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Best Pizza in Melbourne 2026 — Where to Find Great Pizza and Delivery Options

Melbourne pizza guide 2026: where to find the best pizza restaurants in Melbourne, from Neapolitan wood-fired to Roman and New York-style, and which pizza delivery options serve your suburb.

By Melbourne Daily · Published 30 June 2026 at 12:31 pm

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Updated 2 July 2026 at 12:31 pm

Best Pizza in Melbourne 2026 — Where to Find Great Pizza and Delivery Options
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Best Pizza in Melbourne 2026

Melbourne has a reputation as Australia's pizza capital, with an extraordinary density of exceptional independent pizzerias driven by the city's large and longstanding Italian community. Carlton (the traditional Italian heart of Melbourne), Fitzroy, Collingwood and the inner suburbs host a remarkable concentration of quality pizza restaurants. melbournefood.com.au

Melbourne's Pizza Neighbourhoods

  • Carlton (Lygon Street): The traditional heart of Melbourne's Italian restaurant culture. While tourism has affected some establishments, several genuine Italian pizzerias remain among Melbourne's best.
  • Fitzroy and Collingwood: Home to some of Melbourne's most acclaimed contemporary pizzerias combining Neapolitan tradition with modern Australian produce.
  • Northcote and Preston: A strong Italian community has sustained excellent local pizzerias in Melbourne's north.
  • Footscray: An emerging pizza scene in Melbourne's west, with excellent value options.
  • South Yarra and Prahran: Quality neighbourhood pizzerias across Melbourne's inner south.

Types of Pizza Popular in Melbourne 2026

  • Neapolitan (VPN certified): Vera Pizza Napoletana certified restaurants use strict ingredient and technique rules — Melbourne has more VPN-certified pizzerias than any other Australian city.
  • Wood-fired suburban: Quality wood-fired restaurants across Melbourne's suburban areas.
  • Roman al taglio: Pizza by weight sold from rectangular trays — a growing trend in Melbourne's inner north.

Pizza Delivery in Melbourne 2026

Pizza delivery in Melbourne is available via Domino's, Pizza Hut, independent restaurants, and delivery platforms including Uber Eats, DoorDash and Menulog covering most Melbourne suburbs.

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