Co-founder Pronto478

ROBERTO DAVOLI

Co-founder of SHOP225, Il Caminetto, Pronto478 and TWO TWO FIVE

Roberto Davoli co-founded Pronto478 in Bentleigh with Lorenzo Tron, along with SHOP225 and Il Caminetto. He focuses on Pronto478 operations and also works across finances, premises, maintenance, supply chains and partner relationships.

About Roberto

WHO IS ROBERTO?

Born in

Reggio Emilia, Italy

Now in

Melbourne, Australia

Co-founded

SHOP225, Il Caminetto, Pronto478, and TWO TWO FIVE

Venues

SHOP225, Il Caminetto and Pronto478

Main focus

Operations, growth and partner relationships

Award

Two stars for SHOP225 and Il Caminetto from Guida Chef di Pizza Stellato

Background

BEFORE THE BENTLEIGH SHOP

Roberto comes from Reggio Emilia, Italy. With Lorenzo Tron, he took over a small shop on Melville Road in late 2016 and grew it into a pizzeria ranked nationally and worldwide. Il Caminetto followed in Moonee Ponds, then Pronto478 in Bentleigh. Inclusive dining runs across all three venues. Roberto also co-founded TWO TWO FIVE, SHOP225's premium Italian goods range.

Businesses

BUSINESSES ROBERTO HELPED BUILD

Co-founder SHOP225

Started SHOP225 with Lorenzo Tron and helped build the wider group.

Co-founder Il Caminetto

Co-founded the Moonee Ponds restaurant with Lorenzo Tron.

Co-founder Pronto478

Co-founded Pronto478 in Bentleigh and focuses closely on its operations.

TWO TWO FIVE co-founder

Co-founded the group's premium Italian goods range with Lorenzo Tron.

The whole group

Works across finances, premises, maintenance, supply chains and partner relationships.

Kitchen Standards

FROM KITCHEN STANDARDS TO LOCAL RECOGNITION

Most Outstanding Fast Food/Takeaway

PRONTO478 won the 2026 Local Business Award, recognising its quick service and Italian food made with proper care.

Gluten-free dining

Helped shape SHOP225's approach: separate flour storage and separately cooked gluten-free pizzas.

Two stars, Guida Chef di Pizza Stellato

In Naples on 25 November 2024, SHOP225 and Il Caminetto were each given two stars. Il Globo pictured Roberto receiving them. These are pizza guide stars, not Michelin stars.

Media

ROBERTO IN INTERVIEWS AND PRESS COVERAGE

Television

Channel 7, news segment

About SHOP225 winning Best Pizza in Australia.

Channel 7, The Morning Show

Cacio e Pepe cheese wheel demo.

Press

Il Globo

Interview on Australia's first certified gluten-free pizzeria.

Il Globo

Article on the Guida Chef di Pizza Stellato two stars.

Triple M Melbourne, Mick in the Morning

Named as an owner of the reimagined Il Caminetto.

La Buona Tavola

Article on the Pronto478 launch.

Partnerships

PROJECTS ACROSS THE GROUP

Roberto works on partner relationships across the group. These projects involve the businesses he and Lorenzo Tron built with their teams.

Parliament House, Canberra

On 24 June 2026, SHOP225 became the first pizzeria to cook there.

Fiamma at Capella Singapore

SHOP225's residency in Singapore.

Vesu Pizza Bar, Hong Kong

A SHOP225 team-up in Hong Kong.

Fortuna x Il Caminetto

A one-night fried pizza menu with Fortuna from Singapore.

Pizza for a Good Cause

A Lifeline dinner with chef Andrea Brunetti to promote mental health awareness.

Cooking for Andrea Bocelli

SHOP225 cooked a meal for the tenor.

Blindfolded Pizza Challenge with Chef Mike Reid

Chef Mike Reid takes on a blindfolded pizza challenge at SHOP225.

Awards and Recognition

AWARDS EARNED BY THE BUSINESSES

These awards belong to the businesses Roberto and Lorenzo Tron built with their teams.

Business Partner

ROBERTO AND LORENZO TRON

Roberto built the group alongside co-founder Lorenzo Tron, who leads brand, media and collaborations and represents the group as a speaker and pizza judge.

ORDER Pronto478 IN BENTLEIGH

Pick up or order online, or visit sister venues SHOP225 and Il Caminetto.