Restaurant
Romo Pizza Bar
21 Katherine Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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21 Katherine Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Tucked into a quiet CBD laneway, Romo turns out wood-fired pizzas with blistered, airy biga crusts and handmade pasta. Regulars order their own warm pane—dripping in garlic and olive oil—before sharing plates of mortadella pizza and cream-free carbonara. The room is compact, vibrant, and fills up fast over carafes of wine. Dinner finishes with chilled glasses of limoncello spritz and classic tiramisu.
- Biga Wood-Fired Pizza: Airy, wood-fired dough fermented over a long proof for a blistered cornicione, finished with toppings like mortadella and stracciatella.
- Handmade Pastas: Hand-rolled plates including cream-free carbonara and slow-braised agnello ragù with hand-cut pasta.
- Garlic Pane: Individual crusty loaves served warm and saturated with roasted garlic and olive oil.
- Intimate Laneway Setting: A lively, compact CBD dining room that fills quickly with dates, travelers, and locals.
What's On at Romo Pizza Bar
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Dine at Romo Pizza Bar
Discover why locals and CBD travelers choose Romo Pizza Bar for authentic wood-fired crusts, cozy date nights, and relaxed Italian hospitality.
Signature Airy Biga Wood-Fired Crust
Romo ferments dough using a dedicated biga base, creating a wood-fired crust that achieves an airy, crisp chew without feeling heavy.
The pizza crust is a signature here and it lived up to its reputation, crisp, airy and delicious.
Andrew Mac Coeliac-Friendly Artisanal Pizza Base
Diners seeking gluten-free dining receive an authentic wood-fired crust texture rather than the usual cardboardy substitute.
The crust actually tastes delicious, not like the normal cardboardy crust GF pizzas usually have.
sara lym Secluded Setting for Intimate Date Nights
The secluded Katherine Place dining room offers a warm, cozy setting built for shared wine, intimate date nights, and easy conversation.
Quaint secluded place perfect for date nights. Indeed a best kept secret of Melbourne.
Maria Jade Jalandoni Cozy Atmosphere for Shared Gatherings
Unpretentious hospitality, comfortable pacing, and affordable wine bottles create an easygoing backdrop for family catch-ups and dinner dates.
The pizza was great, friendly service, comfortable, cosy atmosphere and fun. We had a bottle of wine which was reasonably priced and enjoyable.
The Red review Dependable CBD Hotel-Adjacent Dining
Situated near CBD accommodation in southwest Melbourne, Romo offers out-of-town visitors a dependable neighborhood Italian dinner within walking distance.
A lovely neighborhood pizza / pasta joint near our hotel. Everything we tried was excellent and a perfect end to our trip.
HL Welcoming Hospitality for City Travelers
Travelers and walk-ins seeking evening dining find prompt, accommodating floor staff even during peak Melbourne dinner rushes.
I was staying close by and found this place from Google maps. The reviews were good so I tried it. I wasn't disappointed, the place was fully booked but one of the waitresses told me to wait a little as she thought a table would free up.
Philip More
Most popular items
Signature wood-fired pizzas and fresh handmade pastas that define the Romo experience
Bisque Spaghetti
bisque spaghetti of which the latter is the best. Sauce is a rich crustacean bisque and pasta done al dente
GH Soh Funghi Pizza
Funghi! The merriest polygamous marriage between truffle pate, cheese, Mushrooms and their most special Biga base is to die for.
Devki Vaishnav Agnello Pasta
I had the Agnello pasta (pictured) and it was delicious.
Philip More Gnocchi
The gnocchi with burnt butter and sage was really well balanced.
Andrew Mac
Beyond the menu
Memorable hospitality touches, personalized dining rituals, and attentive care at Romo Pizza Bar
Surprise Celebration Gelato with Sparkler
Guests celebrating special moments receive spontaneous gestures, like almond gelato delivered with a celebration sparkler after staff notice the occasion.
Thoughtful Ice Cream Discoveries
The front-of-house team offers thoughtful off-menu discoveries and dessert recommendations, such as house almond and thyme ice cream.
Direct Connection with Owner and Pizza Chef
Staff maintain personal warmth, with owner Alex and pizza chef Kevin actively connecting with diners across the cozy dining room.
Coeliac-Friendly Artisanal Wood-Fired Crust
The kitchen accommodates coeliac and gluten-sensitive guests with a dedicated wood-fired crust that avoids the typical cardboard texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to make a reservation in advance?
Yes, booking ahead is strongly recommended. The dining room is intimate and fills up quickly during peak hours, often resulting in waits or turned-away walk-ins. Reservations are accepted.
Are there gluten-free pizza options available?
Yes, Romo offers coeliac-friendly gluten-free pizza crust options that reviewers praise for having great flavour and an airy texture rather than being dry or cardboard-like.
What dishes should I order on a first visit?
Starting with an individual order of pane garlic bread is a signature ritual, noted for being intensely flavourful and oiled. The wood-fired pizzas (such as the mortadella or funghi) and freshly prepared pastas (like the agnello or bisque) are widely recommended by regulars.
Is takeaway or outdoor seating an option?
Yes, takeaway is available and can be ordered to go, with items like specialty pastas and pizzas holding up well without losing richness or texture. Outdoor tables are also available when the weather permits.
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