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Boca Gelato

183 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe VIC 3079, Australia

Recommended by 26 people

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183 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe VIC 3079, Australia

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+61 3 9497 4276
HoursMonday: 3:00 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 3:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 3:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 3:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 1:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 1:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Boca Gelato

Ivanhoe locals and Italian expats pack Boca Gelato straight through winter for scoops that easily rival the inner north. The giveaway sits behind the counter—traditional sunken pozzetti tubs keeping each batch dense and shielded from the air. Purists stick to chunky bacio and pistachio, while the rotating board rolls out weekly experiments like Basque cheesecake and spiced pumpkin pie. If you want something nostalgic, there are raspberry choc tops waiting beside the till.

  • Traditional Pozzetti Setup: Gelato stays tucked inside traditional lidded pozzetti wells to protect texture and temperature rather than mounded on display.
  • Rotating Specialty Flavors: The board rotates experimental culinary flavors like Basque cheesecake, spiced pumpkin pie, and cereal collaborations alongside classic pistachio.
  • Signature Scoops & Choc Tops: Beyond standard scoops, the counter turns out house favourites like chunky Bacio and raspberry choc tops.
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What's On at Boca Gelato

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Choose Boca Gelato

Discover why Melbourne gelato aficionados head to Ivanhoe in every season, and book your visit to sample the latest churned batch.

  • Authentic Italian Mantecatura

    Crafted with authentic Italian culinary technique, each recipe delivers balanced sweetness and impeccably dense creaminess without relying on artificial fillers.

    creamy, well-balanced, and clearly made with care and high-quality ingredients.

    Giorgia Bortoli

  • Traditional Pozzetti Preservation

    By utilizing traditional sunken pozzetti rather than aerated display mounds, every batch preserves its precise temperature and silky consistency.

    they don't need to make the tubs look amazing with little decorative fillings on top - the quality of the material speaks for itself.

    Brett Jackson (bj)

  • Ever-Changing Experimental Specials

    A constantly shifting lineup of limited-edition creations ensures adventurous dessert lovers always have inventive new culinary combinations to explore.

    from coconut cake to Milo to gingerbread theres always something new to try and savour.

    Salt Trader

  • Bespoke Bakery Collaborations

    Pastry-driven weekly specials translate complex baked treats into ultra-creamy, multi-textured gelato scoops.

    They have some unique flavours, especially their weekly specials, such as the basque cheesecake.

    Debbie Nik

  • Welcoming Family Space

    With ample indoor seating and a warm, clean setting, it serves as an inviting dessert haven suitable for children and adults alike.

    A fantastic spot to bring the whole family for a sweet treat!

    Yumi Okoshi

  • Year-Round Neighborhood Energy

    Drawing steady crowds through every season, the shop provides an energetic community hub for post-dinner gatherings and casual outings.

    you know it’s a good gelato shop when it’s full in the middle of winter.

    Lloyd Smyth

Beloved classic scoops and inventive specials celebrated by local gelato enthusiasts.

  • Pistachio Gelato

    The pistachio flavour was sooooo good!

    Hanmo Li

  • Bacio Gelato

    my fav is bacio! Simply amazing, with good chunky choc chips in it!!

    Alessandro Colico

  • Basque Cheesecake Gelato

    Had the specials, Basque cheesecake and pumpkin pie which were mind-blowingly creamy.

    Timocles Copland

  • Honey Joy Gelato

    The honey joy literally has honey and cornflakes.

    Andrew

Before you head over

Practical dining advice on timing, rotating flavours, and portion sizes to ensure a smooth visit. Book your table ahead to guarantee a relaxed seat.

  • Plan around evening queue surges

    Warm evenings regularly draw a line out front, and the shop stays bustling even on winter nights. If you want to sit down inside, arrive earlier in the afternoon or plan around the late-evening rush.

  • Catch rotating specials before they swap out

    Novelty creations like matcha, Basque cheesecake, and pumpkin pie rotate on daily or weekly schedules and can sell out. Look over the board as soon as you enter so you don't miss short-run batches.

  • Calibrate scoop sizes and stacking

    Double scoops are generous enough to satisfy two or three people. When pairing softer flavours like pistachio with denser scoops, specify your stacking order at the counter to prevent top-heavy melt.

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