ABOUT PIDAPIPO

Pidapipo is Melbourne’s home of authentic Italian gelato: artisanal, churned fresh daily in-store, and made by hand from the best seasonal ingredients.

Anchored in tradition and inspired by joy, everything we create comes from Italian values of craft, family and flavour.

From our first scoops on Lygon Street more than ten years ago to our experimental Fitzroy Laboratorio today, Pidapipo has always been about sharing the simple happiness of gelato.

OUR STORY

The name Pidapipo comes from a game our nonno taught us as children – a reminder that food should always bring play and connection.

Founder Lisa Valmorbida trained at Carpigiani Gelato University in Bologna, an esteemed gelato school. There she learnt the Italian traditions we still live by today: fresh fruit, small batches, no artificial colours or flavourings, and recipes carefully balanced for perfect texture and taste.

After working in Italy’s best gelaterias, Lisa returned to Melbourne. With her brother Jamie, she opened a pop-up shop in Carlton that quickly won the hearts of the city. Soon after came our permanent Lygon Street flagship, followed by Windsor and the CBD – with fountains of Nutella, colourful gelato cakes, and rotating monthly menus that evolve with the seasons.

BEYOND GELATO

While gelato will always be at the heart of Pidapipo, we’ve grown into a family of products and experiences – all connected by the same spirit of Italian craft and joy.

Gelato Cakes: Inspired by the great pasticcerie of Milan, our gelato cakes are handcrafted for celebrations both big and small.

Single Origin Chocolate: made in-house at Fitzroy using Dominican Republic cacao.

Fitzroy Laboratorio: a sleek space for experimentation, where all our flavours are developed and sent out to be churned fresh daily at every store.

Gelato Carts: scoops to-go. The perfect option when it comes to adding an Italian touch to your event or party.

OUR MISSION

We believe in gelato done well: artisanal craft, authentic Italian tradition, endless complimentary taste tests, and a spark of joy to make every visit memorable. Our stores are designed to bring people together, our recipes honour the best ingredients, and our team is united by one goal – to bring a smile with every scoop.

OUR STORES

Find us in Carlton, Windsor, the CBD and at our Fitzroy Laboratorio.