Restaurant in Melbourne, Australia
Ladro
100Pearl PointsLow-friction Fitzroy
About Ladro
Book Ladro for an easy Fitzroy dinner when the goal is a relaxed sit-down meal rather than a high-stakes occasion. It suits dates, birthdays, and casual groups better than formal business dining, with dinner the clearest use case and Sunday lunch the lower-pressure option.
Is Ladro worth considering in Melbourne? The verified basics are direct: it is open for evening service on Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, closed Tuesday, and open from 12–9 PM on Sunday. Dress is smart casual, making it a practical Melbourne option when you want a simple plan built around confirmed hours rather than unverified claims about menu, format, or price.
The clearest planning point is timing. Ladro runs 5–10 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with a longer Sunday window from 12–9 PM. Because no verified price band, menu details, seat count, or service format is listed here, treat the booking decision as a schedule-and-fit choice first, then confirm any current menu or availability details directly before committing.
Choose it for a direct Melbourne plan
Ladro is easiest to assess by its confirmed practical details. It is closed on Tuesday, open in the evening most other days, and has smart-casual dress. If you are comparing options for a Melbourne night out, you may also consider IDES, Builders Arms Hotel, Huxtaburger Collingwood, Trippy Taco, and Neko Neko.
For off-premise planning, no verified takeaway or delivery information is listed here, so confirm directly with the venue or the booking platform you are using. For broader planning beyond this table, use our full Melbourne restaurants guide, then pair the night with our full Melbourne bars guide or our full Melbourne hotels guide.
How to use it on a Melbourne night out
Reservations: Check current availability before you go. Timing: Ladro is open 5–10 PM on Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, closed Tuesday, and open 12–9 PM on Sunday. Dress: Smart casual. Group fit: No verified group or private-event details are listed here, so confirm directly for larger parties. Budget: Check current menu pricing before committing, since no verified price band is listed here.
If Ladro does not suit your timing, compare it with other Melbourne options such as Neko Neko, Builders Arms Hotel, Huxtaburger Collingwood, Trippy Taco, or IDES. For wider planning across the city, use the Melbourne guides above and confirm current hours, booking terms, and menu details directly with each venue.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Ladro?
No verified booking lead time is listed here. Use the confirmed hours as your planning base: 5–10 PM on Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, closed Tuesday, and 12–9 PM on Sunday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ladro?
Dinner is available on Monday and Wednesday through Saturday from 5–10 PM, while Sunday hours run from 12–9 PM. No separate verified lunch format or lunch pricing is listed here.
Is Ladro good for a special occasion?
No verified special-occasion format, tasting menu, or private-event setup is listed here. Ladro may be considered for a Melbourne plan if its hours and smart-casual dress code fit what you need.
Can Ladro accommodate groups?
No verified group capacity or private-event information is listed here. For a group meal in Melbourne, confirm directly with Ladro before making plans.
What should a first-timer know about Ladro?
The main verified details are the schedule and dress code: Ladro is closed Tuesday, open 5–10 PM on Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, open 12–9 PM on Sunday, and has a smart-casual dress code.
What are alternatives to Ladro in Melbourne?
Other Melbourne options to consider include Huxtaburger Collingwood, Trippy Taco, Builders Arms Hotel, Neko Neko, and IDES. Compare current hours, booking availability, and menu details before choosing.
Location
224 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Compare Ladro
| Venue |
|---|
| Ladro |
| Builders Arms Hotel |
| Huxtaburger Collingwood |
| Neko Neko |
| IDES |
| Trippy Taco |
What to weigh when choosing between Ladro and comparable nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Builders Arms Hotel, Notable alternative
- Huxtaburger Collingwood, Notable alternative
- Neko Neko, Notable alternative
- IDES, Notable alternative
- Trippy Taco, Notable alternative
How Ladro compares in Melbourne
Ladro is the easy-booking Fitzroy pick in this set: better for a relaxed dinner than IDES, which is the stronger choice when the occasion calls for a more serious dining experience. If the brief is a special celebration and the group is happy to plan further ahead, choose IDES; if the brief is a casual Gertrude Street night with less reservation stress, Ladro makes more sense.
For group flexibility, Builders Arms Hotel is the safer all-rounder because pub-style venues usually handle mixed agendas more easily. Huxtaburger Collingwood and Trippy Taco are better value-led fallbacks when speed and low commitment matter more than sitting down for the evening.
Neko Neko is the smarter cross-shop for a more casual, lighter meal, especially when the group wants something lower-key. Ladro is the pick when ambiance and the Fitzroy dinner setting carry the night; Neko Neko is the pick when the meal needs to stay simple.
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