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Romo Pizza Bar

21 Katherine Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 8 people

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21 Katherine Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9996 9531
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:15 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:15 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:15 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:15 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:15 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Romo Pizza Bar

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.
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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

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.

Before you head over

Helpful dining tips for booking, timing, and ordering at Romo Pizza Bar

  • Book a table in advance

    With limited dining space that fills quickly during dinner service, booking ahead is strongly recommended to minimize wait times or avoid being turned away.

  • Arrive early for dinner

    Arriving right around 5:30 PM allows diners to secure seating before peak evening rushes and avoid walk-in delays.

  • Order individual garlic pane

    Order an individual garlic pane per diner right at the start of your meal rather than sharing just one for the table.

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