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La Porchetta | Best Italian Restaurant in Ivanhoe

1014/1024 Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe VIC 3079, Australia

Recommended by 71 people

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Find La Porchetta | Best Italian Restaurant in Ivanhoe

1014/1024 Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe VIC 3079, Australia

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+61 3 9497 1100
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About La Porchetta | Best Italian Restaurant in Ivanhoe

Long-running and unfussy, this Ivanhoe staple delivers swift, comforting Italian-Australian dining built for relaxed family gatherings. Settle into a booth as complimentary bread rolls hit the table, followed by classic thin crusts split half-and-half between The Lot and porchetta mince, or bowls of garlic-laced pollo e funghi. Dedicated kids' sets bundle mains with drinks and ice cream, while large groups easily share blistered pizzas alongside scoops of gelato.

  • Half-and-half pizzas: Split toppings like The Lot and original porchetta mince across a single freshly baked pizza crust.
  • All-inclusive kids' sets: Kids' meals come bundled with an entrée, beverage, and ice cream dessert for stress-free family dinners.
  • Complimentary bread service: Tables receive complimentary bread rolls before pizza orders and pasta mains arrive.
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Why Guests Choose La Porchetta Ivanhoe

Six proven reasons families and groups rely on La Porchetta Ivanhoe for dependable dining.

  • All-Inclusive Children's Dining

    Families dining out enjoy complete bundled kids' meals featuring mains, sides, drinks, and ice cream dessert at no extra cost.

    Their kids’ meal comes with nuggets, chips, a soft drink or juice, and even ice cream for dessert

    Desi Winanti

  • Custom Half-and-Half Pizzas

    Guests can easily combine two favourite pizza recipes across a single pie to satisfy differing table tastes without restriction.

    I always order the original porchetta pizza (pork mince) half and half with The Lot.

    David C

  • Authentic 1990s Carlton Nostalgia

    Diners experience cherished nostalgia through classic Italian-Australian recipes preserved authentically across generations.

    They make the pizzas EXACTLY like Rocky in Carlton in the 90's ! They have that incredible, authentic, original La Porchetta taste that you simply can't get anywhere else !!!

    Jim

  • Multi-Generational Connection

    Longstanding local families find comforting continuity in a venue where multiple generations have grown up dining together.

    We have been coming here for a long time, our children have grown up and have children now . Now many generations are dining here.

    Karen Sherlock

  • Effortless Team and Group Gatherings

    The dining room comfortably handles large sports team celebrations and group bookings of 20 or more with prompt, attentive service.

    Tonight I booked a table for 20 for an end of season celebration for a basketball team. There was another table of 20 and another table of about 10. The service was fabulous and everyone had a great time.

    Fiona D

  • Stress-Free Family Celebrations

    Family milestone celebrations run smoothly with fast meal service and staff who actively accommodate multi-generational groups with toddlers.

    We had 10 people and two kids under the age of 2 and the staff went above and beyond to keep the 2 year old entertained.

    Soph Gleeson

Favorite traditional pizzas and pasta dishes loved by our diners

  • Hawaiian pizza

    Favourite pizzas are Hawaiian, The Lot.

    Thomas P. Crenshaw

  • The Lot pizza

    I always order the original porchetta pizza (pork mince) half and half with The Lot.

    David C

  • Pollo e funghi

    The pollo e funghi was well balanced and made to perfection.

    Aditi Rajgopal

  • Margherita pizza

    TASTIEST Margherita pizza

    Hewa Ambepitiya

Other favorites

Sides, starters, kids' combinations, and desserts to complete your meal

  • Kids’ meal

    Their kids’ meal comes with nuggets, chips, a soft drink or juice, and even ice cream for dessert

    Desi Winanti

  • Free bread rolls

    They also serve free bread rolls

    Desi Winanti

  • Garlic bread

    The garlic bread was perfect too!

    Aditi Rajgopal

  • Sticky date pudding

    sticky date pudding.😜😝💐

    Rocio

Before you head over

Helpful pointers for group bookings, family value, and ordering flexibility

  • Split Flavours with Half-and-Half

    If your table cannot settle on a single flavour, order a half-and-half pizza to combine varieties like Hawaiian, The Lot, or Meat Lovers on one base.

  • Take Advantage of All-Inclusive Kids' Meals

    Families can order the kids' meal for an easy bundle that includes a main dish with chips, a soft drink or juice, and ice cream dessert.

  • Reserve Ahead for Large Celebrations

    When organising sports team events or milestone family celebrations of 10 to 20 guests, book your table in advance for prompt group service.

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