Our pick · 21 ranked candidates● Updated 2026-09-04

Best pizza in Melbourne

Compare 21 ranked candidates for pizza in Melbourne, using the available dish evidence. Check the mentions, coverage and venue details before choosing.

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124 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000

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Top 5 for pizza in Melbourne

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1CANTO Caffe e PizzeriaMelbourneCANTO Caffe e Pizzeria’s pizzas boast generously applied mozzarella, creating a satisfyingly dense and rich...10.0
2Liberty Slices South MelbourneSouth MelbourneLiberty Slices South Melbourne’s New York style pizza boasts a wonderfully chewy dough, cooked to a perfect...10.0
3Milano RestaurantWest MelbourneMilano Restaurant’s Pepperoni Pizza boasts a generously sized, crispy crust with a noticeably tangy aroma...10.0
4Pizza ShopClifton HillThe Donatello pizza at Pizza Shop in Clifton Hill boasts a delightfully crisp, almost blistered crust achieved...10.0
5Pizza VacanzaMelbournePizza Vacanza’s pizzas boast a wonderfully chewy, slightly blistered crust, achieved through a traditional...10.0

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#1 Ranked

Italian · Melbourne

124 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000

CANTO Caffe e Pizzeria

CANTO Caffe e Pizzeria’s pizzas boast generously applied mozzarella, creating a satisfyingly dense and rich topping layer. Reviewers praise the affordability and portion size, particularly noting the value of a pizza and drink combination for around $10, alongside friendly service and a cozy atmosphere within the RMIT campus. Despite some inconsistent opinions regarding the crust’s texture, the overall experience, especially for the price, distinguishes Canto as a reliably accessible and satisfying pizza option in Melbourne’s student-heavy area.

Winner Verdict

Mixed

Score

10.0

Mentions

Sentiment

67%

Evidence behind this ranking

Updated 2026-09-04

Collected review count: not separately recorded for every candidate in this ranking.

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive

1,337 of 1,655 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 318 older).

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This dataset contains 21 ranked candidates and 88,386 source-listed restaurant reviews. That total includes other dishes and is not the number of review texts collected. 9 recorded dish mentions are associated with CANTO Caffe e Pizzeria. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.

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Runners up

Top 21 around Melbourne

02
Liberty Slices South Melbourne
Liberty Slices South Melbourne’s New York style pizza boasts a wonderfully chewy dough, cooked to a perfect crisp with a generous topping of Wisconsin cheese and a vibrant, fresh tomato sauce.
146 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3006
10.0
46 mentions
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03
Milano Restaurant
Milano Restaurant’s Pepperoni Pizza boasts a generously sized, crispy crust with a noticeably tangy aroma, providing a satisfying base for a plentiful topping of salami.
shop 105r/224 A'Beckett St, West Melbourne VIC 3003
10.0
31 mentions
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04
Pizza Shop
The Donatello pizza at Pizza Shop in Clifton Hill boasts a delightfully crisp, almost blistered crust achieved through their electric oven, generously topped with pepperoni that delivers a noticeable spicy kick.
47 Spensley St, Clifton Hill VIC 3068
10.0
36 mentions
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05
Pizza Vacanza
Pizza Vacanza’s pizzas boast a wonderfully chewy, slightly blistered crust, achieved through a traditional stone oven baking method that elevates the entire experience.
49 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
10.0
15 mentions
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06
Rozzis Flinders
Rozzis Flinders’ pizzas are known for their generously sized portions, featuring a beautifully blistered crust and a vibrant scattering of fresh toppings, often including Indian spices.
Shop 1, 207-361 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000
10.0
35 mentions
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07
Rozzis State Library
Rozzi’s Pizza near the State Library offers a delightfully thin and blistered crust, providing a satisfyingly chewy texture with every bite.
Shop 151A/211 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000
10.0
25 mentions
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08
Sal's Authentic New York Pizza - Exhibition Street
Sal’s Authentic New York Pizza – Exhibition Street delivers a generously sized pizza with a satisfyingly crisp, slightly chewy crust and a vibrant, tangy tomato sauce.
148 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
10.0
39 mentions
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09
Smoke & Slice Pizza Kebab Fitzroy
Smoke & Slice Pizza Kebab’s zaatar pizza boasts a wonderfully fragrant crust, generously topped with fresh herbs and a vibrant, spicy blend that lingers pleasantly on the palate.
59 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
10.0
25 mentions
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10
The Broken Oven Pizza Bar
The Broken Oven Pizza Bar’s pizzas boast generously sized, blistered crusts that offer a satisfying chewiness, particularly when topped with fresh ingredients like pepperoni and hot honey.
285 Racecourse Rd, Kensington VIC 3031
10.0
10 mentions
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11
Queen Caterina Pizza e Birra
Queen Caterina Pizza e Birra’s Napoletana pizza boasts a beautifully blistered crust and a vibrant sauce studded with rosse and ancho peppers, delivering a remarkably authentic taste.
78 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002
9.6
38 mentions
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12
Duke Pizza
Duke Pizza’s American Boy pizza boasts a delightfully crispy crust with generous, tender chunks of BBQ chicken and vibrant, fresh toppings that deliver a significant portion size.
1/660 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000
9.4
41 mentions
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13
Not Another Pizza Place
Not Another Pizza Place’s Neapolitan pizzas boast a wonderfully crisp, slightly charred base with a high hydration level, delivering an exceptional textural experience.
1/59 Stanley Ave, Mount Waverley VIC 3149
9.1
8 mentions
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14
Dom's Social Club
Dom’s Social Club’s Stracciatella pizza boasts a generous layer of creamy, molten mozzarella that clings to the perfectly blistered, slightly chewy crust, offering a satisfying textural experience.
1/301 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
9.0
28 mentions
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15
San Marzano Pizzeria / Salumi Bar
San Marzano Pizzeria’s large pizzas boast a beautifully blistered, sourdough crust with prominent leopard spotting, offering a satisfyingly crisp exterior that yields to a remarkably light and airy centre.
831d Bourke St, Docklands VIC 3008
8.9
32 mentions
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16
Pazzi
Pazzi’s pizza boasts a noticeably crisp, almost shattering crust, achieved through a high-heat baking process that elevates the entire experience.
211 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000
8.7
36 mentions
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17
Crust pizza bar Melbourne CBD
Crust pizza in Melbourne CBD’s pizzas frequently boast a remarkably crisp, slightly charred crust, delivering a satisfying textural contrast to the generously applied toppings.
1/377 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
8.5
40 mentions
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18
Pizze Societe
Pizze Société’s “The Lot” pizza boasts a generously thick, slightly charred base, piled high with an abundance of toppings that create a wonderfully intense, savory flavor.
2 S Wharf Dr, Docklands VIC 3008
8.5
33 mentions
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19
Wise Guys Pizza 'n' Pasta
Wise Guys Pizza 'n' Pasta’s “Butch’s Meat Treat” pizza delivers a generous helping of bacon, ham, and salami, frequently cooked to a well-done preference and boasting a satisfying, meaty aroma.
C/104 Park St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
8.5
32 mentions
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20
Patony Pizza
Patony Pizza’s number 13 pizza boasts a delightfully charred crust, achieving a satisfyingly crisp texture with generously scattered, shredded ham and pineapple.
274 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
8.3
42 mentions
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21
PIZZA MONSTER
Pizza Monster’s fantastic 4 pizza boasts a wonderfully chewy, slightly crisp crust generously layered with a vibrant yellow sauce and an intense, savory blend of toppings.
Shop 3/535 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
8.2
43 mentions
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Review guide

