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Il Birrificio Pizzeria

1385 Toorak Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

Recommended by 33 people

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1385 Toorak Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

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+61 3 9889 1723
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: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Il Birrificio Pizzeria

Il Birrificio turns out wood-fired pizza with an airy, charred cornicione and fresh toppings in a cozy Camberwell dining room. Pull up a table to watch the pizzaioli stretch dough and feed the brick oven. The crust lands thin and crisp underneath, holding up to classic San Daniele prosciutto or rich house lasagna. Neighborhood regulars appreciate the unfussy lineup—three curated reds, three whites, and genuine Italian hospitality. Diners linger over light, cocoa-dusted tiramisu or crisp cannoli siciliani.

  • Open Wood-Fired Hearth: Diners take in live dough stretching and high-heat baking from tables facing the open kitchen.
  • Curated Wine Edit: A tight, six-bottle wine list spotlights three reds and three whites alongside craft Italian beers.
  • Family-Friendly Hospitality: Staff readily accommodate family groups, dietary shifts, and gluten-free pizza requests without fuss.
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Why Diners Choose Il Birrificio Pizzeria

Discover why Camberwell locals choose Il Birrificio for authentic wood-fired dining and gatherings.

  • Authentic Italian Wood-Fired Crust

    Pizzas are baked hot and fast in the in-house brick oven, resulting in light, airy crusts with genuine wood-smoke character and authentic char.

    The wood-fired base is perfectly baked with a light, airy crust and just the right char, exactly like what you’d expect in Italy.

    K Em

  • Quality-Sourced Fresh Ingredients

    Fresh, quality-sourced ingredients and properly matured dough deliver rich, balanced flavours across both classic red and white bases.

    Great authentic pizza dough and quality sourced ingredients.

    Davide DiCenso

  • Live Open-Kitchen Dough Stretching

    Diners enjoy direct visual access to the open kitchen, watching pizza makers hand-stretch dough and cook right in front of the room.

    I enjoy watching the stretching technique in the open kitchen.

    Alister Bayston

  • Clear Views of the Wood-Fired Oven

    Guests can observe the live baking theatrics and brick oven fire from tables across the dining room, elevating casual evenings out.

    Nice to have a clear view of action at the wood fired pizza oven from most tables.

    Paul

  • Welcoming Family Dinners

    The dining room comfortably hosts family gatherings with generous portions and attentive hospitality tailored to elder relatives.

    We've come here a few times for family dinners, often with my mother who is in aged care nearby.

    Alister Bayston

  • Flexible Group Accommodations

    Accommodating service and adaptable table arrangements make organizing large party gatherings smooth and flexible.

    the staff were flexible and accommodating when we arrived early and with a different number of people to our reservation.

    Erika Hellstrom

Signature wood-fired pizzas crafted with light dough and quality toppings

  • gluten free pizza

    The food was delicious and pizza came very quick as well.

    Front Desk

  • San Daniele wood fired pizza

    The pizza was spot on, crispy edges, soft centre and super fresh toppings.

    Nance

  • il birificio pizza

    Base was delicious and perfectly cooked in the woodfire oven.

    Sanja M

  • rustica pizza

    Highly recommend il birificio pizza and rustica pizza as well as the calamari.

    Sanja M

Beyond the menu

Attentive gestures, thoughtful hospitality, and visible craft that elevate neighborhood dining.

  • Complimentary Table Gestures for Waiting Diners

    When guests arrive ahead of a companion, waitstaff provide complimentary olives as a welcoming gesture while waiting.

  • Thoughtful Care for Elderly Family Members

    Staff comfortably welcome and tend to elderly diners, including visitors from nearby aged care facilities.

  • Carefully Executed Gluten-Free Dining

    The kitchen prepares a dedicated gluten-free pizza base that matches traditional pizza quality and accommodates sensitive dietary needs.

  • Front-Row View of Live Dough Stretching and Wood Baking

    Diners enjoy direct sightlines of the dough-stretching technique and cooking action inside the in-house brick wood-fired oven.

Before you head over

Practical advice on seating, group bookings, and dietary choices at Il Birrificio Pizzeria.

  • Book the Back Room for Large Groups

    For group dinners or gatherings that need room to spread out, reserve in advance to secure the private back room table, where staff comfortably handle group shifts.

  • Gluten-Free Bases Are Readily Available

    Diners requiring gluten-free options can order confidently, with reviews noting the gluten-free pizza base holds up well in taste and texture alongside the regular menu.

  • Request a Table Facing the Pizza Oven

    If you enjoy watching the open-kitchen action and live dough stretching at the wood-fired oven, aim for an indoor dining table with direct sightlines into the kitchen.

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