CO-FOUNDER AND BUSINESS BUILDER

Roberto Davoli

Co-founder of SHOP225, Il Caminetto, Pronto478 and TWO TWO FIVE.

Roberto Davoli co-founded SHOP225, Il Caminetto and Pronto478 with Lorenzo Tron and helps run the commercial and operational side of the group. His work covers finances, premises, maintenance, supply chains and partner relationships across the venues.

PUBLICATIONS

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AT A GLANCE

Roberto Davoli in brief

From

Reggio Emilia, Italy

Based in

Melbourne, Australia

Co-founded

SHOP225, Il Caminetto, Pronto478 and TWO TWO FIVE

Venues

SHOP225, Il Caminetto and Pronto478

Focus

Operations, business development and partner relationships

Recognition

Two stars, Guida Chef di Pizza Stellato, for SHOP225 and Il Caminetto

HIS STORY

From Reggio Emilia to Melbourne

Roberto is from Reggio Emilia, Italy. In late 2016, he and Lorenzo Tron took over a modest shop on Melville Road and built it into a pizzeria that now carries national and world rankings. They later co-founded Il Caminetto in Moonee Ponds and Pronto478 in Bentleigh.

The group's approach is centred on welcoming guests with different dietary needs at the same table. Roberto is also a co-founder of TWO TWO FIVE, SHOP225's range of premium Italian goods.

THE BUSINESS BEHIND THE PIZZA

Roberto's role across the group

Co-founder, SHOP225

Co-founded SHOP225 with Lorenzo Tron and helped develop the group's other venues and brands.

Meet SHOP225 team

Co-founder, Il Caminetto

Co-founded Il Caminetto in Moonee Ponds with Lorenzo Tron.

Meet the Il Caminetto team

Co-founder, Pronto478

Co-founded Pronto478 in Bentleigh with Lorenzo Tron, with a focus on operations.

Meet the Pronto478 team

Co-founder, TWO TWO FIVE

Co-founded TWO TWO FIVE with Lorenzo Tron, the group’s premium Italian goods range.

Visit TWO TWO FIVE

Group operations

Helps guide financial oversight, premises, maintenance, supply chains and partner relationships.

KITCHEN STANDARDS AND RECOGNITION

Gluten-Free Dining, Naples Stars and Local Recognition

Roberto Davoli receiving awards for Pronto478

Most Outstanding Fast Food/Takeaway

Sister venue Pronto478 won the 2026 Local Business Award, recognising the care behind its Roman-style pizza, pasta and Italian street food.

Accredited gluten-free dining

Helped establish SHOP225's approach, including separate flour storage and separately cooked gluten-free pizzas.

Two stars, Guida Chef di Pizza Stellato

SHOP225 and Il Caminetto each received two stars in Naples on 25 November 2024. Il Globo pictured Roberto receiving the recognition. These are pizza guide stars, not Michelin stars.

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