Try the bone marrow and house-made pastrami pizza.

These salty, semolina-dusted bases are like no other.

Pizza and salads from two notable chefs, plus a banging wine list.

The prolific restaurateur behind Di Stasio Citta is now serving pizza – from a classic margherita to a luxurious lobster option.

Pizzas that fall somewhere between Neapolitan and New York-style. Pull up for spicy, garlicky clam pies (with chowder-like cream); zhooshed-up Hawaiians; cheesy, anchovy-topped savoury doughnuts; boozy gelati; and natural wine.

Pizza, beer and not much more – this little corner bar keeps things delightfully simple.

A rollicking good-times pizzeria from the Leonard's House of Love crew.

A vegan pizza joint on Smith Street.

Blistered crusts, three storeys up.

A D.O.C co-founder using pizza to celebrate small, high-quality producers.

At this rock'n'roll pizzeria and bar you'll find punny, Neapolitan-style pizzas such as the Meatallica, the Smashing Pumpkins or the Brockin' in the Free World – by an ex-Rita's chef.

Perfectly smoky, thin crisp pizzas.

Behind the Western Bulldogs-coloured neon sign, the team from Burn City Smokers is serving New York-style slices – large, thin and pliable enough to fold into your mouth.

From the team behind Fratellino Pizza in South Yarra.

Pizza with almost 40 years’ experience behind it.

Sourdough pizzas with a small environmental footprint.

From the owner of La Svolta.

Here, or at sister restaurant Ladro Tap, on Greville Street.

72-hour dough charred in a three-tonne wood-fired oven shipped over from Naples.

Recipes straight from nonna.

Spelt pizzas and vegan cheese are menu staples at this modern pizzeria. If you're gluten-free this is the choice for you.

This striking, forest-themed dining room has been a destination for pizza and other Italian classics since 2004.

Traditional dining alive and well in the heart of Carlton.

Sibling rivalry from the brother of DOC owner Tony Nicolini.

Realiable, classic Sicilian.

Simple Italian food, done well.

A slice of Naples in Thornbury.

Woodfired pizzas in a relaxed setting.

Ready in 90 seconds.

Simple, modern and produce-driven pizza in cosy, well-worn room.

Follow the red-neon glow to one of Melbourne’s best pizzerias, attached to an already-excellent neighbourhood bar in Clifton Hill. Perfectly blistered sourdough pies, left-of-centre toppings and plenty of gluten-free options await.

Italian from the creators of Chin Chin.