Pidapipó Carlton
A beloved Melbourne gelato name on Carlton's Lygon Street — Pidapipó, rated 4.6 across more than 2,500 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Pidapipó sits on Lygon Street in Carlton, the street synonymous with Italian food and culture in Melbourne — the perfect home for one of the city's most beloved gelaterias. On this storied strip just north of the CBD, it's become a genuine destination for gelato lovers, carrying on the great Lygon Street tradition of a post-dinner sweet treat.
The appeal is that focus on beautifully made, authentic gelato from a name that's become synonymous with the best in Melbourne. Whether you're after a classic flavour or something more inventive, it's a reliably excellent treat in a buzzing, atmospheric location at the heart of Carlton's Italian quarter.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 2,500 reviews, it's clearly living up to its stellar reputation. Flavours rotate, and opening hours and pricing vary, and a popular gelateria gets busy on warm evenings and weekends, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a casual scoop, you can usually just drop in and see what's on offer, ideally enjoyed with a stroll down Lygon Street.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 12:00 – 22:30
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 22:30
- WednesdayToday
- 12:00 – 22:30
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 22:30
- Friday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 22:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 84
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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