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Clay Oven Pizza

501 Macaulay Rd, Kensington VIC 3031, Australia

Recommended by 61 people

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501 Macaulay Rd, Kensington VIC 3031, Australia

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+61 435 570 130
HoursMonday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 5:30 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Clay Oven Pizza

Thin Neapolitan-style dough blistered with leopard spots in a high-heat clay oven anchors this unpretentious Kensington corner. Regulars slip through the bustling front kitchen toward the secluded room out back for quiet dates over Chianti and folded slices of crispy pancetta or sweet, tangy tomato sauce. Late arrivals stranded by delayed flights still catch a warm welcome and blistering pies in under ten minutes, often rounded out with whole-garlic focaccia and house tiramisu.

  • Clay-Oven Char: Thin dough fired in a high-heat clay oven yields blistered char, paired with generous toppings like salty pancetta and creamy mozzarella.
  • Hidden Back Room: A secluded back room offers a quiet hideaway away from the busy front counter and bustling kitchen.
  • Late-Night Hospitality: Accommodating evening hours welcome delayed travelers and late diners with pies fired in under ten minutes.
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Why Choose Clay Oven Pizza

Authentic clay-oven pizzas, intimate backroom dining, and dependable late-night service in Kensington

  • Blistered Clay-Oven Crust

    High-heat clay oven baking yields airy Neapolitan-style dough marked by crispness and charred leopard spots.

    Once baked, the crust has the perfect burnt leopard spots as one would expect from this style of pizza.

    Ed A.

  • Meticulously Curated Flavors

    Fresh, carefully sourced toppings and balanced sauces complement the base without overpowering each bite.

    The crust achieves an impeccable balance between crispness and chewiness, while the toppings are both abundant and meticulously curated.

    Liana

  • Hidden Backroom Date Spot

    A secluded back dining room provides a quiet, intimate sanctuary away from the main counter and street.

    There’s a hidden dining room out the back if you’re looking for a cute place to take a date, or you can order takeaway!

    Lee Carnie

  • Welcoming Neighborhood Dining

    Diners gather over generously topped slices and shareable sides in a cozy, welcoming local atmosphere.

    There’s also a nice little area out the back where you can sit and enjoy the pizzas.

    Christopher Wu

  • Late-Night Evening Dining

    An accommodating late-night schedule feeds travelers and evening groups long after standard kitchen hours.

    Our plane from Sydney was delayed and luckily clay oven pizza are open late.

    Karl Chong

  • Rapid Dine-In and Takeaway

    Piping hot clay-oven pizzas are prepared rapidly within minutes for quick sit-down meals or takeaway.

    Service is extremely fast, only have to wait 5-10 mins for takeaway pizza, even when it’s busy!

    Zari Brosolo

Customer favourite pizzas baked thin and blistered in the clay oven

  • Margherita Pizza

    I think that was one of the best margherita pizzas I’ve ever had in my life.

    Kelsey W

  • Salame Pizza

    the salame pizza is elite

    Sophia Liu

  • Quattro Formaggi Pizza

    I ordered a Quattro Formaggi with pork and fennel sausage added as extra, what an amazing pizza was absolutely delicious base was perfect.

    Jayson Vella

  • Gamberi Pizza

    the gamberi and carne pizzas are our personal favourites

    Sowmiya Rajan

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I make a reservation in advance?

Yes, booking ahead is recommended, especially for larger groups, as seating inside the dining room is limited.

Is Clay Oven Pizza open late for dinner?

Yes, the kitchen stays open late in the evening for dinner service, serving from 5:30 PM until 9:30 PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday, until 10:00 PM on Thursday and Saturday, and until 10:30 PM on Friday (closed Tuesday).

Where can I park when visiting?

Street parking is available along the surrounding street, though finding a nearby spot can sometimes be tight during peak dinner hours.

What style of pizza does Clay Oven make?

Clay Oven bakes thin-crust, Neapolitan-style pizzas in a high-heat clay oven, giving the airy crust a distinct leopard-spotted char. Toppings are generous, and the center is naturally soft and thin.

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