The Code Pizza Bar lunch special menu: any large pizza $20, pasta of the week Sorrento gnocchi $20, mixed salad $14

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Italian Pizza Near Carlton, From a Chef Who Cooked at DOC Carlton

Carlton already knows Italian food. The Code Pizza Bar is at 37 Langridge Street, Collingwood, roughly 1.8 km from central Carlton in a straight line, and its chef, Alessio Albano, was head chef at DOC Carlton before opening it.

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

Alessio is from Lecce, in Salento, at the southern end of Puglia. The cooking here is that region's: thin, crisp pizza and simple southern-Italian food, made with Italian ingredients.

Getting to The Code from Carlton

Use the directions button for the route and time from your address. On public transport, tram 86 runs along Smith Street and trams 12 and 109 along Victoria Parade, both a short walk from us. There is also street parking on Langridge Street (check signs).

Carlton is roughly 1.8 km north-west of the restaurant in a straight line. That is not a driving distance or travel time.

A different corner of Italy

Puglia is the heel of Italy's boot, and its food centres on olive oil, wheat, tomatoes, vegetables and seafood. On our menu that shows up as burrata, garlic focaccia, seafood pizzas and handmade pasta. Our guide to Puglia-style pizza has more.

What to order

  • Duca di Parma: San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, buffalo cheese and fresh rocket.
  • Seasonal Pasta: handmade pasta with whatever is best at the market that week.
  • 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 Carlton

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 Carlton: what people ask before they book

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

Where to find Puglia-style pizza near Carlton

If you want authentic Puglia-style pizza rather than a generic takeaway pizza, The Code in Collingwood is about 1.8 km from Carlton. The chef is from Lecce in Salento. More on the style.

Thin-crust Italian pizza near Carlton

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 Carlton

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 Carlton

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

Lasagna near Carlton

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 Carlton

Carlton 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 Carlton

Order online for pickup from 37 Langridge Street, Collingwood, about 1.8 km from Carlton. Choose pickup at checkout and you will see the ready time before you pay.

Best vegetarian pizza and pasta near Carlton

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 Carlton

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.

Restaurant for a group dinner near Carlton

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 Carlton

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 Carlton

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 Carlton

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 Carlton

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

Location & opening hours.

Find us

The Code Pizza Bar
37 Langridge Street
Collingwood VIC 3066

(03) 9417 7880

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Opening hours

  • Lunch, Monday to Saturday11:30am – 1:30pm
  • Lunch, SundayClosed
  • Dinner, Monday to Sunday6:00pm – 10:00pm

Questions from Carlton.

Is The Code Pizza Bar connected to DOC?

Our chef, Alessio Albano, was head chef at DOC Carlton before opening The Code. The Code is his own restaurant in Collingwood.

How far is Collingwood from Carlton?

About 1.8 km in a straight line from central Carlton. Use the directions link for the route from your address.

Can I book for a group?

Yes. Call (03) 9417 7880 or use the booking or function enquiry forms.

What time does The Code open for dinner?

Lunch Monday to Saturday, 11:30am to 1:30pm. Dinner seven nights, Monday to Sunday, 6:00pm to 10:00pm. No lunch on Sunday.

Does The Code have vegetarian pizza?

Half the menu is vegetarian. Tell us about allergies or dietary requirements when you book or order, or call (03) 9417 7880.

Is The Code worth the trip from Carlton?

The Code is rated 4.7 on Google from 380+ reviews for Puglia-style pizza, handmade pasta and tiramisu.

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Try it for yourself.

Order online for pickup or delivery, book a table, or call (03) 9417 7880. Open for lunch Monday to Saturday and dinner seven nights.