Now Open: Anita Gelato Has Brought Its Hefty Scoops (and Over 150 Flavours) to Barangaroo
Take note, ice cream fiends: this international gelato brand has opened its seventh Sydney store — and its first in the CBD.
Anita Gelato is continuing its stealthy takeover of Sydney's ice cream scene with the opening of its seventh store in the city. For its newest store, the Mediterranean-born dessert chain has brought its creamy, jam-based gelati to a sleek, airy site in Barangaroo, marking the brand's first CBD outpost.
As with its other stores, Anita's Barangaroo site will feature a regularly rotating menu of over 150 flavours, with classic flavours sharing the display with less traditional scoops like white chocolate and pistachio cream, strawberry mascarpone and ricotta and a rum-flavoured black forest with caramelised hazelnuts. You can top your scoop with your choice of unlimited toppings, including fresh fruit, syrups and chocolate.
Those with dietary limitations will be taken care of, too — beyond the creamy, richly flavoured scoops, Anita also serves dessert cups, frozen yoghurt, vegan sorbets, and gluten-, nut- and sugar-free options.
Anita began life in 1998, when its namesake and her youngest son, Nir, started making frozen desserts for their community. Nir began selling their ice creams, which were flavoured with Anita's homemade jams, at local markets. A first bricks-and-mortar store opened in 2002, and now the brand boasts over 160 sites around the world. Nearly 30 years on, those jams remain a feature of the brand.
For its newest site, Anita has taken up a prime spot in The Streets of Barangaroo. Overlooking Hickson Park, the breezy, high-ceilinged spot features plenty of natural light, as well as indoor and outdoor seating. Plus, it's open seven days a week until 11pm.
"We're so excited to welcome everyone to our Barangaroo store," says Gisele Dussault, the brand's marketing manager. "This location brings together everything Anita is about — exceptional gelato, a welcoming atmosphere, and a space where people can connect and enjoy. Whether you're stopping by for a quick treat or settling in for a relaxed afternoon by the park, we can't wait to serve you."
You can find Anita Gelato at Shop R2.01, 2 Watermans Quay, Barangaroo. For more information, visit the website.
Images: Onecut Studios.
