
Gelato Messina Bondi
The celebrated Gelato Messina at Bondi Beach, rated 4.6 across more than 650 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Gelato Messina sits on Hall Street at Bondi Beach, in one of Sydney's most iconic seaside suburbs just back from the famous sand. Part of one of the country's most celebrated gelato names, it brings Messina's renowned, inventive gelato to Bondi — a perfectly placed treat near the beach.
The appeal is straightforward but irresistible: outstanding gelato from a name that's become synonymous with the best in the business, in a great spot for a treat after a beach day, a meal or a wander around Bondi. Whether you're after a classic flavour or one of Messina's famous creative specials, it's a reliably brilliant stop.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 650 reviews, it's clearly living up to the brand's stellar reputation. Flavours rotate — the specials change often — and opening hours and pricing vary, and a popular Messina spot gets busy on warm evenings, weekends and over summer, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip, though for a casual scoop you can usually just drop in and see what's on offer that day at Bondi.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 12:00 – 22:30
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 22:30
- WednesdayToday
- 12:00 – 22:30
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 22:30
- Friday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 86
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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