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il Maestro

16 Burlington St, Oakleigh VIC 3166, Australia

Recommended by 8 people

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16 Burlington St, Oakleigh VIC 3166, Australia

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+61 3 9563 1190
HoursMonday: Closed 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: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About il Maestro

Oakleigh regulars turn to il Maestro for blistered, wood-fired pizzas spun in a rotating oven and pillows of fresh pasta. The dining room runs compact and warm—tight quarters where pies arrive with a crisp undercarriage alongside bowls of baked gnocchi in rich tomato sauce. Off-menu requests like meatballs over spaghetti are met with easy hospitality, while tables finish dinners with house-made tiramisu or a warm Nutella calzone.

  • Rotating Wood-Fired Oven: Traditional pizzas bake to a crisp, blistered finish inside an in-house rotating wood-fired oven.
  • Intimate Dining Room: Compact, reservation-worthy room suited for close gatherings and intimate dates.
  • Flexible Custom Orders: Kitchen readily accommodates dietary preferences and bespoke off-menu requests, from custom vegan splits to meatball pasta pairings.
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Why Diners Choose il Maestro

Authentic wood-fired technique, bespoke hospitality, and an intimate neighbourhood setting.

  • Rotating Wood-Fired Oven Precision

    Pizzas are prepared in a rotating wood-fired oven, yielding a crunchy, fluffy crust and balanced toppings that hold up crispness whether dining in or taking away.

    They have the perfect topping-to-base ratio, with a beautifully cooked wood-fired crust.

    Kate Funez

  • Flexible Dietary & Custom Accommodations

    The kitchen readily customizes orders to suit individual requests, accommodating gluten-free bases, half-cheeseless vegan alterations, and off-menu pairings.

    Thank you so much for being accommodating to our dietary needs

    Nadia Eden

  • Cosy, Intimate Dining Room Atmosphere

    The compact, reservations-focused dining room offers a warm, personal setting ideal for couples and small dinner gatherings.

    Delicious food and a beautiful cosy date spot!

    Leanne Son

  • Visible Craft and Attentive Service

    Watching pizzas cook in the rotating wood-fired oven pairs with an energetic, personable dining floor managed attentively by the team.

    Big fan of the rotating pizza oven, I could probably sit there all day watching pies go in and out.

    Jp B

  • Satisfying, Feel-Good Italian Comfort

    Guests consistently discover a trusted local spot serving traditional recipes that satisfy without feeling excessively heavy.

    pizzas are delicious and don’t leave you bloated

    Min Rakis

  • Warm, Welcoming Hospitality

    Personal interactions with owner Tony and the team create a welcoming hospitality that leaves patrons feeling right at home.

    They welcome you into their cozy restaurant & literally make you feel at home.

    Ann Scriven

Signature wood-fired pizzas and homemade pastas

  • Baked gnocchi

    The gnocchi were light and soft like pillows in a perfectly seasoned tomato sauce.

    B W

  • Spaghetti marinara

    We also had a spaghetti marinara which was also a highlight, the perfect blend of seafood and pasta with rich flavours.

    Min Rakis

  • The Porco Pizza

    I had The Porco Pizza which was very nice

    John “Lennardo” Harris

  • Genoa pizza

    highly recommend Genoa!! perfection.

    Yess Min

Other favorites

Starters, desserts, and sweet finishes

  • Tiramisu

    My date finished with the stunning looking homemade Tiramisu

    Ann Scriven

  • Gelati

    then we had Gelati , lemon, chocolate and pistachio the lemon was really tangy as I like it and the Pistachio was particularly nice

    John “Lennardo” Harris

  • Nutella calzone

    I also grabbed the Nutella calzone, which was sooo yummy and bigger than I was expecting.

    Nadia Eden

  • Caprese salad

    We were encouraged to start with the Caprese salad, which was fresh & The Perfect starter.

    Ann Scriven

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality, visible craft, and tailored care at il Maestro

  • Personal Owner & Chef Engagement

    Owner Tony and pizzaiolo Faz take time to chat with diners, welcome guests personally, and discuss their menu and craft directly with tables.

  • Visible Rotating Wood-Fired Oven Experience

    Diners can observe pies entering and leaving the visible rotating wood-fired pizza oven directly from the dining room.

  • Flexible Custom Off-Menu Accommodations

    The kitchen accommodates custom off-menu dish pairings upon request, including serving meatballs with spaghetti and splitting vegetarian pizzas cheese-free for vegan guests.

  • Thoughtful Dietary & Gluten-Free Care

    Guests dining with gluten intolerances are catered for with dedicated gluten-free bases alongside house recommendations like dairy-free gelato options.

Before you head over

Practical planning tips for dining at il Maestro

  • Reserve Ahead for Dine-In

    The dining room is compact and intimate with limited tables, so securing an advance reservation is strongly advised if you want to eat in.

  • Ask About Dietary Adjustments and Off-Menu Dishes

    If you have dietary restrictions or custom cravings, the team accommodates requests like gluten-free bases, half-no-cheese vegan pizzas, and off-menu pasta pairings.

  • Keep Party Sizes Modest

    Due to the small room layout, the venue is best suited for couples, dates, or small groups rather than massive group gatherings.

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