Ferdinand

Best Known For

Estiva Pizza: mozzarella, buffalo mozzarella, seasoned cherry tomatoes, rocket, prosciutto di parma and shaved Parmesan.

Named after the King of Naples, who would sneak out of the palace to eat pizza, Ferdinand on High Street in Northcote fulfills cravings for tasty Italian fare. This sleek, trendy hangout mixes shiny, black tiles with wooden furniture and rectangular brass lights, exuding a chilled-out vibe ideal for a leisurely meal. In warm, sunny months dine alfresco in the brick courtyard, with a glass of vino in hand and take in wafting aromas of pizza cooking in the wood-fired oven and pasta like Nonna used to make. On offer are must-haves like salt and pepper calamari, with housemade aioli, or the Infernale pizza - mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, roasted eggplant, salami and ricotta; pasta lovers can twirl a fork around fettuccine, with chilli, clams, tomatoes and zucchini, cooked aglio e olio style.