Best Pizza in Melbourne
The best pizza in Melbourne right now is +39 Pizzeria CBD (score 80 from 3,477 reviews), based on 27 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for pizza in Melbourne — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 27 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best pizza in Melbourne right now is +39 Pizzeria CBD in CBD ($$ price tier) (4 community mentions · 4× called the best · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of 11 Inch Pizza, Farro Pizzeria Fitzroy. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 27 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 27 venues ranked · 29,322 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.6★ · #1 leads the field by 15 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | +39 Pizzeria CBD (CBD) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | +39 Pizzeria CBD (3,477 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 27 across 14 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | +39 Pizzeria CBD | CBD | $$ | 4.4★ | — |
| #2 | 11 Inch Pizza | CBD | $$ | 4.7★ | — |
| #3 | Farro Pizzeria Fitzroy | Fitzroy | $$ | 4.7★ | Neapolitan |
| #4 | Leonardo's Pizza Palace | Carlton | $$ | 4.6★ | — |
| #5 | SHOP225 - Best Pizza in Australia | Pascoe Vale South | $$ | 4.6★ | — |
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#1 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 362 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Quattro Funghi; the spicy cream crab linguine is superb.
★ 4.4 (3,477 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 4 community mentions · 4× called the best · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 7a/353 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.7 (1,942 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions · 3× called the best · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews · confirmed on the menu
#3 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 301 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
★ 4.7 (830 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · 1 editorial list
#4 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 29 Grattan St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the potato and gorgonzola pizza and the cacio e pepe polenta.
★ 4.6 (1,422 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · dish praised in 4 of 5 recent Google reviews · confirmed on the menu
#5 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 225 Melville Rd, Pascoe Vale South VIC 3044, Australia
★ 4.6 (2,051 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 21 Katherine Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the mortadella pizza; the carbonara is the sleeper hit
★ 4.7 (716 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#7 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 412a Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Chicago deep dish; the focaccia is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.6 (973 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#8 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 365 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the diavola pizza; the truffle pizza is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.6 (1,227 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#9 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 34 Como Parade W, Mentone VIC 3194, Australia
★ 4.7 (1,135 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#10 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 26 Liverpool St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.5 (1,384 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · seen in 1 TikTok/IG post · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#11 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 535 High St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia
★ 4.7 (914 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#12 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 158 Clarendon St, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia
★ 4.7 (2,806 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews · confirmed on the menu
#13 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 161 Darebin Rd, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia
★ 4.7 (425 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#14 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 Shop 3/535 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.6 (979 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#15 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 1/301 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.7 (262 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#16 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 458 Neerim Rd, Murrumbeena VIC 3163, Australia
★ 4.8 (382 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#17 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 16 Meyers Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.5 (844 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#18 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 242 High St, Northcote VIC 3070, Australia
★ 4.4 (1,032 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#19 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 115 Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
★ 4.6 (406 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#20 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 421 Rathdowne St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
★ 4.5 (1,088 reviews) on Google Maps
#21 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 333 Moreland Rd, Coburg VIC 3058, Australia
★ 4.4 (108 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#22 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 305 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia
★ 4.6 (231 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#23 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 239 Johnston St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
★ 4.4 (654 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#24 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 295 Drummond St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
★ 4.3 (2,939 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#25 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 231 High St, Northcote VIC 3070, Australia
★ 4.5 (343 reviews) on Google Maps
#26 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 37 Langridge St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
★ 4.7 (360 reviews) on Google Maps
#27 of 27 pizza spots in Melbourne
📍 93 Therry St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.6 (392 reviews) on Google Maps
🆕 New & buzzing in 2026
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Da Paolo Pizza
📍 135 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057
New in 2026 — spotted in the latest guides; too new to rank fairly yet.
Common pizza questions in Melbourne
Where's the best pizza in Melbourne for a special occasion?
+39 Pizzeria CBD ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in CBD.
Where can I get gluten-free pizza in Melbourne?
Roccella Italian Restaurant East Melbourne is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in East Melbourne.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍝 best pasta in Melbourne. Pizza elsewhere: Sydney · Brisbane · Perth · Adelaide. By suburb: best in CBD · best in Carlton. Q&A: your pizza questions answered. Nationally: best pizza in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best pizza in Melbourne?
+39 Pizzeria CBD currently ranks #1 for pizza in Melbourne — 4 community mentions · 4× called the best · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews.
Where is the best pizza in the Melbourne CBD?
+39 Pizzeria CBD is the top-ranked pizza spot in the CBD (362 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia).
How does BestDish rank pizza in Melbourne?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.
Does BestDish agree with The World Loves Melbourne's best pizza pick?
Not entirely. The World Loves Melbourne's 2026 guide names Il Capo Pizza as Melbourne's best (theworldlovesmelbourne.com/top-10-lists/151-best-pizza-in-melbourne.html). We currently rank +39 Pizzeria CBD #1 instead, based on Google review strength across 3,477 reviews and community mentions — both are excellent, single-editor guides and our review-weighted data can reasonably differ on the order.