There seems to be a few pizza places around Clifton Hill but this was one that I would walk past…read moreevery so often, so one evening I decided that I would stop by and have a good old fashioned woodfired pizza. I have to say that I was really glad that I did because the pizza was excellent, as was the service. Okay, they don't serve beer, but that isn't a problem because they ended up giving me a pretty decent drop of red to go with my meal. Sure, it's not the largest place around, but then again the nice cosy intimate atmosphere is what really adds a lot of charm to the place. If you are down in the Clifton Hill area, and are feeling a little peckish, then I would highly recommend checking this place out.

This Clifton Hill pizzeria is a local alternative to the bland pizza chains. They are not stacked…read moreinch deep in processed pepperoni but have a select assortment of predominantly Italian inspired toppings. Think bocconcini, leg ham, basil, artichoke, basil, sun dried tomatoes, hot salami, mushrooms and peppers. Crusts are thin and crunchy from the clay oven and if you dine in they are fully licensed or BYO. The seating area is kind of small but there is a back dining room if it gets busy, however this pizza place is probably better for those take away evenings. Large traditional pizzas average around $15 and the large gourmet pizzas around $17. The Greek salad is ok however don't try getting chips take away, soggy.

In my 5 years of living in Australia, I never had pizza that wasn't sub-par. On my trip back last…read moreweek to visit friends and family, Leonardo's finally changed that for me. While expensive, this place actually knows how to do pizza right. Sauce was flavorful, ingredients were fresh and high quality, and the whole vibe is just right. If I wasn't the only American at our table of 10, I would have forgotten I was in Melbourne! Seriously though, this place is great. I'd recommend getting there early to get a table as we had to wait more than an hour for a table for a large group, but it's worth it!

Anchovy pizza and broccolini salad are really good. Also this is the only place in melbourne that…read moreserves bud light

No reviews yet? Well that's not a good thing! Someone might make the mistake of ordering pizza from…read morehere! I should have bailed when I was asking which of the flavours was the best & the guy said it doesn't matter it's all about the crust! Yes: because I want to pay to eat crust with incidental random tasteless things on top of it. 1 star is downright ugly for a review but I can assure you those 2 large pizzas I just tried to finish warranted less. Maybe the pasta is where they keep all the tasty items or maybe I should have told them to hold the toppings on my crust I don't know. Maybe get dominos instead because that's the worst pizza I can think of previous to eating here.

Grim. It's the only word that justifiably fits my experience of Carmelo's. We ordered two pasta…read moredishes - a chicken and a seafood. We went to pick them up, but they still somehow managed to be luke-warm. One of the dishes had hairs in it. The servings were miserly. We grimaced our way through it only to avoid starvation.

The food is authentic Italian fare. The pizzas are very tasty and the mains are big serves. The…read morestaff are very friendly and professional. The house white is very quaffable too ! We'll be back !

Good place for a quick bite. The pizza's are nice, but alot depends on who's making them also. And…read morethe service is pretty good too.

I remember reading about this place when it first opened but never quite making it with Supermaxi…read moreand Mr Natural just around the corner - what a mistake, this place is amazing! Their pizza flavours are fresh takes on perfect combinations. Gourmet pizza at a reasonable price! Love it! And gluten free too.

Decent pizza, though their special (honey and pineapple) was too sweet. Somewhat lacklustre service…read more(wait staff avoided our eye, never asked how we were doing, didn't offer a second glass of wine when clearing the table, etc). Very crowded. All a bit disappointing given that pizza places are one of the few restaurants in Melbourne that try to shame you into giving a tip.

I wasn't planning on eating more Italian food in Melbourne but I walked into the fancy place across…read morethe street assuming they'd have pizza but it was all pastas. When we got the urge for pizza, +39 came into mind. There were no reservations available online for the last minute decision so we decided to try to walk-in. It was 515pm when we showed up and they told us they would need the table back by 630pm. Not a problem I said and I was right. We were out of there by 545pm. But we didn't feel rushed at all! The food just came out so fast, hot and delicious. The tables are set up nicely, crammed in without feeling too crowded. I love the specials wall and watching the people in the back cook the pizzas. Service was really good, I'm not sure if it's because they wanted the table back or if it's because they're just good. I'm going to go with the latter because I saw good service with other tables as well. This meal felt really authentic. I've never been to Italy but I've tried a lot of Italy-Italian food and this place ranks pretty high up there. I forgot how much a cocktail with amaretto and lime is sooooooo good. I forgot how hot salami might be better than pepperoni. I forgot that arugula salad with balsamic glaze goes so well with red sauce pizza. Pro tip? Order the lasagna croquettes and keep the sugo for your pizza crust and some of that fresh grated parm for your pizza.

Great provincial Italian fare expressed through a modest menu. Seasonal produce from the family…read morefarm. Ask the proprietor about the name. Apparently 1889 is the year Queen Margarita went to Naples. The locals made a tomato, cheese and basil pizza. Many good things happened, especially if you like Margarita pizza. The gluten free pasta is just like the real deal. Very close to Edinburgh Gardens if you want take out.

My local pizza place for many years. Not only was the pizza brilliant but I was constantly amazed…read moreby the dude behind the counters memory. Not only would he remember my order (even after not being in there for months at a time sometimes), he would remember my housemates weird freakish vegetarian concoction of a pizza order. Can't rate Lucky's highly enough .... good food, great service. Whenever I'm back in Melbourne I make a point of returning.

Pretty awesome. I suppose i should be writing something about how good the pizza is here, but I…read moreforgot to take notice as I wolfed it down nearby green park. It's a pretty rare thing when 90% of the pizza's on the menu are those I'd easily order, so this above all else is a great sign. A little pricier than other places, but then again, the qaulity is definitely there in the pizza. Americana, was indulgence, but not healthy. Another great option for better style pizza, straying away from the greasy skip pizza.

The pizza was really good! I would recommend it to others as well. And the service was also very…read morenice

Awesome pizza by the slice! Open late which suited and had a vibe of its own. Suited all ages…read more Can't wait to get back when I Melbourne next

With a six buck pizza and courtyard away from the traffic, this place is off to a great start. The…read moretrio behind the counter roll dough and talk shop in Italian, smiling to you as you enter. As it turned out, the courtyard can and on this occasion was booked out for functions. Inside heats up real quick with the ovens, so I opted for the thankfully quiet-ish street. The pizza itself takes a while to arrive, but it's totally worth it. All of the oh so much cheese variety, the kind you can't tell till you bite into it, and then you realise "wow, it is all cheese!" I may exaggerate, but all you who can eat cheese should have one of these. Vegetarian option is a good one, and it looks like all the goods are freshly prepared every day. Only member of sad town is there's no beer to wash it down.