The service at the chapel street & fitzroy shop is always top notch. They are often getting absolutely slammed and have to deal with rude customers who want to taste test the entire gelato selection despite there being a menu � but im always greeted with a smile and quality service no matter how long the line is. This gelato is also the best i've ever had, even better than in Italy!
When faced with mountains of delectable looking ice cream, one often stumbles with appropriate choices. The very helpful attendant offered me 'tastings' so that my double scooped marriage would be compatible, decadent and worth the drive from Portsea to Smith Street. Like two children from the late 1950s we sat in the spacious seating and watched with interest as the shop filled. Tourists taking 'selfies' with carefree abandon, couples, babies, oldies alike - a small multicultural world permeated Messina - all to enjoy their secret and highly tuned appetite for the best icecream in Melbourne!
So many flavours, so much to pick from. I’ll never get sick of Messina’s ice cream.
Absolutely can’t go wrong.
Food: Best gelato experience! Always need to go past each time we visit the local area.
Ambience: Packed and gotta wait in line. But what do you expect?
Service: Friendly and patient staff, considering 100 people ordering at once.
Value: Bit pricey, not feasible for big families when you're paying like $10 for an ice cream, but definitely paying for quality.
Trying the new Earl Grey with Digestive Biscuits flavour. Great texture as always but I expect a stronger tea flavour. The digestive biscuits are not my kinda of thing as they got soggy and cakey after mixing with the melted gelato. Overall Messina is still my fav Gelato shop but I will stick with my fav pistachio flavour next time 😂😂
You can easily walk in and pick any flavours. They will never let you down no matter what you choose. I’m soooo in love with Messina. On top of that, regardless the long queue, the service is always on point, staffs are lovely to provide exceptional service
There’s no other better flavour combination than this ... Tiramisu, Coffee and Chocolate Fondant.
Moist sponge biscuit pieces in the tiramisu, strong coffee flavour that packs a punch, and a rich, decadent chocolate fondant.
The gelato here is made with love, you can taste it. The greatest gelateria in Australia and one that would rival even the best Italy has to offer!
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Can never go wrong with Messina! I love visiting the Fitzroy shop as its welcoming and spacious. It's the long weekend and its also great weather for ice cream!
🔆LOCATION🔆
Messina is situated on the busy Smith Street near the corner of Hodgson Street where Woolies supermarket is.
There's limited outdoor seating, however the front entry is spacious and very welcoming. The counter with all the gelato is on the left and to the right are open space seating area for customers.
🔆SERVICE🔆
The staff were friendly and offered for us to try the weekly special's.
🔆MENU/PRICE🔆
Scoop costs as follows:
Tiny Scoop, $4.50
1 scoop (one flavour), $5.30
2 scoop (two flavours), $6.80
3 scoop (three flavours, $8.80
🔆VERDICT🔆
I decided to get 2 scoops in a cup. I normally get a cone but as today was quite warm, I knew it would melt fast, so better to be safe haha!
I picked one of the weekly specials - the Danny Two Times which has Yoghurt, Orange & Poppy Seeds with Orange Cake peices. OH MY GOSH - delish! The orange flavour light so it wasnt overpowering but what was great is that there wre orange cake bits mixed with the poppy seed. My second scoop was the Coconut Lychee - one of my all time favourites!
Lots of great flavours, staff are pretty attentive, they accept Liven pay. Messina is popular for a reason and this location is one of the most bustling. Try the dulce de leche range they currently have on offer - it’s perfection.
The problem with falling in love with a Gelato Messina weekly special is that it disappears after just a week. Sure it may come back at some vague time in the future, but is this a solid basis for an ongoing romance?
Foxy Cleopatra. No, not Austin Powers' glamorous sidekick, but a yoghurt coconut gelato swirled through with mango salsa. Awesomely good.
With 35 classic flavours on Gelato Messina's menu, plus 5 weekly specials, there is something for almost everyone - including vegan, egg-free, nut-free, gluten-free - and the friendly servers are happy to provide advice (and samples).
Honestly, everyone must know by now that Gelato Messina is one of the best gelato places in Melbourne! I don’t think I need to elaborate why, but I will anyway so here are the reasons:
1. The staffs were so friendly, they’re so patient and willing to assist you while trying any flavors you want
2. Endless variety of gelato flavors! The options were displayed from the front of the store to the back
3. Good price & portion ratio, I was left very satisfied after finishing my gelato
Overall, i’ll definitely will be back for more and i will bring many people with me 😋
There are so many flavours to choose from. If you can’t decide, I highly recommend their Pandan & Coconut gelato! Rich but refreshing Pandan flavour that you can’t compare with other stores. My second favourite would be their macadamia crunch which is sweeter and filled with the fragrance of macadamia. Friendly and quick service as well.
I love the gelato, it’s creamy, luscious, beautiful combination of flavours. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. The gelato I’ve eaten. Please open a store in Singapore share the love!
Although this is a chain business, the quality is not compromised. Their salted caramel flavour was a quality treat.
Favourite Gelati place in Melbourne, because the flavours are amazing and special every time. Try the specials and be prepared to be wowed. Really friendly staff too. Favourites: pandan and coconut, mango, bounty, coconut and lychee.
The ice-cream here is incredibly wonderful! My favourite flavour is mango. It’s texture and taste is amazing and I hope you enjoy eating it too…
By the way, the lemon sorbet is also scrumptious if you want any advice on choosing the ice cream flavours!
Definitely the best ice cream I've ever had, so smooth 👍
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Life is not complete without a visit to Messina. The pistachio praline was mind-blowingly good.
Pistachio praline 5/5 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 🤩
Pear and rhubarb 4/5 ❤️❤️❤️❤️🤍
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My favourite gelatery of all time, and you can easily spot them at different locations across Melbourne!
Love their classic gelato flavours which are not so classic, and are consistently tasty. They also combine flavours such as panna cotta fig & amaretto biscuits and yogurt and carmel, as well as serving you exotic flavours from all over the world such as pandan or lychee with coconut!
To add to this excitement, they have weekly specials where for example, they fuse a bunch of diff ingredients to create an amazing flavour or just make your favourite food into icecream form!
My favourites are:
- afternoon tea at nonna’s: ricotta cheesecake gelato, fig jam, buttery biscuit crumble
- dulce de
- you make me unicorny: 100s & 1000s and poundcake
- fairy bread: 100s & 1000s and toast and butter gelato
- double or nothing / get baked: baked cheesecake gelato with dulce de leche & toppings
- milk tea gelato specials
- tiramisu
To be honest, everything is good and no wonder it’s such a popular fun spot to return to!
Oh my God! What an icecream. Truly one of its kind. I have never tasted such a creamy and rich textured icecream. Absolutely indulging 🤤
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