
Rivareno Gelato Parramatta
A much-loved authentic Italian gelato spot in Parramatta, Sydney, rated 4.5 across more than 540 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Rivareno Gelato sits at Parramatta Square on Darcy Street in Parramatta, in Sydney's west. Part of the acclaimed Rivareno group — renowned for its authentic, Italian-style gelato — it's a genuine favourite, offering beautifully made, fresh gelato in a great range of classic Italian flavours, the kind of quality, craft-focused spot that gelato lovers seek out.
The appeal is that combination of genuinely excellent, authentic Italian gelato, a great range of flavours and a handy Parramatta Square location, perfect for a gelato, a sweet treat or an indulgence while in the city centre. Rivareno's stellar reputation for quality, traditional gelato makes it a real drawcard, and this spot has clearly won over a loyal following in the west.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 540 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. The gelato flavours, opening hours and pricing vary, and a popular gelato spot gets busy on warm evenings and weekends, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for genuinely excellent Italian gelato, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Rivareno at Parramatta Square.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 07:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 22:00
- WednesdayToday
- 07:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 22:30
- Friday
- 07:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 79
- Popularity
- 83
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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