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Il Cantuccio

90/100 (2812 ratings)

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"We had the pleasure of an Il Cantuccio experience with great friends this evening, and what an experience it was!We had a table outside, and..."

Aaditey Bains

"Both spaghetti was so good and flavourful! The lamb cutlet was abit small but super delicious..."

Lois Low Qi

"I've been going to this place for many years. The people that run it are always very friendly and warm. It is what I would call authentic Italian,..."

Robert The Rosehorse

"A nice and cosy restaurant, perfect for a cold winters night. Service was friendly, welcoming and attentive. Food was flavoursome and generous for..."

Emily Harrington

"This is one of my favourite place in Melbourne . I have been keep coming back for 6-7 years . My favourite dishes include seafood polenta , pumpkin..."

Mindymengwang

"Salmon is recommended！One of the best i have tasted. （The best i have tried is a Japanese restaurant in Canberra）the veal is fresh and tender...."

Jiaqi987261

" Pros:- real italian style food. You can tell the food has not been rushed and is packed full of flavour.- my partner had the pasta..."

Sandra

"A must for Italian food lovers! It became our favourite restaurant to dine out, a very friendly service and food that never disappoints. Thank..."

Veta Bajaj

"Laigon Street has many great restaurants but Il Cantuccio is an Italian restaurant with powerful flavours and very big portions with also very..."

Foodaholic103

"Friendly attentive staff and delicious food to match. We ordered the Gorgonzola Gnocchi and the Spicy Meatballs and both tasted amazing! The..."

Nouri Groom

"I have been to Il Cantuccio twice already and I just love it! Its really a true Italian experience. I have been in Italy many times and I can say Il..."

Alejandro Maass

"Perfect ambious, great food and good service. Interior of the restaurant gives you Italian village kind feeling and it is perfect for group dinner..."

Kiri Aljita

"The interior is a step up from the other Lygon restaurants and is very cosy and rustic. The staff are all lovely and very accommodating. Garlic bread..."

Nalia

"What can I say? Very good flavoursome Italian food, and a very friendly boss who was gracious about my change in booking. I loved all the pastas we..."

Jeanette La Fame

"The best pasta on Lygon Street by a mile. Sensational noodles and the sauces are superb. Cozy little place with great value. Good choice for small..."

Jeremy K

"Really loved this place. Authentic food and beautiful service. My new favorite Italian. Suggest the carbonara, meatballs and calamari! Bonus it is..."

Sarah O

"I organised a group of 14 school friends for dinner on Saturday night and every one was impressed. The food was excellent, from the white bait entre..."

Ugo Tizi

"One of the best Italian restaurants Melbourne has to offer. Food was exceptional (mussles, garlic break, veal gamberi, spaghetti marinara), service..."

Kane

"Great food, attentive service and very flexible with the menu! Highly recommended - one of the best on Lygon St. spaghetti and meatballs a highlight...."

Brad

"Lovely atmosphere both inside & outside and such friendly staff! Every time I've ate here after watching a movie from Cinema Nova with some friends,..."

Oy

"Good quality authentic Italian cooking in a rustic and cosy setting. Great friendly service and very reasonable prices. There was a good variety of..."

Renegade

"Great food, great servings :) this is our favourite place on Lygon!! This place doesn't have pizza on the menu, which means that they focus on..."

Desisean

"Very impressed , great family run Italian restaurant in the heart of Lygon Street. Good range of Chefs specials and favourites , and they will..."

Nick The Greek

"What a little gem of a place! Tucked away behind beautiful bluestone walls, this restaurant is one of the very few authentic Italian restaurants left..."

Michy

"My family and I regularly visit il Cantuccio and it is the best Italian restaurant on lygon street. The staff are fantastic and the food is to die..."

Elisha Moorfoot

"I have been eating here with my family for over 20 years and the food and service has always been consistently fantastic. The seafood is fresh, the..."

Miss E

"This is easily the best Italian restaraunt I've ever been too. Pasta is cooked perfectly, not too heavy, and I am happy every time I leave. The venue..."

Dolly The Explorer

"Booked a dinner for 4 not knowing anything about this place and just going on the reviews here. When we first walked in we were hesitant but that..."

Nathan

"We had Meatballs Calabrese and Rigatoni El Diavolo. Both were well presented and delicious. Service was really good, couldn't fault it. The..."

Vicki Haspels

"This place has been a favourite of my families for a few years. The service is always amazing and the food is always delicious. Such a cosy friendly..."

Nikita Fernandez

"A gem on Lygon Street. Great atmosphere, love the rustic decor. It was a busy Friday evening when we went for dinner but the service was very..."

JKGasMan

"Fantastic restaurant. Have been here a few times and the food has always been on a high quality, fresh, hot and reasonably priced.Why this..."

Hayley Olsen

"Lovely little family restaurant - lovely attentive staff and flavorsome food.Definitely recommended if you're looking for somewhere to eat on..."

Nick Bassett

"This is my go to place for the best Italian on Lygon. Popular with the locals. Fresh pasta and excellent gelato for dessert. Authentic Italian in a..."

Gruby

"What a gem! I avoid Lygon like the plague as I have always had very basic, low grade food there, but this place is charming. The staff are incredibly..."

Jenzi

"Hotchillisauce has bounced back with a great pasta from this venue. Gnocchi was delicious, very flavoursome whilst the matriciana sauce blew my socks..."

Chillihotsauce007

"Love love love this place. This is a cute little family-owned Italian restaurant. The food has been great every time we've been here. Best cafe at..."

Karina Mirchandani

"This place is absolutely amazing. The food is delicious and most importantly, the two times I have been there all the staff have been super friendly..."

Marianna.xx

"This is my partners all time favorite place to eat and she never gets anything other then the chefa lamb shanks special and it is absolutely to die..."

Jade Bassetto

"A rare cosy and homely spot in the heart of lygon street. Can't go past the squid ink linguini, bistecca and tiramisu - Seriously delish! Staff are..."

Melissa

"Love this little Italian restaurant. The owners (I think) treat you as their special guest. The food is so tasty and so much choice and better still..."

Gez

"We had dinner there with some friends. We chose to sit outside as it was a nice night and there were plenty of heaters to keep us warm. The staff..."

Carmel

"Amaze. Food an staff were..."

Alias

"Nice home style restaurant. Had the fettuccine della casa, was nice but nothing to rave about. Desserts were good too. Service was a bit slow but..."

Dom87

"Had V's day dinner with hubby and loved every moment. Service was impeccable, food divine & ambience wonderful. Highly recommend the home made..."

Foodie

"Excellent service, amazing food. Staff accommodating above and beyond, allowing us a taster of the cheese prior to ordering. Could not fault this..."

Twiggy

"Love love love! I dined w.... Love love love!I dined with my parents and husband on Sat night. We had a wonderful experience. Fantastic..."

Sam E

"Bravo!. Went last night with some friends from Sydney. Fantastic service and amazing pasta, the best carbonara I have had in Melbourne made the..."

Susie

"Yet another great meal at Il Cantuccio. Every time I visit from Newcastle I come here to get my fix of authentic..."

Peter Shinnick

"Great atmosphere. Very nice restaurant, great food, a bit expensive but wouldn't complain about the price considering the quality of the..."

Elpapos2010

"Cosy atmosphere, friendly attentive staff, delicious and satisfying meal. Would definitely come..."

Lindsray

"Great service. Came here for dinner for the first time this week and was really impressed. The restaurant itself was a bit cold but the warm service..."

Food_lover

"Amazingly warm atmosphere :D. Only came here once, and I'm DYING to come back. First time I came here was with my father and brother. We were served..."

Redwavestasher

"Awesome food!!! Awesome service!!! Very very very..."

Porcupine.

"Wonderful evening. Lovely dinner at Il Cantuccio restaurant this past weekend. Great food, wine and service. The squid ink linguini and gnocchi were..."

Alannab

"Fantastic. This place is excellent, the stone walls really grab your attention from the street. As soon as you walk inside you are greeted with the..."

N_patto92

"What a little gem!. We came across this little gem of a restaurant after our dinner plans had been upturned at the last minute. What a fantastic..."

U4220859

"Lygon St at its Best !. This is Italian dining as it it should be...great food, great service, great value and as an 'out of towner' certainly what I..."

Lyn_nicholl

"Best Italian in Melbourne!. Absolutely the best Italian restaurant in Melbourne (and we've been to a few!) Mario and Loren have been there..."

LuAndRo

"It is hard to know where to eat on Lygon St, there are so many options, and so many of them average. Il Cantuccio is the mirage in the desert, very..."

Shil1402

"Very pleasant service, we ordered a variety of dishes, all were exceptional. Will definitely come..."

Sehchic

"Bellissimo!. A great little Italian restaurant! Warm, friendly & attentive service, lovely atmosphere, great food & good wine...the perfect..."

Suzanne

"Great food (highly recommend the meatballs from specials menu), awesome garlic bread and tiramisu - this place gets the basics spot on. Service also..."

Ali Ogilvie

"Romantic Evening Ever. Being a Lygon St Diner since the late 80s to now, I can't believe how I could have missed this place. I booked a table for 2..."

George.rocka

"An evening of good company and great wine. Looking for a place to escape the 42 degree heat of Melbourne city on a Thursday night, myself and some..."

Joshua Gonsalves

"Best italian restaurant ...excellent food, brilliant service, friendly as....I LOVE this place and can't wait to go back soon. I just ate my left..."

Vanessa Neagle

"Although we have been here a few times before, tonight is one of those special nights where everything has been perfect....to start with, the food,..."

PJ

"Just lovely! Had some dinner on a weekday evening and it was simply lovely- service was spot on as were the meals. Would definitely return and..."

Lauren

"Do you want garlic bread with that?. We went early on a Friday night and had the place almost to ourselves up in a nice cosy spot up the back. We had..."

Roger Kaputnik

"Excellent service, great food and reasonable prices. The restaurant had a traditional Italian vibe which we really..."

Jlikesfood

"I wanted to take a friend and her son visiting from NSW to an authentic Italian restaurant in Lygon St. I decided on Il Cantuccio and was very happy..."

Tanya Nabe

"When in Melbourne.... Not being local and therefore feeling a bit lost & overwhelmed by choice on Lygon St - picked this place to eat as it did NOT..."

