🍕 Pizza in Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne has one of Australia's most authentic Italian pizza scenes, driven by a large Italian-Australian community. Carlton — known as Melbourne's 'Little Italy' — is the historic home of Melbourne pizza culture, with Lygon Street lined with Italian restaurants and pizzerias dating back to the 1950s. Today, Melbourne has a thriving wood-fired Neapolitan scene, artisan sourdough pizzerias, and innovative Australian-ingredient toppings. DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar is frequently cited as Melbourne's best.
🍔 Also see: Fast Food Guide for Melbourne
🍕 Popular Pizza Styles in Melbourne
🏆 Best Pizza Restaurants in Melbourne
- DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar (Carlton)
- 400 Gradi
- Ladro
- Tipo 00
- Pizza Pizza (St Kilda)
❓ Pizza in Melbourne — FAQ
Why is Melbourne pizza so good?
Melbourne's large Italian-Australian community brought authentic pizza-making traditions that have been preserved and evolved for generations. Carlton's Lygon Street has been a pizza destination since the 1950s.
Where is the best pizza in Melbourne?
DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar in Carlton is frequently cited as Melbourne's finest. 400 Gradi (also in Carlton) is a certified Neapolitan pizzeria that won the World Pizza Championships.
How much does pizza cost in Melbourne?
A quality pizza at a sit-down restaurant costs AUD 20–35. Budget pizzerias and takeaway spots are AUD 12–20. Carlton has the best variety at all price points.
What are Australian pizza toppings?
Australian pizza often features local ingredients: tiger prawns, prosciutto with rocket, kangaroo meat (at some adventurous restaurants), and the iconic 'Aussie pizza' with ham and egg.