Just went up to Marrickville Road for dinner and found this place. Excellent coffee and scrumptious gelato. The gentleman serving me even put my two flavours next to each other in the cup rather than on top of each other without me asking.
Lemon sorbetto and dark chocolate gelato with a doppio machiatto. Perfect dessert.
(They even had cannoli and some little biscotti if you wanted.)
Grazie mille allo staff! I came here today with my Year 10 Italian class just before opening hours. The gentlemen were so kind and let us in early. Despite already being so full from lunch, we all devoured our gelato! Delicious, high quality gelato, and great hospitality. We'll definitely be back!
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Franco is by far one of the best gelato parlours in Sydney and in my opinion it surpasses the likes of Cow and Moon and Messina. Often, my boyfriend and I would make the half hour trek to Marrickville just for dessert. You’ll find that they stock Italian classics as well as sorbets featuring seasonal and local fresh produce. I always come back for Tiramisu as you get large chunks of well-soaked sponge, making the coffee flavour more rich and prominent. My boyfriend has tried a variety of different flavours with the special Coconut and Pineapple being his favourite. Their Pistachio flavour is another favourite of ours as every bite is loaded with actual pistachio pieces. Choose their two flavours in one scoop for $6. The serving sizes are generous and the texture of their gelato is absolutely addictive. Overall, the staff are friendly but I feel that only the owner takes the time and effort to explain the flavours on special as well as the ingredients that go into each flavour. Sometimes we can’t help but buy a tub to take home too.
Franco’s gelato is not as delicately smooth as some, so it's not even my preferred style, but it was still amazing due to the great flavours - berry yoghurt was really rich and the tiramisu had a wonderful flavour even though it wasn’t as chunky as most. They keep the ice cream rather cold, which is good if you’re taking it away.
Very delicious gelato acids friendly service. I got two scoops with matcha and coffee. I loved both flavours. The flavours came through very well. One of my friends got two scoops with coffee and toblerone. My other friend got the same flavours as me but in a one scoop. It's great that they offer this option as many people want to have more than one flavour but not more gelato.
The only thing that took away from the experience was not having a bathroom available.
Essential Sydney gelato and might be our favourite all time. It’s really great and I feel like if they changed their coffee provider it’d be even better. But for gelato this is as good as it gets in Sydney. Panacotta is a must. Mango if it’s on, is also essential.
Ok, I must admit, this was not my first time here, probably been here at least 6 times or so. And every time I revisited, they did not disappoint. If I have to describe this shop in one word (besides incredible), it would definitely be GENEROSITY. Their scoop is so gigantic that they too believe their one scoop could be sufficient for 2 flavours, they now offer one scoop with 2 flavour choices at $6. For those who’s thinking, “no way one scoop is not enough for me”, well better come hungry if you want to opt for the 2 scoops $7.5 option. Their portion size is no joke. I’ve always share the 2 scoops with 2-3 people after lunch and we’ve always left full and satisfied.
(I'm Italian) Traditional, perfect artisanal Italian gelato, kind and attentive staff, welcoming and unpretentious atmosphere, cosy shop busy with local families and kids enjoying gelato and having fun. Loved it.
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The most friendly little hole in the wall gelato spot in marrickville, outclassing all other ice cream and gelato places in the neighbouring areas. As a regular customer, I have only received fantastic service. The prices are standard, however their portions are godly, and we are truely unworthy.
The ice cream is decadent, creamy and always fresh. There are flavours that are always available that are surefire crowd favourites (&personal favourites) such as;
•Matcha- earthy and deep matcha flavour
•Watermelon - super refreshingly and the best watermelon gelato available anywhere
• Donatella - the embodiment of ferro rocher ice cream with hazelnut garnish’s
• Panna Cotta - creamy indulgent yet light flavour reminiscent of creme brûlée
• Tiramisu - never have I ever had better, rich coffee
• Raspberry yoghurt - a balanced creamy and tangy morsel
These few are enough to keep you returning back for more, but they also have a healthy rotation of seasonal and Mediterranean inspired feature flavours that are sure to sell out quick. Notable features include: hojica, black seasame(pictures) persimmon, pineapple, orange marmalade, orange bitters, poppy seed cake and more that I’ve forgotten
I LOVE THIS PLACE SO MUCH!!!! 💖
Come again/10
I tried the watermelon sorbet and the matcha gelato. Both flavours tasted lovely..the matcha was nice and strong, the watermelon was refreshing. Lots of different flavours on offer!!
Great flavours and love the half/half option. Perfect for the indecisive ones among us who only feel like one scoop but can’t decide between two flavours. Great range as well, will definitely be back.
Good opening hours and good service. The shop itself is quite small but that doesn’t stop people from coming at all - it was quite busy when we got there and definitely seems like a popular place for the locals! It has a cute, rustic, authentic family vibe and decent prices. There is a relatively large range of flavours, and they also have special flavours that vary daily(?) The lady who was serving was very experienced, patient and careful- she knew about the different textures and softness’ of the different flavours and made sure that the scoops were in an order that would prevent them from falling off. She also made sure that each person got some of the toppings of each flavour!
Nice cosy place in the middle of busy Marrickville. We tried 2 flavours coffee and coconut - both were smooth and quite flavourful. I came exactly on the dot after they opened so not too busy. We sat outside and the environment was quite nice.
Great texture and very smooth. I like that you can get two flavours but a one scoop serving. Heaps of classic italian flavours. I got the panna cotta which was subtle. It was custardy, light but didn’t scream panna cotta. The second flavour was roasted hazelnut, owners were very generous with the nuts and definitely blitzed up real nuts in the gelato base. Will definitely come back to try the other flavours
I've been coming here for many many years and Franco consistently produces the best gelato in Sydney. The quality of ingredients used is evident and the flavours are just so authentic and natural tasting. It's too hard to pick a favourite, they're honestly all so good. It's never sickeningly sweet like a lot of other gelato places. We're always greeted warmly by Franco when he takes a break from the back. Love this family business and I've recommended them to all my mates.
Popular spot. Gelato is delicious but on expensive side. The black sesame and tiramisu has a good combination punch
Great little gelateria with a nice relaxed atmosphere. Tried the banana, watermelon, panna cotta and donatella. All very good, creamy and distinct flavours. Favourite was the donatella, really liked the toasted hazelnuts in it. Would have preferred if they could serve in eat-in cups.
Always come here - recommend getting the 1L take home container where you can choose up to 3 flavours. They make the gelato here in house and texture is nice and thick 💪
Personal favourite flavours are pannacotta, vanilla, berry yoghurt, matcha green tea and black sesame 🤞
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