Pidapipó Carlton

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.