Rach

"Fantastic food. Five friends & I dined here tonight and we were all VERY pleased with the excellent service and fabulous food. No complaints and the..."

Deb From Gippsland

"Nice... But disappointed?. Dined at Il Cantuccio after hearing some positive reports. Bruschetta wetted the taste buds and the 'melt in the mouth'..."

International Food Review

"The perfect Italian date night, dimly lit mood lighting, homely decor and the friendliest staff you'll ever find. Food was fresh, tasty and fast...."

Bonkanesan

"It was soooo good, excellent service & food. Defiantly come back when in..."

Myda

"Good pasta! Downside was that they DON'T have..."

Precious Taste

"Great place!!! I highly recommend it.. I had dinner here tonight as my friends from interstate wanted to check out lygon st. I never go there as I..."

Dina

"Good Italian Food. Thought that the food was above average, and great people watching from the outside seats. Service is was friendly but on the slow..."

Melb Foodie

"Great Italian food. Lygon Street is famous for its Italian food, there are a couple of places along the strip worthy of my business.Il Cantuccio..."

John

"Mind Blowing. Food was flawless, the waitress was very knowledgeable when I asked about the meal I wanted to order, also very friendly. Back to the..."

Jessica Rose

"For once a place that lives up to its great rating. Service was tip top. Lovely, friendly and accommodating, and gave great advice too. Started with..."

Laurandrews

"Amazing pasta, with friendly staff and a cosy atmosphere. Highly recommend..."

Zia

"We felt like guest at the family home - from the handshake at the door to the banter on settlinv the bill. The food was very well presented..."

John Clapton

"Great Food and Service. We had a great time here last night with a couple from overseas. Food were delicious, tried the chef special Risotto,..."

LC

"Loved it. The gnocchi with Bolognese and pollo asiago was magnificent. My fiancé and I had a great long conversation with the owner who gave us some..."

Nessalove

"Delicious! Beautiful ambiance and lovely service will be back..."

Katrina Anson

"Amazing. Thank you fellow urbanspooners - whilst visiting Melbourne I wanted to take my son to the famous Lygon Street for his favorite - Italian. Il..."

Sammiibris

"Excellent restaurant with very friendly staff and unbelievably good..."

Food Critic

"The BEST Italian restaurant I have ever been to! We had the minestrone to start. Steaming hot and totally full of flavor. It was the best I have ever..."

Emily G

"Good food, good service & reasonably priced. Will visit..."

Lee

"Friendly & nice food. Just been and have frequented a fair few times over the past. Owners and thier daughter also work there and serve & are..."

Ace1T

"Very nice- authentic and very traditional..."

Cathy-Baldwin83

"Fantastic food and service. Went to Il Cantuccio last night and everyone really enjoyed their meals :) It is a little pricey (as others have..."

Jodi

"Wow what a find .. Wow!!!!!! what a find out of these restaurants in lygon st good honest italian food with freindly staff will definitly go back...."

Jack Stewart

"Don't miss it.... ... and you'd be forgiven if you did because this place is almost as wide as its doorway!Small, cosy and friendly, this..."

Andy Zito

"I have one word for this place. Perfect. The location was quaint, the food was otherworldly and the staff were the most friendliest yet. I had the..."

Andrew Thian

"Absolutely delicious Italian food! The restaurant is rustic with a very homey feel to it. The staff were delightful! I loved the gorgonzola gnocchi!..."

Erica Campbell

"This place had literally the BEST food I have ever tasted in my life. I had a chicken dish and oh my I have never tasted anything so great. The staff..."

Nicole Bottazzi

"Il Cantuccio seemed to be one of the crowd’s favourite Italian restaurant on Lygon St, and we got to see some of the reasons why. They do their..."

Terry Hur

"I have been here last summer with my partner and her parents. Lovely location , outdoor well covered , inside fancy and warm feeling with the..."

Simone Rea (Simon)

"First time trying Italian but the person who served us was amazing and friendly, originally my sister and I wanted to get our Garlic Prawns take away..."

definitely not me

"We were lucky we arrived when they just opened and able to get a table without booking. It would be best to call ahead, it's definitely worth it. ..."

Michael Pham

"Without doubt, the best Italian restaurant across Mebourne and Sydney. The entree bruschetta is by far the best I've ever had. The meatballs were..."

Branna

Pidapipo Gelateria

89/100 (773 ratings)

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"I don't usually write reviews and feedbacks but this place is worth the effort to. Went there last night for the 3rd time, and it was the only time I..."

Debbie Dameria

"I couldn’t believe I was queuing for an ice-cream....but it was a waffle cone straight from gelato..."

Simon Mackenziedouglas

"Amazing Ice cream and milkshakes every time I go here. This place never fails to..."

Raymond Moxly

"I haven’t been able to eat diary ice cream in 7 years and just gave up on ever eating ice cream again until I tried the Pidapipo soy chocolate and..."

Simon Harris

"Delicious gelato and wonderful staff. I don't think I can eat gelato anywhere else ever again - it will never meet the standard set by Pidapipo...."

Stef Thompson

"Popped in after an average dinner on lygon street and the ice cream was absolutely delightful � � I had the salted Carmel which was sweet but..."

Nicole Ritorto-Scari

"Fresh, natural, smooth and delicious gelato worth being in queue for half an hour. Loved pistachio and mascarpone with raspberry jam (not too sweet n..."

Uma Shrestha Thadani

"Still the best icecream shop in town! I'm definitely addicted of you guys! Thanks..."

Alberto Borghi

"Delicious ice cream and lovely service - I asked lots of questions about the flavours at a very busy time of day, and was offered not just answers..."

Emma Taylor

"The best salted carmel i have ever tasted in my life ir worth the..."

Laura Tanti

"Overall: 4.5The wait in the 20 minute queue was definitely worth the frozen treats at Pidapipo. This icecream shop is a Melbourne..."

Munching With Mel

"4.5I’ve never had the patience to join the queue for this place but there was only a couple waiting (being a cold and miserable Melbourne..."

Gee

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: Love how consistent this place is, it's always good quality icecream and plenty of flavours to choose from...."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Best gelato in Melbourne 🍦 Their gelatos are just heaven, savoured many flavours over the years 💯 I believe the ice cream with the Nutella in..."

Steph

"There is the best gelato of pistachio flavor!!!! Once I had a pistachio, I always order 2 scoops, the flavor and new flavor. There isn’t have much..."

Mimi

"I've eaten a lot ice creams, even the master chef messina ice cream. But the ice cream texture and quality of Pidapipo is..."

Raghav Anand

"I remember coming here a few years back and to this day the only thing that’s changed is the increased of people coming here and new flavours...."

LT X EATS

"My favourite gelato place in Melbourne! The gelato is soooo creamy but is not overly sweet. I love that you are able to taste the actual ingredients..."

ILoveFood

"The place is well decorated with seats inside and outside. There is a variety of flavours to choose from with vegan sorbet options and additional..."

Alysandra

"Best gelato in Melbourne, always so delicious and the texture is to die for. I'm not a huge mint fan but I loved the white choc and mint flavour as..."

Fiona Ku

"As always had not disappointed us. Flavours we tried had all been delicious. Definitely my go to gelati place...."

Lunarcry

"Overall score: 21/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: order the pistachio ice cream*Review: Pidapipo is one of the best..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"I love it here. Great portion size and value for money. Delicious ice cream. I especially like the Nutella tap...."

Nom Noms

"Converted!! For a while, I thought this place was a little overrated because I had tried it a couple times and thought it was great, but not as great..."

Vivien 🍓🍙

"I’ve been to Pidapipo quite a few times now, and so far none of the visits have left me disappointed. All the flavours at Pidapipo look so..."

Ahh_Blueberry

"Been my fav ice cream place since I discovered it two years ago..."

Priscilla Yeo

"Been here a couple of times and have always loved their gelato! My favs are their pistachio, and the banana and honeycomb flavour. SO..."

Sherena Ng

"This is non arguably one of the best ice cream parlour that Melbourne has to offer. Their Ice creams are so so creamy and delicious. Try their..."

Mridul Agarwal

"Best Ice Cream ever hands down! Must get the Nutella topping for the ultimate experience with Chocolate and pistachio. Great location to with many..."

Swapneel Thakur

"Really busy even late on a Monday night. Luckily at 10pm the line dwindled down so we didn’t have to wait. I had the hazelnut gelato - loved it, so..."

Shannon

"The ice creams are amazing. I come here everytime my friend and I come for dinner at Lygon street. The only thing that bothers me is the wait to get..."

Aswin Kumar Ganeshan

"Amazing Ice-Cream. Probably the best in Melbourne. Better than MESSINA as well. BUT, they charged me $7.80 instead of $6.80 for 2 scoops..."

Sheldonfaria

"I usually go to the Pidapippo in Chapel street but thought it would be nice to go here as I have enjoyed previous experiences.I ordered the..."

Dine And Dash

"Some people love Piccolina, some love Pidapipo. I love both for different reasons. While the former is toned back and classic, Pidapipo seems as..."

Quince And Cheese

"Went for the fourth time tonight (four weeks in a row now)With ice cream not usually my choice of desert I can’t seem to keep myself away from..."

ForForkSteak

"So for a long time I’ve been wanting to try out Pidapipo’s ice cream but have never been bothered to wait in the crazy line that is always down..."

Potatolover

"Went there and ordered a apple flavour ice cream with one scoop. The taste good with reasonably priced, services by staffs were friendly and..."

CSL

"This is my favourite gelato in Melbourne so far.. we have tasted plenty of flavor so far & not disappointed us.. they had plenty of very unique..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"One of the best gelato spots in Melbourne. You can literally see them make the gelato with real ingredients! Just like any good gelatos, you can try..."

The Honest Glutton

"Melbourne’s favourite gelato spot! There is always a que just about any night of the week! Love how they always come up with new flavours and they..."

M3lissa____

"🍦🍦🍦BEST GELATO IN MELBOURNE????🍦🍦🍦stopped by pidapipo this afternoon and we tried:🍦 the Nutella..."

ALICE ⚡️

"The best gelato place in Melbourne hands down. Must order is their pistachio gelato. Nutty, sweet and so creamy you just cannot get enough of it...."