The evidence behind the best pizza in Melbourne

This guide expands the ranking into the review patterns behind the best pizza in Melbourne, using only pages with enough restaurant and review signal to support a fuller breakdown.

Reviews

88,386+

Restaurants

Updated

2026-09-04

Why the winner leads

Why CANTO Caffe e Pizzeria ranks #1 for pizza

How the shortlist compares

Where the other top pizza spots stand out

The rest of the ranking still matters because pizza searches are rarely one-size-fits-all. These are the clearest review-backed differences among the next-best places.

Liberty Slices South Melbourne: Liberty Slices South Melbourne’s New York style pizza boasts a wonderfully chewy dough, cooked to a perfect crisp with a generous topping of Wisconsin cheese and a vibrant, fresh tomato sauce.
Milano Restaurant: Milano Restaurant’s Pepperoni Pizza boasts a generously sized, crispy crust with a noticeably tangy aroma, providing a satisfying base for a plentiful topping of salami.
Pizza Shop: The Donatello pizza at Pizza Shop in Clifton Hill boasts a delightfully crisp, almost blistered crust achieved through their electric oven, generously topped with pepperoni that delivers a noticeable spicy kick.
Pizza Vacanza: Pizza Vacanza’s pizzas boast a wonderfully chewy, slightly blistered crust, achieved through a traditional stone oven baking method that elevates the entire experience.

How to choose

Choosing pizza in Melbourne

Use this ranking as a shortlist, not just a winner announcement: CANTO Caffe e Pizzeria is the strongest overall signal, while the runners up show where reviewers found different strengths across Melbourne.

88,386 source-listed restaurant reviews are associated with 21 ranked candidates; these are not all collected review texts.
CANTO Caffe e Pizzeria has 9 pizza mentions and a 67% sentiment score.
The current review verdict is mixed.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best pizza in Melbourne?

CANTO Caffe e Pizzeria in Melbourne is currently ranked #1 for pizza in Melbourne, among 21 candidates in our available dataset. CANTO Caffe e Pizzeria’s pizzas boast generously applied mozzarella, creating a satisfyingly dense and rich topping layer. Reviewers praise the affordability and portion size, particularly noting the value of a pizza and drink combination for around $10, alongside friendly service and a cozy atmosphere within the RMIT campus.

Which other pizza places in Melbourne come close?

Liberty Slices South Melbourne, Milano Restaurant, Pizza Shop round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 21 ranked restaurants.

How is the best pizza in Melbourne decided?

BiteRanked compares candidates using available restaurant ratings and dish mentions. Listing review totals are not collected review counts. Coverage is incomplete; the recorded ranking update is 2026-09-04. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.