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Best Gelato in Adelaide

The best gelato in Adelaide right now is Gelato Bello (score 68 from 889 reviews), based on 13 venues re-ranked weekly.

Where locals actually go for gelato in Adelaide — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 13 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.

The verdict: the best gelato in Adelaide right now is Gelato Bello in Glynde ($ price tier) (17 community mentions · 15× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of Bottega Gelateria, 48 Flavours Trinity Gardens. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 13 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.

The numbers: 13 venues ranked · 5,624 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.8★ · #1 leads the field by 35 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
Best gelato in Adelaide — quick facts (September 2026)
🏆 Top pickGelato Bello (Glynde)
📊 Most reviewedGelato Bello (889 reviews)
📍 Venues ranked13 across 10 suburbs
Head-to-head: top 5 compared (September 2026)
VenueSuburbPriceRatingKnown for
#1Gelato BelloGlynde$4.5★Traditional Italian
#2Bottega GelateriaHenley Beach—4.8★Traditional Italian
#348 Flavours Trinity GardensTrinity Gardens$$4.7★Traditional Italian
#448 Flavours AdelaideCBD$$4.6★Traditional Italian
#548 Flavours Hyde ParkHyde Park—4.6★Traditional Italian
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Gelato at Gelato Bello, Adelaide
#1 of 13 gelato spots in Adelaide
🏅 Locals’ pick

Gelato Bello

68
📍 87 Glynburn Rd, Glynde SA 5070, Australia
Traditional ItalianVegan optionsSorbet strong$📍 Glynde
★ 4.5 (889 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 17 community mentions · 15× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
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Gelato at Bottega Gelateria, Adelaide
#2 of 13 gelato spots in Adelaide

Bottega Gelateria

33
📍 249a Seaview Rd, Henley Beach SA 5022, Australia
Traditional ItalianSorbet strongLate night📍 Henley Beach
★ 4.8 (740 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions · 3× called the best · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
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Gelato at 48 Flavours Trinity Gardens, Adelaide
#3 of 13 gelato spots in Adelaide
🏅 Locals’ pick

48 Flavours Trinity Gardens

31
📍 295 Magill Rd, Trinity Gardens SA 5068, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the taro and coconut; the durian is the sleeper hit.
Traditional ItalianVegan optionsSorbet strong$$📍 Trinity Gardens🏪 3 locations
★ 4.7 (561 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 7 community mentions · 4× called the best · evidence pooled across 3 locations
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Gelato at 48 Flavours Adelaide, Adelaide
#4 of 13 gelato spots in Adelaide
🏅 Locals’ pick

48 Flavours Adelaide

31
📍 78 Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Traditional ItalianVegan optionsSorbet strong🌱 Vegan options🌱 Gluten-free options$$📍 CBD🏪 3 locations
★ 4.6 (776 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 7 community mentions · 4× called the best · evidence pooled across 3 locations
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Gelato at 48 Flavours Hyde Park, Adelaide
#5 of 13 gelato spots in Adelaide
🏅 Locals’ pick

48 Flavours Hyde Park

28
📍 248 Unley Rd, Hyde Park SA 5061, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Snickers; the White chocolate, macadamia and caramel is the sleeper hit
Traditional ItalianVegan optionsSorbet strong🌱 Vegan options📍 Hyde Park🏪 3 locations
★ 4.6 (147 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 7 community mentions · 4× called the best · evidence pooled across 3 locations
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Gelato at The Sugar Man Gelato, Adelaide
#6 of 13 gelato spots in Adelaide

The Sugar Man Gelato

25
📍 197 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Sorbet strong📍 CBD
★ 4.8 (226 reviews) on Google Maps
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Gelato at Mondo Gelateria Melbourne, Adelaide
#7 of 13 gelato spots in Adelaide

Mondo Gelateria Melbourne

21
📍 215 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order the mango and pistachio gelato; try the matcha and Earl Grey croissants.
Late night📍 Melbourne
★ 4.8 (414 reviews) on Google Maps
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Gelato at Mambo Gelato, Adelaide
#8 of 13 gelato spots in Adelaide

Mambo Gelato

20
📍 35 King William Rd, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pistachio, hazelnut and blood orange; berries are the sleeper hit
📍 North Adelaide
★ 5 (166 reviews) on Google Maps
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Gelato at C9 Chocolate & Gelato Rundle Place, Adelaide
#9 of 13 gelato spots in Adelaide

C9 Chocolate & Gelato Rundle Place

19
📍 Level 1, Rundle Place, 77/91 Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Vegan optionsSorbet strongLate night📍 CBD
★ 4.9 (770 reviews) on Google Maps
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#10 of 13 gelato spots in Adelaide

OVO Gelato Newton

19
📍 10/3 Jan St, Newton SA 5074, Australia
Traditional ItalianVegan optionsSorbet strong📍 Newton
★ 4.7 (252 reviews) on Google Maps
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#11 of 13 gelato spots in Adelaide

Glatisse Redwood Park

17
📍 11/414 Milne Rd, Redwood Park SA 5097, Australia
Traditional ItalianSorbet strong📍 Redwood Park
★ 4.8 (100 reviews) on Google Maps
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#12 of 13 gelato spots in Adelaide

OVO - coffee & gelato

14
📍 24 Ebenezer Pl, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
📍 CBD
★ 4.8 (171 reviews) on Google Maps
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#13 of 13 gelato spots in Adelaide

Gelato Messina Kent Town

9
📍 44 The Parade W, Kent Town SA 5067, Australia
Traditional ItalianVegan optionsSorbet strong$$📍 Kent Town
★ 4.5 (412 reviews) on Google Maps
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💡 Know a better gelato spot in Adelaide?
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Common gelato questions in Adelaide

What's the best budget gelato in Adelaide?

Gelato Bello is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Glynde — #1 overall for gelato.

Where's the best gelato in Adelaide for a special occasion?

48 Flavours Trinity Gardens ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Trinity Gardens.

What's the best vegetarian-friendly gelato in Adelaide?

48 Flavours Adelaide is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in CBD.

Keep exploring: Related: 🥐 best croissant in Adelaide · 🍩 best donuts in Adelaide · 🎂 best cake in Adelaide · 🍡 best asian desserts in Adelaide. Gelato elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in CBD. Q&A: your gelato questions answered. Nationally: best gelato in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.

Frequently asked

What is the best gelato in Adelaide?

Gelato Bello currently ranks #1 for gelato in Adelaide — 17 community mentions · 15× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews.

What is the best cheap gelato in Adelaide?

Gelato Bello is the highest-ranked budget option in Glynde.

Where is the best gelato in the Adelaide CBD?

48 Flavours Adelaide is the top-ranked gelato spot in the CBD (78 Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia).

How does BestDish rank gelato in Adelaide?

Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.