Caroline

"I fell in love with their Avocado lime. The taste is beautiful. Lovely customer service. Price is reasonably good for their quality. Highly..."

Vahid Shahani

"This is my favourite gelato place I come to all the time, at least twice a month. Love their bacio and the pistachio gelato, they are yummy!..."

Seed To Fork

"Will come back for:+ Bacio gelato + Rasberry swirl gelatoThere’s a reason this place has a constant line out the door. The hand..."

The Casual Diner

"Best ice cream in Melbourne!! I have had so much variety of taste and still find the gelato here to be the best in the entire Melbourne. Will always..."

Yee Kee Ku

"Worth the line. We got the honeydew and pistachio gelato and it was so good. The honeydew tasted like real fruit and the pistachio was so creamy,..."

Hungry Koala

"Thanks for the dessert!Ordered multiple flavours.I love this place. I love that for under 10 dollars you can just get so much..."

Vicnifer's Food Reviews

"Sinful, decadent, not compatible with your diet but oh so, amazing!Pidapipo is famous as one of Melbourne’s MUSTS and for good reason!..."

Jianne Yong

"Walked past one hot day and decided to try this place and I’m glad we did. So many choices and such great value especially the take away tubs...."

PS91

"Really love their hazelnut and bacio :) Understaffed and the queue (from around 4-7pm) is always super long so gotta be patient to wait. Portion..."

Deflykira

"i ordered fior di latte，pistacchio，ricotta&fig. this is the best ice cream i have ever eaten!!!!! And also the staff is really nice! I will try..."

Savannah Pierce

"If you have seen long queues on a particular location on lygon street, you know its people queued up for pidapipo. People love this place, I liked..."

Megha Agarwal

"I thank my stars we didn’t have much of a wait before getting our gelato. After we exited, the line had stretched itself all the way to the next..."

Leila

"One of my favourite places for pistachio ice cream, not too sweet. Love the sweet and saltyness of this creamy I've cream. Beautiful smooth and soft..."

Nelson

"Try with my friends many times! So tasty. I like the milk based and my friend like the free dairy especially the peach favor. All favors in the shop..."

Shelley

"Having just returned from Italy - the home of gelato, this place was going to be out to the test. And it was. And I wasn’t disappointed. Great..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"This is apparently a place with a huge vibe and it showed immediately when it took 45 minutes for us to get an ice cream in the queue at 4pm. The..."

Angelo Pinnaduwa

"Just love them. The chocolate is a must to try. No regret. Silky smooth, not icy. Usually during daytime there will no queue. Also don’t forget to..."

HUNNYBUNNY.CO

"Worth with the price and the waiting time. One of the best ice cream i tried in Melbourne. Will bring all my families to try their ice cream one day...."

Steven Yuniansyah Suyanto

"Came here March 2018 with two friends for some gelato! We got a 1L bucket between the three of us 🙈🍧 and while it looks neopolitan, it was..."

Neda

"I really love this cute little ice cream venue. I am a huge fan of gelato and pidapipo delivers the goods. I got mascarpone with blueberry jam and it..."

Alicia Byrnes

"There is a reason this place has a queue. Amazing!! Best ice cream I have ever had you cannot go wrong here peeps. Love the pistachio and and banana..."

Princrus

"Finally some good gelato that is not overly sweet! Love all the flavours we tried: Fior di latte (milk), Pistachio, Blood Plum and Mojito. They taste..."

Usagi

"Always consistent in taste and quality. Service is great too! Don't be deterred by the line, it moves quickly. Sorbets are more my thing (blood plum..."

Thought For Food

"This place is an example of the kind of hipster places that are popular nowadays, with loud music playing and long queues some nights. I was..."

Crabapples For Lunch

"I am a huge fan of gelato and Pidapipo delivers the goods. The gelato tastes so authentic and had me reminiscing about the gelato I had in Italy...."

Nicole

"Been wanting to try this place for a while. Good selection of gelato and very tasty. Service is a bit rushed given how busy they are. I wouldn’t..."

Ray

"This is definitely my go-to gelateria and they offer a huge selection of gelato and sorbet. Fior di latte and anything with figs is a..."

Qynnie

"Best ice cream by far!! Had the strawberry with strawberry jam ice cream with added hot Nutella topping. My fav! They have a really good selection of..."

Karli Eats Brunch

"My ab -‘ soul ‘ - ute favourite place in town. I would just eat their ice creams for every meal possible. What’s even better?..."

Akila Ravi

"Fantastic gelato, but this is my least fave of their gelato stores! Staff are a bit cold, and the place is a bit dirty and looks rundown...."

Karma Clarke

"I have just found my favourite ice cream place in Melbourne! I was initially reluctant to believe the hype, and generally dislike places with long..."

Nalia

"Salted caramel gelato with hot Nutella topping from Pipapipo, Lygon St Melbourne. Super delicious gelato with the right balance of salty and sweet...."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Yummy! Will come back again !! Need to line up, but the line is quick ! All favours are recommended !! And the price is not too expensive, which is..."

Wendyaky

"Loving this legit dessert spot! All of their flavors are amazing and super recommend you get it with their hot nutella on top. Really memorable and..."

Lynn Stellaaa

"Stopped by pidapipo for some ice cream on a hot summer day and despite being full from brunch, I could not hold back on their pistachio flavoured..."

Kayla Nguyen

"Went here one night for desserts with my friends. The line can get ridiculously long but the wait wasn't too bad. I ordered the Pistachio and the..."

Tina

"To say this is one of Melbourne’s best gelato is not an understatement. It was a cold chilly Monday night and there was a line forming out of the..."

Lady X

"Late night stop via pidapipo and it did not disappoint! Passionfruit + avocado and lime was a wonderful combination and super creamy consistency..."

RunnyYolko

"I need the mascarpone and jam flavour back!!! It’s my absolute favourite in ice cream flavours now however they don’t always have it. I do enjoy..."

Adele Joan

"This place is one of the best ice cream parlor in Melbourne. Really love their Strawberry Rose Water flavour, although it’s rarely on the menu. I..."

Pluviophile

"Always have people queuing up when I go there... Definitely one of the best gelato shop in town! Pistachio and raspberry mascarpone are my favorites,..."

HildaLuv2Eat

"When I saw a long queue in front of the shop that made me wanna try this ice cream and I wasn’t disappointed, they were delicious and I understand..."

Jula Sihapanya

"Went here as a friend has been talking about it a lot & saying it was so good there is always a line - rain, hail or shine. She was correct but the..."

Eating With Ebony

"Obsession doesn’t even cut it for my love for Pidapipó! Expertly made gelato and sorbets! Absolutely amazing flavours in the mix, and..."

Yorkstergram

"I just love this place sooooooooooo much Try to get there in the afternoon to avoid long queues.For now I’ve tried pink grapefruit,..."

Yi Jin

"To be honest, one of the best gelato places in Melbourne, specially the Fior di Latte one, absolutely smashing. I've had the chance to try gelato in..."

Alejandro Maass

"Can’t even count the amount of times I’ve come here! Staff are always so friendly and the flavours are delicious. Definitely try the pistachio,..."

Constantlyeating

"One of my favourite gelato! Love their raspberry swirl and pistachio. The raspberry swirl is just perfectly balanced between the acidity and the..."

Val

"Food: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Alright, big call but this was hands down the BEST gelato we've ever had. Not only was the texture smooth and creamy,..."

The Hunger Trail

"Best ice cream I have had, that and Messina are the top 2 and am not sure which is better. The Nutella ice cream was to die for and can see what all..."

Davisco Sprincorza

"✅ The best gelato in Melbourne! 💯✅ A great range of flavours, staff are super happy for you to try. Some sound weird, but seriously, when..."

Jay

"Best gelato ever in Melbourne. Been there twice and was delighted both times. The taste of the pistachio was just amazing and magical. Definitely..."

Aden KianMeng Tan

"Definitely the best ice cream in Melbourne! My favourite flavours are the pistachio, nutella swirl and bacio. Always look forward to coming here..."

Nathan Huynh

"The best gelato I have had in Melbourne! I have been getting gelato from Pidapipo since thier test lab. When they closed down, i was so upset. But..."

Nicole Wong

"I think this place is over rated . It’s good but not the best in melbourne for my taste . The queue is usually too long . I wasn’t amazed by the..."

Mindymengwang

"It was affordable so I have to order 2 types, salted caramel and nutella swirl. They combine okay and it’s not easily melt. Gonna be back for..."

Lovefood

"The best gelato in Melbourne. I particularly love their fruity vegan flavours which are made with fresh ingredients i.e. real passionfruit and real..."

J-acqui

"Can't go wrong witht he ice cream here. Would like a more unique selection of less nuttier flavours otherwise no complaints with their usual..."

The Food Book

"My wife and I have been to Pidapipo on several occasions as it is probably the best place in Melbourne for quality gelato.We have tried a..."

Suman Hedge

"Came here on a Friday night. The wait was quite long (20-30 minutes). But you honestly forget once you have the ice cream. I got the Nutella swirl,..."

Nancy Foody

"The Gelato served at Pidapipo is ridiculously yumm! There is a wide range of flours to choose. My Favourites are Hazelnut topped with HoneyComb and..."

Tanmay

"I find the flavours here really well thought out with many options catering to different tastes. Worth the wait. Seems like a very genuine and..."

Stephanie

"$4.50 for a heaping scoop of beautiful quality gelato. Limited selection of flavours but each is a hit in its own right, and hot Nutella drizzled on..."

SJFU

"Food : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Very good gelato - Tasty Price : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A bit less than the average - Good value ..."

MC

"Nutella nutella nutella.If you are a nutella lover, definately you will love this place. The queue is quite long. If you happen..."

Leslie Yapi

"This place always has a long queue especially in the evening. It has a lot menu. I tried the salty caramel but it was too sweet for me. Tried my..."

Gece

"I come here generally once per week, because I really like gelato but I need to keep a healthy diet, I love all flavours, but my top 3 flavours are..."

Suntianlei419

"Great customer service & I love most of the gelato flavors, pistachio & pineapple are my ultimate craves (definitely have to try pistachio). -..."

Devita Brianne

"The best gelato, and this place is always queuing. I love their non dairy flavors, the red plum one really wow me. I will stop..."

Qianyi Lillian Li

"Absolutely love this place! I’ve always wanted to try this place but there’s always always a long line outside. They opened a new store near..."

