Sun 6 Sep 2026
FATHER'S DAY AT SHOP225
Bring Dad to Australia's best pizza. Sunday 6 September 2026.
This Father's Day, treat Dad to lunch or dinner at Shop225 in Pascoe Vale, home of the pizza named best in Australia by 50 Top Pizza. We open from midday, and everyone at Dad's table can eat well here, including coeliac, vegan, halal, and dairy-free families.
Why Celebrate Here
One Table for Every Dad
Father's Day works best when nobody has to sit it out. That is the thinking Shop225 has run on since Lorenzo Tron and Roberto Diavoli opened the doors in 2016: one table, every dietary need, zero compromise on flavour. So bring the coeliac aunty, the vegan brother and the fussy grandkids. Everyone orders off the same menu, and everyone eats properly.
And the food gives Dad plenty to be smug about. The pizza on his plate has been judged the best in the country, and the pasta carries international recognition of its own. He gets the bragging rights; you get the credit for booking it.
The Menu
What Dad Can Order
Our regular menu runs on Father's Day. Dad can go straight for a Neapolitan pizza from the wood-fired oven, built on long-fermented dough, or work through the pasta and gnocchi we roll in our own kitchen. Start with stuzzichini for the table, the arancini go down fast, and save room for dessert, because the tiramisu has a loyal following. The drinks list covers wine and cocktails, so the table can raise a glass to him too.
Wood-Fired Pizza
Best in Australia, 50 Top Pizza.
Handmade Pasta
Best Pasta, Asia Pacific 2026.
Stuzzichini & Dolci
Arancini to start, tiramisu to finish.
Food for Everyone
The Whole Family Eats, No Exceptions
Big family lunches usually mean someone quietly settles for a side salad. Not here. Shop225 was the first pizza restaurant in Australia to earn Coeliac Australia accreditation and the first accredited vegan pizzeria in the country, with 11 of our 13 pizzas available vegan and a vegan cheese we make ourselves. Our ingredients are halal-friendly, dairy-free options run right across the menu, and if anyone needs their meal with no garlic and no onion, just tell the team when you order.
Vegan
11 of 13 pizzas available vegan
House-made vegan cheese
Gluten Free
Coeliac Australia Accredited
First pizza restaurant in Australia
Halal
Halal-friendly ingredients
Welcoming all communities
Dairy Free
Dairy-free options across the menu
Made with plant-based alternatives
Slow Food
Certified Slow Food
Proudly made with real, quality ingredients
Parliament House
First Pizzeria Ever to Cook at Parliament House
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Take Their Word for It
Why Families Keep Coming Back
Every week, families travel across Melbourne and beyond to eat here, and for the same reason you are reading this page: everyone at the table gets to eat well. Here are a few of their stories.
★★★★★
The most delicious pizzas I’ve had in quite a while. Definitely recommending to friends and family.
Michele Best
★★★★★
A dedicated gluten-free bench, a separate halal prep line, and colour-coded utensils mean cross-contact is controlled, never left to chance. Every dietary need is met with the same professionalism and the same care.
Matthew Papas
★★★★★
Inclusive should never mean clinical. Warm bread, full tables, generous portions, the hospitality is the point, and every guest shares in it all.
Marty Braid
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Gift Ideas
Gifts for the Dad Who Loves to Eat
Some Dads can't make it to the table on the day, and some deserve more than one great meal out of the occasion. Either way, there are two easy answers.
Shop225 Gift Cards
Can't make it on the day, or want to give Dad more than one great meal? A Shop225 gift card comes in $60 and $100, stays valid in-store for 12 months, and works on everything we serve, food, wine and cocktails included. He picks the night, we do the rest.
Cooking Classes
For the Dad who reckons he could do it himself, give him the chance to prove it. Our hands-on classes cover pizza, gnocchi, cannoli, and fresh pasta, with gluten-free, vegan, and halal options available. Serious about pizza? The Art of Pizzaiolo is the first Australian recognised pizza course, taught right here.
Plan the Day
Everything you need to plan the day is right here, from opening times to the easiest place to park.
Father's Day Details
Plan the Day
Father's Day Details
Everything you need to plan the day is right here, from opening times to the easiest place to park.
| WHEN | Sunday 6 September 2026, open 12:00 pm to 9:30 pm |
| WHERE | 225 Melville Rd, Pascoe Vale South VIC 3044 · Get directions |
| BOOKINGS | Book online or call (03) 9077 4904. Our dining room is intimate and weekend services fill quickly, so lock in Dad's table early. |
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Good to Know
Father's Day Questions, Answered
Planning a family meal comes with a few practical questions. Here are quick answers before you book Dad's table.
When is Father's Day in 2026?
Father's Day in Australia falls on Sunday 6 September 2026. Shop225 is open from 12:00 pm to 9:30 pm that day, so you can book lunch or dinner with Dad.
Do I need to book for Father's Day?
Yes, we recommend it. Our dining room is intimate by design, and weekend services fill quickly. Booking online or calling us guarantees Dad's table. Walk-ins are welcome when space permits.
Can my whole family eat there with different dietary needs?
Yes, that is what Shop225 is built for. We are Coeliac Australia accredited and vegan accredited, with 11 of 13 pizzas available vegan, halal-friendly and dairy-free, and we can prepare dishes with no garlic and no onion on request. Everyone shares the same menu and the same table.
What can we order on Father's Day?
You can order the full regular menu: wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, in-house pasta and gnocchi, Italian starters, desserts, and a drinks list featuring wine and cocktails. Check the menu page for the current lineup and the weekly specials.
Is there parking near the restaurant?
Yes. Free on-street parking is available on Cumberland Road and the side streets around 225 Melville Rd, Pascoe Vale South. Our parking guide shows the easiest options.
What if we can't make it on the day?
If you can’t make it on the day, you can give Dad a Shop225 gift card, available in $60 and $100 and valid in-store for 12 months. Another option: you can book him into a hands-on cooking class on pizza, gnocchi, cannoli, or fresh pasta. You can also order online and celebrate at home.
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See You at the Table
What Dad's Day Looks Like
Take a look around before you visit. The wood-fired oven powers the entire service; the dining room in Pascoe Vale is intimate by design, and the menu ranges from Neapolitan pizza to handmade pasta, gnocchi, stuzzichini, and dessert. What you see here is exactly what lands on the table.
