Woodfired Vegan Pizza in Melbourne: Plant-Based Perfection at Piccolino

Great woodfired vegan pizza is surprisingly hard to find in Melbourne. Too many pizzerias treat "vegan" as an afterthought, a standard pizza with the cheese removed, baked in an electric oven, and priced the same as the real thing. At Piccolino Woodfired Pizza & Homemade Pasta in Fitzroy North, we do it properly: a dedicated Vegan Love menu with seven woodfired vegan pizzas, each built on dough that rests for 72 hours before being hand-stretched to order. Every pizza is fired in our woodfired oven, the same one that has earned us a loyal following across Melbourne's inner north since 2019. If you've been searching for vegan pizza that tastes as if it came straight from an Italian trattoria, this is it.

Our Woodfired Vegan Pizza Menu

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Our Vegan Love menu features seven woodfired vegan pizzas, ranging from $26 to $32, all made with quality vegan mozzarella that actually melts and stretches. These aren't modified versions of our regular pizzas; they're dishes designed from the ground up to be plant-based without compromise. Each one goes through the same 72-hour dough process and the same woodfired oven as every other pizza in the house. The high heat of the wood fire chars the crust, caramelises the vegetables, and delivers that subtle smokiness no home oven or conveyor-belt pizzeria can replicate. Here's what's waiting for you on the menu.

Vegan Margherita 

The queen of pizzas, made plant-based. Our Napoli sauce, vegan mozzarella, and fresh basil come together on a blistered, hand-stretched base for the purest expression of Italian pizza-making. Because the Margherita has so few ingredients, there's nowhere to hide; every element has to be perfect, from the sweetness of the tomatoes to the melt of the cheese. It's the pizza we recommend to anyone trying vegan pizza for the first time, and the benchmark by which we measure everything else. Simple, timeless, and always satisfying.

Vegan French Fries 

The Vegan French Fries pizza pairs our Napoli sauce and vegan mozzarella base with a generous layer of golden, seasoned fries. While the combination may appear unconventional, the contrast between the crisp fries and the soft, chewy woodfired crust creates a texture that has earned this pizza a dedicated following. It is a consistent favourite among younger diners, yet it appeals equally to adults seeking something a little different from the classics. The dish has also become one of the most frequently photographed pizzas in our dining room. For families and larger groups with varied preferences, it is a reliable choice that pleases every palate at the table. 

Vegan Potato Head 

One of our signature pizzas, and the dish featured at the top of this page for good reason. Thinly sliced potato, red onion, and rosemary are layered over vegan mozzarella, then finished with a sweet balsamic glaze after the oven. The potato turns creamy and tender in the woodfired heat while the edges crisp up beautifully. The rosemary perfumes the whole pizza, and the balsamic adds just enough acidity to cut through the richness. It's rustic Italian comfort food at its finest, and a long-standing crowd favourite.

Vegan Pumpkin 

A celebration of one of the woodfired oven's best friends: roasted pumpkin. Sweet, caramelised pumpkin is paired with vegan mozzarella, crunchy walnuts, and fresh peppery rocket added after baking. The combination of sweet, savoury, creamy, and crunchy makes every slice interesting from first bite to last. It's an ideal choice for anyone who wants something a little different from the usual tomato-based pizza. Come autumn and winter, this one flies out of the kitchen.

Vegan Melanzana 

Eggplant lovers, this is your pizza. Grilled eggplant develops a silky, smoky character in the woodfired oven, and here it's paired with vegan mozzarella, bitter radicchio, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. The interplay of smoky, creamy, bitter, and sweet gives this pizza real depth; it eats more like a composed restaurant dish than a casual slice. Radicchio is an underused ingredient on Melbourne pizza menus, and it's exactly what lifts the Melanzana above the ordinary. Pair it with a glass of Primitivo from our Puglia-leaning wine list for the full experience.

Vegan Eggplant Parmigiana 

The beloved Italian classic, reborn as a plant-based pizza. Napoli sauce, vegan mozzarella, golden-fried eggplant, and fresh basil recreate all the comfort of a traditional parmigiana on a woodfired base. Frying the eggplant before it hits the pizza gives it a rich, almost meaty texture, making this one of the most satisfying vegan dishes on the menu. It's the pizza we suggest to committed parmigiana fans who are sceptical that a vegan version can deliver. One bite usually settles the argument.

Vegan Funghi 

The indulgent finale of our vegan pizza line-up. Sautéed mushrooms and vegan mozzarella are woodfired together, then the pizza is finished with fresh rocket and a generous drizzle of truffle oil. The mushrooms bring deep umami, the rocket adds freshness, and the truffle aroma fills the table before you've taken your first bite. Mushrooms respond exceptionally well to the intense heat of the wood fire, which is precisely why our vegan mushroom pizza remains one of the most requested dishes on the Vegan Love menu. This is the pizza for a special occasion, or for turning an ordinary Tuesday into one. 

Why the Woodfired Oven Makes Vegan Pizza Better

The oven is not a gimmick; it's the single biggest difference between a good vegan pizza and a great one. Our woodfired oven reaches temperatures a domestic oven simply can't, cooking each pizza in minutes and creating a base that's crisp on the outside and light on the inside. That intense heat also caramelises vegetables in a way slow baking never does, concentrating their sweetness and adding gentle char. Combine that with our 72-hour rested dough, which develops complexity and depth of flavour before it's ever stretched, and you get a crust with genuine character. Head chef and owner Andrea Fioriti hand-stretches every dough ball to order, exactly as it's done in Italy. It's this craftsmanship that has made Piccolino a destination for woodfired pizza in Fitzroy and beyond.

Beyond Pizza: Vegan Pasta Made Fresh Daily

Our plant-based menu doesn't stop at the pizza oven. The Vegan Love menu also includes three house-made vegan pastas, Napoli ($24), Norma ($26), and Mushroom Truffle ($29), each available as gluten-free spaghetti or hand-rolled potato gnocchi. The pasta is made fresh in-house every day using traditional recipes taught to us by our nonni, just like everything else in the kitchen. It means a table of vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores can all eat generously without anyone settling for a side salad. Explore our full guide to vegan pasta to see what's on offer, or browse the complete Piccolino menu for the whole picture.

Visit Piccolino in Fitzroy North

You'll find Piccolino Pizza at 148 Scotchmer Street, Fitzroy North, an easy trip from Alphington, Brunswick East and West, North Melbourne, and the surrounding inner-north suburbs. Dine in for the full trattoria atmosphere, woodfired oven crackling, spritzes flowing, or order online for takeaway and delivery. Weekend tables fill fast, so booking ahead is always the smart move. Ready to taste Melbourne's best woodfired vegan pizza? Book a table today or call us on 03 9041 0809; your plant-based pizza night starts here.