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Garfield Pizzeria

King & Godfree, 297 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Recommended by 11 people

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King & Godfree, 297 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

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HoursMonday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Garfield Pizzeria

Carlton’s pizza scene pivots away from tradition at this lively Lygon Street spot, turning out 72-hour fermented pies at a brisk clip. Snag an outdoor table under the heaters—walk-ins turn fast, and the soundtrack sets a loud, easy tempo. Each pizza arrives uncut alongside kitchen shears, sporting a sturdy base and a blistered cornicione with genuine chew. Diners return for the cacio e pepe scattered with crisp potato chips, or the Gamberetti loaded with brown-butter prawns and capers. Start with the warm focaccia dripping in anchovy butter, then scan the fridge for bottles poured at a flat fifteen-dollar markup.

  • Shears-Cut Service: Pizzas land uncut alongside a pair of kitchen shears for hands-on table slicing.
  • Long-Fermented Dough: 72-hour fermentation yields a thin, structural base bordered by an airy, charred chew.
  • Unconventional Toppings: Unexpected flavor pairings include cacio e pepe topped with potato crisps and brown-butter prawns with capers.
  • Anchovy Butter Focaccia: Thick, piping-hot garlic bread arrives swimming in rich anchovy or brown butter.
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Why Diners Choose Garfield Pizzeria

From 72-hour fermented crusts and DIY scissor slicing to accessible bottle pours, book your table now for Carlton’s sharpest pizza night.

  • Tokyo-Stretch Fermented Crust

    Dough fermented for 72 hours and stretched using Tokyo techniques produces a remarkably light, pillowy crust boasting blistered char and structure without the heaviness of standard pies.

    It was light, pillowy, with a properly charred crust and I could've eaten it with nothing on it.

    Mashi_soyo

  • Interactive Table Shearing

    Pizzas arrive whole at the table accompanied by kitchen shears, replacing conventional pre-cut slices with a hands-on, tactile dining ritual.

    The pizza was served as a whole with a pair of scissors for you to cut which I guess is part of the experience.

    Barry

  • Effortless Walk-In Seating

    Generous indoor counter spaces and heated outdoor tables ensure seamless walk-in accessibility, providing an easy option even during peak dining hours.

    We walked in without a booking and had no trouble getting a table, with plenty of seating both inside and outside.

    Amilliah

  • Rapid-Fire Kitchen Turnaround

    A streamlined kitchen operation delivers freshly baked pies and starters in minutes, making it ideal for quick casual meals without lingering wait times.

    I got my pizza and Garlic bread in sub 3 minutes.

    Yellow_Alpaca

  • Pumping Group Dining Vibe

    Upbeat curated playlists and friendly, responsive service foster an energetic atmosphere well-suited for group dinners and shared plates.

    The atmosphere as soon as you walk in was so lively and welcoming, making it such a fun place for dinner and drinks with friends.

    Tayla Mucciante

  • Fair-Markup Bottle Program

    A thoughtfully curated wine list priced at a flat fifteen-dollar markup over retail makes exploring natural bottles accessible and unpretentious.

    Bottles with only a $15 markup is kind of unheard of right now. That’s serious value, especially in Carlton.

    Harrison Mein

Guest-favorite Tokyo-style pies and oven-fresh starters

  • Garlic Bread with Anchovy Butter

    The garlic bread with anchovy butter was piping hot and fresh, the highlight for me.

    Angela Luong

  • Garfield Pizza

    The Garfield was the standout. Juicy meatball, well-seasoned red sauce with a hint of sweetness and it really did eat like a lasagne on dough.

    Mashi_soyo

  • Cacio e Pepe Pizza

    Really enjoyed the cacio e pepe with the potato chips.

    ben loke

  • Gamberetti Pizza

    I ordered the Gamberetti pizza and it was absolutely delicious. The prawns tasted fresh and the creamy sauce was so good, rich and full of flavour without being too heavy.

    Amilliah

Before you head over

Essential advice on seating, dietary options, and ordering—book your table today to experience Lygon Street's freshest pizza concept.

  • Dietary Planning

    Garfield focuses strictly on Tokyo-stretch fermented wheat dough and does not offer gluten-free pizza bases, so plan accordingly if dining with severe gluten restrictions.

  • Seating & Weather Comfort

    Indoor spots consist mainly of high bar counters, while the al fresco footpath seating features overhead heaters. The space is partially open, so bring a warm layer during Melbourne winter nights.

  • Ordering & Table Shearing

    Food arrives rapidly via counter or QR ordering, with whole uncut pies delivered alongside shears for DIY table slicing. There is no Sunday surcharge—book your table now to secure your spot.

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