Restaurant
Piccolina Gelateria
32 Degraves St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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32 Degraves St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Set right in the bustle of Degraves Street, this scoop shop turns a post-dinner stroll into a proper Melbourne laneway ritual. Regulars line up for scoops of nutty pistachio, or double down on dark chocolate studded with crunchy honeycomb chunks. Beyond the classics like stracciatella, the specials board rotates creative additions alongside rich non-fruit vegan scoops like hazelnut. Dietary requirements get thoughtful attention behind the counter, where staff reach for fresh spoons and crack open untouched batches to keep cross-contamination at bay. Cup in hand, you step back out into the city evening.
- Rigorous Allergen Care: Staff use fresh spoons and open untouched batches to safeguard against cross-contamination for coeliac and allergy-conscious guests.
- Beyond Fruit Sorbets: Plant-based scoops extend well past standard fruit sorbets to include rich options like chocolate, hazelnut, and pistachio.
- Signature Pairings: Crowd favorites pair deeply roasted pistachio and dark chocolate alongside honeycomb packed with generous crunchy chunks.
What's On at Piccolina Gelateria
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Why Choose Piccolina Gelateria
Discover why Piccolina Gelateria is Melbourne's go-to laneway stop for artisanal flavours, inclusive dining, and dessert rituals.
Proactive Allergen and Coeliac Safety
Staff implement strict cross-contamination measures, using fresh batches and clean utensils for coeliac customers and washing equipment for guests with allergies.
used a fresh spoon from a fresh batch of gelato to reduce cross contamination
Emma Creamy Non-Fruit Vegan Choices
Piccolina provides non-fruit vegan alternatives such as chocolate, nutella, and pistachio rather than limiting dairy-free options strictly to fruit sorbets.
one of the few ice-cream that does at least 3 different flavours that there are not fruits
carlondon london Peace of Mind for Allergy Dining
Guests dining with severe egg and nut allergies can order safely and feel completely at ease thanks to considerate, attentive service.
washed all the equipment before making her a milkshake
neesha sackett Authentic Italian Gelato Nostalgia
The rich texture and traditional flavour craft evoke fond memories of authentic Italian gelaterias.
Really reminds us of the pistachio gelato we had in Florence.
Sharon Kwek Rotating Specials and Pre-Purchase Tastings
Piccolina invites guests to taste-test classic recipes alongside rotating limited-edition specials before picking their scoop.
Taste Test Triumph: Confirm my choices with a little preview (they're happy to oblige!).
Cat Hyams The Degraves Street Post-Dinner Ritual
Located centrally on Degraves Street, it serves as the quintessential dessert finish following dinners in Melbourne's iconic laneway dining strip.
the perfect ‘after dinner in Degrave Street dessert treat’
Sharyn Gill-Andrews
Most popular items
Customer-favorite flavours frequently ordered for Degraves Street dessert stops
Pistachio Gelato
Pistachio flavoured gelato was the best!!!
Sharon Kwek Dark Chocolate Gelato
I got the dark chocolate the first time and I was HOOKED.
Hite Gahs Honeycomb Gelato
Whatever this Honeycomb Gelato contains, it is what I needed. This is my FAVOURITE. FLAVOUR.
yue meng Stracciatella Gelato
The last time I had Gelato Striaciatella was in Italy some years ago. This time I found Italy right in in my own home country!
Moe Kalem
Beyond the menu
Attentive service rituals and dedicated care that set Piccolina Gelateria apart.
Fresh-Batch Coeliac Protocol
When advised of coeliac disease, staff scoop from a fresh batch using a fresh spoon to proactively prevent cross-contamination.
Dedicated Allergy Equipment Washing
Staff wash and sanitize all equipment before blending milkshakes when informed of egg and nut allergies.
Non-Fruit Vegan Indulgences
Rather than limiting dairy-free choices to fruit sorbets, the menu offers rich vegan gelatos like dark chocolate, pistachio, and Nutella.
Pre-Purchase Tasting Previews
Staff provide previews and guidance, welcoming guests to sample specials and classics side-by-side before committing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Piccolina handle food allergies and dietary restrictions?
Yes. Staff accommodate severe dietary restrictions and coeliac needs by washing equipment before preparing orders and serving scoops from fresh batches using clean utensils to minimize cross-contamination. You can also find dairy-free and vegan options beyond fruit sorbets, such as dark chocolate, pistachio, and nut-based flavours.
Which gelato flavours are most popular, and can you sample them?
Customer recommendations highlight pistachio, dark chocolate, and honeycomb with chunky chocolate pieces. Limited-edition specials rotate regularly on their Gusti Speciali board alongside staples like stracciatella and peanut butter, and staff are happy to offer preview tastes before you decide.
Is there seating available inside the shop?
Indoor space is very compact and can get cramped during busy periods, particularly after dinner when queues often form down the lane. Most visitors choose to eat their cones or cups at the small outdoor tables along Degraves Street.
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