CO-FOUNDER, JUDGE AND SPEAKER
Lorenzo Tron
Co-founder of SHOP225, Il Caminetto, Pronto478 and TWO TWO FIVE.
Lorenzo Tron co-founded SHOP225, Il Caminetto and Pronto478 with Roberto Davoli. His work across inclusive dining, pizza judging, industry speaking, media, and collaborations is driven by the idea that food is for everyone.
AT A GLANCE
Lorenzo Tron in brief
From
Trieste, Italy
Based in
Melbourne, Australia
Co-founded
SHOP225, Il Caminetto, Pronto478 and TWO TWO FIVE
Known for
Food for everyone and inclusive dining
Judging
Australian Pizza Championships 2026 and the World Spicy Pizza Championship
Speaking
Fine Food Australia 2026 and Food & Hospitality Week 2026
HIS STORY
From Trieste to Pascoe Vale South
Lorenzo grew up in Trieste, in north-east Italy, and moved to Australia at 24 to learn English. He went on to work across restaurants, bars and Italian product importation before opening SHOP225 with Roberto Davoli.
In late 2016, he and Roberto Davoli took over a modest shop on Melville Road with a clear rule: nobody should get a lesser meal because of what they can or can't eat. That shop became SHOP225, and the same approach now runs through Il Caminetto in Moonee Ponds and Pronto478 in Bentleigh. He is also a co-founder of TWO TWO FIVE, SHOP225's range of premium Italian goods.
“My motto is food for everyone.”
– Lorenzo Tron, speaking to TeleDiamante
AT THE JUDGES' TABLE
Judging pizza at home and abroad
Australia, 2026
Official judge, Australian Pizza Championships
ICC Sydney, 25 and 26 May 2026.
Calabria, 2026
Judge, World Spicy Pizza Championship
25th edition, 12 to 14 October. Invited as the only Australian judge.
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ON STAGE AND IN THE KITCHEN
Speaking, mentoring and teaching
FOUNDING ROLES
The businesses Lorenzo co-founded
Co-founder, Il Caminetto
Co-founded Il Caminetto in Moonee Ponds with Roberto Davoli.
Co-founder, Pronto478
Co-founded Pronto478 in Bentleigh with Roberto Davoli.
Co-founder, TWO TWO FIVE
Co-founded TWO TWO FIVE with Roberto Davoli, the group’s premium Italian goods range.
MILESTONES AND COLLABORATIONS
SHOP225 collaborations and milestones
Parliament House, Canberra
24 June 2026. SHOP225 became the first pizzeria to cook there, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese among the guests.
Pizza for a Good Cause
Dinner with chef Andrea Brunetti for Lifeline and mental health awareness.
Blindfolded Pizza Challenge with Chef Mike Reid
Chef Mike Reid takes on a blindfolded pizza challenge at SHOP225.
IN THE MEDIA
On television, radio and podcasts
Television
Channel 7, pizza-tossing segment
Stretches and spins Neapolitan dough for the presenters and speaks about his role judging Australia's Best Pizza.
TeleDiamante
Interview at the World Spicy Pizza Championship in Calabria.
Watch
Podcasts and radio
The SHOP225 publications archive collects every press feature, award, and broadcast.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
SHOP225 recognition shared with the team
The businesses Lorenzo and Roberto Davoli built with their teams earned these awards.
50 Top Pizza
50 Top Pizza
50 Top Pizza
50 Top Pizza
50 Top Pizza
50 Top Pizza
Guida Chef di Pizza Stellato
25th World Spicy Pizza Championship
Coeliac Australia
Vegan Australia
CO-FOUNDER
Built with Roberto Davoli
Lorenzo co-founded the group with Roberto Davoli, who oversees the venues' commercial and practical foundations.
Visit SHOP225 and our sister venues
Book or order from SHOP225, Il Caminetto or Pronto478.