Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Italian Restaurant in Bendigo
Established in 1974, Clogs has become a cornerstone of Bendigo's dining scene, renowned for its authentic Italian cuisine and innovative approach to traditional recipes. Our commitment to quality is evident in every dish, crafted using the same dough recipe since our inception and sourced ingredients. The restaurant's historic Vahland exterior and retro-chic interior provide a unique ambiance that complements our diverse menu. With decades of experience, we offer a blend of classic and modern Italian dishes, complemented by an extensive wine list and craft beverages. Our team of skilled chefs ensures each meal is prepared to perfection, whether enjoyed in-house, as takeaway, or delivered to your doorstep.As pioneers of Australia's first free home pizza delivery service, we continue to innovate while maintaining our heritage. The iconic Clogs building stands as a testament to our enduring legacy and dedication to excellence. We pride ourselves on creating memorable dining experiences through our culinary expertise and warm hospitality. Our menu features handcrafted pizzas, pastas, salads, and desserts, all made to order using time-honoured techniques. From our humble beginnings as a pizza shop to becoming a celebrated a la carte restaurant, we remain committed to serving the Bendigo community with passion and authenticity.
Services
Italian Cuisine
Takeaway
Delivery
Pizza
Pasta
Salads
Desserts
Wine List
Cocktails
Craft Beer
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We've served authentic Italian cuisine using the same dough recipe since 1974.
- Our menu combines traditional recipes with modern Australian-Italian fusion dishes.
- We pioneered Australia's first free home pizza delivery service in 1974.
- Our historic Vahland-designed building offers a unique dining atmosphere.
- We deliver to remote locations including Antarctica through special arrangements.
Services
Italian Cuisine
Clogs offers authentic Italian cuisine blending traditional recipes with modern Australian-Italian fusion dishes. Our menu features handcrafted pizzas, pastas, salads, and desserts made to order using time-honoured techniques. With decades of culinary expertise, we deliver a dining experience that combines heritage with contemporary innovation in a uniquely designed space.
Takeaway
Enjoy our Italian specialties through convenient takeaway service. Order online or by phone for quick pickup of freshly prepared pizzas, pastas, and desserts. Our kitchen staff ensures every meal maintains its quality and taste when enjoyed off-site. We maintain the same high standards for takeaway as we do for dine-in experiences.
Delivery
Australia's first free home pizza delivery service now offers expanded delivery options. Order online for prompt delivery of our signature pizzas, pastas, and Italian-inspired meals throughout Bendigo. Special arrangements enable delivery to remote locations including Antarctica, maintaining our 50-year reputation for exceptional service.
Wine List
Our extensive wine list features local and international varieties complementing our Italian menu. The selection includes classic and modern cocktails alongside changing craft beers and ciders. The beverage program enhances the dining experience with options carefully curated to pair with our diverse dishes.
Historic Venue
Experience dining in Bendigo's historic Vahland-designed building with retro-chic interior. The venue combines terrazzo floors, hardwood features, and Italian leather banquettes for comfort and style. This iconic space has evolved from Australia's first pizza delivery shop to a celebrated a la carte restaurant while preserving its unique architectural heritage.
Questions
What makes Clogs unique in Bendigo?
Clogs combines historic significance with culinary excellence as Australia's first pizza delivery service established in 1974, featuring a Vahland-designed building and authentic Italian cuisine.
Do you deliver outside Bendigo?
We deliver throughout Bendigo and special arrangements can facilitate deliveries to remote locations including Antarctica, though standard delivery zones apply for regular orders.
What dining options are available?
We offer dine-in with lunch service Fridays and Saturdays from 12pm, and dinner service daily from 5pm. Takeaway and delivery options are also available for our full menu.
Are there surcharges?
A 10% surcharge applies on Sundays and 15% on public holidays. Split bills are unavailable during peak times, and all prices include GST.
Can I book a table?
Online bookings are available through our website until 4:30pm for evening service. You can also call us directly at 03 5443 0077 or walk in for seating.
Reviews (4)
Tanya Graham
Jan 17, 2022
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Took 2 ph calls to chase up delivery that ended up being 45 late and 55 minutes after it left the restaurant cold and driver not wearing a MASk....they couldn't explain why it was late or where she had been and why she didn't have a mask on ....they did send another one out foc and voucher only an hr late for a bday tea and over 2 10min hrs after originally ordered
Rajat Malhotra
Jan 10, 2022
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Great food. Service could have been better but I'll give them the benefit of doubt because this was one of the only places that was open at the time and covid meant that some of their staff were not working thya evening. All in all, definitely recommended.
Jules Combe
Dec 21, 2021
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Seriously I always look hard a knocking 5 stars to 4 but Clogs get a full 5 because the pizza is amazing and all other things Ive had a very good quality also, so its a 5/5!
Linda
Dec 09, 2021
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Ill start by saying, service 5 stars+. Excellent. The night started okay entree of scallops was very tasty, unfortunately the puree was cold and the scallops bordering on cold to just warm. The mains -10 stars. Horrible. I had lasagne, it was just awful, extremely dry. bits of very dry mince with no sauce and not seasoned, the worst lasagne I have ever come across. It could not of been made by a professional chef. The other two had pizza so overloaded in shredded ham for the first time in my sons life he only managed to eat half. My husband had the same issue. Most unfortunate as the reviews
