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Gelato Messina
Gelato Shop
Darlinghurst, Darlinghurst
"Best gelato in Kings Cross.. actually best gelato in Sydney."(8 Tips)
"Get in early, try the peanut and chocolate gelato"(4 Tips)
"chocolate sorbet & coconut pandanus"(4 Tips)
"Chop Star & Banana yoghurt caramel... Yum!"(3 Tips)
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N NDecember 4, 2013The original Messina in Sydney. Great gelato for sure although some Flavours are too sweet for me. Queue will be long but moves fast so don't turn back because of that. My fave is the pannacotta!
National Geographic Traveller (UK)December 3, 2014The culinary architects at Gelato Messina create ice cream masterpieces, such as poached figs in marsala, pear and rhubarb, coconut and lychee, and dulce de leche (South American caramel). Read more
Mattie WilsonJune 22, 2014Royale w’ Cheese: frosted ‘burger’ made of chocolate crackle gelato on a financier bun with white chocolate gelato and apricot gelée, compressed cucumber, a white chocolate slice, and raspberry sauce. Read more
ElkeJuly 4, 2013Loved this little place. Thought the people sitting along the wall when we came in a little strange. But sat there with my friends and met a colourful local who gave us a demo of her dancing moves.- César AmayaAugust 23, 2013Best gelato in Kings Cross.. actually best gelato in Sydney. Try all the yoghurt flavours and always ask for them in a cone. You won't regret it. There's no time for diets in here.
- Even if you don't really like icecream, you'll love the gelato made with love and amazing flavours. Chocolate sorbet is like a dark choc gelato and coconut pandan is sublime - great for Asian dessert
notshyOctober 31, 2013The queue was insane and not much seating. Somehow we managed with to grab a seat with a double pram and 2 kids to try the best gelato in Sydney. It was pretty special!
Serendipity 0February 1, 2015Amazing icecream worth queuing up for. Definitely recommend - don't miss this place when in Sydney!
The Little Bloke (peanut butter gelato with malted milk biscuits coated in nutella), Salted Caramel with White Choc & Milk Chocolate with Roasted Almonds are phenomenal and currently my favourites.
Obsessed by Caramelised White Chocolate with Sea Salt (so savoury) but Yoghurt Caramel & Salted Caramel perennial favourites. Amazing product. Never fails to delight dinner party guests!
Chloe KhorApril 23, 2016Rather sweet gelato .. But can go for passion fruit if you're not a super sweet tooth :) overall it's worth a try !
Pat P ✨November 14, 2013Pop's and Campari + Orange Marmalada were the best ice creams I have ever eaten! But be careful they melt very quickly...
Contiki HolidaysAugust 22, 2011The most creative and delicious gelato you will have ever tried. Oh yes, it may even rival anything you've had in Italy. Check out the crazy flavours at the far end of the counter!
Rob AtkinsonJanuary 14, 2016Amazing gelato. Their specials are inventive and delicious. The line can be intimidating but it moves quickly
Jeff TanNovember 16, 2012My favorite is their salted caramel with white chocolate. They have the best salted caramel ever!
P PPAugust 31, 2014I've been eating lots of gelato. This is the best in my life! from MESSINA loyalty customer. :P
Awesome Ice cream!! Download their App - it makes payments seamless and also gets u points towards free ice cream 🍦🍨
Ally ReynoldsJanuary 14, 2011You seriously can NOT go past the Figs poached in Marsala! They also now have "Elvis- the fat years" apple pie and peanut butter-my lord! Salted caramel and white choc, coconut rough also amazing!!!
Berry & Yoghurt Apple Pie, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, banana bread.. I can go on and on about the most vibrant selection of A+ gelato available at this place and the coffee is as good as the Gel
James WongOctober 8, 2013Salted caramel white chocolate (top) and pistachio (bottom). Absolutely delicious!
Mimi LuAugust 27, 2014Want something more? Try the their creative department next door for some awesome ice cream desserts!
Kyriaki VasilakiApril 17, 2015Long queues, helpful and patient staff and varied selection of flavours. Try anything with fig!
Gé .March 28, 2010The flavors are pretty unusual, and very intense. Best hazelnut I've had so far, cherry flavor very tasty. They open late so worth a stop if you're going out in the King's Cross area.
Paul FarrellJuly 4, 2015Order a tub at a quiet time and you can ask them to stick it in the freezer until your day is over.
ปุ้มปุ้ย ใหม่สดเสมอMay 28, 2013I love ice-cream and I recommended you this is the best galeto in Sydney.
Messina is legendary in Sydney for a reason. The specials are always worth a try.
Timothy CorbettAugust 18, 2012Quite possibly the best gelato on earth. Tiramisu tastes just like tiramisu, salted caramel with white chip = heaven.
Imogen DiksSeptember 16, 2012Well worth stopping into the gelato patisserie! Around $10 for the best ice-cream cakes you will ever experience.
unspoonsoredJune 25, 2014Much more than just a gelato shop, that creative department rocks Read more
- SarahJanuary 19, 2016Tasting before ordering is allowed so go ahead! But you can't make a mistake no matter what you pick
- New favs again 'Its Very Peanutty', 'New York Cheesecake' & 'Piggy In A Biscuit. 'Little Bloke still my ultimate fav!
- Christian JonoskiNovember 2, 2013Fantastic gelato here. Get in early, try the peanut and chocolate gelato
Danny Two Times (special flavour) is brilliant - yoghurt, orange and poppy seed gelato with flourless orange cake chunks...
New flavours butterscotch & sticky date pudding and caramel orange are delicious! Caramel yoghurt is still the best! I can't live without this place :-)
Tiffany SisOctober 5, 2011tried their pandan & coconut gelato. it tasteeee soo goooddd. definitely come back to try the other flavor.
Security AnalystJanuary 7, 2015No idea at all ( apple pie and a scoop of peanut brittle looked nice as I walked past)
Thiago De BastosSeptember 23, 2012Definitely the best gelato I've ever tasted! Reasonably priced, incredible flavours!
Pretty amazing ice cream. $95 for a special cake but definitely worth it.
Ms HeleneMay 27, 2012The MuumMamma with 'fried bits', coconut sorbet and more is a current special and tasty!
Mario BarrajaJanuary 9, 2012wonder how Sydney lacks of many more ice cream places considering the large quantity of Italians living here. no doubt, hard to compete with Messina ...- MariaSeptember 5, 2014Pandan and coconut was delicious, the dark chocolate gelato was decent too. They don't give dry ice for travelers :(
Jade PAugust 22, 2011Best gelato in Sydney. 2 scoops for $5 is unbelievable. Salted Caramel and White Chocolate is to die for.- New favs again 'Its Very Peanutty', 'New York Cheesecake' & 'Piggy In A Biscuit'. 'Little Bloke still my ultimate fav!
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Visit us to find 35 freshly churned signature flavours and 5 weekly specials (you can try as many as you like!). We also stock 9 handmade gelato cakes in every store.
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- Noon–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- Noon–11:30 PM
+61 2 9331 1588
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