Pizza Espresso

Ph: (03) 9852 2333; 17 Macedon Rd, TEMPLESTOWE LOWER 3107

pizzeria, $
Open Tue-sun 5.30-10pm; Licensed, BYO, Corkage $2 person; No Cards

Mietta's Review
Even though this suburban pizzeria is most often busy, and despite its promise of fast pizza, there are no corners cut or tins opened here. All ingredients are fresh, the crust is crisp and the toppings are well-balanced combinations of flavours. Capricciosa, margherita, all the favourites are available augmented by an interesting list of specials. The pastas are top notch too.

Other published opinions

The Age Cheap Eats 2008 "The joy of Italian food can be summed up by the simplicity of this humming pizzeria"

The Age Cheap Eats 2007 "With a fabulous selection of pizza and pasta, a couple of sensational salads, a decent wine list and desserts you can't say no to, this place has the formula right."

The Age Cheap Eats 2006"Having nabbed the 2005 Cheap Eats pizza of the year award for its speck, pear and gorgonzola concoction, Pizza Espresso is still winning hearts."

The Foodies' Guide 2004,Allan Campion & Michelle Curtis,'Never ever turn up without making a booking here,that's how busy it is.They have a small but carefully made range,and always have interesting specials such as mozzarella, gorganzola, chicory and lemon slices.The pizzas move faster than greased lightening through the wood-fired oven and the constant banter in Italian makes for a fun atmosphere.'

The Age Agenda, 21/3/04, John Lethlean,'An institution among pizza aficonados, Espresso's calm simple decor is a backdrop to the kind of frenetic activity that comes when your name is known across Melbourne as the city's best.'

The Age, 25/11/03, Epicure, Matt Preston,'Best Pizzeria-The room is effortlessly hip...Nice small, sweet pizzas' The Age, A2, 27/9/03, John Weldon,'enjoys a reputation for excellence...continuing the great tradition of this pizza without resorting to anything artificial.'