400 Gradi

400 Gradi is an Australian restaurant brand originating in Melbourne and centered on Neapolitan-style pizza and related Italian cuisine. It was founded by Johnny Di Francesco. The name refers to “degrees” and is associated with the high-temperature baking used for Neapolitan pizza. The brand’s positioning emphasizes traditional pizza-making methods, including dough fermentation, high-temperature cooking and Italian-style ingredients. Its broader menu generally includes pasta, antipasti, desserts and beverages. Reliable information available for this entry is insufficient to confirm its complete store network, overseas operations, ownership structure or latest business status, so those areas are not expanded here.

400 Gradi was established in Melbourne, Australia, in 2008 by Johnny Di Francesco. It began as a restaurant focused on Neapolitan pizza and built its positioning around traditional pizza-making techniques. Its core offer uses high-temperature baking for Neapolitan-style pizza, supported by a broader menu of Italian dishes. The available material is insufficient for a reliable and complete chronology of its later store expansion, international operations, corporate structure and most recent developments.

• 2008

• Neapolitan-style pizza

  The core product line of 400 Gradi, emphasizing traditional Neapolitan dough preparation, fermentation and high-temperature baking.

• Pasta

  A principal category in the brand’s Italian menu, complementing its pizza offer and reinforcing its Italian-cuisine positioning.

• Antipasti

  Italian-style starters and shareable dishes intended to accompany pizza and other main courses.

• Italian desserts

  Dessert offerings that complete the brand’s Italian dining menu; the exact assortment may vary by restaurant and period.