOC Tiramisu
Semi-sweet mascarpone cream, savoiardi, espresso, Montenegro
Nutella Calzoncino
With vanilla bean gelato.
Sweet Pizza
Belgian white chocolate, Fresh Strawberries
5. Kaprica
Kaprica is one of Carlton’s most characterful pizza restaurants. Now located on Grattan Street, it has a neighbourhood feel that makes it different from the bigger, more polished Italian venues nearby. It is casual, warm, slightly rustic and built around pizza, pasta, wine and simple Italian cooking.
The appeal of Kaprica is that it does not feel over-designed. It is the kind of place where pizza can be the centre of the meal, but the restaurant still feels personal and local. The menu includes pizza, pasta, antipasti and desserts, making it useful for groups who want a relaxed Italian dinner rather than a pizza-only stop.
Kaprica is especially good for casual dates, low-key dinners, small groups and people who like restaurants with personality. It has the kind of neighbourhood energy that can be hard to manufacture: simple food, a compact room, wine on the table and pizza that feels made for eating with friends.
Kaprica is best for relaxed Carlton pizza, pasta, small group dinners, casual dates, wine, neighbourhood Italian food and anyone looking for a less formal pizza restaurant with plenty of character.
Address: 50 Grattan Street, Carlton
Kaprica Menu
ANTIPASTO
House focaccia
olive oil
Mount Zero mixed olives
Pizzetta
garlic, mozzarella
Caprese
buffalo mozzarella
Prawns
garlic, chilli
Bresaola
rocket, parmesan
Mussels
tomato sugo, chili
Antipasto plate
PASTA
Spaghetti
prawns, tomato sugo, chilli
Spaghetti vongole
garlic, thyme, chilli
Spaghetti veal pork meatballs
tomato sugo
Rigatoni
lamb shoulder ragu
Gnocchi Sorrentina
tomato sugo, mozzarella, basil
Risotto of the day
Orecchiette with butternut squash and broccolini
12” PIZZA
Margherita
tomato, mozzarella, basil
Puttanesca
tomato, mozz, olives, anchovy, capers, cherry tomato, chilli
Broccoli
mozzarella, broccoli, chilli, parmesan, lemon
Potato
mozzarella, potato, caramelised onions, rosemary
Mushroom Deluxe
asiago, swiss brown and trumpet mushrooms
Kaprica X
mozzarella, peppers, zucchini, eggplant, olives
Capricciosa
tomato, mozz, ham, mushroom, olives, artichoke
Hawaiian
tomato, mozz, ham, golden circle pineapple
Prosciutto
tomato, mozzarella, basil, prosciutto di parma
Pancetta
tomato, mozzarella, pancetta, rocket, parmesan
Mario
tomato, mozzarella, red onion, chilli, pancetta, parmesan
Mr John
tomato, mozzarella, pesto, hot salami
Mr Prawn
tomato, mozz, prawns, chilli, cherry tomato, basil
Salmone
tomato, mascarpone, red onion, smoked salmon, roe
Additions
Green leaves, radicchio, orange
Rocket and fennel salad
DOLCI
Affogato
Affogato with frangelico
Tiramisu
Ice Cream Trio (Chocolate, Lemon, Raspberry)
Crème caramel
Chocolate Nemesis Cake
Crème Fraîche
Tiramisu Birthday Cake
Serves 8-10, 24 Hours Notice
DIGESTIVI/AMARO
Stove top espresso
1 cup / 2 cups / 4 cups
Espresso Martini
McIver’s Peppermint tea
Nonino
Friuli, 35%
Montenegro
Bologna, 23%
Camatti
Genova, 20%
Fernet Branca
Milano, 39%
Alpe
Valle d’Aosta, 38%
Rucolino
Ischia Naples, 30%
Averna
Venezia, 29%
Braulio
Venezia, 29%
Ramazzotti
Milano, 30%
Final word
The best pizza restaurants in Melbourne cover several different styles of dining. 11 Inch Pizza is the easy CBD option for quick, flexible pizzas. +39 Pizzeria is the lively Little Bourke Street choice for Italian-style pizza and city dinners. 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar South Yarra is the slow-leavened dough specialist for pizza and gnocchi. DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar is the Carlton favourite for quality ingredients, mozzarella and classic Italian restraint. Kaprica is the neighbourhood Carlton pizzeria for relaxed dinners, pasta, wine and character.
Together, they show why Melbourne is such a strong pizza city: casual when you need it, serious when the dough matters, and varied enough to suit everything from a quick CBD lunch to a long Italian dinner with friends.