Gelato shops & gelaterias in Melbourne

Our guide

Australia has some of the most inventive gelato outside Italy, with gelaterias rotating seasonal specials alongside pistachio, hazelnut and stracciatella classics.

This page lists shops with gelato in their name or recorded cuisine. All ice cream shops appear on the ice cream hub. The list is built from each shop’s name and the details recorded in open map data. If a specific requirement matters (allergies, certification), call the shop before you go.

From the early-morning bakery to the late-night gelato bar, 52 businesses are listed in Melbourne. The mix: 52 ice cream & gelato shops.

We have trading hours for 13 of these businesses. 92% list Sunday hours, which makes 12 options for a weekend breakfast run. On average they are open 53 hours a week.

The busiest strips for baked goods: Glenferrie Road (2), Gilbert Road (2), High Street (2). Handy if you want to compare two pies a few doors apart.

You will recognise Gelatissimo (4), Gelato Messina (1); still, 47 places are independently run.

Specialities on record in Melbourne: vegan (1), italian (1), portuguese (1).