Ice Cream and gelato in Melbourne

Casa del Gelato
Taking a stroll along Lygon Street on a hot summer night is one of the must-do things in Melbourne. The street is full of hooting cars, restaurants are packed and there is a huge queue outside Casa del Gelato. The selection ranges from chestnut, amaretto, wild cherry and lemon through to zabaglione, mango and ricotta.
165 Lygon Street, Carlton
Ph 03 9347 0220

Il Dolce Freddo
This gelataria offers some 20 flavours to choose from, such as tiramisu, Nutella, strawberry, lemon and coffee. Many loiter, waiting for the 'it's durian day' sign to go up – fans of this unusual-tasting fruit just can't get enough. There's a sit-down area so you can linger over your frozen delights.
116 Lygon Street, Carlton
Ph 03 9639 3344

GeloBar
Boasting not only exceptional home-made Italian ice cream, the GeloBar also offers a variety of homemade cakes, chocolate and coffee. Ice cream is made on the premises and can be purchased in tubs that are sold by the kilo.
74 Lygon Street, East Brunswick
Ph 03 9388 1419

Limonetto
Owner Nevio Belia creates his range of flavours daily using local products combined with Italian know-how. The Limonetto outlet, with its upside-down cone design and coloured glass portals perched on the edge of water, is just the spot to get such a thing on a sunny afternoon.
NewQuay Promenade, Docklands
Ph 03 9642 5001

7 Apples Gelato
Mark Mariotti has attracted the crowds since he returned from Tuscany with gelati-making skills and techniques in hand. His 7 Apples shop has been packed with gelati lovers ever since, in fact the queue often overflows onto the street on sunny days. Fruity and creamier flavours rule the roost and are made into amazing smoothies as you watch.
75 Acland Street, St Kilda
Ph 03 9537 3633

Trampoline
Yes, they have a chocolate fountain, but they suggest you don't swim in it. But who needs chocolate when there are delicious gelati to choose from? Flavours range from lychee and lime to beetroot and orange. All made from natural ingredients, utilising the freshest produce around.
381 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Ph 03 9415 8689