Best Wood-Fired Pizza in Melbourne's North: Places I Have Personally Tried

Looking for great wood-fired pizza in Melbourne's north? Here are the places I have personally tried, including Pizzicotto Pizzeria in Strathmore and Cucina 3064 in Mickleham — honest visits, real opinions.

⭐ Places that match my criteria

Pizzicotto Pizzeria

Italian · 68-70, Woodland Street

"Best for local wood-fired pizza in Strathmore"

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Cucina 3064

Italian · 2335, Mickleham Road

"Best for special occasions and vineyard dining"

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Forget Me Not Eatery

Australian · 595, Mickleham Road

"A relaxed café inside a nursery — wood fired pizza that punches above its weight, especially for this part of Melbourne's north."

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Why Wood-Fired Pizza?

Wood-fired pizza is one of my favourite styles, and I think the biggest reason is flavour. Compared to gas or electric ovens, a wood-fired oven gives pizza a more natural and slightly smoky taste that I personally notice straight away.

The texture is the other reason. Because a wood-fired oven reaches a very high temperature, the pizza cooks quickly. When done well, the edges become crisp while the middle stays soft without turning too wet or heavy.

This matters especially when a pizza has a lot of toppings. I am usually not a fan of heavily loaded pizzas because they can turn soggy. But in a good wood-fired oven, the toppings tend to cook better, and the dough still holds everything together.

For me, a good wood-fired pizza in Melbourne's north should have:

• a flavourful, well-fermented dough
• crisp edges without being burnt
• good-quality toppings, used with some restraint
• a balanced amount of cheese and sauce
• a base that holds together while eating

How I Choose the Places in This Guide

I only add places I have personally visited and genuinely liked. This is not a list copied from Google or TripAdvisor. If I have not eaten there myself, it does not go in.

When I visit a pizza place, I pay attention to:

• the taste and texture of the pizza
• the quality of the ingredients
• the atmosphere and service
• whether I would recommend it to someone else
• whether the place feels worth returning to

At the moment, this guide covers three wood-fired pizza places in Melbourne's north: Pizzicotto Pizzeria in Strathmore, Cucina 3064 in Mickleham, and Forget Me Not Eatery in Greenvale. As I try more spots, I will add them here.

Pizzicotto Pizzeria — Strathmore

If you are looking for wood-fired pizza in Strathmore or the surrounding northern suburbs, Pizzicotto Pizzeria is one of the first places I would recommend.

The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the smell coming from the wood-fired oven. It immediately made the place feel warm and inviting. The atmosphere is lively, casual, and family-friendly.

I am not usually someone who reaches for heavily topped pizzas, but the eggplant pizza at Pizzicotto genuinely surprised me. The flavour was excellent. My only small note is that the eggplant slices could perhaps be cut a little thinner, but overall it was one of the most memorable pizzas I have tried in Melbourne's north recently.

Best for: local wood-fired pizza dinner, family meals, casual evenings

Location: Strathmore, Melbourne's north

Booking tip: Recommended, especially on weekends. Can get noisy when busy.

Read my full Pizzicotto Pizzeria review

Cucina 3064 — Mickleham

Cucina 3064 offers a noticeably different experience from Pizzicotto. Located at Marnong Estate in Mickleham, the setting is spacious and scenic. This is not a quick local pizza dinner. It feels more like a place you would choose for a relaxed lunch, a special occasion, or a proper weekend outing.

One of the standout things about Cucina 3064 is the atmosphere. The vineyard setting adds a different dimension to the whole meal. If you are going with family or a group of friends, the wider menu is also a practical advantage.

The pizza itself fits well with the setting. A well-made classic pizza like a Margherita works really nicely here because the overall experience is part of what you are paying for.

Best for: special occasions, vineyard dining, relaxed group meals

Location: Mickleham (Marnong Estate), Melbourne's outer north

Booking tip: Recommended, especially for weekends. Parking was not an issue during my visit.

Read my full Cucina 3064 review

Forget Me Not Eatery — Greenvale

Forget Me Not Eatery is a bit different from the other two places in this guide. It is primarily a café set within a nursery on Mickleham Road in Greenvale, but the wood-fired pizza here is genuinely worth talking about.

I went with a small group after Sunday tennis, originally just for breakfast. But when we noticed the wood-fired oven was running, we ended up ordering a pizza as well. I find it hard to say no to a wood-fired oven in action.

The base was nicely crisp, the edges were well-charred, and the overall flavour was really enjoyable. The dough is slow-proofed for 48 hours and hand-stretched by their own pizzaiolo, which you can taste in the result. There are more than 10 pizza options on the menu, priced around $20 to $26, and the portions are generous enough for one person.

What makes this place stand out in Melbourne's north is the setting. Sitting outside surrounded by nursery greenery while eating a proper wood-fired pizza is a combination you do not find often in this part of the city.

Best for: relaxed weekend meals, pizza combined with breakfast or brunch, families

Location: Greenvale, Mickleham Road

Booking tip: Recommended on weekends, especially for outdoor seating when the weather is nice.

Read my full Forget Me Not Eatery review

Which One Should You Choose?

These three places each offer a genuinely different experience. As this guide grows with more wood-fired pizza spots in Melbourne's north, this comparison will naturally evolve too.

All three places are family-friendly. Pizzicotto can feel noticeably louder when busy. I had no parking issues at any of the three during my visits.

More on EatMap

If this guide was helpful, you can explore more on EatMap:

• Browse Italian restaurants on EatMap
• More places in Strathmore
• More places in Mickleham
• More places in Greenvale
• Read more EatMap guides

Final Thoughts

This is an evolving guide to the best wood-fired pizza in Melbourne's north, based on places I have personally visited. Right now it covers three spots: Pizzicotto Pizzeria in Strathmore, Cucina 3064 in Mickleham, and Forget Me Not Eatery in Greenvale.

As I visit more places, I will keep updating this page. If you know a wood-fired pizza spot in Melbourne's north that I should try, feel free to share on Instagram and tag us.