Best Pizza in Kalkallo Melbourne — 2026 Local Guide
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| No-cost pick | Oliver’s | | Best with kids | Max Store | | Hidden spot | Iris Social | | Bad weather pick | Gus Depot |
We’ve tested every best pizza option in Kalkallo to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Vera’s is the one everyone knows. New Lane is the sleeper. Prices are fair — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Master-planned communities like Cloverton and Merrifield are transforming former farmland. Kalkallo sits in the Outer North corridor, 35km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best pizza scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Kalkallo since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Sol’s — 362 Oak Terrace, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (pizza) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $13-23 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 34 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Kalkallo roaster — ask which one.
2. The Red Lane — 230 Chapel Parade, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (pizza) No-frills excellence Cost: $14-24 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 35 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Chapel Parade is usually fine.
3. Blue Union — 106 Cecil Crescent, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (pizza) A solid local spot Cost: $16-26 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 51 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
4. Merchant — 38 Oak Terrace, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (pizza) No-frills excellence Cost: $17-23 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 53 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Kalkallo farmers market when it runs.
5. Good Cellar — 342 Oak Terrace, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (pizza) No-frills excellence Cost: $14-21 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 46 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Kalkallo roaster — ask which one.
6. Iris — 343 Oak Terrace, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (pizza) The one regulars swear by Cost: $11-26 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 64 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Brunswick Street is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Kalkallo roaster — ask which one.
The Reality of Kalkallo
Master-planned communities like Cloverton and Merrifield are transforming former farmland. Merrifield City is planned as a major activity centre. The best pizza options here reflect Kalkallo’s character. Whether you’re based in Kalkallo or visiting from nearby, 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.
7. Long Yard — 115 Brunswick Street, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (pizza) The one regulars swear by Cost: $11-25 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 60 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
8. Lucky Press — 224 Market Grove, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (pizza) The one that surprised us Cost: $16-30 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 55 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Cecil Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
9. Mabel Table — 218 Chapel Parade, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (pizza) A local institution Cost: $15-24 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 35 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
10. The High Commons — 336 Cecil Crescent, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (pizza) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $9-23 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 50 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Kalkallo roaster — ask which one.
11. Society — 326 Chapel Parade, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (pizza) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $19-33 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 51 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The charcuterie board ($21) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
12. Ruby’s — 168 Chapel Parade, Kalkallo VIC 3070
What it is: (pizza) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $19-24 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 45 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
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FAQ
What are the best best pizza options in Kalkallo?
Ivy’s is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Kalkallo good for best pizza?
Yes. Kalkallo has 12+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Kalkallo known for?
Master-planned communities like Cloverton and Merrifield are transforming former farmland.
How far is Kalkallo from Melbourne CBD?
Kalkallo is 35km, no direct train, 40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
