D.O.C Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Carlton

Carlton’s pizza purists will tell you to skip the usual traps and head straight for Drummond Street. D.O.C Pizza & Mozzarella Bar is an absolute masterclass in Italian authenticity—a buzzing, high-energy staple pouring classic cocktails alongside some of the most undeniably brilliant pies in Melbourne. The insider move? The Margherita. Simple. Unapologetic. Blistered cornicione framing phenomenally fresh mozzarella that ruins you for anything less. Those craving a punch are drenching the generously topped Mortadella or Speck pizzas in house chili oil. Expect a fiercely vibrant dining room run by a charming Italian crew—always ready with a hearty grazie mille. Sure, the bill leans a touch premium, and snagging a table during the dinner rush demands a reservation, but the sheer quality of the ingredients justifies the hype. Need to feed a crowd? The upstairs function space handles European-sized family feasts with absolute grace.