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Piccolina Gelateria

Italian Gelato, Vegan Sorbet

Worth ordering: Sorbetnamed in 10 reviews

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the pistachio vegan gelato for a creamy, authentic Italian flavor.
  • Good to know: Mention 'sorbet' explicitly when ordering vegan options to avoid confusion.
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  • Visit during off-peak times to avoid long queues.
  • Explore seasonal blackboard specials like vegan pineapple mint.
  • Good to know: Staff can be friendly but may vary—ask clearly about vegan options.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Pistachionamed in 9 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Ice creamnamed in 22 reviews

People also mention dark chocolate, strawberry and nutella.

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Also passion fruit, lemon, mango and pineapple mint.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, fast service and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Dessert, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Piccolina Gelateria is a bustling Italian gelato parlor known for its creamy gelato and clearly marked vegan sorbets like passion fruit and lemon. Popular for casual dates and post-dinner treats, it features seasonal flavors and offers both dairy and vegan versions of favorites like pistachio and dark chocolate. The shop accepts credit cards and provides options for takeout and delivery, making it a convenient stop for dessert lovers in Melbourne's Hardware Lane area.

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43 Hardware Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Opening hours

Monday
12:00–22:30
Tuesday
12:00–22:30
Wednesday
12:00–22:30
Thursday
12:00–23:00
Friday
12:00–23:00
Saturday
12:00–23:00
Sunday
12:00–22:30

the food

4.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Friendly

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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