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10 Feb 2023
10 Feb 2023
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Do you ever have one of those days when all you crave is a decent pizza and nothing else will do? Us too. And with these amazing pizza restaurants in Melbourne, your cravings will be well and truly sated.
Primo has several hand stretched 12 inch pizzas to choose from, as well as many handmade pasta dishes.
Try the ‘Giuseppe’ from their local classics list, which combines tomato, Italian sausage, salami, artichoke, oyster mushrooms and oregano.
And if you need more carbs in your life, order up a big plate of the Casarecce smothered in spinach, eggplant, roquette, tomato and pesto. They are coeliac accredited and they can prepare certain dishes gluten free upon request.
Primo is open from 5-10pm, 7 days a week. You can order from them or book a table via their website.
What pizza should you order at Primo? Dish Cult recommends the $24 Vegan Louie (roast pumpkin, garlic, broccoletti, vegan feta, vegan fior di latte, almond flakes, roquette).
The story behind award-winning Gradi is a good one. It was founded by Johnny di Francesco in 2008, years after the 12 year-old Johnny got his first job making pizzas to buy a pair of Nikes! Then he went to Italy to learn the art of making a true Neapolitan pizza.
The list of pizzas here is a mile long, which may make it difficult for diners to settle on just one. There’s Porcina (mushroom), Portofino (seafood), Diavola (hot salami), and 154 Formaggi (cheese), which won a Guinness World Record, to name a few.
400 Gradi Brunswick is open from 12pm until late, 7 days a week. You can order delivery or pick-up, or book a table via their website.
What pizza should you order at 400 Gradi Brunswick? Dish Cult recommends the Margherita Verace (San Marzano tomato, Fior di Latte, basil, extra virgin olive oil) – this pizza was awarded World’s Best Pizza 2014!
FYI, these guys do lots of bread and pastries, fresh pasta, and meal boxes. But you came here for the pizza, so here it is.
Go for the classic Margherita if you like your pizza plain, or order a Boscaiola if Italian sausage, truffle cream, porcini mushrooms and mozzarella make your mouth water. Otherwise, carnivores can indulge with a Spoletina (which is drowning in prosciutto), or get your veg on with a Vegana (topped with vegan cheese and vegan salami.)
Cirelli & Co is open Wednesday to Sunday. Lunch is served from 12pm-2.20pm and dinner is served from 5-9pm. Takeaway and delivery can be ordered via their website.
What pizza should you order at Cirelli & Co? Dish Cult recommends the $20 La Lurida (tomato, mozzarella, hot salami, pancetta, ham and parmesan).
Now, pineapple on pizza is a divisive issue. You either love it, or think it is an abomination.
At Northside Wines, they make Hawaiian pizzas with a twist, which may well bring you across to the dark side. The ham on this pizza is braised, and the pineapple is spiced. Are you game?
If not, the salami and blue cheese is sure to fulfill all of your cravings for salt, spice and tang, while the cauliflower pizza brings some heat with jalapenos.
Not surprisingly, this venue has many, many wines to choose from. Northside Wines is open 7 days a week from 3pm until late on weekdays and midday until late on weekends. You can order food and make bookings on their website too.
What pizza should you order at Northside Wines? Dish Cult recommends the Fun-Guy (napoli, cheese, fior di latte, mushrooms, artichokes and lemon zest).
Six friends started this pizzeria using recipes that their Neopolitan Nonnas passed down to them. If you love your Italian tucker but eat low gluten food, then give this place a try.
Once again, we have pizzas with both red and white bases. From the bianco (white) menu, lovers all of things fungi will appreciate the Tartufata (mushrooms, truffle oil, rocket and fior di latte), and fans of grilled eggplant will appreciate the Parmigiana (eggplant, tomato salsa, basil, fior di latte and stracciatella.)
You can find some lunch at their CBD venue Monday to Friday, and dinner and drinks Monday to Sunday. Delivery and bookings are available via their website. For Toorak patrons, they do dinner and drinks but no lunchies.
What pizza should you order at +39 Pizzeria? Dish Cult recommends the $30 Affumicata (parmesan, capocollo, buffalo mozzarella and pistachio).
If cheap eats, craft beer, good times, vegan cheese, and gluten-free bases are what you seek when on the hunt for pizza, get thee to The Lucky Coq posthaste.
These pizzas really are dirt cheap. There is a good selection of meat, vegetarian, vegan, and seafood pizzas – all for 8 bucks apiece.
From the meat pizza menu, the peri peri pollo is sure to please lovers of spicy chicken pizza, while the Superveg from the vegetarian menu combines traditional Italian flavours with Middle Eastern dukkah and hummus.
The kitchen at The Lucky Coq is open from midday to 10pm, Wednesday through Sunday, and Happy Hour is from 4-7pm. You can book a table on their website.
What pizza should you order at the Lucky Coq? Dish Cult recommends the $8 Mediterranean (zucchini, eggplant, capsicum, olives, fetta, mozzarella, garlic, napoli) – yes, $8!!
This pizza joint takes its name from the area code of the coastal Sicilian town where the owner’s family hails from. Here you will find friendly staff, a family atmosphere, and of course exceptional pizza.
The pizza menu is divided into bianco (white) pizzas and rosso (red) pizzas. From the white base menu, choose the Partenope if you love spuds on your pizza (mozzarella, provolone, porchetta, roasted rosemary tomatoes and Gorgonzola cream.) Or order the Napoletana, if you need more anchovies in your life (anchovies, olives, tomatoes, mozzarella, oregano and basil.)
Zero95 is open 7 days a week from 12pm until late (except for Public holidays.) You can order takeaway or reserve a table via their website.
What pizza should you order at Zero95? Dish Cult recommends the $32 Frutti Di Mare (seasonal seafood, tomato, mozzarella and rocket).
