There are plenty of restaurants in the Melbourne area that claim to bring authentic Italian tastes to the streets of the Victorian capital. In the world of pizza, a wood-fired oven is the barometer by which the quality is measured, and at Heaven Woodfire Pizza, they have one of the best around. Their location – on Gaffney Street in Coburg to the north of the city – is perfect for locals and travellers alike, so book a table now and taste the difference.

From the red sauce joints of Lygon Street and Carlton to the upscale ossobuco experts of the city centre, Italian food is an obsession in Melbourne – understandable given the huge migrant population – and there is massive competition between restaurants. Heaven Woodfire Pizza on Gaffney Street in Coburg uses its eponymous oven to set itself apart from the rest of the bunch, and visitors to this part of Melbourne will surely not go home disappointed.They’re easily reached too: take the train out from Melbourne city to Batman station and then wander down Gaffney Street. When you arrive, the menu offers the traditional two styles available in great Italian restaurants – red and white – with corresponding tomato and garlic bases. Throw in some of their myriad toppings and let the woodfire oven do its work for a superb meal at Heaven Woodfire Pizza.