Our Philosophy
The Code is chef Alessio Albano's pizza bar, in an art-deco building at the quiet end of Langridge Street, Collingwood. Alessio is from Lecce, in Salento, the heel of Italy's boot. He was head chef at DOC Carlton before opening The Code to cook the food of home.
Puglia-style pizza is not the soft, puffy Neapolitan pizza many Melbourne pizzerias make. The base is thinner and crisper, with a lighter crumb, and it's built for a few very good toppings: San Marzano tomatoes, proper mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano from Italy. That's the cucina povera way: simple food, done properly.
What Customers Say
“Inside this quiet art-deco building in Collingwood, you'll find a sleeping giant of Melbourne's pizza scene.”
“Like a warm embrace from Nona, the Sorrento gnocchi was absolutely amazing. Delectable warm fluffy clouds of yumminess coated in the most amazing sauce. Let me not forget the home made bread OMG heavenly.”
“Had a really enjoyable dinner at The Code Pizza Bar in Collingwood. … The experience was excellent. There were two lovely gentlemen looking after us and they made the night.”
“The reviews are spot on. Friendly, great service, authentic. The gnocci was a kids favourite ‘the best we’ve had’. We also shared two bianco pizzas, and one rosso. Plentiful. Excellent!”
Why dine at The Code
Founder and chef Alessio Albano comes from Lecce, in Puglia's Salento peninsula, and ran the kitchen at DOC Carlton before opening The Code. This is his food, the way it's cooked at home.
San Marzano tomatoes and Parmigiano Reggiano from Italy, with no substitutes. Fresh produce is bought at the market and the menu moves with the seasons.
Lasagna Della Mamma and a seasonal pasta, made from scratch. When the gnocchi is on, order it: it's the dish reviewers mention more than any other.
At 37 Langridge Street, Collingwood, a short walk from Fitzroy and Abbotsford. Tram 86 runs along Smith Street, trams 12 and 109 along Victoria Parade, and there's street parking nearby. See the suburbs we serve.
Long tables for birthdays and private functions with a menu built for your group.
Diners keep mentioning the staff, the gnocchi and the thin-crust pizza. Urban List put The Code in its Best Pizza in Melbourne list. Read the reviews.
Order online for pickup or delivery, book a table, or call (03) 9417 7880. Open for lunch Monday to Saturday and dinner seven nights.
