Mietta's Review
A small and unassuming place, that quite simply serves the best pizza in Australia. The pizza has interesting and unexpected combinations on top of great crisp dough, the roast pumpkin, pine nuts, rocket and goats cheese is a favourite amongst regulars. Italians who have become followers say that the pizza tastes just like it did back in the old country, little wonder, cook and owner Pietro Barbagallo is a second generation pizza maker. Salads here are good too, the rocket, orange and onion a stand out. The service is fast, cheerful and gorgeous, sometimes so friendly it's to the detriment of your order. But once you have ordered and eaten, this isn't a place to hang around for a chit chat because people are waiting for your table. There can often be a long wait, so it is worth booking. If it's conversation, and the savouring of flavours that you want, consider take-away. Cash only.
Other published opinions
Age Good Food Guide 2012
The Age Cheap Eats 2011 Score: **
Age Cheap Eats 2010Age Cheap Eats 2007
Age Cheap Eats 2004
The Foodies' Guide 2004,Allan Campion & Michelle Curtis,'Rustic,thin crusted pizzas whiz in and out of the oven all night,and they are some of the best in town.I Carusi uses excellent produce and comes up with unusual but fantastic topping combinations.'
Age, Epicure, 25/11/03, Matt Preston
Age, A2, 27/9/03, John Weldon
Age, A2, Food&Wine, Jane Faulkner, 24/5/03
Herald Sun, citystyle, Eat Treats, 6/5/03, Michael Harden. One of Melbourne's hidden gems.
Age Good Food Guide 2003 13/20
Age, 01.05.01
Age, 04.04.00, Matt Preston
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