Veronica Lin

"Hands down the best gelato I’ve ever had in Melbourne. Limited selection but I bet you can’t go wrong with any one. Tried the pistachio and..."

Ted Wu

"This place is one of my favourite ice cream places on earth. The Nutella one is a must , the ice cream is silky smooth , rich with flavour and..."

Vivian

"It definitely is delicious ice cream but not worth 4.9. Nutella is too sweet and coconut is not thick and rich enough. It was overrated. But..."

Yangwanying030

"This place has never disappointed us. Been here many times and loved the ice cream here. It is not so sweet like other places The..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"All the flavours that I have tried are quite nice and decent. Staff is always friendly even when it is busy. Overall, they have great gelato that..."

NoCapsicumPlease

"I don’t get it why i have to line up for 15mins at 9pm on Good Friday for gelato. Now i know why. Must try, pistachio and salted caramel. Now you..."

NowayJose

"Pidapipó has to be one of the best gelaterias I’ve ever visited. Their flavours are so delicious, very creamy and reasonably priced too. Their..."

S

"Their ice cream is sooo creamy and silky. We ordered the coconut and pistachio flavor - I’m absolutely love the coconut flavour!! I can feel the..."

Cherie 🍒

"Despite the line on busy nights, definitely worth the wait. Great atmosphere and customer service. Affordable price. Would definitely recommend this..."

S_foodie

"Delicious ice cream but it’s rating is higher than expected. Tried the salted caramel, coconut and bacio ice cream and whilst great it didn’t hit..."

George David Michaelides

"Absolutely a delight trying the gelato of original sin; I mean Italian gelato! =) The staff were busy (with gelato this good you'd be busy too!)..."

Bryan

"The line is always out the door! $6.5 for 2 scoops made it not too expensive This is superb ice cream All the flavours we tried with our friends we..."

DamoForce Food

"My favourite gelato place of all time. They do classic flavours and they do them well. Nothing fancy or try hard, just pure goodness!! (When you’re..."

Jodie Poh

"Amazing! This place is definitely worth the wait so don't let the line snaking out the door scare you - plus it goes relatively fast.The..."

Amara

"Phenomenal gelato, sensationally creamy with rich flavour. I honestly don't think you can go wrong with any flavour. Some of my favourites are..."

Jess

"Order: Salted caramel and pistachio on cone. By far the best ice cream I’ve tasted so far. The flavours was incredibly clear and rich. The taste..."

Jimmy Nguyen

"service is fantastic and staff are so friendly and helpful. We tried salted caramel, pistachio and coconut. All of them taste so so good!! We..."

Foodie Is Here

"This place serves one of the best milk based ice cream all the flavours they have an unique taste and especially the nutella twirl is one my..."

Joeran Vishal Rayen

"The line is always out the door! Staff could be a bit more efficient but the ice-cream is phenomenal. Very creamy and delicious, personal favourite..."

Rachael

"Pistacchio~ 1 scoop in a cup. Pretty shock with the portion. $4.5 really worth a scoop. The pistacchio is really nice, really pistacchio-ey. Before i..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"Best ice cream in Melbourne. Usually there’s a line, but definitely worth the wait. The pistachio and coconut ice cream is one of my favs. Would..."

Alijargalb

"This was wicked. $6.5 for 2 scoops made it not too expensive. Grabbed the nutella and watermelon. Free nutella shots. I was a bit hesitant about the..."

Pacc

"Handily located in the hubbub at the northern end of the Lygon St strip. We came here rather than have dessert at our restaurant for the night. We..."

Two Sheds

"Excellent gelati! Great flavors. Excellent consistency. My favorite in Melbourne so far. I don't think they have it any more but for a while they had..."

Melbourne Epicure

"Absolutely loved the salted caramel and pistachio flavor. Worth the wait. Tried other flavors but these two take the crown. The lines long and the..."

Attiya Malik

"Nice gelato. Even though the line is always as long as the wall of China. But yeah worth the wait, good flavours doesn’t taste fake. Open late too,..."

Tasteforyourbuds

"Love the vibe, love the ice cream. Pidapipo embodied what Melbourne is all about, quirky, different and delicious. We went to get gelato on a rainy..."

Kat Tran

"This is my favourite gelati place! There's a good reason there's usually a line but don't worry it moves pretty quickly and is worth the..."

PippityPop

"After hearing and reading all the hype about this place I reluctantly queued for 20 minutes to see what all the fuss was about. Pidapipo does not..."

Paulepopstar

"Great taste for real gelato, especially bacio. They have also reasonable price. There are long que but quickly moved. Best gelateria for..."

Pacemaker.jay

"When it first opened, the lines would be down the street. They have subsided a little now, but don’t worry it moves quickly. Just like its sister..."

KnowingMelbourne

"I always thought Messina in Fitzroy was in a league of its own, but I was very happy to know this place, which is more accessible than Messina, is in..."

Abdul Halimi

"Always interesting flavours on the menu and the gelato here probably has the best texture you can find in Carlton (doesn't melt automatically like..."

2876998

"Would have to say the best ice cream/ gelato in Melbourne by far! The flavours are not a plenty but that’s because they are actually made fresh. Do..."

HH24

"I would rate 6 stars if possible. This is by far the best ice cream I've ever had (anywhere in the world). I'm so glad they are on Uber eats now..."

Jack Thompson

"This time, I’ve ordered watermelon (on top) and banana milk (below). As usual, the banana milk is my all time favourite 😍😍The..."

Jezrynne

"Cute little gelato joint just across the road from Nova/Woolies on Lygon, Carlton. Always a long queue, rain or shine, however the staff work..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Pistachio gelato!! Who can ever resist this kind of nutty sweet delicious flavor.. I really had a hard time choosing the flavor cause everything..."

Graciavalerie7

"The @pidapipo_gelateria peach flavour non-dairy Gelato 🍧 was simply amazing! It smelt so good and it has bits of peach flesh in it. Absolutely..."

Piggyeatalot

"I loved this place!! It has an amazing range of delicious ice creams and sorbets and it is extremely refreshing. The only down hill about this place..."

Summer Rae

"Really delicious ice cream - perfect for a hot Aussie day. I love the design of this place, marble benches and a nice vibe. I would come here again!..."

Lolaraean9

"best gelato in Carlton. Friendly staff, vanilla gelato with melted Nutella is delicious. Definitely recommend, Nutella fountain looks..."

Bellaxo2006

"One of the best ice cream places I ever tried!Always long queue everytime when I am there.Their gelato flavours are done just..."

Melbourne's Finest Foods

"Delicious gelato - the watermelon and passionfruit sorbets taste like the actual fruit itself just frozen. So delicious especially on a hot day. The..."

Willtravelforfood17

"One of the best ice cream places in Melbourne! Not many varieties in flavour but all the flavours are perfected right. Can keep on coming back again..."

Danielle Nguyen

"Soooo good, there was a long line already in front of the door, but they served very fast, and it would not take a long time to get ur yummy ice..."

Li Lin

"Pidapipo - a cosy little gelato bar that will pack a smile on your face when you leave. The flavour selection is great, and makes for a perfect treat..."

Cynthia Giang

"I’m a big fan of ice cream so always wanting to try new places and flavours! I’m a huge fan of all the flavours I’ve tried here,..."

Sophie

"Ratio Decidendi: It’s unsurprising why Pidapipo is considered by many to serve the best gelato in Melbourne. I personally prefer Gelateria..."

Dimsumforone

"I'd been dying to try out a good ice-cream place in Melbourne so after seeing so many great reviews for Pidapipo I thought I'd check it out for..."

Komal Josan

"My fav gellato place in Lygon street,must try the Bacio, pistachio!I reckon they famous for the Nutella Swirl, but then it way..."

Wayne_eatandeat

"I was so looking forward to having another ice cream when I was in Melbourne for a night after I tried their delicious salted caramel one last year...."

Ms Picky On Coffee

"Numero Uno .....? Could easily be.Not going along with their political agenda, an oxymoron in my view, more traditional marriage/hetero..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Lovely! Loved the pistachio ice cream here. The hype is on the Nutella but I felt for the $1, it wasn’t worth. The ice cream is amazing though. Be..."

Amanda Ng

"Considered as a new player in the Gelato business, Pidapipó firstly opened in Carlton, Melbourne (2014).Owned by Lisa Valmorbida who studied in..."

Jeffry

"Definitely go to place for any future gelato cravings!! :) so glad this was my introduction to gelato in melb. Won't be going anywherelse. Pistachio..."

Mysy

"Favourite gelato in Melbourne. Creamy, tasty, reasonable priced - what can I say.Favs bacio & pistachio - it's done so well!The ice cream..."

Liz

"ordered the 2 scoops in a cup (banana milk & nutella swirl) and i swear i'm in love! the taste of both flavors that i chose are perfect and i swear..."

Rizka Natasya

"After seeing high rating of this ice cream, yesterday i went to Carlton shop on my sunny day off. I ordered Nutella swirl & mango, they big scoops of..."

Donita

"Pidapipo. Kindly bring back the raspberry meringue white chocolate flavour. It clearly defines to me the meaning of life. In the interim I’ll keep..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Went with my friend and got blood orange and strawberry rose & cream 👍 the ice creams are super yummy and full of flavour!! Would definitely go..."

Sylv

"Best ice cream in Melb, definitely worth the price and the wait! ❤️❤️ Even if you don’t have a sweet tooth you’ll love this place!..."

Xin Shina Gao

"I must say that this shop is an example of what Melburnians need more of. Specialising in one thing and doing it right. Great flavours and they taste..."

Peter

"My sweet tooth always has me trying new places, desserts and gelatos everyday, but this is one of the best gelatos I've ever had. I'm definitely..."

Gauri

"LOVE LOVE LOVE. This is my favourite gelato place in Melbourne. It was well worth any wait there is. From creamy flavours to the fruity flavours -..."

Hangry Dreamer

"We joined the queue and waited about 10 mins to be served. They give tastings and in the end I got their pistachio and banana (they just ran out of..."

Miffy7

"Passion fruit flavor was delicious and so was the mango flavor. It was very fruity as if you were actually tasting fresh fruit. If I were to go again..."

