Pizza Near East Melbourne: Puglia-Style Italian, Just North of Victoria Parade

East Melbourne is the closest suburb to The Code, at roughly 0.8 km in a straight line. Victoria Parade is the road between East Melbourne and Collingwood, and Langridge Street is on the Collingwood side.

Rated 4.7 on Google from 380+ reviews. Read what diners say, browse the menu, or order online.

We serve Puglia-style pizza, handmade pasta and Italian desserts for lunch Monday to Saturday and dinner seven nights.

Getting to The Code from East Melbourne

Trams 12 and 109 run along Victoria Parade and are a short walk from the restaurant. Tram 86 runs along Smith Street. Use the directions button for the walking route from your address.

East Melbourne is roughly 0.8 km south of the restaurant in a straight line. That is not a driving distance or travel time.

Dinner close to home

If you live or work in East Melbourne and want a sit-down dinner without going far, this is the closest option we can offer. Book a table on the Order / Book page, or call (03) 9417 7880.

What to order

• Capricciosa: San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, leg ham, mushrooms, mixed olives and Parmesan.
• Caprese: Roma tomatoes, 125g buffalo mozzarella, olive oil, basil and IGP balsamic.
• Tiramisu: mascarpone, espresso and savoiardi, made in-house.

Half the menu is vegetarian. Tell us about allergies or dietary requirements when you book or order, or call (03) 9417 7880 before you come in. See the full menu, or read what Puglia-style pizza is.

Ordering from East Melbourne

Order online for pickup from 37 Langridge Street. You will see at checkout whether your address is inside our delivery area. You can also book a table or call (03) 9417 7880.

Dinner near East Melbourne: what people ask before they book

If you are by the Fitzroy Gardens, these are the questions that come up most about pizza, pasta and dinner at The Code, answered straight.

Authentic Puglia-style pizza near East Melbourne

The Code is a Puglia-style pizza bar: thin, crisp, light bases with a few Italian ingredients per pizza, cooked by a chef from Lecce. It is about 0.8 km from East Melbourne. Here is what Puglia-style pizza actually means.

Thin-crust Italian pizza near East Melbourne

Our pizzas are thin and crisp with a light crust. Try the Duca di Parma (prosciutto di Parma, buffalo cheese, rocket) or Fuel My Fire if you want heat.

Authentic Italian restaurant near East Melbourne

The Code is a sit-down Italian restaurant at 37 Langridge Street, Collingwood, run by chef Alessio Albano, formerly head chef at DOC Carlton. Salento-style pizza, pasta and dolci. About the chef.

Fresh handmade pasta near East Melbourne

Pasta is handmade in the kitchen, not bought in. If you are coming from East Melbourne for pasta as much as pizza, start with the Lasagna Della Mamma: fresh sheets, slow-cooked ragù, béchamel.

Lasagna near East Melbourne

The Lasagna Della Mamma is fresh pasta sheets layered with slow-cooked ragù and béchamel, made in the kitchen at Langridge Street.

Order pizza online for delivery or pickup near East Melbourne

East Melbourne is not named on our order page for delivery, so enter your address at checkout on the online menu. It shows whether you are inside the delivery area, plus the fee and ready time. Pickup from Langridge Street is always available.

Pizza takeaway near East Melbourne

Order online for pickup from 37 Langridge Street, Collingwood, about 0.8 km from East Melbourne. Choose pickup at checkout and you will see the ready time before you pay.

Best vegetarian pizza and pasta near East Melbourne

Vegetarian is well covered: Regina Margherita, Vegetariana, Miss Buffalo and Green Life pizzas, plus burrata, focaccia and salads. Tell us about any dietary needs when you book or order.

Gluten-free pizza near East Melbourne

For gluten-free or other allergy requests, call (03) 9417 7880 before you come in and we will tell you what we can do. Our kitchen handles gluten, dairy, nuts and seafood, so we cannot guarantee any dish is completely free of them.

Birthday dinner near East Melbourne

We host birthday dinners and group dinners, from a long table to the whole restaurant. For Friday and Saturday or bigger groups, book online or call so you are not waiting on the night.

Private function venue near East Melbourne

The Code hosts private events and corporate functions with personalised Italian menus, and exclusive venue hire is available for suitable group sizes. Send a function enquiry.

Italian dinner open Sunday near East Melbourne

We are open for lunch Monday to Saturday, 11:30am to 1:30pm, and dinner seven nights, Monday to Sunday, 6:00pm to 10:00pm. No lunch on Sunday. Book a table.

Book a table for dinner near East Melbourne

You can book a table online or ring (03) 9417 7880. For a dinner for two on a weekend, booking is the safe move.

Highly rated pizza restaurant near East Melbourne

The Code is rated 4.7 on Google from 380+ reviews. Read the reviews and decide.