Queen Caterina Pizza e Birra

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Closed nowOpens 4:30pmSunday: 4:30pm - 9:30pm
78 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002

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East Melbourne's neighbourhood pizza institution. Neapolitan-leaning crusts without a woodfire oven.

A compact, cosy East Melbourne neighbourhood pizza joint with a handful of pavement tables and an open kitchen that lets you watch the work. No frills dining in a tight space, but the warmth of a genuine local. regulars return every Tuesday for the value and consistency. Near the MCG and a tram stop, making it a natural pre-event destination.

Open kitchen setup. Ordering app available for pickup and delivery with accurate time estimates. Handwritten notes on pizza boxes for delivery orders. Menu extends to pasta, salads and sweets for takeaway. Accessible via tram. Located near MCG. popular pre-concert and pre-game destination. Staff handle high Tuesday-night volume without cutting corners.

Italian-inspired Neapolitan-leaning pizza. the crust style is described as sitting between Australian and Neapolitan, closer to the latter. Thin base, cooked-out Napoli sauce, quality mozzarella and even topping distribution reflect Italian technique. The Napoletana (tomato, anchovies, olives, mozzarella) is the most traditional marker on the menu.

Excellent value. the $30 large pizza, 1.25L soft drink and garlic pizza combo is a standout deal. Reviewers consistently cite value as a major strength. The Napoletana is seen as the best buy in the traditional range.

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78 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002

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East Melbourne

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