Overview
Thought Nutella's time in the limelight was coming to an end? Well, you might want to think again. Tella Balls Dessert Bar — Sydney's temple to OTT Nutella creations — is now open in Melbourne.
The self-proclaimed 'king of desserts' launched its first Victorian dessert bar in Melbourne Central on Monday, March 5. The sixth addition to the Tella Balls family, this one comes two years after the original opened its doors in NSW's Dulwich Hill.
If you've encountered these Nutella-filled dishes before — possibly on Instagram — you'll know subtlety's not a Tella Balls strongpoint. Instead, expect a menu of very tricked-up treats like a dessert lasagne, doughnut cones loaded with ice cream and Nutella, waffle burgers as big as your head, filled doughnuts, and a fettuccine-like crepe creation dubbed 'pastatella'. There's even a sweet version of 'fish and chips', starring deep fried ice cream and doughnut fries.
Australia did go a little crazy over Nutella around 2015, holding a festival dedicated to the stuff and causing a nation-wide shortage — which makes this opening seem a little behind the trend. But Tella Balls' other outlets seem to be going strong, so we'll see if this is enough to rekindle Melbourne's love affair with the humble choc-hazelnut spread.
Tella Balls Dessert Bar is now open within Melbourne Central. For more info, visit tellaballsdessertbar.com.au.
Images: Bodhi Liggett. Updated: March 27, 2018.