Pizza Madre

Forget the standard pepperoni slice. Down on Victoria Road, Pizza Madre is flipping the script with a strictly vegetarian lineup that commands serious respect. A masterclass in fermentation. Think beautifully blistered cornicione framing light, springy sourdough bases—powered by a seriously active lievito madre. Marrickville’s discerning dough geeks pack into this notoriously tight, buzzing dining room for wildly inventive profiles. Smashed yellow zucchini with a perfectly balanced tang. Clever gluten-free crusts that actually deliver. Sure, you'll be elbow-to-elbow, but that squeezed-in intimacy just adds to the chaotic, energetic charm. Grab the house chilli oil, save room for the hyped pistachio tiramisu, and settle in—if you can snag an al fresco kerbside table before the evening rush hits.