Authentic Italian
Wood-Fired Pizza
Three generations of family recipes. Hand-stretched dough, San Marzano tomatoes, and the smoky magic of a real wood-fired oven — right in the heart of Fitzroy.
Why Melbourne Loves Us
Simple ingredients. Passionate cooking. A lot of love.
Wood-Fired Oven
Our 100-year-old family oven reaches 450 °C, giving every pizza that perfect leopard-spotted crust and smoky depth.
Fresh Ingredients
Locally sourced produce, imported Italian DOP tomatoes, and house-made fior di latte mozzarella — every single day.
Family-Run
Mario, Rosa, and the whole Esposito family are in the kitchen every night. You're not just a customer — you're a guest.
Handmade Pasta
From silky tagliatelle to pillowy gnocchi, every strand is rolled by hand using Nonna Rosa's original recipes.
Artisan Gelato
Churned fresh daily in our kitchen. Try the Stracciatella, Pistachio di Bronte, or the seasonal Salted Caramel.
Italian Wines
A curated list of Sicilian, Tuscan, and Piedmontese wines chosen to complement every dish on our menu.
A Fitzroy Institution
Mario Esposito arrived in Melbourne from Naples in 1995, carrying his father's recipe book and a dream. After three years catering at local markets, he opened the doors to Mario's Pizza on Brunswick Street in 1998 — and hasn't looked back since.
Today, Mario's son Luca runs the wood-fired oven while daughter Sofia manages the front of house. The philosophy remains the same: use the best ingredients, cook with care, and make every guest feel like family.
Explore the Menu →We're Open Every Day
Monday – Sunday | 11:00 am – 10:00 pm