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Boss Pizzeria

25 Cookson St, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

Recommended by 49 people

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25 Cookson St, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

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+61 3 9813 1894
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Boss Pizzeria

Cookson Street holds the antidote to soggy pizza. Boss Pizzeria turns out blistered rounds with an airy cornicione—crisp underneath, chewy throughout, and light on the stomach. Longtime patrons steer newcomers straight to the truffle mascarpone special with prosciutto and 'nduja, backed by house chilli paste. Co-owners Izzy and Daniel work the compact floor directly, guiding orders after bowls of crisp gamberetti fritti hit the table. Evenings wind down out front on the footpath under glowing overhead heaters, finishing over hot, scratch-fried Italian donuts dipped into vanilla bean custard.

  • Wood-Fired Crust: Pizzas emerge with blistered edges and a crisp, light base that stays sturdy under generous toppings.
  • Scratch-Made Dolci: Freshly fried Italian donuts paired with vanilla bean custard and wobbly honey panna cotta.
  • Hands-On Hospitality: Co-owners Izzy and Daniel personally run the floor, greeting guests and guiding orders across the dining room.
  • All-Weather Footpath Dining: High-powered outdoor heaters keep street-side tables comfortably warm through chilly Melbourne nights.
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Why Diners Choose Boss Pizzeria

Everything you need to know before securing your table on Cookson Street

  • Crisp, Charred Wood-Fired Crust

    Hand-stretched bases emerge from the wood-fired oven with blistered cornicione, holding structure with a crispy exterior and light, chewy crumb that avoids heavy doughiness.

    perfectly crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside

    CL Mimi

  • Generous Artisanal Toppings Without the Sag

    Each pizza balances rich components like truffle mascarpone, spicy 'nduja, and prosciutto without saturating the base or causing center sag.

    The best part is that it didn't get soggy with all the toppings

    Andrew L

  • Made-to-Order Hot Donuts & Rich Custard

    The kitchen fries Italian donuts to order, serving them piping hot alongside scratch-made vanilla bean custard as the signature final course.

    Italian donuts with vanilla custard

    sophie senis

  • Caffettiera Service & Silky Panna Cotta

    Dessert tables frequently add silky, wobbly panna cotta paired with rich Italian coffee brewed at the table in traditional stovetop caffettieras.

    The coffee was served in a traditional caffettiera, which made it feel extra special.

    sophie senis

  • Heated Footpath Dining for Crisp Evenings

    High-powered overhead heaters keep the outdoor footpath tables comfortably warm, making alfresco dining appealing even on chilly Melbourne evenings.

    We sat on the footpath under the heaters on a chilly evening and were toasty warm.

    Zoe Dixon

  • Intimate Dining Demanding an Advance Reservation

    With fewer than twenty indoor seats and floor service guided directly by the owners, reserving your table ahead is essential to secure a spot.

    Be sure to book a table in advance as it’s a small shop with only a couple of tables inside

    B J B

Guest favorites from the wood-fired oven and the scratch dessert kitchen

  • Italian Donuts with Custard

    Make sure you save space for the Italian donuts, the custard is amazing and cannot be missed.

    Peter Vlahos

  • Panna Cotta

    Dare I say the best Pannacotta I’ve had.

    Isabella Hodgson

  • Truffle Prosciutto Special Pizza

    The dough was perfectly cooked and topped with a delicious combination of truffle, prosciutto, nduja (a spicy spreadable salami), mozzarella, and fresh rocket.

    Scoop Pilates

  • The Skipper Pizza

    we highly recommend the Skipper pizza, original flavour with a kick of chilli.

    Judy Chiang

Other favorites

Starters and dolci that complete the table beyond the wood-fired pies

  • Italian Donuts with Vanilla Custard

    Sweet donuts with vanilla bean custard are to crave.

    Win Some Fun

  • Honey Panna Cotta

    Do we even need to talk about the honey Pannacotta too? The photo speaks for itself - just 1000/10.

    Isabella Hodgson

  • Baked Ricotta

    The baked ricotta was very tasty especially when combined with the olives & caramelised onions.

    Rob Cioffi

  • Nutella Calzone

    Do try the nutella calzone, it is amazing 🤤.

    Andrew L

Beyond the menu

Distinct hospitality rituals and artisanal details that make dining on Cookson Street feel like home—book ahead to secure one of the intimate tables.

  • Traditional Caffettiera Table Coffee

    Rather than relying on generic espresso shots, coffee is brewed and served at the table using a traditional Italian stove-top caffettiera.

  • Hands-On Owner Floor Hospitality

    Owners Izzy and Daniel personally run the dining room floor, welcoming diners by name and walking tables through daily specials.

  • Warm Doughnuts with House Custard

    Desserts bypass pre-made imports for hot, house-fried Italian doughnuts served with scratch-made vanilla bean custard.

  • Thoughtful Fresh-Order Hospitality

    The team delivers unprompted, attentive care—even offering to refire orders fresh if diners run late due to parking difficulties.

Before you head over

Practical advice on dining comfortably, pacing your order, and securing a spot at Camberwell's intimate pizza counter.

  • Save Room for Scratch-Made Dolci

    Pace your pizza intake so you do not miss the finish. Multiple diners urge saving room specifically for the warm Italian donuts paired with vanilla bean custard and the silky panna cotta.

  • Dine Comfortably Under Footpath Heaters

    If indoor seating is full on cold Melbourne evenings, the footpath tables are equipped with high-output outdoor heaters that keep diners comfortably warm throughout the meal.

  • Book Ahead for Limited Seating

    With fewer than 20 seats inside this intimate dining room, walk-ins rarely secure a spot during peak hours. Reserve your table in advance to guarantee your seat on Cookson Street.

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