All Aussies know that deep down, they have some Italian in them. Italian food gave Aussies their palate after arriving in waves following WWII. The communities they built up, including the ones along Lygon Street, gave birth to the Little Italy of Melbourne we still celebrate today.
181 Lygon Street, Carlton
160 Rathdowne Street, Carlton
295 Drummond Street, Carlton
An amazing trait of the pizza restaurants in Carlton is their generational depth: many establishments have been handed down through family lineage from the 50s to present day. When Italian immigrants arrived in force post-WWII, they revolutionized the fresh grocery markets, adding olive oil, parsley, mushrooms, basil, tomatoes, and more to the Aussie palate.
Present day, these deep roots give way to deep flavor. At pizza restaurants in Carlton, the dough is homemade, the olive oil is freshly pressed, tomatoes are right off the vine, and the seasonings give the air an unmistakably Italian aroma.
Pizza restaurants in Carlton utilize wood-fired ovens lined with bricks to trap all the heat and rich flavor into your pizza – it’s fun to ask to see the ovens of local establishments. Many are homemade and have created gourmet pizzas for decades. Fresh flour, sea salt, and a pinch of yeast to make it rise – you’ll have the perfect pizza!
183 Elgin Street, Carlton
341-343 Lygon Street, Carlton
29 Grattan Street, Carlton
Super Special Napoletana
Packed with San Marnzano tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olives, anchovies, and basil, this pizza is packed with Napolitana flavor. Named for its birthplaces in Naples, Italy, napolitana pizza is for thin-crust lovers who prefer fluffy bites to crispy ones on their pies. The fresh basil on top ties the entire dish together. A great pizza that can come with extra toppings if you so please!
Pizza Pomodoro
A local specialty from Pizza Restaurants in Carlton, pizza pomodoro comes with golden tomato passata sauce that has parmesan cheese boiled right into the sauce. This golden-sauce pizza comes with heirloom tomatoes, anchovies, olives, and Pantelleria capers. Perfect for those who love a richer sauce that has a meltier, cheesier flavor.
San Daniele Pizza
An absolute treat, the San Daniele Pizza comes with San Marzano tomato sauce, fiordilatte mozzarella, prosciutto San Daniele, and extra virgin olive oil. Topped with spinach and arugula, the San Daniele is an excellent option for those tired of margherita pizza and Napolitana!
123 Lygon Street, Carlton
168 Rathdowne Street, Carlton
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