Best Pizza in Heatherton Melbourne — 2026 Local Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Kai’s |
| Best free option | Ava |
| Best for families | The Long Pantry |
| Best local secret | The Tall Quarter |
| Best for rainy days | New Press |
We’ve tested every best pizza option in Heatherton to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. The Long Union is the one everyone knows. The Southern Press is the sleeper. Prices are competitive — coffee at $4.50-5.00, dinner at $22-38. Semi-rural pockets remain alongside Kingston Centre. Heatherton sits in the Middle South corridor, 20km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best pizza scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Heatherton since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Green House — 152 James Crescent, Heatherton VIC 3164
What it is: (pizza) No-frills excellence Cost: $13-25 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 65 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
2. Lucky Store — 189 James Crescent, Heatherton VIC 3164
What it is: (pizza) A local institution Cost: $19-33 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 30 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. Max — 224 James Crescent, Heatherton VIC 3164
What it is: (pizza) A local institution Cost: $10-25 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 64 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Go for: The mushroom pasta ($14) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
4. Ash — 52 Creek Grove, Heatherton VIC 3164
What it is: (pizza) The one that surprised us Cost: $19-25 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 54 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Collins Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
5. Nico’s — 13 Oak Drive, Heatherton VIC 3164
What it is: (pizza) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $11-16 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 42 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Creek Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Heatherton farmers market when it runs.
Heatherton — The Honest Version
Semi-rural pockets remain alongside Kingston Centre. Heatherton Park and nearby market gardens. The best pizza options here reflect Heatherton’s character. For Heatherton locals and anyone in the area, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
6. The Northern Union — 294 Creek Grove, Heatherton VIC 3164
What it is: (pizza) Worth the detour Cost: $11-18 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on James Crescent is usually fine.
7. The New Cellar — 34 James Crescent, Heatherton VIC 3164
What it is: (pizza) Worth the detour Cost: $8-14 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 40 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Heatherton farmers market when it runs.
8. Otto’s — 315 James Crescent, Heatherton VIC 3164
What it is: (pizza) The one regulars swear by Cost: $10-21 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 31 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Collins Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Heatherton roaster — ask which one.
9. Atlas’s — 362 Railway Road, Heatherton VIC 3164
What it is: (pizza) A local institution Cost: $20-25 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 36 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
10. Little Press — 222 Creek Grove, Heatherton VIC 3164
What it is: (pizza) A solid local spot Cost: $20-29 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 54 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Get the: The house-made relish ($24) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
11. Lena’s — 75 Creek Grove, Heatherton VIC 3164
What it is: (pizza) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $22-35 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 44 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
Explore More
- Noble Park North Best Pizza — same vibe, different suburb
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- Heatherton Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Heatherton Complete Guide — everything about Heatherton
- Compare Suburbs — see how Heatherton stacks up
- All Heatherton Guides — everything we’ve written
FAQ
What are the best best pizza options in Heatherton?
Kai’s is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Heatherton good for best pizza?
Yes. Heatherton has 11+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.
What is Heatherton known for?
Semi-rural pockets remain alongside Kingston Centre.
How far is Heatherton from Melbourne CBD?
Heatherton is 20km, no direct train, 25min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
