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πŸ• Piccolino Woodfired Pizza & Homemade Pasta - Italian Restaurant Fitzroy North

148 Scotchmer St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia

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Find πŸ• Piccolino Woodfired Pizza & Homemade Pasta - Italian Restaurant Fitzroy North

148 Scotchmer St, Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00β€―PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00β€―PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00β€―PM Saturday: 4:00 – 10:00β€―PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00β€―PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About πŸ• Piccolino Woodfired Pizza & Homemade Pasta - Italian Restaurant Fitzroy North

Piccolino nails the neighborhood trattoria feel with blistered woodfired crusts and handmade pasta in Scotchmer Street. Diners drop in for the signature moveβ€”tucking rich mushroom tagliatelle or bolognese straight into an edible, charred pizza dough bowl. Owner Andrea anchors the floor with the warmth of a Sunday family lunch, sending out crisp torta al testo flatbreads baked in a specialized Perugia oven alongside fluffy ricotta gnocchi.

  • Pasta in a Pizza Bowl: Freshly made tagliatelle or bolognese served inside a crisp, edible woodfired dough vessel.
  • Imported Perugia Oven: Traditional regional torta al testo flatbreads baked in an oven brought directly from Perugia.
  • Neighborhood Trattoria Hospitality: Warm, owner-led hospitality on Scotchmer Street that feels like a classic family dinner.

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Why Choose Piccolino Woodfired Pizza & Homemade Pasta

Discover authentic woodfired baking, signature pizza bowl creations, and heartfelt Italian hospitality in Fitzroy North.

  • Handmade Pasta in an Edible Pizza Bowl

    Guests craving both pizza crust and homemade pasta can order their favorite pasta served inside an edible, handcrafted woodfired pizza dough bowl.

    For just an extra $5, you can enjoy your favorite pasta dish in a delicious, crispy pizza bowl that adds a whole new layer of flavor and texture to the meal.

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  • Traditional Torta al Testo Baked in an Imported Perugia Oven

    Piccolino uses an imported specialty oven from Perugia to craft authentic Umbrian torta al testo flatbreads stuffed with cured meats and regional cheeses.

    They have even imported a special oven from Perugia to make these. Super unique.

    Edible Melbourne
  • Authentic Woodfired Crust and Fresh Handmade Pasta

    Diners experience woodfired pizzas made with light, perfectly blistered dough alongside authentic handmade pastas that match the quality of dining in Italy.

    The dough is light and perfectly cooked, just like in Italy, and the ingredients taste really fresh and high quality.

    Tiago Peixoto Sanco
  • Artisanal Ricotta Gnocchi and Fresh Sauces

    The kitchen prepares fresh, pillowy handmade gnocchi and al dente pastas made with care and served with rich, flavorful sauces.

    The pasta is the freshest you can have – the gnocchi are made with ricotta and they are the fluffiest most delicious pieces of heaven you could ever have.

    Edible Melbourne
  • Warm, Owner-Led Hospitality Like a Family Dinner

    Guests and private parties are welcomed with warm, engaging personal care by proprietor Andrea, creating the cozy nostalgia of a family gathering.

    Andrea, the proprietor served us promptly, efficiently and with good humor. It was just like a Sunday family lunch.

    Pat Di Carlo
  • Seamless Group Functions and Milestone Celebrations

    From 80th birthdays to milestone celebrations, the venue coordinates seamless group events with attentive service and shared feasts.

    The team was incredibly organised, attentive, and made the whole experience seamless from start to finish.

    M B

Other favorites

Desserts, aperitivi, and digestifs to round out your authentic Italian feast

  • Nutella Panacotta

    Finish off your dinner with a delicious Nutella Panacotta. It seriously packs a lot of flavor.

    Edible Melbourne
  • Blueberry and Pistachio Pannacotta

    Highlight was the blueberry and pistachio Pannacotta for desert.

    Luke Thomson
  • Aperol Spritz

    sit outside and enjoy an Aperol Spritz… or 10.

    Edible Melbourne
  • Limoncello

    The pizza, pasta, salad, dessert, and limoncello were simply divine, and the service was excellent.

    Claudia Buehrer

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details, imported regional equipment, and personal hospitality that elevate your dining experience.

  • Handcrafted Woodfired Pizza Bowl

    House-made pasta can be ordered served directly inside an edible, freshly baked woodfired pizza crust bowl, adding extra texture and combining two signature Italian cravings in one dish.

  • Imported Perugia Oven for Torta al Testo

    Piccolino imported a specialized baking oven directly from Perugia to prepare authentic regional torta al testo flatbread, featured on antipasto platters with prosciutto and cheese.

  • Owner-Led Family Hospitality

    The owner, Andrea, personally attends to diners and large groups with warm recommendations, lively table interaction, and family-style service that guests describe as feeling just like a Sunday lunch at Nonna's.

  • Attentive Function Coordination

    The kitchen and event team handle milestone celebrations and large bookings with tailored, seamless coordination that takes the stress out of planning family birthdays and anniversaries.

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