Pizza Near South Yarra? A Chef-Run Puglia-Style Pizza Bar in Collingwood

South Yarra has no shortage of places to eat, so here is our honest pitch. The Code is about 3.7 km north of it in a straight line, at 37 Langridge Street, Collingwood, and it is a small, chef-run place rather than a big-format restaurant.

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

The cooking is Puglia-style: thin, crisp pizza, handmade pasta, and simple southern-Italian food. The chef, Alessio Albano, is from Lecce in Salento and was head chef at DOC Carlton.

Getting to The Code from South Yarra

Use the directions button for the route and time from your address; it will show driving and transit options. Near the restaurant, tram 86 runs along Smith Street and trams 12 and 109 along Victoria Parade. There is street parking on Langridge Street (check signs).

South Yarra is roughly 3.7 km south of the restaurant in a straight line (an approximate figure from the middle of the suburb). That is not a driving distance or travel time.

The reason to cross the river

We are a pizza bar first, so the menu is focused: rosse (tomato) pizzas, bianche (white) pizzas, sharing plates, salads, pasta and dessert. If you want something specific to Puglia, look at Capitan Salento or the burrata and garlic focaccia.

What to order

• Duca di Parma: San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, buffalo cheese and fresh rocket.
• Calzone X: folded pizza with San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, hot salami, pesto, mixed olives and provola.
• Seasonal Pasta: handmade pasta with whatever is best at the market that week.

Duca di Parma for the prosciutto lovers; Calzone X if you want the folded pizza. 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 South Yarra

Our order page lists delivery around Collingwood, Fitzroy, Abbotsford, Richmond and nearby, and South Yarra is not named there. Enter your address when you order online: checkout shows whether it is inside our delivery area, plus the fees and ready time, before you pay. Pickup from 37 Langridge Street is always an option. You can also book a table or call (03) 9417 7880.

Dinner near South Yarra: what people ask before they book

If you are around Toorak Road, these are the questions that come up most about pizza, pasta and dinner at The Code, answered straight.

Authentic Puglia-style pizza near South Yarra

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 3.7 km from South Yarra. Here is what Puglia-style pizza actually means.

Thin-crust Italian pizza near South Yarra

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 South Yarra

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 South Yarra

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

Lasagna near South Yarra

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 South Yarra

South Yarra 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 South Yarra

Order online for pickup from 37 Langridge Street, Collingwood, about 3.7 km from South Yarra. Choose pickup at checkout and you will see the ready time before you pay.

Best vegetarian pizza and pasta near South Yarra

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 South Yarra

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 South Yarra

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 South Yarra

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 South Yarra

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 South Yarra

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 South Yarra

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