We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Pizza Espresso

17 Macedon rd Towelstowe Lower, Melbourne, Victoria 3107, Australia
9852233
Update restaurant details
Ranked #217 of 2,847 restaurants in Melbourne
Price range: INR820 - INR1,094
Cuisines: Italian, Pizza & Pasta
Good for: Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Takeout
Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Takeout
Write a Review

11 reviews from our community

90% Recommend
    8
    2
    0
    1
    0
Rating summary
    Food
    Service
    Value
    Atmosphere
Date Rating
Melbourne, Australia
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We have been going to this out of the way place for a number of years, and we have NEVER been disappointed. There are the classic range of pizzas as well as the innovative ones on the specials board. All are served with the freshest of ingredients. We usually start with the rocket salad, it is simple and really tasty.... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by AnneC720 for Melbourne
Australia
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

We are lucky to have this great pizzeria as our local. The italian style pizzas are consistently of high quality and the pasta tastes homemade. A Friday or Saturday night generally needs a booking to secure a table. We have tried take away, but the pizzas tend to suffer from the trip home. It's tucked away on a suburban shopping... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by D1A1 for Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2012

I love this place, it's not my local but for the quality fare that is on offer you'd travel nearly any distance. These guys are the benchmark for when when it comes to pizza, beautiful toppings, quality ingredients and the whole show right on display in the middle of the restaurant. They get busy so it pays to book and... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Melbourne, Australia
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2012

As regulars at Pizza Espresso we find ourselves doing the inevitable comparison when travelling and find the benchmark they set is rarely challenged. We have toured Italy several times and had some great pizzas, but nothing that beat the amazing wood fired speck, pear and gorgonzola pizza of 'our local'. The thin crust and light coverings of quality toppings is... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Melbourne
Top Contributor
57 reviews 57 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We love this place! We have been gpoing for the past few years and it never fails to disappoint. The pizzas are lovely and thin with beautiful toppings but don't expect your stock standard. It's all done in the wood fired oven with real wood and the toppings such as gorgonzola, fig and proscuitto is sublime and the potato with... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 27 more reviews by sabinoz for Melbourne
Auckland Region, New Zealand
Contributor
17 reviews 17 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Really enjoyed the pizza here. You wouldn't tell from the outside that this is a good restaurant but as soon as you walk in the atmosphere is great. The pizza oven is right in the middle so you can see the guys making the pizzas. Worth a visit if you're in the area.

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by th12th12 for Melbourne
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012 via mobile

The wood fired pizzas are outstanding. Fresh, quality ingredients and well thought out combinations. The prawn pizza is a highlight as are the dessert pizzas. Can get a little crowded but great service and atmosphere.

Was this review helpful? Yes
zürich
Top Contributor
147 reviews 147 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 58 cities Reviews in 58 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2011

Friends invited me to Pizza Espresso for a birthday dinner and the pizza was one of the best I've had in ages. The good thing about it you can combine different pizzas so you get half of one and half of another. Well, and the waitresses are fantastic and very friendly. Tourists usually never get there very often but I... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Melbourne
Senior Contributor
43 reviews 43 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2009

I was treated to eat at this little restaurant this week with a friend who has been a regular over the years. The pasta is so fresh and the sauces are not your typical stock standard offerings. So much thought has gone into the creations. Ingredients such as buffalo mozzarella, speck, italian prociutto are used to name a few. Pizza... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2008

friends rave about how food the pizza is from this place...I found it to be a bit of a ripped off and the pizza not that special. Dessert was even a bigger ripped off!

Was this review helpful? Yes

Travellers who viewed Pizza Espresso also viewed

 

Been to Pizza Espresso? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Pizza Espresso, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing