The Gold Coast's Rosé Gelateria Is Opening Its First Brisbane Outpost at Portside Wharf 

Maybe you like licking an ice cream cone while you stroll along the river. Perhaps a trip to the movies isn't complete without a scoop or two beforehand or afterwards. Or, you could just be keen on any and every excuse to get your gelato fix. Whichever fits, Rosé Gelateria will have you covered when it opens at Portside Wharf.

The Hamilton precinct is undergoing quite a few changes at the moment, announcing late in 2022 that a $20-million makeover is in the works. Also on the way: Fosh, a seafood restaurant from the restaurateur behind Opa Bar + Mezze, Massimo Restaurant, Yamas Greek + Drink and George's Paragon; and the Gold Coast's Rise Bakery launching its first Brisbane venue. Rosé Gelateria is making the same leap as the latter, in fact, heading to the River City after setting up stores in Sanctuary Cove and Main Beach.

 

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Brisbanites will have a new boutique dessert go-to come June, with an exact opening date yet to be revealed. Yes, it'll be winter, but it's never too cold for gelato in the Queensland capital (as our obsession with the Ekka's strawberry sundaes each August shows). This ice cream spot will be located next to Dendy Cinemas, handily, and span across 56 square metres of indoor seating space, as well as an al fresco seating area. As for the fitout, it's going chic and elegant, with help from Lowry Group as the venue's builders.

Rosé Gelateria is known for its rose gelato made with rosewater and topped with rose petals, but also does Biscoff gelato — using the biscuit spread, also caramel — among its 20-flavour signature lineup. The Portside shop will feature vegan and dairy-free options, too, and rotate through four limited-edition flavours each month.

If you have a pet that likes frosty treats, and always tries to get a lick of yours, Rosé Gelateria will offer pet-friendly gelato as well.

Husband-and-wife team Bronson Tucker and Diana Prinz came up with their range after a visit to Italy. "All our gelato flavours are inspired by a trip my wife and I took to the homeland of gelato, Florence in Italy, which is where we were taught the authentic way of crafting gelato by a local teacher," advises Bronson.

That said, Rosé Gelateria doesn't just keep things cold and creamy. It'll also be serving up macarons and cookies, plus juices and milkshakes. Joining forces with Paradox Coffee Roasters, it'll be brewing a specialty coffee blend called Paper Moon, too — and expect to taste black cherry and plum with your caffeine hit.

"We have poured our passion and love for gelato into the creation of Rosé Gelateria, and it's clear from the support we have received that others can feel and taste that appreciation as well," said Prinz.

"We aren't your everyday gelato store. As a boutique provider, we put considerable thought into every detail, flavour and the overall experience we offer, with our customers at the forefront of each choice. Our vision for Rosé Gelateria has been to create truly beautiful spaces for friends, families and people to connect while enjoying our artisanal range of gelatos and treats. We are delighted to continue bringing this vision to life at Portside Wharf."

Find Rosé Gelateria at Portside Wharf, 39 Hercules Street, Hamilton, from sometime in June 2023 — we'll update you with an exact launch date when one is announced.