Justin Huang

"I've been a customer of Pidapipo for several years already and it's gotta be the BEST pistachio flavoured gelato I've ever had. Other not to be..."

Kell

"I've been there twice and each time there are sooooo many people... this place is really far from where I live but I still think it is worth going..."

Yifei Zhu

"Oh my goodness this gelato is amazing! It was delicious with a melt in your mouth gelato. I had a double scoop of lemon and mango. Both flavours..."

Split The Bill

"Superb Gelato. Probably the best I've tried as for now. Had the eclectic choice of Ricotta, Lavender and Lemon Zest gelato. Really had a balanced..."

Ferry Gondo

"Came here as a recommendation that's it's the best ice cream in Melbourne.The store has great decor and is very creative. We came here on a..."

Farah Mohammed

"The Hazelnut on the other hand is a complete show-stopper, and definitely the best rendition I’ve ever had. Silky smooth and absolutely decadent,..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Hands down best ice cream I've had in Melbourne. So creamy and smooth, it was delightful to eat. The flavours were intriguing too. The..."

Yume Yume

"Hazelnut ice cream is soooo goodddd..."

Sherin Huang You Ning

"The best gelato! Every time I try a new flavour I love it. Often has a long line but they are quick and it's worth the wait. Even the vegan coconut..."

Ashley Jones

"Melts in your mouth gelato!!! It's amazing!! Creamy and smooth and totally gets you hooked. I hear that the flavours are constantly changing so..."

Bite Into It

"We had to stop when we saw the queue. It moved pretty quickly. The menu board is a bit confusing and there were people standing in front of it so we..."

Disommer

"Worth the place to try whether you are a university student or tourist folks that likes ice cream in both hot and cold days. The flavour is delicious..."

Brendan Ho

"Came here on a Sat night, the line was 45 mins long in the cold of winter. Got the nutella swirl, was smooth and creamy, but would not say it was..."

Slammie_eats

"The decor is adorable. Ice creams are nicely portioned, well churned and cold. Chocolate and vanilla bean are a must. Delicious! I recommend bringing..."

Foodlover

"Coffee flavor is brilliant! It's not too sweet and has a good balance between the taste of milk and the taste of coffee. Cone is crisp and when it..."

Qijing.melb

"Hazelnut & pistachio. Like the other reviews, I was so happy with the gelato! There's a lot of great gelato spots along Lygon and this one is just a..."

Mad Lamb

"Fantastic super creamy gelatos!! Interesting flavors and a great way to end an evening on Lyon St. We love our 'nutty' ice creams and couldn't fault..."

Mel

"The ice cream/gelato here is absolutely phenomenal. Luckily for us when we came here after dinner, on a Friday night, there was hardly any line at..."

Saobz

"Came here with a group of friends after dinner on Lygon. We ordered:- pistachio- hazelnut- coconut- mint white..."

Stelly

"Best. Ice cream. Ever. No other words are needed, it's a must try. This is an experience you don't want to miss out on. On the other hand maybe I..."

M Mascio

"Man, I came all the way back to Lygon st just for the pistachio gelato. It is creamy, smooth, full flavoured and just utter bliss. Absolutely unreal,..."

Tash

"Love the smooth texture of the ice cream. Generous amount for one serving and really friendly staff. Favourite flavour is definitely the..."

Val

"Love this place!Always come here when I'm in Melbourne. There is always a line everytime. I didn't give a 5 rating just because often they..."

Rsq1

"Ordered: Hazelnut and Dior Di Arancha (vanilla and orange) in a 500ml bucket for $12.Pistachio ($4.50 - one..."

Jasmine

"What a delicious ice cream. It was so creamy, tasty, and had strong flavour. Their nutella swirl was just awesome. It was a good choice because it..."

Vina

"All I'm going to say is, order the Nutella Icecream in a waffle cone and ask for Nutella inside and on top. Life made 🙌🏼🍦The lines..."

Sarah Marc

"Long line but worth the wait.Decently priced ice creams and freshly made.My favourite would be the salted caramel and the watermelon..."

Melbourneats

"Excellent quality gelato, worth queuing for. Well actually i would prefer not to queue, sometimes you can get lucky and the lines can be short,..."

Affogato Addiction

"Smooth and delicious gelato. Tried the bacio, raspberry swirl, Nutella swirl, and the pistachio. The bacio was my favourite, try the affogato. Served..."

Food Coma Survivor

"Yummy gelato and sorbet! I had the honey and watermelon, smooth and sweetness is to my liking. One of the lightest gelato I've ever had. Price is..."

Samantha Huang

"The pistachio gelato here is so nice. It is comparable to the gelato in Italy. The texture is very smooth and rich in pistachio taste. I love it so..."

Charis

"I had the Nutella Swirl and Peanut Butter + Caramel Choc gelato in a cone. Also tried Pistachio and Bacio (hazelnut chocolate). The Nutella Swirl was..."

Sibele.lima

"Sooooooo yummmy.We waited for 20 minutes to get ice cream, however the ice cream is worth waiting.I strongly recommend pistachio.Also..."

Ma

"I was drawn to pidapipo by the delightful array of flavours and of course that flowing tap of hot nutella 🙊Tried the raspberry and..."

Melbourne Food Journey

"Love the Nutella Swirl and the Banana ice cream flavours over here! The Nutella in particular, was unlike any other diluted Nutella ice creams I've..."

Wandering Ella

"Pistachio and salted caramel. Must try.Been there so many times, encountered not so friendly staff once, but that's alright. If they could..."

The Sauceress

"their pistachio gelato is comparable to the ones i've had in rome ; i love it! my friend appreciates the vegan options as well. in addition, they..."

Julia Liow

"I always get their ice cream delivered to my house through UberEATS. It's delish Love the bacio and salted caramel. A bit pricey is the only..."

Belle Eats Melbourne

"A really really good place to fix that icecream craving. I really liked the hazelnut flavour (which I got because they were out of peanut butter..."

IEats

"This is the best Gelato in Melbourne. The flavours are all so Incedible, the service is always fast paced and genuine. Great after dinner desert..."

Keysey

"I'm a sweet tooth and the kind of person that looks at the dessert menu before deciding on mains. Never had a bad scoop (or two) from..."

Stephanie Tan

"There was a big crowd of people and a line once we had arrived - yet we were served in moments! I had the Nutella and salted caramel gelato in a cup..."

Anson

" Drove past this place a number of times while on holidays in Melbourne and there is always a que, Decided to try it one night and was pleasantly..."

Ellylovestoeat

"great parlour, i love the decor of the place and how clean it is. the nutella tap is very interesting. the flavours are delicious and the cone itself..."

A

"Best gelato I've ever had. I always go to Pidapipó whenever I'm in Melbourne - best to go early in the night when it's not massively busy.I..."

R For Pres.

"DO: The salted caramel. Actually just do all of them. They're all so smooth and creamy. Like, really smooth and creamy. DON'T: Stop at one..."

David Food Leasing

"MELBOURNE's #1 NUTELLA ICE CREAM?!Excited to finally try Pidapipo, have been hearing great reviews about it, and thankfully, all of this..."

What To Eat By @soniadisha

"This place is next level. Best gelato on Lygon by a mile. Staff are efficient so you're not waiting too long, even if the line looks huge. The..."

Shelly

"Get the mango get the mango get the mango get the mango get the mango get the mango get the mango get the mango get the mango get the mango get the..."

Mervin

"Amazing ice cream with great texture, very unique. A little bit on the sweet side but in general, a nice place to be.Service here was alright,..."

Darryl Quah

"Had a scoop of the rose, honey and nougat gelato - this place absolutely lives up to the hype. I'll be back for sure, looking forward to trying more..."

Megan M

"best gelato ever!! the price went up a bit which is sad cos it used to be really cheap too but the pistachio has to be my all time favourite. there..."

2wo Fat Girls

"Come here often for delicious gelato and enjoy it ever time I go!! Recommend every flavour! Don't get put off by the line outside as it moves..."

Sabrina

"I don't think gelato gets any better in Melbourne.I'd heard a lot of hype about this place, and that was only emphasised by the line that..."

Pitted4Lyf

"Line out the door can only mean one thing... this place is good! Great selection of creamy and delicious ice cream on offer. We opted for the..."

Fish

"I'm not even a big ice cream fan, but pidapipo is OTHER WORDLY. It's ridiculous. Nutella fountain? Salted caramel that actually tastes like salted..."

Carli

"The few times that I've driven or walked past this place there has always been a queue outside. This of course piqued my interest. A friend of mine..."

One Piece Left

"Ice creams are absolutely divine & while a short queue it does move fast. Features a nice mix of innovative & traditional flavours. Fior di latte -..."

Mildred

"There's a lot of hype around this place and sure the gelato is really tasty but I was hoping they'd be doing something a bit different to the rest..."

Mark

"Continuing from my birthday lunch, we made a quick stop at Pidapipo. I'm a big fan of pistachio flavoured ice cream and it's my top choice if it is..."

Mei Ch'ng

"On order: strawberry-rose cream and watermelon sorbet. Nice flavours but what I think they lack compared to the famous gelateria are the..."

I'm Batman

"It is a good place to visit on a hot summer's day. Love that the icecream is freshly made and the flavours have a lovely refreshing feel to them!..."

Sancha Noranho

"I was with Mrs Creative and we were craving desserts. We were already in the city so I suggested Pidapipo since there’s always a line out front and..."

Linnie Eats All The Food

"Really good icecream! The place is very cool and there's always a line here it seems but the creams are of top quality. My favourite was the peanut..."

Dale Zeinheiger Culpin

"Delicious gelato here on Lygon street. Quite busy after 6pm so you might have to queuing a bit. Wish they could have some more seats. So much..."

Juneesnap

"This place has a good selection of flavours. The also have a Nutella tap, but I'd recommend halving the Nutella sauce to avoid ur gelato from..."

Ffionachua

"Delicious authentic gelato. Tastes beautiful and natural unlike Casa Del Gelato down the street.Coconut was divine, creamy but still..."

Emily

"Amazing! One of the best ice cream I had in Melbourne! Had the fior Di latte with hot Nutella ! Highly recommended through experience ! Hahaha..."

Michelle Chua

"The mascarpone with strawberry jam was rich and intensely jammy - it will see me coming back for more! The pistachio was richly flavored and managed..."

