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Pizzeria Poveretti

1/243 Governor Rd, Braeside VIC 3195, Australia

Recommended by 43 people

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1/243 Governor Rd, Braeside VIC 3195, Australia

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+61 403 188 017
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Pizzeria Poveretti

Braeside’s industrial stretch hides some of Melbourne’s finest wood-fired pizza, blistered in the oven with airy, digestible dough. Expect straightforward traditional standards—no pineapple anywhere—topped with sweet tomato sauce and fior di latte. The brothers running the floor keep things loud, warm, and fast, sliding out pies beside ramekins of house-made chili oil and wedges of moist, scratch-made tiramisu.

  • Wood-Fired Dough & Tradition: Oven-blistered dough stays light and airy with no heavy post-meal slump, holding strictly traditional toppings without localization shortcuts.
  • Warm Italian Hospitality: Runs on lively, spirited hospitality where the owners treat diners like extended family and banter with everyone across the room.
  • House Condiments & Tiramisu: Scratch-made chili cream and infused chili oil accompany pies, leading into a moist house tiramisu.
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Why Choose Pizzeria Poveretti

Discover what makes Pizzeria Poveretti Braeside's premier wood-fired destination

  • Light, Highly Digestible Wood-Fired Dough

    Pizzas are prepared in a dedicated wood-fired oven using light, expertly fermented dough that leaves guests feeling full without post-meal bloat.

    Marco makes the absolute best dough, so you always leave full but never feeling bloated.

    Natasha Andrews

  • Authentic Traditional Italian Recipe Integrity

    The kitchen stays true to classic regional Italian traditions, pairing balanced toppings without modern compromise like pineapple or over-saucing.

    These guys do the traditional Italian pizza style and seem to have more flavour. It’s absolutely sensational even the drink choices down to classic Italian offerings and no ham and pineapple pizza.

    Joshua Trevitt

  • Warm and Entertaining Italian Family Hospitality

    The hosts bring humor, genuine warmth, and personal attentiveness to every service, including engaging kitchen tours for restless kids.

    Without missing a beat, our waiter went over, had a chat with them, and then offered both kids a tour of the kitchen to meet the chef.

    Vahid Efatichitgar

  • Scratch-Made Authentic Italian Tiramisu

    Diners finish their meals with standout authentic desserts, highlighted by scratch-made tiramisu crafted from a family secret recipe.

    We ended on a high with their tiramisu – moist, flavourful, and made from a family secret recipe!

    Sweetha

  • A Tucked-Away Pocket in Braeside

    Hidden in a quiet Braeside industrial strip, the venue offers a cozy escape far from crowded commercial dining precincts.

    Nestled in the industrial estate on Governor rd braeside this place is just magnificent.

    Claude Picinali

  • Signature House-Made Chili Accompaniments

    Wood-fired pies come paired with proprietary house-made condiments like specialty chili oil and chili cream that elevate each crust.

    He gave us homemade chilli oil to go with our pizzas and boy oh boy that was the cherry on top for our 5 star review.

    Esther Wong

Signature traditional wood-fired pizzas crafted with light dough and authentic Italian ingredients

  • Margherita Napoletana

    Favourites were the margherita napoletana and marinara; simple toppings and flavours but done well.

    Barry

  • Quattro Formaggi

    quattro formaggi 9/10 because we need to leave space for extra ordinary.

    Amelie Llorca

  • Marinara

    Favourites were the margherita napoletana and marinara; simple toppings and flavours but done well.

    Barry

  • Ricotta e Spinaci

    I ordered the Margherita Napoletana and the Ricotta e Spinaci, and both tasted incredible!

    Dr. Sadi Vural

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches and proprietary house details that elevate dining in Braeside

  • Personal Kitchen Tours for Young Diners

    When young children at a nearby table became restless, staff engaged with them warmly and offered them an impromptu kitchen tour to meet the pizzaiolo.

  • House-Made Chili Cream and Infused Oil

    Pizzas are complemented by scratch-made specialty accompaniments, including proprietary in-house chili cream and homemade infused chili oil.

  • Community Junior Academy Pizzas

    The pizzeria actively champions local youth sports, partnering with the junior soccer academy to reward player-of-the-day achievements with pizzas.

  • Family-Recipe Tiramisu and Dessert Pizzas

    Dessert concludes with an authentic, scratch-made family recipe tiramisu and customizable Nutella dessert pizzas alongside crafted Italian drinks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I book a table in advance?

Reservations are accepted and recommended, as the dining room is small, gets packed quickly, and popular pizzas can sell out.

Where can I park?

Street parking is typically needed along neighbouring side streets, as there are only a few parking spaces right outside on Governor Road. Free parking lot and street parking options are available in the area.

What style of pizza does the kitchen make?

The kitchen focuses on classic Italian-style wood-fired pizzas rather than heavily loaded Western variations—you will not find options like ham and pineapple here. In-house chilli oil and chilli cream are available upon request.

Are house-made desserts available?

The menu highlights scratch-made Italian desserts, featuring house-made traditional tiramisu as well as dessert pizzas like Nutella pizza.

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