AdelaideBrisbaneCanberraMelbournePerthSydneyTasmaniaNew ZealandAdelaideBrisbaneCanberraMelbournePerthSydneyTasmaniaNew ZealandBroadsheetBroadsheetArt & Design|Entertainment|Fashion|Food & Drink|Home & Lifestyle|Things to Do|Travel|City File|The ShopThe Best Pizza in MelbourneThe Best Pizza in MelbourneThe Best Pizza in Melbourneby Dan CunninghamUpdated 3 months agoShareMelbourne established its pizza credentials long ago. The now-closed Toto’s Pizza House, our first pizzeria, opened on in 1961. Neapolitan-style pizza – woodfired, crisp at the edges, pliant in the middle – has dominated restaurants ever since, with spots like and developing loyal followings. More recently, a new generation has done some tinkering with interesting results. and have embraced pie styles from North America, while and show that plant-based pizzas can please even the most avid omnivores. Try these top slices across the city, curated by Broadsheet's expert food and drink editors.Full ScreenThis fun Italian joint, from Bar Liberty’s crew, takes plenty of cues from North America – with deep-dish pizza “squares” and rich, fermented base “rounds”. While the US gets a big look-in, the wine list is almost entirely Italian.Book a TableThere’s no cutlery, table service or fuss at this casual pizzeria and bar. Dough is fermented for three days, resulting in an American-style slice with a thin base and a crunchy edge. Try the bone marrow and pastrami number.Book a TableCome to this buzzy restaurant for pizza like the Italians eat: simple and brilliant combos that don’t overload the palate, with a focus on best-in-class ingredients. It can be hard to squeeze in on a busy night – that’s half the fun.Book a TableWhen veteran restaurateur Rinaldo Di Stasio started serving pizza for the first time, people duly took notice. Come for classic Margheritas and luxurious lobster pies in a colourful, artwork-filled space.A three-storey Italian joint geared for good times. Head to the first floor for a woodfired pizza feast, or up again to the public bar for lambrusco and pool. The rooftop is one of the city’s best spots to drink with a view.A rustic Italian spot serving hefty, semolina-crusted pizzas. Play it straight with Napoletana or dial up the salt with pancetta, anchovy, capers and garlic. It’s near Victoria Park – a perfect place to bask in the sun with takeaway.Left-of-centre pizzas are the draw at this big, industrial-chic room from the Tipo 00 and Osteria Ilaria crew. Post up at the central bar for snacks and natural wines, or share bistecca and nebbiolo at a bistro-style table.Leonardo’s is the kind of place you can accidentally spend hours at, and wake up far dustier than planned. The pepperoni is a classic, and the jalapeno number with fermented pepper and bechamel is a spicy wake-up call in the low-lit diner.Follow the red-neon glow to one of Melbourne’s best pizzerias, attached to an already-excellent neighbourhood bar. Perfectly blistered sourdough pies, left-field toppings and gluten-free options await.Book a TableNamed for its dough’s 48-hour rise time (and recognised as one of Oceania’s best pizzerias), the menu here runs the gamut of classic and modern pies with notable vegan alternatives., A rustic Italian spot serving hefty, semolina-crusted pizzas. Play it straight with Napoletana or dial up the salt with pancetta, anchovy, capers and garlic. It’s near Victoria Park – a perfect place to bask in the sun with takeaway., With a menu that’s short and highly curated, this is one venue we’d confidently say serves some of Melbourne’s best pizza. Address: 26 Liverpool Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Contact: 0494 398 326 Opening hours: Monday — Thursday (12 PM — 2 PM, 5 PM — 9 PM); Friday (12 PM — 2 PM, 5 PM — 10 PM); Saturday (5 PM — 10 PM).