FatCat

"Tried salted caramel and pistachio. Both I would highly recommend because it tasted exactly like what it is and had a very full bodied..."

Carmen Chan

"Really love this gelato bar! I did not regret visiting this place on my last day at Melbourne. The flavours were great, I highly recommend their..."

Jessenia Jauw

"After seeing a line here of about 50 people we were wondering what all the hype was about. Well I'm glad we waited. Wow oh wow creamy creamy..."

Renegade

"YAY FINALLY I GOT TO TRY THIS PLACE OUT!! no lines whatsoever. Or maybe just a little. Unique flavours of ice cream and I love how it's authentic..."

Ket

"Delicious flavours of ice cream and a cute looking shop! I happen to go when it was not ridiculously busy which was lucky. The ice cream is..."

Queen Of Food

"The ice cream here was lovely and up there with the top ten in Melbourne, but worth the wait? Not too sure. When we came it wasn't that busy and we..."

Kady

"Summer & ice cream & fresh flavours = happy tastebuds. Originally opening as a popup, pidapipo has been running in its current permanent home for a..."

Tomas

"The gelato here are tasty. I had the Nutella swirl with Nutella sauce on a cone, a good combination. My friend had the hazelnut with Nutella sauce..."

Thuyteeisaboy

"I thought the only place to go for gelato was Messina, but Pidapipo definitely gives them a run for their money. I enjoyed the salted caramel- I only..."

FoodN

"Very nice gelato indeed. Hoped the queue was shorter and there were more seating options. Oh, and definitely wished they poured some more Nutella!!..."

Liliana Nanji

"After dinner we headed out to this place and I was glad! I have been looking for an excuse to try it. I was ecstatic. I had the coffee and oh my!..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"very cute little place in a great location. perfect for pre/after movie at nova!probably in my top 2 favourite gelato/icecream in melbourne..."

Facebook User

"My favourite place for ice-cream/gelato in Melbourne! Silky smooth and soft and not too sweet. It doesn't have the variety of say, Messina but the..."

Fatcat

"After trying many of the existing gelati places already on Lygon St, I was excited to try this place out. Got the salted caramel and raspberry swirl..."

Abbey V

"A small dessert place with the biggest queue ever. The icecream served here was amazing and different. Loved the gelato based desserts. Not too sweet..."

Tulika Kabra

"Been lining up for 15 mins just for that two scoops of gelato. Totally worth it! Salted caramel is the best I've ever had so far! Watermelon flavour..."

Lina Liu

"Must try: watermelon, pistachio.As a person who hates the manmade flavour of all kinds of fruits, this watermelon gelato is the real deal!..."

Kesslyn Chen

"After word-of-mouth and reading reviews I had high expectations of Pidapipo. The long line and the number of people eating gelato outside the store..."

Hilda Lee

"We had 2 ice creams like coconut & watermelon sorbet and pistachio and banana. The second was really amazing but the first one was not that good...."

Parth S Rawal

"The gelato is excellent. We faced a bit of a queue on Friday night but it moved fairly quickly. Pistachio is one of my all time favourites and the..."

Bopnbeep

"The hazelnut gelato is delicious as usual. Very rich and creamy. Probably the smoothest gelato in Melbourne. Decent hazelnut flavour without being..."

Penguineats

"SALTED CARAMEL! Wow! This ice cream was amazing! Full of flavour and not too salty! I have driven past this place a few times at night and the line..."

Krystal

"We usually go when the queue is not more than 5 people! They do serve yummy🍦We usually go for the salted caramel, peanut butter and watermelon..."

RnG

"SO GOOD! Ordered a 500ml tub with 2 flavours (watermelon and bacio), a cone and nutella through ubereats. Taste wise, bacio is really rich but not..."

Chewynoms

"One of the best gelato I have ever had. The coconut one is my go- to...."

Tiffany Yuning Chu

"Easily the best ice-cream / gelato ice ever had. Had salted Caramel, Pistachio and Watermelon flavours. Was ridiculously impressed with Watermelon,..."

Tony Kieu

"Was a bit surprised that compared to other gelato places they only had probably half the flavours available else where. But definitely worth it...."

Maria Low

"One of the best ice cream places in Melbourne! No matter what time of year, even in winter this place has a huge line outside of it. You might have..."

Sarah

"Best gelato in Melbourne! My favourite is the pistachio gelato! Staff are always friendly. Beware of the lines though, yes even in winter there is a..."

World Eats Food

"Si! Si! Si! The gelato here is buonissimo..had bacio, fior di latte and watermelon and the quality was very high. The only flaw was the watermelon,..."

Must Be Hungry

"Pidapipó is a MUST for gelato if you are on Lygon. It is a cute, inviting little store just across from Brunetti's. It is very popular, so expect a..."

TheHungryCouple

"If you're after a sweet treat and manage to evade Brunetti's neon claws, Pidapipó should be next on your list.With a range of base flavours,..."

MSY123

"Don't expect yourself to be able to rock up at pidapipó without being in a line (well, especially so on Friday to Sunday nights). I like how..."

G

"Wow I love it so much! Super friendly service and the nutella inside the gelato is just too good to be true! So yum! My favorite flavor is pistachio,..."

Live_in_melbourne

"Tried salted caramel, peanut butter and Nutella. All three yyyyyyummmy! Would definitely go there again tomorrow ( just forget about how cold..."

Demi Wang

"I literally dream about their gelato, and am currently obsessed with their salted caramel peanut butter biscotti. Between this and the chapel st..."

Kimberly Tan

"A 20 minute wait at 9:00pm on a winters night is enough to say how delicious this gelato is. As a traveller who has tasted the pure heaven of gelato..."

Kathryn

"I loved the gelatos here! We tried coffee brownie, salted caramel with peanut butter biscotti, hazelnut, Nutella swirl, banana milk and pistachio. I..."

Danelle Lim Yun

"Icecream was really nice and not too heavy! The flavour were not artificial and were true to the description! I didn't feel parched after eating it..."

Angela Eats

"Had opportunity at the flour market to try the pistachio ice-cream which I wasn't extremely amazed by, having high expectations due to the hype about..."

Curistul

"Are you a nutella lover? Then you should try Pidapipo Gelato's nutella flavour. Thank me later.After I ordered the nutella flavour, the..."

Priscilla Wibowo

"Nothing better than some dessert ice cream after a big meal. They have dairy free flavour which is awesome, coz one of my friend can't eat dairy. sad..."

Timu

"Best ice cream that i had in Melbourne ! Very fresh and smooth ! Pistachio hazelnut and salted caramel ! That was amazing !!! Definetely recommend it..."

Fanny Foodie

"Possibly the best place for ice cream in Melbourne!! The nutella, pistachio and peanutbutter flavour are a must try!! This place has a queue even in..."

Linda Nguyen

"I couldn't believe that people would queue in the cold for ice-cream (even in Melbourne) and was a tad sceptical when one such 'queuer' told me it..."

Vegogutz

"We turned up and there was no queue - Just us chickens next in line. Now I know what the fuss is all about, and why people are prepared to line up...."

Academic013

"There's something cool about this place ... Think it's the combination of the ice cream, the Italian-speaking girls and the stone benchtops...."

Occasionalist

"Heaven on the tastebuds! Pidapipó's gelato is super smooth and not heavy like other frozen dessert places. Provides a wide range of flavour options,..."

Bianca Roberts

"This place is like a second Messina,similar ambience,vibe and gelato goodness. Had their 1 litre tub took away 3 times within a month, my absolute..."

Bon Bon

"Highly recommend! The hot Nutella is the icing on the cake! The line is rather long at peak times but moves very quickly. Well worth the..."

Summer

"All I can say is WOWOWOWOWOW. After a late night movie at nova, it was raining and there was a line outside Pidapipo. Damn was that 5 minute wait in..."

Jill Nguyen

"Pidapipo is quite popular in Lygon, so, I'm taking my chance to try it.A generous scoop for $4? Hell yeah!Tried the milk-based hazelnut..."

Jocelyn Khouw

"The best gelati I had in Melbourne - creamy, smooth and honest flavours. Unfortunately the flavour Zabaglione is not available since summer,..."

Food For Thought

"Lovely flavours and such good quality! Quite cheap too, the best part is the hot Nutella drizzle on top, definitely my favourite and a must whenever..."

Aparna Attawar

"As Italian, I know ice cream :D Excellent gelato. They don't have a big selection of flavours but the quality of it makes a simple fior di latte..."

Michela Benedetti

"Some of the best gelato I've ever had. 100% recommend coming here for a cheeky after dinner dessert. We waited for about 15 minutes in the cold..."

Chloe Anderson

"The best Gelati I've had in years. I particularly liked the strawberry rose, and the pistachio is surprisingly not green, mind my ignorance. Creamy..."

MissionBake

"Really rich ice cream with hot nutella~ wonderful~ Strawberry is a bit sour but really juicy and chocolate and coconut are great! Vanilla is just..."

"One is coffee n one is banana milk.i more prefer coffee,it is not wry bitter but mix with sweet n bitter.banana milk is too sweet.It has various..."

Princess Pan

"Tried the passionfruit and salted caramel. The passionfruit had more of a sorbet texture to it, while the salted caramel was really creamy. The..."

Amanda

"Finally something to overtake the ice cream shop down the road on Lygon street next to the park! The ice cream is really creamy and while the serve..."

Japcab

"Lygon Street- the little Italy of Melbourne- you will find the queues of people keenly waiting outside Pidapipo Gelateria. 1950's/60's style decor,..."

Mariposa

"Best ice cream in Melbourne! Tastes so natural, creamy and smooth. My favourite flavours are the pistachio, salted caramel and Nutella swirl. Yum!..."

Lida

"两家Pidapipo都去了，味道没有差别。吃过味道Bacio，pistachio, Salt caramel and coconut.👅Bacio..."

Bonnie Ke

"HOLD UP! This ice-cream is so damn good that I am willing to wait in that club looking line for ages. I don't even eat vanilla ice cream but boy oh..."

Mia

"These guys were super great. Very friendly and quite on the cool side. Was surprised at how cheap the ice cream was. I had the raisin & cinnamon +..."

Andy Graham

"my ice cream obsession seems to be a thing thats only getting worse with time! and Pidapipo met every expectation. its just too bad to have an ice..."

