A temple to gelato, chocolate and creativity from Melbourne’s favourite dessert brand.

Pidapipo Laboratorio: The Art of Indulgence

Pidapipo Laboratorio isn’t your standard gelato shop. It’s a working kitchen, gallery and chocolate lab rolled into one — a showcase of flavour and craftsmanship that pushes dessert into the realm of design. The glass walls reveal the process in motion, from tempering chocolate to folding in roasted pistachios. The fit-out is sleek and futuristic, yet the atmosphere remains warm and inviting, driven by the scent of melted chocolate and cream.

This is where Melbourne’s obsession with dessert becomes something worth studying.

The Flavours: Tradition Meets Experiment

Classic Italian gelato forms the base — pistachio, fior di latte, gianduja — but the Laboratorio is where the team gets creative. Seasonal specials use native ingredients, herbs and house-made inclusions like miso caramel, olive oil praline and blood orange sorbet. Every batch is made on-site, using organic milk and ethically sourced chocolate. It’s the kind of place where you order two scoops and immediately wish you’d gone for four.

The Experience: Immersive, Modern and Addictive

Beyond the counter, the experience extends to a curated range of chocolate bars, spreads and confections that mirror Pidapipo’s playful but precise spirit. Staff are as passionate about their craft as they are approachable, always ready to walk you through flavour notes or brewing experiments. Whether you grab a cone on the go or linger in the minimalist space, there’s a sense that you’re part of something being made in real time.

Pidapipo Laboratorio is where dessert becomes theatre, and every visit feels like a new performance.