Teneriffe's La Macelleria Has Brought Its Artisan Gelato to West End

How far would you go for the love of gelato? If you're La Macelleria owner Matteo Zini, trekking from Bologna to Brisbane is just the beginning. With his Italian artisan joint already a Teneriffe favourite, he's expanding his authentic gelato dreams to the other side of town, setting up a second store in West End.

Opening its doors on September 21 just in time for the warmer weather, La Macelleria's fresh digs proves a case of same great taste in a brand new location, serving up everything frosty treat lovers know and love on Montague Road. That includes their menu of Italian flavours, ranging from the classic deliciousness of fior di latte to the chocolate-speckled stracciatella to the aromatic caffe, as well as the more creative likes of castiglione (ricotta with caramelised figs), mandorla al caffe (roasted almonds with roasted coffee beans) and malaga (rum and raisin). Also making the jump is their sorbets, specials and cakes — three mini cones, a custard semifreddo covered with lemon meringue or brioche filled with gelato, anyone?

Plus, at a place where "quality and passion are our first ingredients," as Zini explains, customers will be able to see the magic happen. Like its Teneriffe sibling, everything is made in store every day in La Macelleria's beloved vertical, traditional-style gelato machine. Patrons will also be able to sip coffee at the same time, and book in for hands-on workshops.

If you're thinking what we're thinking, then yes, folks in the inner west do have quite the gelato crawl on their hands, with La Macelleria West End's second big arrival in the frozen dessert stakes this year. Whether you start here and wander over to Gelato Messina, or vice versa, your tastebuds win. To make things extra tempting, La Macelleria will be hosting their grand opening celebrations on October 1, complete with their famous prosecco sorbet from 3pm to 7pm.

La Macelleria West End is now open at 321 Montague Road, West End. Head to their website and Facebook page for further details.