Constanza Wilhelmy

"ordered the pistachio and nutella swirlMindblown! the pistachio taste exactly just like pistachio puree, i cant have enough of it, but by adding..."

Deasy Shi

"Smoothest, most delicious gelato in Melbourne. Flavours are simple but quality is amazing. Not crazy expensive, unlike other gelato places in..."

Flakeymanners

"Came here on a Monday night and was surprised by the line outside. I had really high expectations due to all the hype, but although finding it to be..."

TresHungry

"OMG yum, I love proper italian gelati, the traditional way & I'm really not interested in wanky trendy flavours or overly sweet American style..."

Louknowsfood

"As a tourist visiting for the Easter break hadn't come across the Pidapipo story. Realised from the queue it was worth trying and the wait was no..."

Simmo

"Easily the best ice-cream you'll have. This is especially great if you're a nutella lover, their nutella flavours are unreal! The choice of nutella..."

N & N :)

"Wow Pidapipo! Very nice!Really loved the Nutella tap, such a unique thing to do!! Nothing bad to say other than that the service could..."

Foodie

"Real Gelato! Oh my! It's so hard to find. Some might be disappointed by the limited range but I've tried many of the flavours and they're all..."

Rock The Casba

"Simply the best frozen dessert in Melbourne. Flavours stay true to what's advertised without being overbearing. Great price and good portions...."

Mikhaylo.

"The hazelnut gelato is delicious as usual. Very rich and creamy. Probably the smoothest gelato in Melbourne. Decent hazelnut flavour without being..."

Penguineats

"Fantastic Gelato with reasonable price.Tried latte one, so silky and soft, but not too heavy. Definitely will go back and try different..."

Ye Liu

"We have to agree with the other reviewers! One of the best gelato places in Melbourne. There's always a line in front of Pidapipo for a reason. We..."

Luke And Hannah

"Fantastic gelato, beautiful decor! Absolutely love it here, we visit every time we come to Melbourne. The way they scoop the gelato is something to..."

@eatingupwiththehannashians

"I must go back again so I can try ALL the flavours...so far on my return visit I just got the same again- couldn't help it but the selections are..."

Jessica Cowell

"Place has a great selection of gelati, the lines are usually long on weekends but it's fast an u don't have to wait long. Most flavours are..."

Chubbylover86

"the parmesan, honey and fig is one of the most amazing gelato flavours ever. always look at the menu to see if i should get anything else but dont..."

Janet Duong

"Fantastic pistachio icecream! Such an authentic taste! The passion fruit sorbet was also nice and tart with seeds in. The service is friendly and..."

Tessa Peach

"Atmosphere: Located in Melbourne’s little slice of Italy, Lygon street, Pidapipo offers such authentic, creamy gelato you’ll want to..."

Food Comatose

"Beautiful smooth gelato that will satisfy every taste bud on your tongue. It was creamy, flavourful and simply the best that Melbourne has to offer..."

Eric&Lisa

"This is the most amazing gelati I have ever had. I love everything about this place: the ice cream (of course!), the lovely girls serving you with..."

6ixty

"Second time here in a week. Waited around 15 minutes in line but it was worth it. Pistachio and salted caramel gelato is a must have! 6 dollars for..."

_simplypeckish

"Very fresh gelato! Totally love it! I have mint choc chips and mojito. Both of them are nice. Mojito is stronger in flavour and more sour though,..."

Aki

"As an absolute ice cream freak I have no hesitation saying this is hands down the best gelato I have tried in Melbourne! Their milk based gelato..."

Vanya Milinović

"I've always wanted to give this place a go after hearing many great reviews about it. Came here on a Sunday evening and the line was okay, probably a..."

LeixD

"Their milk based and their formaggio ice cream (cheese based) flavours are delicious!I've tried the ricotta, cannoli & nutella, as well as..."

Sandy Pok

"Pistachio and bacio flavours are what we tried.. Liked them both 👍🏼a little sweeter than what we would have liked but really creamy which was..."

Rujuta

"It's a big call, but Pidapipo make the best gelato in Melbourne! Had the pistachio & bacio flavours and both were fantastic & deliciously creamy! Two..."

Ali T

"I hardly visit Carlton and only found out about this lil gelato store TODAY!! There aren't many good gelato store around the CBD area and this is one..."

Li Pink, Joyce Kun

"After a hot day wandering around the zoo we popped into Carlton for some refreshing gelato. My friend recommended Pidapipo, gushing about their..."

Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)

"BEST GELATO IN MELBOURNE!! If you haven't tried Pidapipo yet, please do yourself a favour and do so ASAP! The salted caramel gelato and mango sorbet..."

The Frugal Cats

"Finally made it to the famous gelato shop - Pidapipo and we were not disappointed.At 2pm on a Wednesday afternoon the line was quite long..."

Foodaholic

"When I think of Pidapipo, i think of massive lines. It's especially suprising considering that Lygon st is the 'Italian' central of Melbourne. With..."

ThatFoodie

"I prefer pidapipo over Gelato Messina any day. Their gelato is so much more smoother, creamier and tastier. Can't wait for their new store to open in..."

Foodie85

"What made me stop were the words "Formaggio Gelato"... Cheese & Icecream?!? Oh! I'm so glad I decided to try! Bellissimo!! Parmesan, Fig & Honey was..."

Grace

"I had the salted caramel and it was good. Great location, great service, and one of their Italian waiter is very handsome lol. Definitely will come..."

Gabby Webb

"Messina was my favourite until pidapippo (and scroll icecream) came along. The sorbet is so fresh and the other flavours I've tried (hazelnut and..."

Jennitals

"Have been their fan at the old spot before they moved on Lygon street. Always get their pistachio flavour gelato. It's the best in Melbourne:) it..."

Kelly Chen

"They have many choices of flavor and the service is fast and good. I had watermelon and rose cream something, they both are good but a tiny bit..."

Hsiao Yu-Tung

"As a self-proclaimed gelato aficionado, a handful of friends had urged me to go to Pidapipo while visiting Melbourne for the weekend and I am so glad..."

Alanna Thredgold

"Tried nutella swirl, coconut, rock melon and cardamom n pistachio flavour. It was alright. It was good, soft but i cant find the thing that makes me..."

Tash

"Im inlove with their ICE CREAM!!! I got the peanut butter chocolate.... its sooo nice I love it hahah Im in love its like heaven 😂 its packed..."

Chris Medina

"My favourite ice cream place in Melbourne. I love their pistachio and nutella swirl flavours! Their pistachio is very light and the taste is not..."

Gwendolyn Tan

"Big big love for their pistachio gellato, it tastes literally like pistachio. Banana milk was okay. The nutella swirl worth to try. Once again, cant..."

Arahma

"I have finally found a place in Melbourne where gelato is real gelato (and not ice cream). Gelato is amazing, not matter the flavour, and size is..."

Andrea Pianella

"The most silky-nest gelato I have ever tasted! Mind blown!! It's a must try! And all the flavours are devine! Will be back many times again!..."

Marika M

"I like the style of the store. The menu on the wall is very clear. Nice service n friendly smile. Be free to taste the flavour what u wanna have. The..."

Lily Song

"This place has the best pistachio gelato, even better than those I had in Italy (granted I might not be visiting the best gelato places there). I'm..."

Fenny Wiradjaja

"lovely unpretentious gelato outlet with friendly staff ... tried the salted caramel flavour and I fell in love with the creamy texture which was..."

David Weng Yew Wong

"Great flavours, great service. had a line at 11.00 in the night. Would love to try all the flavours. The gelato flavours are to die for. Fresh,..."

Varun Tandon

"U.N.B.E.L.I.E.V.A.B.L.E. - I challenge you to find a better traditional gelato store in Melbourne! Pidapipó is a deliciously indulgent treat - my..."

Coco

"If you don't get the salted caramel gelato, just kill yourself now to save yourself from making the biggest mistake of your miserable, pathetic life...."

Tyrone Biggums

"Really yummy Gelato, i had the special popcorn flavor and it was sooo yummy it mush be illegal! !! I also tried the choc mint, it was really good and..."

Catherine

"Great Ice-Cream,lots of yummy flavour to choose from.Make sure you get in early on a Saturday night, they had run out of a several..."

Joshua Thomas Bray

"best gelato I have ever had in Melbourne. Absolutely delicious flavour . Always want to get more to eat . So be smart to order two scoops once,..."

Caroline Zhang

"One of my favorite gelato places! Got my eyes on it when they were doing pop up shop next to Melbourne uni~ I reckon it is definitely on the top3..."

Patronus

"Definitely best gelato that you can have in the city and around.Fresh tasting flavours, fast staff, and remember to ask hot nutella inside..."

Pelan

"Excellent Gelato, Not only where the flavours well balanced, the variety and atmosphere was great. The Nutella fountain was a great..."

Josh_hajis

"Holy. Best gelato I've had yet! The flavours are amazing. My favourite is the pistachio and the hazelnut. Just wow. Blew me away. Can't wait to go..."

Bella

"Delicious post-brunch snack! Feed the child within with a dollop of nutella on top of your ice cream! Had to try the salted caramel flavour which was..."

Elizabeth Duong

"Absolutely amazing. Best icecream I've had that wasn't home made. The icecream is so creamy and served at the perfect consistency. Its very much like..."

JJfood

"Amazing salted caramel gelato! One of the best I've ever had in Melbourne. Consistency is just lovely and the serving was generous, priced at $4 I'd..."

Chisyelda Oey

"HUGE servings of ice cream- I felt a little ill after as I probably shouldn't have indulged as much as I did, but I couldn't help myself because..."

Mo

"I tried all the milk-based favors and all I want to say they are really wonderful, that's the reason you always see a long queue for the gelato. The..."

Deedee

"My visit to Pidapipó that's located in Lygon St, Carlton is uncountable. Everytime I went to this ice cream store, it was always packed with so many..."

Meilia Clarissa Tejasoewita

"One of the great gelato shops.People were friendly;the ice cream was an awesome texture and taste too! Tried the nutella swirl with extra nutella as..."

Emily

"Definitely some of the best gelato around - so smooth and creamy yet also light in texture. This store is very busy though, so the whole experience..."

Julycheee

"Great ice cream. Great service. And great price...What more can you ask for! We had the thick shakes and they were..."

