This was my first time coming here and I was very happy and impressed with the food and service and atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and respectful. I ordered a gluten free La Bomba, which was delicious and you could tell just how fresh the ingredients were and that they were of high quality. My nephew ordered a Margherita, he loved the cheese and the pizza sauce. The pizza dough was cooked really well on both pizzas and there was even consistency with the cooking. I also had two flatwhite coffees which were made really and were delicious.
I would highly recommend Piccolino and I look forward to coming again.
~ K P
A great authentic Italian place.
Food Ordered:
đź’• Antipasto - olives, mozzarella sticks, deep fried croquettes, mushroom truffle bruschetta, focaccia slices, salami, mortadella and cheese
đź’• Gnocchi bolognese
đź’• Mushroom truffle tagliatelle
Spaghetti bolognese in a bowl (signature dish)
đź’• La bomba pizza
The antipasto - chef’s kiss 💋. The pastas were delicious and the pizza, loved it! Everything was made with love.
The service was great, felt just like dinner at nonnas. A great dinner place with friends and family for authentic wood fire pizza and handmade pasta.
~ Kelly E
Piccolino Pizza offers a unique and delightful dining experience! I tried their famous pasta served in an edible handcrafted pizza bowl, and it was absolutely incredible. For just an extra $5, you can enjoy your favorite pasta dish in a delicious, crispy pizza bowl that adds a whole new layer of flavor and texture to the meal. The combination of perfectly cooked pasta and the savory pizza crust is a must-try. The ambiance is cozy, and the staff is welcoming and attentive. If you're looking for a unique twist on Italian cuisine, Piccolino Pizza is the place to be!
~ Vani S
We were visiting from Adelaide on holiday celebrating our anniversary last night and had came across Piccolini online – and are so glad we did! The food was absolutely incredible! The porchetta pizza was the best we’ve ever had, and the pasta served in a pizza bowl was unique & delicious. Andrea was so friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. We also loved the cosy, vibrant vibe of the place. Highly recommend – this was such a memorable meal on our trip and will definitely return the next time we are in Melbourne!
~ Kate J
The restaurant is as welcoming as the food, the staff are understanding and very kind. If I could I would give more stars, the dough is delicious, I ate a whole pizza by myself it was so delicious. I would eat there more often, but I'm returning to Brazil for my father's health reasons. I hope they have all the success and happiness, as well as resilience, because I know that work like this in Melbourne can be a bit exhausting sometimes (Lots of competition, but even so, for me it doesn't come close to this homemade pizzeria).
~ Luciano C
Highly recommend this excellent owner operated Italian restaurant in the heart of Fitzroy North after eating here for a 2nd time. Andrea - the owner is so friendly, genuine, welcoming & accomodating. No drama about Gluten Free Pizza or adding ingredients to a Pizza. PLUS we had THE most delicious & fresh salad as an entree. The food is extremely generous & very well priced as is the delicious wine. Wonderful authentic Italian music in the background. Thank you Andrea & your team. Will definitely be back soon 👍🏻 🇮🇹 🍕🍷🥗👍🏻
~ T F
I randomly Googled "best wood fire pizza in Melbourne" and this place came up. Even though it was a late Sunday night and they were not far off closing, they let us come by for a pizza after an outing in the city. Not only did it come out within 5 minutes of ordering, but it was AMAZING! Such a good pizza (I had the La Bomba with added mushrooms and truffle oil and my daughter had a margerita with extra cheese). The owner was so nice and was happy to have a chat. We will come back - highly recommend!
~ Catherine J
We recently hosted a function here and couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. The team was incredibly organised, attentive, and made the whole experience seamless from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented, and all our guests had nothing but great things to say. The atmosphere was perfect for our event, and the staff went above and beyond to make sure everyone was looked after. Highly recommend for any special occasion!
~ M B
I had an amazing dining experience at Piccolino Pizza! The pizzas were simply delicious – perfectly crisp crust, fresh ingredients, and just the right amount of cheese and toppings. The Margherita was a standout, bursting with flavor. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff made our visit even more enjoyable. It’s rare to find a place that ticks all the boxes, but Piccolino Pizza does it effortlessly. Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic Italian pizza!"
~ Shivani C
One of the best pizza and pasta restaurants in Melbourne!! I ordered the Mushroom Truffle add Italian Sausage and OMG the flavours were honestly incredible, we also got the Italian Stallion Pizza which was also another Incredible dish. First time dining I dined with my partner, and now I bring my family and even my extended family whenever we/they feel like some authentic Italian food. I highly recommend Piccolino Woodfired Pizzeria in Fitzroy. Just wish I could give more than 5 stars!!
~ PJ S
Stellar quality dough, crispy, leapoard print! I loved it, probably the best pizza base i have had. Excellent value, not expensive.
