Best Gelato in Melbourne
The best gelato in Melbourne right now is Piccolina Gelateria (score 80 from 1,032 reviews), based on 16 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for gelato in Melbourne — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 16 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 Melbourne right now is Piccolina Gelateria in CBD ($$ price tier) (3 community mentions · 3× called the best · seen in 1 tiktok/ig post · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of Pidapipó CBD, Gelateria Primavera. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 16 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 16 venues ranked · 14,470 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 17 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Piccolina Gelateria (CBD) |
| 💸 Best cheap eat | Pidapipó CBD |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Pidapipó Carlton (2,506 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 16 across 7 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Piccolina Gelateria | CBD | $$ | 4.5★ | Late night |
| #2 | Pidapipó CBD | CBD | $ | 4.5★ | Traditional Italian |
| #3 | Gelateria Primavera | CBD | $$ | 4.6★ | Traditional Italian |
| #4 | Pidapipó Carlton | Carlton | $ | 4.6★ | Traditional Italian |
| #5 | Casa Del Gelato | Carlton | $ | 4.5★ | Traditional Italian |
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#1 of 16 gelato spots in Melbourne
📍 43 Hardware Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Better Than Nutella; the sticky date pudding is worth trying.
★ 4.5 (1,032 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions · 3× called the best · seen in 1 TikTok/IG post · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 16 gelato spots in Melbourne
📍 8 Degraves St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pistachio with passion fruit and ginger; the salted caramel is delicious.
★ 4.5 (1,982 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · in 2 YouTube reviews · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#3 of 16 gelato spots in Melbourne
📍 157 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pistachio di bronte.
★ 4.6 (448 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · in 1 YouTube review · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#4 of 16 gelato spots in Melbourne
📍 299 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the boysenberry and mascarpone; the passion fruit mascarpone is excellent.
★ 4.6 (2,506 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#5 of 16 gelato spots in Melbourne
📍 163-165 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
★ 4.5 (416 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · seen in 2 TikTok/IG posts
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#6 of 16 gelato spots in Melbourne
📍 150 Lygon St, Carlton North VIC 3053, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the cherry white chocolate crisp; milky lychee is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.7 (914 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews · confirmed on the menu
#7 of 16 gelato spots in Melbourne
📍 177 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.5 (577 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions
#8 of 16 gelato spots in Melbourne
📍 237 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Macadamia Crunch; the mango is fresh and authentic.
★ 4.6 (2,149 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 1× called the best · confirmed on the menu
#9 of 16 gelato spots in Melbourne
📍 131 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
★ 4.9 (738 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews · confirmed on the menu
#10 of 16 gelato spots in Melbourne
📍 5/159 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
★ 4.7 (838 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#11 of 16 gelato spots in Melbourne
📍 215 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order the mango and pistachio gelato; try the matcha and Earl Grey croissants.
★ 4.8 (414 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#12 of 16 gelato spots in Melbourne
📍 Queen Victoria Market F Shed, Shop/5 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.8 (324 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#13 of 16 gelato spots in Melbourne
Gelobar
20📍 74 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia
★ 4.4 (543 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#14 of 16 gelato spots in Melbourne
📍 26 Gertz Ave, Reservoir VIC 3073, Australia
★ 4.7 (112 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#15 of 16 gelato spots in Melbourne
📍 191 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
★ 4.9 (325 reviews) on Google Maps · website
#16 of 16 gelato spots in Melbourne
📍 G07 Star Cres, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
★ 4.7 (1,152 reviews) on Google Maps · website
Common gelato questions in Melbourne
What's the best budget gelato in Melbourne?
Pidapipó CBD is the top-ranked budget ($) option in CBD — #2 overall for gelato.
Where's the best gelato in Melbourne for a special occasion?
Piccolina Gelateria ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in CBD.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly gelato in Melbourne?
Fluffy Torpedo is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in Fitzroy.
Keep exploring: Related: 🥐 best croissant in Melbourne · 🍩 best donuts in Melbourne · 🎂 best cake in Melbourne · 🍡 best asian desserts in Melbourne. Gelato elsewhere: Sydney · Brisbane · Perth · Adelaide. By suburb: best in CBD · best in Carlton · best in Fitzroy. Q&A: your gelato questions answered. Nationally: best gelato in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared · best value ($) picks. 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 Melbourne?
Piccolina Gelateria currently ranks #1 for gelato in Melbourne — 3 community mentions · 3× called the best · seen in 1 TikTok/IG post · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews.
What is the best cheap gelato in Melbourne?
Pidapipó CBD is the highest-ranked budget option in CBD.
Where is the best gelato in the Melbourne CBD?
Piccolina Gelateria is the top-ranked gelato spot in the CBD (43 Hardware Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia).
How does BestDish rank gelato in Melbourne?
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.