The longer read
What the reviews say
What the reviews say about the best pizza in Melbourne, restaurant by restaurant.
Why it leads
Why CANTO Caffe e Pizzeria is the pick for pizza
Canto Caffe e Pizzeria’s pizzas boast generously layered, bubbling mozzarella that stretches with each bite, offering a satisfying textural contrast. Reviewers praise the value, particularly for the $9 slice option alongside drinks, noting a decent portion size and flavorful toppings, although quality varies significantly between pizzas. Despite inconsistencies, the restaurant’s affordable prices and welcoming atmosphere within RMIT University make it a standout option for students seeking a quick, satisfying, and inexpensive meal.
The alternatives
Where the other pizza spots shine
Not everyone wants the same pizza. These are the clearest differences reviewers point to among the next-best places.
- Liberty Slices South Melbourne: Liberty Slices South Melbourne’s New York style pizza boasts a wonderfully chewy dough, perfectly cooked to a crisp yet tender texture with a generous topping of Wisconsin cheese.
- Milano Restaurant: Milano Restaurant’s Pepperoni Pizza boasts a noticeably crisp crust, achieving a delightful balance between airy texture and satisfying chewiness, complemented by a generous layer of melted, savory cheese.
- Pizza Shop: The Donatello pizza at Pizza Shop in Clifton Hill boasts a wonderfully crisp, almost blistered crust, achieved thanks to their electric oven.
- Pizza Vacanza: Pizza Vacanza’s pizzas boast a wonderfully light, airy dough that’s expertly baked in a stone oven, delivering a satisfyingly crisp texture and releasing a strong, authentic Italian aroma.
How to choose
Choosing pizza in Melbourne
Treat this as a shortlist as well as a winner: CANTO Caffe e Pizzeria has the strongest reviews for the pizza, and the others are where reviewers found different strengths across Melbourne.
- 75,566 reviews across 21 restaurants ranked; that total covers every dish they serve, not only the pizza.
- 15 reviews mention the pizza at CANTO Caffe e Pizzeria, and 73% of them are positive.


























