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Carmelo's Wood Fired Pizza

2 Brunswick Rd, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

Recommended by 58 people

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Find Carmelo's Wood Fired Pizza

2 Brunswick Rd, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

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+61 3 9387 2121
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 5:00 PM – 12:30 AM Saturday: 5:00 PM – 12:30 AM Sunday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Carmelo's Wood Fired Pizza

Carmelo’s turns out crackling, thin-crust wood-fired pizza without the boutique markup. Regulars rely on this unpretentious corner post for speedy weeknight takeaway and cozy counter dinners. George and the crew bake crisp, lightweight dough piled high with traditional toppings—from the potato-topped Patatara to classic Margherita. Orders arrive hot straight from the flames alongside an unprompted bottle of water or a warm, handwritten box note.

  • Loaded thin-crust pies: Bakes super-thin bases loaded generously with toppings like potato on the Patatara or Florentine toppings without weighing you down.
  • True neighborhood value: Diners get authentic wood-fired pizzas starting at $19, skipping the hefty surcharge common at boutique parlors.
  • Genuine corner hospitality: Longtime staff know regular orders by heart and welcome solo drop-ins and families with easy, familiar warmth.
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Why Diners Choose Carmelo's Wood Fired Pizza

Why Brunswick locals rely on Carmelo's for weeknight dinners and warm, genuine neighborhood hospitality.

  • Wood-Fired Quality Without the Markup

    Pizzas are prepared over genuine wood fire and priced affordably, avoiding the high markup typical of trendy artisanal spots.

    If you're a fan of unpretentious pizza, this place delivers it without the premium charged by other places who use a woodfire.

    RA Mitchell

  • Light, Thin Bases Generously Topped

    Dough bases are rolled light and thin before being piled generously with quality ingredients so you leave satisfied without feeling weighed down.

    The bases are really thin with good quality dough, you never feel heavy and bloated. Loaded up with the toppings

    Connor Rice

  • Familiar Faces and Genuine Hospitality

    Long-time locals and returning regulars are greeted by name and order, creating an authentic community connection.

    They know us and our regular order and we get to converse with the owner when he’s not too busy. It’s great to be able to walk in and know we’ll be looked after

    John Paterson

  • Heartfelt, Thoughtful Touches

    The team pays close attention to guests, extending small, unprompted acts of kindness that make people feel cared for.

    and George probably saw me munching without having anything to drink, he just grabbed a bottle of water and passed it to me. that's so sweet.

    Xia Cui

  • Comfortable for Solo Dining

    A warm and comfortable setting welcomes diners stopping in alone for a prompt and relaxing bite.

    The kind of place I can go on my own and feel really comfortable. Pizzas are top notch.

    Jane Kearney

  • Quick Takeaway on the Way Home

    Speedy counter turnaround makes it an easy stop to pick up piping-hot wood-fired pizza on the drive home after long shifts.

    usually a 12 hour shift drive past and buy my pizza here... I love it ...its tasty... and served with speed...

    Fat Controller Coffee

Locally loved wood-fired pizzas crafted on crisp, loaded thin crusts.

  • Margarita

    Just had the Margarita (large) and the Lot (medium) pizzas and we reckon they were the best that we've had in years.

    Rob “Wiggymaj”

  • Paula's special

    ordered half half, Paula's special and George's special! They are the best!! especially when straight from oven hot and fresh!

    Xia Cui

  • George's special

    ordered half half, Paula's special and George's special! They are the best!! especially when straight from oven hot and fresh!

    Xia Cui

  • Patatara

    Their wood fired Pizzas are great. Especially the Patatara! OMG 😲 😱 Who would have thought about putting potatoes on a Pizza!!??? Omg... Well, George did and its bloody delicious!!

    Janine Tims

Beyond the menu

Heartfelt gestures and attentive neighborhood hospitality at Carmelo's

  • Hospital Care Note and Dessert Pizza

    Staff noticed a family ordering while staying at the Royal Children's Hospital ICU and included a complimentary dessert pizza with a handwritten note wishing their baby well.

  • Attentive Table Hospitality

    When an eat-in diner was eating straight from the oven without a drink, the owner proactively brought over a bottle of water on the house.

  • Surprise Love Heart Sweet Pizza

    Pick-up customers are treated to surprise handmade extras, such as a banana-topped sweet pizza crafted in the shape of a love heart.

  • Personal Recognition from the Owner

    Long-term regulars are recognized by name and order on arrival, catching up directly with the owner during Friday night collection runs.

Before you head over

Practical pointers for dining in and ordering takeaway at Carmelo's.

  • Dine-in without reservation fuss

    Carmelo's offers dine-in seating despite its compact footprint, making it a comfortable option for a casual meal or solo drop-in without needing a reservation.

  • Plan on swift takeaway turnaround

    Takeaway orders are prepared rapidly and come out hot from the oven, ideal for a quick pickup on the commute home.

  • Pay cash for in-store savings

    Bringing cash can secure you an in-store discount on your wood-fired pizza order.

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