Messina

Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

Join the queues of people who look like they never eat ice cream at the counter of the original store of Sydney's most popular gelato shop – clearly even they can't resist quirky flavours such as vegan pandan and coconut sorbet, or panna cotta with fig jam and amaretti biscuit.

There are several more outlets around town. Book well ahead for the sumptuous, sweet-and-savoury, gelati-based degustations at the Creative Department next door (eight courses with/without alcohol pairings $180/130); check the website for upcoming events.

Contact

Address

241 Victoria St. Darlinghurst

Get In Touch

02-9331 1588

https://www.gelatomessina.com/

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