Stuart

"Tried their Pistachio and Pineapple flavours. The pistachio flavour was rich and creamy while the pineapple flavour was tangy and tasted just like..."

Charizard

"Had the Bacio, pistachio and Nutella swirl and it certainly did not disappoint. Lines out the door in the middle of winter speaks for itself. Yum!..."

Chloep63

"If you don't know what to get at Pidapipo, go with their Nutella Gelato you can never go wrong with Nutella! It is to die for! Well it used to be..."

The City Walker

"This is the best gelato store in my opinion. I tried many gelato stores including Messina in Brunswick which I find pretty good as well. It's..."

Justin Wong

"Worth the queue! Very quick service. Amazing choices and the delicious ice cream. The waffle cones smell and taste amazing and the nutella fountain..."

Nicholas Renwick

"Most vibrant and friendly gelato place on lygon, the service is amazing and the gelato so creamy smooth and just full of flavours, definitely..."

Michfish

"This may sound crazy but I personally prefer indulging in Ice cream during winter. Why? Despite the satisfying cooling contrast against the..."

The Cravings Never Stop.

"Softness of the gelato makes it best gelato in Melbourne. Salted caramel and coffee tasted like how they should be, flavoursome soft ice cream...."

I Just Love Good Food

"Can you decide? With flavours rotating daily on the blackboard, it hard call to make. My comrade thought that pre-tasting should not be allowed, and..."

Food Baby

"Awesome gelato! Having pidapipo's gelato is such a treat in any season. Although the range of flavours are mostly typical, they all taste fabulous...."

Pineapple San

"Wow - the ice cream is amazing. So many unique flavors to choose from that you wouldn't find elsewhere. I wouldn't suggest the hot Nutella if you get..."

Becs

"Could go head to head with the best gelaterie in Italy. Definitely the best in town. I am now a happy Italian in Melbourne!!! ..."

Filippo Corda

"Good prices for good gelato. The flavours aren't exotic or totally exceptional but nevertheless, the gelato tasted very fresh and authentic...."

Vy Nguyen

"The dark chocolate fondant sorbet is so dark and intense, yet not too bitter, and it went perfectly with my creamy, but not sickly, coconut! I did..."

AH

"We stumbled across Pidapipo and so the kids scored a late afternoon gelato break. There were lots of flavours, with one scoop for $4 or 2 scoops..."

Eat.Play.Shop.

"One of the top ice creamery places in Melbourne. Right up there with Messina. The flavours are super creamy, but not overly sweet and the prices are..."

FOOD TRIP

"A scoop of the Bacio (Chocolate + Hazelnut) was one of the best ive had in a long time. Would definitely go back for more. The Milkchocolate and..."

Aussie Nawaab

"Introducing to you one of the finest gelato places in town, Pidapipo. The owner, Lisa Valmorbida had many years of experience working in Melbourne's..."

Evelovelle

"After their original popular stint as a pop up, Pidapipo is here to stay and has been thriving since its opening just before last year’s..."

Rob Y

"The combo salted peanut & pistachio as always, good enough but not the best for me. Love the color combination as the gelateria design. Fresh fruits..."

Helenaconia

"We went at 12:30, so it had only just opened for the day, and while we were being served, a queue had already started forming. The place has an..."

Flho

"Pipapipo is a new addition to the Lygon Street ice cream/gelato strip and in a prime position across the road from Cinema Nova. You can’t miss it..."

TOT: HOT OR NOT

"amazing nutella ice-ream with hot nutella on top!Saw it on instagram and Postcards channel 9 and thought why not try and see what the fuss is..."

Lauren

"Love the pistachio and banana milk! Not too friendly staff but still alright. Simply the best gelato I've had so far :) big thanks to my bf to take..."

Winie Evelyn

"This is the most amazing gelato I've ever tried. No matter what flavour, creamy or fruity, the texture is unbelievably smooth. This takes ice cream..."

Maikki Ryl

"Got coconut flavour and tasted the banana milk. Better than Messina. Not as crowded. Servings are more generous. Not as many flavours but quality is..."

David Vuong

"The pistachio is amazing - one of the few pistachio ice creams / gelatos I've had that doesn't have that artificial taste. The peanut butter is..."

Ophelia

"After dinner one night I decided I had to finally try Pidapipó as it always seems quite popular. Like all gelato shops in Carlton there was a line..."

Madeleine Scerri

"After a botched attempt at obtaining gelati at Brunetti's due to its perchance for attracting queue jumpers (OH THE ANGST) I felt very wretched..."

Tiffeny

"The melon and strawberry are my favourites. I think they change flavours from time to time if I'm not mistaken. One of the gelato shops where I'll be..."

I4n9

"Personally, I think this is the best gelato shop in Melbourne. The Nutella, Bacio, and Pistachio flavour are top of the lists! The gelato is so soft..."

Jessica Marsigit

"Amazing. Wandered past Baby (pizza joint in Richmond) on Sunday and saw a super cute cart peddling gelato. Grabbed the salted caramel and holy shiz,..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"I'd like it more when all the flavours are available. I’m giving this place a “Like” vote even though on the day I stopped in, they were out of..."

Bukko Boomeranger

"Rude ice cream. Fabulous amazing gelato - shame about the staff who are the surliest bunch of..."

Hungry Little Dinosaur

"Yummy flavour,was going to get 2 scoops but while in the queue I noticed how big the servings were so downgraded to just 1Very generous..."

Fries

"Amazing!. Best pistachio gelato I have ever had...."

Dee

"Embrace the rudeness. Why travel 12,000km to Italy to get insulted in another language when you can stroll along to Lygon St? Also, the gelato is..."

InnerNorth

"Pidapipó could be the best gelato place in Melbourne right now. Just a shame they ran out of the honeycomb fingers. Having been regulars at Gelato..."

Rosanna

"Velvety smooth ice-cream. No gimmicks here... a minimal selection of flavours to choose from, but the texture of the gelati is so very smooth, creamy..."

Trudihartmann

"Delicious!. Best Gelato, so creamy and delicious! Great staff, generous servings and able to try lots of flavours before deciding. Highly recommend..."

Esoteric

"Looking Forward to Visiting Again. Have heard a lot of great things about Pidapipó and finally got my chance to drop in en route to Cinema Nova...."

JupitusMercury

"Amazing taste!. The most equisite flavours of Gelato in Melbourne! Creamy, fluffy & flavorsome..."

Lauren Bonthorne

"Sad that they closed down. Much better than Messina or N2. I mean any store with giant bottles of Nutella is good in my books. Nutella swirl and..."

The Guiltless Glutton

"Really smooth, creamy gelato. This place is definitely quality over quantity - rare to find in gelato..."

Rebecca

"Best hazelnut ice cream. Yum!! my boyfriend loves it more than he loves..."

Jess Trinh

"The salted caramel, it's beyond words. Amazing, the best I've ever had. By far. So fresh, intense amazing flavours, they change the flavours..."

Fattybombatty

"Nice ice cream and service was great. I had the fig and hazelnut. I'll be..."

David Abdo

"I have been fantasizing about the salted caramel I tried earlier this week. Planning another visit this weekend. Best Gelato I've ever..."

Amber Joy

"Amazing fresh flavour in the fruit sorbets. The chocolate gelato is to die for. Also love the coffee. Really good happy..."

Katherine Moyo

"Gelato bliss. So fresh and so natural - just the way gelato should be. We tried several of the sorbetto flavours - grapefruit, melon, watermelon and..."

Belinda Rmr

"Delicious!! Better than the hyped up Messina, creamier and no big queue,..."

Hippo

"Wonderful: not because it's new, not because some patrons would suggest it's the trendy place to go, but because they actually deliver with what they..."

A.Peach

"Spectacular gelato!. After visiting Italy this year it is so exciting to find such amazing gelato in Melbourne. What a find! Beautiful, natural..."

Jo

"So good!. The gelato here is wonderful. You can tell that a lot of effort and care have been put into creating the perfect balance in all the..."

Ohsnap

"After exploring Melbourne for great ice cream for many years I can say without a shadow of a doubt that this is the best ice cream in Melbourne. The..."

Jt

"Amazing!. Extraordinarily good ice-cream. Clearly the best of its kind in Melbourne.Pidapipo is up there with the best Italian-style..."

David Odell

"Posted on January 17, 2014 by Hungrycookie Starting off as a pop-up experiment, Pidapipo cemented it’s popularity on the hustle and bustle of..."

Hungrycookie

"It was an unusually hot day for Autumn and I decided to pop into Pidapipo for some gelato. I’d heard some people say it may not be permanent so I..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Pidapipo Gelataria in Carlton serves tasty gelato that is handmade on site daily, and uses quality local and Italian ingredients. Considered to be..."

The City Lane

"Pidapipó is the latest addition of gelato shops to Melbourne’s Little Italy and the gelato there is truly sublime. When visiting for the first..."

Joanna Chan

"Pidapipo has been opened for just over a year now. What started off as a little pop up shop on Faraday St, Lisa Valmorbida garnered the interested of..."

Minh Thuy Le

"Verdict? Beautiful flavour and texture. Simpler than Gelateria Primavera, but creamier as well. Overall, we're super happy to add this gelateria to..."

Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust

"These gelatisans really know what they're doing. Each flavour that our friends and I got screamed the true and natural flavours of the ice cream we..."

The Hungry Excavator

"Traditional flavours such as hazelnut and tiramisu sit beneath silver pozettis lids, next to more experimental options such as coconut rice pudding...."

Sofia Levin

"Some of my favourite flavours of the night included the peanut butter, which is just a burst of flavour in the mouth and intensely creamy; the..."

Ashley

"Gelatos are absolute yum! Had watermelon, mojito (non alcoholic) and mango. We also had dairy range flavours - peanut butter, Nutella and pistachio...."

Adrian Chew

"Hands down the best gelato icecream in Melbourne. Super yummy. Incredible flavors. I had Bacio. Loved it! ❤ Will be back for more many times..."

Nancy Varkey

"When in Melbourne it's important to always pay a visit into your nearest pidapipo branch for some quality ice cream. With dairy and dairy free..."

Matthew Aitken

"Awesome gelato! Great prices too, which honestly explains why there is always a line. One of our scoopers were very generous, other not so much which..."

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