Gelato Lab - Black Rock

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Closed nowOpens 12pmSunday: 12pm - 8:30pm
3/38 Bluff Rd, Black Rock VIC 3193

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Authentic Italian gelato made on-site in Black Rock. pistachio and salted caramel that rival Italy's best.

A vibrant, welcoming family-run gelateria on the Black Rock shopping strip. The Italian owners. Lamberto (Lambo), Mitzy/Mitzi, John and their team. create an atmosphere of genuine warmth and hospitality. The shop received a new look noted by reviewers; bright, tidy, and energetic. Customers are invited to taste before buying, and the owners take flavour suggestions from regulars.

All gelato made fresh on-site using proper gelato equipment; house-made caramel sauce for the salted caramel; afogato available; hot Belgian chocolate with dark, milk and white chocolate options; crepes served with gelato; dairy-free sorbets with clear signage; taste-testing encouraged; take-away tubs that can fit multiple flavours.

Genuinely Italian-owned and operated. the owner Lamberto has a background in authentic Italian gelato-making. Multiple Italian-born reviewers (including one who made ice cream professionally for 26 years) rate it as authentic as gelato back in Italy. The Italian ownership and passion for quality are frequently cited as what makes the difference.

Premium pricing ($7 per scoop noted by one reviewer) with generous scoop sizes. most reviewers feel the quality-to-price ratio is very strong. A minority find it expensive for the portion. The quality of ingredients justifies the price for the majority.

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Comparing options? See Black Olive on Black Rock nearby · 4.3
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3/38 Bluff Rd, Black Rock VIC 3193

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Black Rock

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