
Gelato Messina Newtown
The celebrated Gelato Messina on Newtown's King Street, rated 4.6 across more than 900 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Gelato Messina sits on King Street in Newtown, one of Sydney's most vibrant and eclectic inner-west strips. Part of one of the country's most celebrated gelato names, it brings Messina's renowned, inventive gelato to the heart of Newtown — a perfectly placed treat on a famously busy and food-loving strip.
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 meal or a wander through Newtown. 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 900 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 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 on King Street.
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 – 22:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 90
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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