Il Carretto Pizza

Old-school Lygon Street energy—minus the tourist traps. Il Carretto Pizza delivers pure, unapologetic *trattoria* nostalgia. Walls plastered with framed photos of celebrities posing with the owner. Ornamental decor straight out of a bygone era. It gets loud and tightly packed on a busy Sunday night. The service hustles hard. That’s exactly why you go. Carlton dining purists point straight to their massive, steaming plates of fettuccine marinara. *Abbondante* portions of fluffy gnocchi that easily rival the city's top-tier spots. Grab the garlic focaccia—it's mandatory for mopping up every last drop of rich seafood sauce. Finish with a classic slice of cassata ice cream. Even the takeaway game is fierce, firing up a large Il Carretto Special in ten minutes flat. A chaotic, bustling, and utterly brilliant slice of Melbourne's Italian heritage.