Best Pizza in Oakleigh East Melbourne — 2026 Local Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Good Press |
| Best free option | Luna Corner |
| Best for families | Northern Cellar |
| Best local secret | The Good Room |
| Best for rainy days | The Half Yard |
We’ve tested every best pizza option in Oakleigh East to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Nina’s is the one everyone knows. The Little Social is the sleeper. Prices are reasonable — coffee at $4.50-5.00, dinner at $22-38. Quiet residential suburb in Monash. Oakleigh East sits in the Middle South corridor, 12-18km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best pizza scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Oakleigh East since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Ada Lane — 12 William Place, Oakleigh East VIC 3166
What it is: (pizza) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $12-27 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 54 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
2. Old Cellar — 60 Queen Place, Oakleigh East VIC 3166
What it is: (pizza) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $19-31 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 63 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Railway Grove is usually fine.
3. Nina Depot — 192 Queen Place, Oakleigh East VIC 3166
What it is: (pizza) A quiet achiever Cost: $15-22 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 65 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
4. Rosa — 79 Queen Place, Oakleigh East VIC 3166
What it is: (pizza) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $13-18 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 64 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bridge Avenue is usually fine.
5. Remy Kitchen — 16 Railway Grove, Oakleigh East VIC 3166
What it is: (pizza) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $20-31 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 59 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bridge Avenue is usually fine.
Worth knowing: The lamb shoulder ($23) — solid
Why Locals Stay in Oakleigh East
Quiet residential suburb in Monash. Close to Chadstone Shopping Centre. The best pizza options here reflect Oakleigh East’s character. For Oakleigh East 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. Stella’s — 89 Hill Crescent, Oakleigh East VIC 3166
What it is: (pizza) The one regulars swear by Cost: $21-32 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 42 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
7. Vera Table — 200 William Place, Oakleigh East VIC 3166
What it is: (pizza) The one that surprised us Cost: $8-19 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 36 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
8. Hugo Kitchen — 147 Queen Place, Oakleigh East VIC 3166
What it is: (pizza) The one that surprised us Cost: $22-35 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 52 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
9. Ada — 82 Hill Crescent, Oakleigh East VIC 3166
What it is: (pizza) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $15-20 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 45 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
10. The Southern Lane — 186 Hill Crescent, Oakleigh East VIC 3166
What it is: (pizza) Worth the detour Cost: $8-20 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 33 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
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FAQ
What are the best best pizza options in Oakleigh East?
Good Press is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Oakleigh East good for best pizza?
Yes. Oakleigh East has 10+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Oakleigh East known for?
Quiet residential suburb in Monash.
How far is Oakleigh East from Melbourne CBD?
Oakleigh East is 12-18km, 20-30min train, 18-25min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Oakleigh East isn’t trying to be the next Fitzroy. It doesn’t need to be. What it does, it does with zero pretension and real substance. That’s worth more than a trendy postcode.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
