Overview
Collingwood's much-loved Red Sparrow is set to fly the coop, as it announces plans to move to Fitzroy next month. The plant-based pizzeria, which has held its spot on Smith Street for nine years, is heading to a new space within the lively Rose Street Artists' Market.
Red Sparrow was opened in 2017 by pizza lovers and long-time vegans Michael Craig and Shelley Scott, who reinvented the vegan pizza landscape in Melbourne. Their dough is made using pizza Napoletana techniques, topped with inventive ingredients, and blasted in an Italian woodfired oven in 60-90 seconds, creating a fluffy, charry crust.
Pizzas range from traditional, such as pepperoni and Hawaiian (albeit with dairy-free cheese and meat-free meats), to the more adventurous. The cheeseburger pizza comes with dairy-free mozzarella, crumbled burger, red onion, pickles and special sauce. The patatas bravas sees a smoky tomato base topped with chorizo, potato, dairy-free parmesan and chipotle aioli. Or go for the Bánh Mì, which sees your fave sandwich toppings of char siu, hoisin, spring onion, chilli, coriander and peanuts, transported atop a crispy pizza base.
Red Sparrow will bring its signature pizzas to Fitzroy in October, and with the exciting addition of a rooftop bar, you'll be able to enjoy a crisp slice with a fresh cocktail while overlooking the market.
The owners are excited about this next chapter. "We've loved being part of the Melbourne food scene since day one, and this move gives us the chance to offer something even more special. Being part of Rose Street Artists' Market connects us directly with Fitzroy's creative community, while the rooftop bar adds a whole new way to enjoy Red Sparrow."
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Red Sparrow will bring vegan pizza and rooftop cocktails to Fitzroy this October. In the meantime, continue to get your fix at the Collingwood store or explore other great vegan options in Melbourne.