Pizza Near Southbank? Cross the Yarra to The Code in Collingwood

Southbank sits on the south bank of the Yarra, and The Code is about 2.8 km north-east of it in a straight line, at 37 Langridge Street, Collingwood. It is a cross-river trip, so this page is for people who want a proper dinner rather than the nearest one.

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

We cook thin, crisp Puglia-style pizza and handmade pasta. The chef, Alessio Albano, is from Lecce in Salento and was head chef at DOC Carlton.

Getting to The Code from Southbank

Set 37 Langridge Street, Collingwood as your destination in the directions button and pick walking, transit or driving for your trip. 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).

Southbank is roughly 2.8 km south-west 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.

A dinner after the arts precinct

Southbank is home to the Arts Centre and other venues. If you are planning dinner around a show, remember that we are not next door: we serve dinner from 6pm to 10pm every night, and lunch Monday to Saturday from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Book a table on the Order / Book page or call (03) 9417 7880 so the timing works.

What to order

• Duca di Parma: San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, buffalo cheese and fresh rocket.
• Burrata All the Way: burrata, olive oil, rocket, basil, IGP balsamic and crispy bread.
• Tiramisu: mascarpone, espresso and savoiardi, made in-house.

A good order for a table of two or three: burrata to start, a pizza each, and dessert. 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 Southbank

Our order page lists delivery around Collingwood, Fitzroy, Abbotsford, Richmond and nearby, and Southbank 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 Southbank: what people ask before they book

If you are on the Southbank side of the Yarra, these are the questions that come up most about pizza, pasta and dinner at The Code, answered straight.

Best Puglia-style pizza near Southbank

Puglia-style means a thin, crisp base and restraint on toppings, not a heavy, bready pizza. That is what we make, about 2.8 km from Southbank. Read the Puglia-style pizza guide or go straight to the menu.

Thin crust pizza near Southbank

Thin, crisp and light is the whole point here. For a first visit from Southbank, the Duca di Parma is the easy pick, and the Regina Margherita is the classic.

Italian restaurant near Southbank with handmade pasta

Chef-run, from Lecce, with a background at DOC Carlton: this is regional Italian cooking, not a generic pizza shop. From Southbank it is about 2.8 km. Meet the team.

Handmade pasta restaurant near Southbank

The pasta is made in-house. The Lasagna Della Mamma uses fresh pasta sheets, slow-cooked ragù and béchamel. See the full menu.

Homemade lasagna near Southbank

Looking for proper lasagna near Southbank? Ours is built from fresh pasta sheets, slow-cooked ragù and béchamel. Order it for pickup or eat in.

Pizza delivery near Southbank

Southbank 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 pickup near Southbank

Want to collect rather than eat in? Order online, choose pickup, and collect from Langridge Street. It is about 2.8 km from Southbank. Start your order.

Vegetarian pizza near Southbank

Half the menu is vegetarian, including the Regina Margherita, Vegetariana, Miss Buffalo and Green Life pizzas, plus burrata, focaccia and salads. See the menu.

Gluten-free options near Southbank: call first

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.

Group dinner near Southbank

Planning a group night out from Southbank? Walk-ins are welcome, but for Friday, Saturday or larger tables, book ahead. Birthday dinners are something we do regularly. See functions.

Venue hire for a party or corporate dinner near Southbank

Need a venue for a party, work dinner or celebration? We build the menu around your group and budget, and can give you the whole restaurant if numbers suit. See functions.

Pizza open Sunday night near Southbank

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.

Italian restaurant booking near Southbank

Book on the online ordering page or call (03) 9417 7880. Walk-ins are welcome, but book for Friday and Saturday dinner.

Is it worth travelling from Southbank for pizza?

Rated 4.7 on Google from 380+ reviews, and about 2.8 km from Southbank. See what diners say.