The toppings were really tasty, well seasoned and good quality- i got a kind of margherita and the pork and fennel. The only thing i would say is, for my taste, the tomato sauce needed a bit more tomato. I will be ordering again, maybe get the marg with cherry tomatoes?
~ Chris T
A touch of Italy !!
This place has become my local .. I eat here every week , amazing authentic Italian cuisine - The Pastas and Pizzas always hit the spot - with a great selection to choose from - made by Italians!!
Every time I eat here , I feel like I’m in an Italian village ! And what makes the experience even better is , the boys Andrea and Lorenzo. They always make you feel like you’re part of the family .
❤️
~ Marco R
GENUINE REVIEW. I’m new to Melbourne and felt like some nice woodfire pizza. saw this restaurant came here and ask for a nice pizza with a bit chilli. MATE THIS PIZZA WAS THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD. If YOU are reading this you need to try it!!! The service was OUTSTANDING, customer service MIND BLOWING, took 5mins for pizza to get ready. The tomato sauce felt like it came right from heaven! BEST OF THE BEST. I would give it 11/10 stars.
~ Ansh H
went here on the first night out of lockdown! it was v busy with both eat-in and takeaway but the customer service was consistently wonderful. i worked in hospitality for many years and commend how well they handled such a HUGE rush of people! the food was delicious as well. we had the norma pasta (eggplant based) and duck ragu both of which were so yummy! we're locals in the area and im so glad we got the chance to dine here.
~ sofia g
Wow took me back home to Italy 5 stars is not enough I'd give u 10
The pizza mamma mia wow fantastico stupende mai portato casa 10 stelle non è abbastanza
Grazieeee
da sarah e jessica
~ Jessica D
BEST DISCOVERY IN FITZROY NORTH!
Casually pass by on a Sunday afternoon, walk in 'cause I was craving some pasta n pizza, had the wild boar home made tagliatelle, they were delish!!! I'm raised n born in Italy, traveling around Aus, so for me it's really difficult to find good authentic Italian food, I wasn't disappointed, this place is a must go ;)
Per gli italiani consigliatissimo!
Grazie Andrea,
sei un bomber xx
~ ginevra g
Great Pizza! Great Pasta! Amazing Staff!! We regularly enjoy Piccolino takeaway - the food is outstanding. The homemade gnocchi is light, the pizza toppings are generous (not oily) and the Spag Bowl is a hit with our kids (spaghetti bolognese served in a pizza base bowl). The highlight of every order is chatting with AJ and Andrea :) As the pizza boxes say... “Made with Love”. Highly recommend!!
~ Elle H
I organised a catch up with friends on Thursday night , I was blown away with the pizza and pasta , it was as good as the quality in Italy
We had such a great time , Andrea and staff treated us like family and made the evening one to remember
My favourite was the mortadella pizza
I have already booked a night to take my family
Thanks again Andrea for looking after us
A presto
Antonio
~ Tony S
We recently celebrated our Son's 1st Birthday and Baptism at Piccolino Woodfired Pizza and they made it an amazing celebration! Andrea and his staff were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Everyone was well fed. The food was fresh, abundant and well presented. We highly recommend Andrea and his staff and would book again for another occasion / dinner.
~ Joseph S
Back in lockdown and the only thing that put a smile on my face was the delicious take away food I ordered from Piccolino last night, the potato head pizza and margarita pizza that I ordered was the BEST pizza I have ever eaten! Please if you feel like you have the lockdown blues, treat yourself with some pizza from Piccolino! Yummmmm ! Great quality and great service!
~ Porshá D
My new local pizza place. Great quality ingredients, dough is fantastic (perfect bubbly crust), service is great on the phone and the food is always ready exactly when they say it will be ready. I’ve been looking for a new place after my previous favourite changed hands. 3 orders in and consistently great. Thank you. I plan on eating here many more times.
~ Diz C
IG: @ediblemelbourne
DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR; RUN HERE
We walked into Piccolino mesmerized by the open kitchen and inviting woodfire oven. It was only just after they had opened and we had an abundance of choice of where to sit.
The weather was amazing; sunny and just warm enough to sit outside and enjoy an Aperol Spritz… or 10.
We were lucky to be served by the owner, Andrea, who was most knowledgeable, super funny and sooo welcoming. We felt really confident that we were happy for him to choose for us what to eat. And it was a great decision. He can also be your cheese bae - if you watched our stories on Insta, you know!
We started off with an antipasto platter – think truffle cheese, olives in a cheese bowl (wow), suppli with lemon butter and the highlight of the dish – torta al testo – homemade bread with cheese and prosciutto – amazing. They have even imported a special oven from Perugia to make these. Super unique.
The pasta is the freshest you can have – the gnocchi are made with ricotta and they are the fluffiest most delicious pieces of heaven you could ever have.
Finish off your dinner with a delicious Nutella Panacotta. It seriously packs a lot of flavor.
~ Edible M