A Sweet Escape at This Neon-Lit Gelateria

It’s easy to leave reality behind for a sweet moment inside this corner gelateria. Colourful patterns emerge from black-panelled wood on the walls, and a neon pink-and-green ice-cream cone glows on the back wall like a beacon. It’s almost entrancing—but the real showstopper is the rainbow-hued cabinet filled with 32 flavours of gelato and sorbet. This is a spot meant for sitting down, soaking it in, and enjoying every scoop.

From Pascoe Vale to [Your Suburb], Same Heart, New Scoop

Aside from its smaller footprint, this shop—by owners Joe Molinaro and Paul Vernuccio—is a mirror image of the pair’s original gelateria in Pascoe Vale. In the cabinet, there’s a playful mix of Wonka-esque creations and more classic flavours. Think fig and almond, chunky Tim Tam, crumbly strawberry cheesecake, charcoal vanilla, and liquorice. Sweet tooths will love the cotton candy and espresso gelato, while fruity sorbets like mango, blood orange and lemon keep things bright and zesty.

Small Batches, Big Flavour

Rotating specials keep regulars guessing, with past flavours including Aperol spritz sorbet (alcohol-free), pavlova, and a buffalo-milk gelato. Every scoop is made using roasted nuts, organic fruits and house-made purées. The focus here is on quality over quantity. While larger producers use continuous freezers for volume, this team sticks with batch freezers—smaller capacity, but better texture and freshness. It means what’s in the cabinet is never sitting long, and the result is always rich, smooth, and satisfying.