Restaurant · Warburton
Little Joe
Restaurant in Warburton known for wood fired pizza, mushroom pizza.
About Little Joe
One of the dining establishments of, Little Joe sits in Warburton and holds a 4.3-star rating across 764 Google reviews. A neighbourhood restaurant of the kind that anchors a suburb — a reliable, well-regarded option that locals return to and visitors leave wanting to recommend.
Expect a full table-service experience with a printed menu, a respectable wine list, and bookings recommended on weekends. Pricing typically lands in the $$ to $$$ range.
Notable features include outdoor seating that takes advantage of the Yarra Valley setting and an open fireplace that earns its keep through the cooler months. One recent guest summed it up: "Excellent customer service and a very pleasant atmosphere overall. The wood-fired pizzas had a nice authentic flavor, though the base felt slightly more burnt than I personally prefer. Maybe that’s part of the…"
Little Joe is open five days a week — typically a Wednesday-to-Sunday pattern that works around the region's weekend visitor surge.
You'll find Little Joe at 3416 Warburton Hwy, Warburton VIC 3799, Australia. With bookings on 03 5966 5635. And full menu details on the venue's website.
Why visit
- ✓ Consistently well-reviewed (4.3★ on Google)
- ✓ Outdoor seating available
- ✓ Easy Warburton drive from Melbourne (60-90 minutes)
What to expect on your visit
A relaxed, table-service experience that suits an unhurried lunch or dinner. Bookings recommended on weekends; midweek visits offer greater flexibility.
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Plan your visit
- Getting here
- 3416 Warburton Hwy, Warburton VIC 3799, Australia - typically a 60-90 minute drive from Melbourne CBD. Free parking is available on-site or in nearby street parking.
- When to visit
- Open 5 days a week. Bookings recommended on weekends; midweek offers more flexibility.
- Bookings
- Book by phone on 03 5966 5635. Weekend tables routinely book a week ahead during peak visiting months.
What guests are saying
"Excellent customer service and a very pleasant atmosphere overall. The wood-fired pizzas had a nice authentic flavor, though the base felt slightly more burnt than I personally prefer. Maybe that’s part of the traditional wood-fired style. I also felt the toppings were a bit limited and the add ons "
"Friendly efficient service and lovely tasting fresh food. A little pricey but it is quality."
"Made order and sat down for 40 minutes whilst watching FOUR tables arrive after us being served with the same food but not us! Just horrible."