Co-founder Pronto478
LORENZO
TRON
Co-founder of SHOP225, Il Caminetto, Pronto478 and TWO TWO FIVE
Lorenzo Tron co-founded Pronto478 in Bentleigh with Roberto Davoli, along with SHOP225 and Il Caminetto. His work spans pizza judging, industry events, media and collaborations, all tied to the Food for Everyone idea.
Quick Profile
WHO IS LORENZO TRON?
Born in
Trieste, Italy
Now in
Melbourne, Australia
Co-founded
SHOP225, Il Caminetto, Pronto478, and TWO TWO FIVE
Judge of
The 2026 Australian Pizza Championships and the World Spicy Pizza Championship
Known for
Food for Everyone and inclusive dining
Speaker at
The 2026 Fine Food Australia and Food & Hospitality Week events
Background
BEFORE Pronto478
Lorenzo comes from Trieste, in north-east Italy. He moved to Australia at 24 to learn English, then worked in restaurants, bars and Italian product importing before co-founding SHOP225 with Roberto Davoli.
In late 2016 they took over a small shop on Melville Road with a simple rule: no one gets a lesser meal because of what they can or can't eat. That idea carried into Il Caminetto in Moonee Ponds and Pronto478 in Bentleigh. Lorenzo also co-founded TWO TWO FIVE, SHOP225's premium Italian goods range.
“My motto is food for everyone.”
– Lorenzo Tron to TeleDiamante
Judging
FROM SYDNEY COMPETITIONS TO CALABRIA
Australia, May 2026
Australian Pizza Championships, official judge
At ICC Sydney on 25 and 26 May.
Italy, October 2026
World Spicy Pizza Championship, judge
The 25th edition, 12 to 14 October, with Lorenzo as the only Australian judge invited.
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Industry Work
SPEAKING, MENTORING AND TEACHING
Guest speaker, 2026
Fine Food Australia
Presented on the Talking Trends Stage at Melbourne's convention centre.
Guest speaker, 2026
Food & Hospitality Week
Spoke at the Pizza & Pasta Demonstrations in Sydney.
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Italy, October 2026
World Spicy Pizza Championship, judge
The 25th edition, 12 to 14 October, with Lorenzo as the only Australian judge invited.
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Businesses
BUSINESSES LORENZO BUILD
Co-founder SHOP225
The first venue Lorenzo and Roberto built together, opened in Pascoe Vale South.
Co-founder Il Caminetto
Co-founded by Lorenzo and Roberto in Moonee Ponds.
Co-founder Pronto478
Co-founded Pronto478 in Bentleigh and focuses closely on its operations.
TWO TWO FIVE co-founder
The premium Italian goods range Lorenzo and Roberto also co-founded.
Selected Work
EVENTS AND COLLABORATIONS
Parliament House, Canberra
On 24 June 2026 SHOP225 became the first pizzeria to cook there. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was one of the guests.
Pizza for a Good Cause
Dinner with chef Andrea Brunetti to raise mental health awareness for Lifeline.
Blindfolded Pizza Challenge with Chef Mike Reid
Chef Mike Reid takes on a blindfolded pizza challenge at SHOP225.
Media Appearances
INTERVIEWS AND APPEARANCES
Television
Channel 7, pizza-tossing segment
Stretches and spins Neapolitan dough on air and talks about judging Australia's Best Pizza.
TeleDiamante
Interview from the World Spicy Pizza Championship in Calabria.
Watch
Podcasts and radio
Check the Pronto478 publications archive for press features, awards, and broadcasts.
Awards and Recognition
RECOGNITION ACROSS THE GROUP
These awards were earned by the businesses Lorenzo and Roberto Davoli built with their teams.
50 Top Pizza
50 Top Pizza
50 Top Pizza
50 Top Pizza
50 Top Pizza
50 Top Pizza
Guida Chef di Pizza Stellato
25th World Spicy Pizza Championship
Coeliac Australia
Vegan Australia
Co-founder
LORENZO AND ROBERTO DAVOLI
Lorenzo built the group alongside co-founder Roberto Davoli, who oversees the venues' commercial and operational side.
HUNGRY? ORDER Pronto478
Order online in Bentleigh, or visit sister venues SHOP225 and Il Caminetto.