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    Messina

    4.5 (11 reviews)
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    Leah M.

    The line outside was long but I waited. this many people enduring a long line it must be delicious Gelato? Wrong it was just OK. To start some things were marked on the menu board as unavailable so I was excited to try some of my favorite flavors. when I ordered it they were unavailable as well. UGH I ordered a flavor that was comprised of chocolate and coconut as a whole it was very good filled with flavor. The second option was called a little Nic it was chocolate with pistachio. Both had a pretty decent flavor however the texture was off. Both had ice chips as if it melted or was old. Finally you need to eat it fast this was the first gelato I've ever had in my life where it was melting before the first lick. trust me it was not hot outside!

    Pandan gelato
    Lauren L.

    Place is always so crowded. Multiple locations around syd. Surprised they have a couple of non diary options that were SOO good. Highlight was the pandan. Normally not a huge gelato person but this place was a amazing. Would come back to try some other unique flavors like the lychee or the pistachio

    Sir Connors and salted caramel mango
    Katherine F.

    might be the best gelato I've had in my entire life! Messina has so many unique flavors and it's pretty affordable for such a high quality place! i got a 2 scoop with the salted caramel mango and the special sir connor's (hazelnut and salted caramel) and could not get enough. the service is quick and so the line moves fast and they have a small seating area. they do 6.20 for 1 scoop but also offer tiny scoop and gelato cake options. Perfect dessert spot in newtown!!

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    Danny L.

    How does this place only have one Yelp review when it's some of the BEST gelato known to humanity??? In all seriousness, this location is in a high traffic area and there's usually a line extending out the door (granted the interior's not very big). You can see the menu from afar so you can decide in advance before ordering. Let's just say I came back to this very location three times in the span of two days we spent in the city. Three scoops each time - at just $9 AUD mind you - with different flavors. I always defaulted to two fruity flavors and one savory - my favorites being blood orange and tiramisu. Seriously though, the gelato texture here is spot on; creamy, smooth, easy to eat, and most importantly, the fruity flavors aren't JACKED with sugar. That's a struggle with a lot of other places I've had, but this spot nails the true-to-taste flavor profile. I didn't even take pictures of the gelato bc I got too excited to down it all. :( But give it a try - it's some of the best gelato I've had, and it's so accessible here. Will miss it when I return to the states. :')))) PROS: - stellar gelato - smooth, creamy, and so easy to eat - great variety of flavors on both the savory and the sweet side - interior feels well maintained and clean, albeit small - cones are free! :) CONS: - none! :)

    Strawberries and cream and coconut and lychee flavors
    Stephen L.

    Messina has some very solid ice cream/gelato! There are a wide array of flavors available. I got a scoop of strawberries and cream and a scoop of coconut and lychee ice cream. The coconut and lychee didn't have as strong of a flavor as I would have liked but I did really like the nice creamy consistency. The strawberries and cream had a nice strawberry drizzle throughout it that added a sweet taste to the creamy ice cream. The price for these two scoops (a little less than AUD$7) is reasonable. The place is kind of small and has a clean decor that I appreciated. The service speed is quick. I was actually close to giving Messina 5 stars, but they fell just short due to the fact that their ice cream didn't fully "wow" me, but it is definitely solid nonetheless.

    Best gelato in town! Hazelnut paste is absolutely the winner! so simple so great! Cannot wait to come back!

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