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Pidapipó Carlton

299 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

Recommended by 30 people

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299 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

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HoursMonday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Pidapipó Carlton

True gelato artigianale anchors Lygon Street, scooping dense, intensely creamy batches crafted with genuine intent. Expect clean flavors and dialed-in sweetness without lingering thirst—whether pairing tart passionfruit mascarpone with roasted pistachio or trying limited seasonal runs. The footpath queue moves quickly into the warm, buzzing room. Diners with nut allergies can order comfortably, as scooping staff consult ingredient lists and crack open fresh back-of-house tubs. It functions as an effortless post-cinema nightcap after Cinema Nova, delivering generous scoops of fior di latte folded under whipped cream.

  • Artisanal Gelato: Authentic Italian scoops hit a dense, smooth consistency with balanced sweetness that leaves no lingering heaviness.
  • Rotating Flavors: The counter rotates limited-run batches alongside core favorites, from passionfruit mascarpone to berry jam specials.
  • Allergy Protocol: Staff reference a dedicated allergen roster and open fresh, untainted tubs from the back for guests with nut sensitivities.
  • Evening Buzz: A vibrant Lygon Street stop after neighborhood strolls or films at Cinema Nova, backed by swift, friendly service.
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Reasons to Choose Pidapipó Carlton

Why Carlton locals and visitors choose Pidapipó for authentic gelato and late-night stops.

  • Artisanal texture and balanced flavour profiles

    Gelato is crafted with an authentic, dense texture and balanced sweetness that lets natural cocoa and milk notes linger without heavy artificial aftertastes.

    The gelato leans properly artisanal: clean flavours, well-balanced sweetness, and that dense, creamy texture that tells you it’s made with intent rather than scale.

    Paul Leong

  • Refreshing finish without post-dessert thirst

    The gelato delivers rich, authentic taste without leaving you with the heavy, thirsty sensation common to standard overly sweetened ice creams.

    The best ice cream outside Italy I've ever tasted! Great portions, not too sweet (you know that thirsty feeling after and ice cream? Not here), excellent flavour.

    Silvia Tabotta

  • Dedicated fresh-tub allergy handling

    To prevent cross-contamination for patrons with severe nut allergies, staff check a dedicated nut-free flavour reference and scoop from a brand-new, unopened tub from the back.

    Both my partner and I have nut allergies and they have a list of which flavours are nut free and will open a new tub for you to ensure no cross contamination has taken place.

    Hailey Appel

  • Regularly rotating seasonal creations

    Rather than a predictable, unchanging menu, regular visits feature new limited-edition creations and changing seasonal combinations.

    I have been going here for so long and each time it gets better! I love how the ice cream flavours change each time we go.

    Lucy

  • The ideal Carlton date-night conclusion

    Conveniently situated along Lygon Street, the shop serves as an effortless sweet stop to wrap up dinner dates or evening strolls.

    It was overall a lovely experience, I would go again after date night.

    Prateek Talukdar

  • Cinema pairing at the Nova theater

    Located in the heart of Carlton's cinema and dining precinct, it makes a natural stop right after watching a film at the Nova theater.

    I was recommended to get an ice cream here after watching a movie at the Nova theater. Great combination for sure!

    Bart De Kleijn

Our most celebrated handcrafted gelato scoops loved by Melbourne locals

  • Pistachio Gelato

    My all time favourite is the pistachio with whipped cream and the Nutella swirl. So creamy, an absolute dream!

    May May

  • Vegan Dark Chocolate

    Smooth, creamy texture with an intense, rich, dark chocolate flavour. Absolutely wonderful. You’d never believe it’s dairy free!

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  • Nutella Swirl

    Best Icecream in Melbourne! We chose the Nutella swirl with extra nutella drizzle!!

    Atchu S

  • Salted Caramel Gelato

    There was another very sweet barista, but the salted caramel was sweeter. She recommended me peanut butter and salted caramel

    Prateek Talukdar

Other favorites

Seasonal creations and hot drinks complementing our traditional gelato lineup

  • Boysenberry and Mascarpone

    The boysenberry and mascarpone is to die for, my friend and i always go back for it

    Natalie Tang

  • Salted Chocolate Ice Cream

    was shocked at how good the salted chocolate ice cream was - thought I may have made a boring choice but it was truly the best chocolate ice-cream I think anyone could ever create.

    E G

  • Passion Fruit Mascarpone

    We also tried the passion fruit mascarpone (not sure if that’s the name) and it was also just as good, so creamy and rich with the refreshing touch of the passion fruit.

    Natalie Tang

  • Hot Chocolate

    Some of the best hot chocolate I have ever tasted; the addition of crushed nuts and marshmallow elevated it to an insane level

    jorja lirsch

Before you head over

Practical guidance on queue timing, allergy safety, and seasonal ordering

  • Queues Move Quickly

    While queues frequently stretch outside the shop, the service moves briskly, so do not be deterred by an apparently long line on Lygon Street.

  • Allergy Protocols

    If you have nut allergies, inform the staff so they can consult their nut-free flavour list and scoop from an unopened tub to prevent cross-contamination.

  • Rotating Seasonal Flavours

    The menu features regular limited-edition and seasonal specials alongside classics, so consider sampling featured combinations before they rotate off.

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