West Melbourne has a new slice on offer, with The Talisman Group launching 9MILE by Silo No.9 – a Detroit-style pizza concept baked inside the suburb’s historic flour mill at the Lennon Mills precinct.
The new venture, operating out of Silo No.9 Café at 1 Lennon St, puts Detroit-style pizza front and centre rather than as a side act. According to the group, 9MILE is “wholly devoted” to the deep, rectangular pies known for their airy crumb and crisp, caramelised cheese edges.
Detroit-style pizza is baked in steel pans, with cheese pushed right to the edge so it melts and crisps against the sides. At 9MILE, each base is made from long-fermented dough and finished with a house “secret cheese mix” designed to create those signature golden corners.
The menu leans into bold, balanced flavour combinations, with pizzas named after Eminem tracks in a nod to Detroit’s cultural grit. Options include the “9MILE SIGNATURE” with pepperoni, rich marinara and chilli honey; “LOSE YOURSELF” with provolone, blue cheese and chives; and “NOT AFRAID” topped with prawn, fermented chilli sauce, garlic oil and lemon.
There’s also “THE REAL THICK SHADY”, a loaded combination of BBQ sauce, pancetta, pepperoni, sausage, smoked ham, red onion, olives and pickled jalapeño.
Snacks such as truffle mac and cheese bites and cacio e pepe chips round out the offering, alongside value-driven combos and limited-time launch specials.
Behind the concept is The Talisman Group, whose portfolio includes Sasso Italiano, South City Wine, Casa Chino and Silo No.9. The project is led by founder Vincent Lombino and executive chef Gabriele Di Landri, blending American food culture with classical Italian technique.
There’s a certain symmetry in serving Detroit-style pizza inside Melbourne’s original flour mill. The building that once milled flour for the city now bakes it into thick, square slices that feel built for sharing.
9MILE is available by the slice in-store at Silo No.9, making it an easy weeknight stop for locals, while whole pizzas are offered via Uber Eats for delivery or pickup from Tuesday to Saturday, 4pm to 9.30pm. •