Rivareno Gelato Potts Point
A much-loved authentic Italian gelato spot at Potts Point in Sydney, rated 4.7 across more than 320 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Rivareno Gelato sits on Macleay Street at Potts Point, a stylish, characterful inner-city Sydney suburb. 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 fun Potts Point location, perfect for a gelato, a sweet treat or an indulgence while exploring the area. Rivareno's stellar reputation for quality, traditional gelato makes it a real drawcard, and this spot has clearly won over a devoted following.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 320 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 Potts Point.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 12:30 – 23:00
- Tuesday
- 12:30 – 23:00
- WednesdayToday
- 12:30 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 12:30 – 23:00
- Friday
- 12:30 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 23:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 76
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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