Gelato Messina Circular Quay
Gateway, 1 Macquarie Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Open nowToday 11:00 – 22:30 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours





The famous gelato brand at Circular Quay — Gelato Messina with a harbourside setting, rated 4.6 across more than 1,700 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- MondayToday
- 11:00 – 22:30
- Tuesday
- 11:00 – 22:30
- Wednesday
- 11:00 – 22:30
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 22:30
- Friday
- 11:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 11:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 11:00 – 22:30
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
Gelato Messina at Circular Quay sits on Macquarie Place in the heart of the Sydney CBD, near the harbour and the bustle of the Quay. Part of one of the country's most celebrated gelato brands, it brings Messina's renowned, inventive gelato to one of the city's most iconic and visited locations.
The appeal is straightforward but irresistible: outstanding gelato from a name that's become synonymous with the best in the business, in a prime spot perfect for a treat while exploring the harbour, The Rocks and the Opera House nearby. 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 1,700 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 near the Quay gets busy on warm evenings and weekends, 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.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.6 from 1,798 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 84
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 99
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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