Clients reviews about Il Birrificio Pizzeria

Craving an authentic Italy style pizza (72 hours!), there's no where better than Ill Birrificio Pizzeria on Burwood Road (near corner of Warrigal road and same side as the IGA). This is a fabulous, quaint, yet sometimes super busy dining venue (also has take away). Cannot recommend their highly pizza as they make the BEST pizza, most delicious salads, and pasta ever. The chefs and service personnel are wonderful. Even when busy, they go out of their way to make sure you get good service and the food is excellent, the type of authentic tasty Italian food and pizza you can rarely find these days. Thin crust pizza with the perfect crust! You'll love their food and the environment is very quaint/pizza cafe style so the environment is casual but comfortable. Authentic! ~ Connie *

This wood-fired pizza joint is top-notch! The moment you step inside, you're greeted by the warm aroma of freshly baked dough and bubbling cheese. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for a casual dinner with friends or a romantic date night. Now, let's talk about the star of the show: the pizza. Each slice is a masterpiece, with a thin, crispy crust that's charred to perfection in the wood-fired oven. The toppings are fresh and flavourful. But it's not just about the pizza here. The staff are friendly and attentive, making sure your dining experience is nothing short of excellent. Highly recommend !! ~ prem g

Honestly got no complaints. We only ordered the one gluten free pizza to share and that was pretty good! Wouldn't have known it was gluten free if my friend hadn't told me, which is a big plus I think! What I was super Super impressed by was the impeccable service, they really go over and above! I was very well looked after from the moment I stepped into the restaurant to the moment we left. Their caring and attentive service really gave me the impression that they genuinely appreciated and valued their customers, was a wonderful atmosphere to dine in. My friend was running late and the waitress brought me some olives to enjoy while I waited - I actually don't usually eat olives but it was such a nice gesture I had a few anyway, and quite enjoyed it lol 😅 Would definitely come back and try some more pizza and pasta. I also liked the selection of beers (imported and/or craft available) they offered haha ~ Diana S

This little gem of a pizzeria is the real deal. As a fussy Italian and former pizzaiolo in my previous work life , and also being a very fussy eater who is very careful and selective of where i choose to eat. In saying this, tonight my partner and I had an awesome dining experience at il Birrificio. It was exceptional in terms of the quality of the pizza that was coming out of the oven This pizza dough was very good, not doughy, it was light and with great quality ingredients . The service from the waiting staff was very friendly and excellent. All i can say is these guys would give those other well known pizzerias a run for their money in terms of quality and authenticity. A big grazie to you Santos and your team, there is the rest and there is the best. Il Birrificio as far as I’m concerned is one of the best. Keep up the great quality pizza you are stretching and serving. Until next time, as they say in Italian “capo Lavoro e Buona Fortuna ragazzi”. ~ Anthony N

Amazing authentic Italian food which was served with such friendliness and warmth that it left such a great impression we reserved another dinner before we left! All the staff were so accomodating and made us feel like family. Santos’ delicious recipes and Antonio’s masterful motions were like a well oiled machine and they did not disappoint! I would highly recommend getting at least one tomato base and white sauce base pizza but you really can’t go wrong with any of the options. And of course, their desserts were phenomenal! ~ Victor C

Happy to report this great pizzeria ‘is back’!!!! Under new ownership - the pizzas are first class and pasta too! Service was excellent and the owner who is a very experienced chef, well travelled and from Nepal was super friendly. It’s clear the new leadership takes real pride in the delivery of top class food. The wood fired pizza was cooked to perfection. Beautiful crust. Highly recommended. ~ Thomas R

This place is amazing. The pizzas are fresh and to die for (the gluten free base so good i think we checked with the waiter twice to make sure it was really gluten free!), the gnocchi is so soft and fluffy (and gluten free!), the calamari entree was the most tender calamari ive ever had, and it came out so fresh and hot (and you guessed it, gluten free!). To top it off, Anthony the waiter was a gem! We will one hundred percent be back. :) ~ Day F

Pizza enthusiast must visit Ilbirificio Pizzeria for its firewood cooked pizzas. Their Vulcano Pizza is a standout, the crust is perfectly crisp, providing a delightful base for the generous toppings. The combination of fresh ingredients and expertly balanced spices makes each bite a culinary delight. The atmosphere at Ilbirificio is warm and inviting. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this pizzeria is well worth a visit. ~ Aarzoo K

Incredible authentic woodfire pizza! Their in-house brick oven cooks pizzas hot and fast leaving a crispy base, yet a puffy and soft dough. The flavour imparted from the wood gives it a unique smokiness. The high temperatures cook the high quality toppings to perfection. Super friendly and professional staff - and a special shoutout to Rachel who took care of us. Great selection of pizza and pasta for any crowd; highly recommend! ~ Hakan T

Place went under new management a few months ago and it is AMAZING !!! Staff are excellent, food was incredible, music and atmosphere were perfect and dining in or takeaway the food quality never differs from perfect !! Came with some friends a month or so ago and haven’t stopped since!! Definitely worth checking out again if you’ve been here more than a couple of months ago to experience the new and improved IL Birrificio!!! ~ Rachael P

