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I Carusi Pizza

46A Holmes St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

Recommended by 13 people

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Find I Carusi Pizza

46A Holmes St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

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+61 3 9386 5522
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Friday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About I Carusi Pizza

Brunswick East date nights find their stride at I Carusi, a dim, candlelit trattoria humming with traditional Italian music. Regulars start by tearing into warm garlic focaccia smothered in melted bocconcini before splitting a blistered gamberi picante or four-cheese pie. The pour of choice is the estate-bottled family wine imported directly from Abruzzo. Diners finish off with a sweet, oven-fired pizzetta topped with white chocolate and peaches.

  • Abruzzo Estate Wines: Pours feature exclusive bottles produced on the family’s private vineyard estate in Abruzzo, Italy.
  • Sweet Dessert Pizzettas: Small sweet pizzas baked in the oven come finished with white chocolate and peach or dark chocolate and strawberries.
  • Romantic Trattoria Vibe: Low lighting, trattoria records, and intimate tables set an easygoing tone for dates and small group dinners.
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Why Choose I Carusi Pizza

Why Brunswick East diners choose I Carusi Pizza for memorable date nights and authentic Italian meals.

  • Exclusive Estate Family Wine

    Diners can pair their dinner with authentic Italian wine produced directly by the owners' family estate in Abruzzo.

    great Italian wine, made by their family in Abruzzo

    John Betts

  • Signature Sweet Dessert Pizzas

    Guests can conclude their meal with unique sweet pizza options, including white chocolate with peach or dark chocolate with strawberry.

    Please try the white chocolate pizza with the peach. You will not be disappointed!

    Mish

  • Cozy and Romantic Trattoria Ambience

    The intimate, warmly decorated dining room and background Italian trattoria music create a charming setting suited for dates and special evenings.

    I love the intimate, romantic, cosy, little interior also.

    Mish

  • Carefully Crafted Gourmet Pizzas

    Pizzas are prepared with careful craftsmanship, delivering succulent sauces, melted bocconcini, and crisp bases.

    the pizzas have always been excellent, perfect bases with juicy, succulent sauce.

    Shainey Advani

  • Warm, Welcoming Hospitality

    Attentive, genuine front-of-house hospitality ensures guests feel immediately welcomed and relaxed.

    warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive without being overbearing. Every staff member made us feel right at home.

    Robert Clarke

  • Authentic Neapolitan Family Feel

    Diners experience the comforting and authentic feel of dining in a genuine Neapolitan family-run pizzeria.

    I really felt like I was in a family pizzeria in Naples.

    John Betts

Handcrafted gourmet pizzas baked to perfection

  • Quattro Formaggi Pizza

    The Quattro Formaggi pizza is a must-have, in our opinion.

    Shainey Advani

  • Margherita Pizza

    Perfect creaminess in the fior di latte, the right amount of crispy salty goodness in the base and the tomato sauce was perfect.

    N R

  • Gamberi Picante Pizza

    I had the gamberi picante which was amazing.

    Fabio Haramis

  • Potato Pizza

    the potato pizza was perfection!

    Foodie Files Melbourne

Other favorites

Antipasti, imported estate wines, and dessert pizzas

  • Burrata Board

    burrata board was delish!

    Alex K

  • Family Wine

    The family wine is excellent

    Shainey Advani

  • Garlic Focaccia

    garlic focaccia was extraordinary - best focaccia I've ever had, hands down!

    Ross

  • White Chocolate and Peach Dessert Pizza

    Please try the white chocolate pizza with the peach. You will not be disappointed!

    Mish

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful Italian touches and proprietary family specialties that elevate dining in Brunswick East

  • Family-Estate Abruzzo Wine

    Guests can pair their meal with proprietary Italian wine produced directly by the owners' family in Abruzzo, Italy.

  • Signature Fruit & Chocolate Dessert Pizzas

    Dessert offerings feature specialty sweet pizzas, including white chocolate with peach and dark chocolate with strawberry.

  • Trattoria Ambience & Italian Soundscapes

    Diners are welcomed into an intimate dining room accented with festoon lighting and traditional Italian trattoria background music.

  • Antipasti & Burrata Sharing Boards

    Pre-pizza sharing options feature curated antipasto boards headlined by fresh burrata alongside silky house-made garlic focaccia.

Before you head over

Practical ordering and timing advice for an authentic Italian dinner

  • Book Early for Quiet Ambience

    The dining space is intimate and can feel bustling or loud when larger groups are seated in the front dining room, so booking an early table lets you enjoy a quieter meal in peace.

  • Sample the Proprietary Wine and Starters

    Complement traditional pizza mains with estate wine imported from the owners' family vineyard in Abruzzo alongside a shared burrata board.

  • Order Signature Dessert Pizzettas

    Leave room for signature sweet dessert pizzas, such as white chocolate with peach or dark chocolate with strawberry, which are crafted as compact personal pizzettas.

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