Il Birrifico is one of our fave local restaurants! Last night was no different! We ordered the Gamberi pizza and the creamy fettuccini chicken, mushroom pasta and the donuts and it was DIVINE!! So glad you are so close to our house! The best part about it is when we have visitors and don't feel like cooking, we introduce them to you guys and they love it too! Keep doing what you're doing! :-) ~ Tracy W

Wood fired hidden gem of camberwell . The pizza crust is balanced , crispy and the toppings were generous and of great quality yet light and not heavy, I sat near the kitchen and believe me I was salivating for all the pizzas including the ones I did not order . The prosciutto in my mushroom pizza melts in the mouth , and my husbands meatball pizza is so tasty . I will return . ~ Kazz Y

One of the best Italian pizza i ever had in melbourne. Wood fired and live cooking makes pizza more delicious and push our hunger to another level. I ll definitely go back to eat that pizza again. The foods price are affordable and drinks menu are amazing. The ambience is too good and cant describe. The staffs are friendly and service was pretty quick. ~ Kushal B

Beautiful last minute booking dinner for two, got garlic focaccia (with cheese), and the rigatone that was on the specials board, along with a long black. Coffee was delightful and so was the food. Very courteous and sweet staff, also very cool seeing the chef create and cook the pizzas right in front of you.. Will be going back again for the fourth time and finally try nutella pizza! ~ Banta C

Very good experience here, I was ordering half and half pizza, which they dont have it in the menu, but they still made my order. And taste really amazing!!! I love it. This is how to run a bussiness, you make it happened for your custumers, not by saying “ohh sorry we dont have it in the menu” I appreciate it so much guys!!! Would love to come back to order more half and half Pizza from you <3 ~ Zoe Z

Delicious! We just ate pizza there and we couldn't be more satisfied. I'm Italian and the pizza I ate to Il Birrificio really remind me the pizza in my home town. I recommend it if you want to taste the authentic Italian flavours. The waitress was really nice. My friend forgot his backpack there and she was trying to contact us. The place was small and welcoming 😊 We will go there again! ~ Sofia P

We came to Il Birrificio on a rainy Monday night not expecting much. The warmed olives were delicious to start and not long after our mains arrived. The pizza was magnificent, 72 hours makes all the difference. The base was spectacular and the toppings fresh. Our fettuccine was perfectly cooked and so too was the seafood. We will be returning to this little gem of a restaurant soon...very soon. ~ Tiaan S

Amazing pizzas and lovely staff. Recently discovered this gem during COVID lockdown and it has become a favourite. Fabulous customer service - there was an issue with DoorDash and my order was cancelled and the staff compensated me with two pizzas free of charge. Thank you for caring about your customers! ~ Mariam H

Lovely warm and cozy atmosphere, fantastic service, and beautiful food! I am gluten free, dairy free, and low FODMAP and had a gluten free pizza with vegan cheese and it was by far the best I've ever had! Very flexible with ingredient swaps and cautious with allergies. Will definitely be coming back. ~ Esther J

I’ve been craving for (good) pizza for a while and found this place close to home. I didn’t expect too much to be honest, as I’ve been to some well rated pizza places on Lygon street but the quality didn’t turn out to be good. Il Birrificio didn’t let me down and I had 2 days pizza from them in a row. The wood fired dough was absolutely tasty. ~ Tifa C

Not only is the pizza and pasta consistently delicious but the service was also wonderful. They forgot to include a pizza in one of my orders and proceeded to call me up and had a staff member quickly send it with an extra treat thrown in. We regularly get pizza from this restaurant and love this place. Many thanks, guys! ~ Tanya

Incredible food and service. Have been many many times and will continue to go. Can sometimes get a little bit loud in busy times which can be difficult if someone you are with has bad hearing. Food can take a while to arrive but it's fresh and well worth the wait. Delicious delicious delicious! ~ Anna H

An awesome little pizza joint. They have a love for what they do an it shows I'm how good these pizzas taste. super friendly staff, I rocked up at 8:29pm right before closing, they were very accommodating. Watching the care they take making their pizza is awesome to see. ~ Scott R

They may have reopened under new management, but I still recognize that bald pizza guy who has been working there for years. He doesn't make eye contact, let alone look at you. All he does is make pizza and he is in the zone. And he is really good at it. Forgot to take pictures of the pizza, but they are at the same consistently high standard. This is an Italian style pizza joint, meaning good quality ingredients (think San Marzano tomatoes, bufala mozarella, proscuitto) and none of that fake ham you get in typical suburban pizza joints or Domino's. The dough is all important - here, it is slightly sweet, has a yeasty flavour (suggesting a long fermentation), and smokiness from the wood fire. A note on the Zeppole (Italian donuts). I thought that it is supposed to be fried Choux pastry, but this is definitely not Choux. The consistency is more similar to pizza dough, meaning it is quite chewy. I am not Italian so I don't know if there are regions that make Zeppole like this. Regardless, it is VERY GOOD even if I am too ignorant to vouch for its authenticity. The Nutella provides richness, and the strawberries some welcome tartness and freshness. If you live locally, there is no need to travel to Carlton/Fitzroy for your pizza fix. Get your pizza here and be happy. ~ Keith W

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