Festa Italiana

Festa Italiana

Festa Italiana Is Back. And So Is Your Ability To Eat Dessert Before Dinner


Brisbane, clear your calendar because we’re heading back to Howard Smith Wharves for Festa Italiana. Two weekends. A whole lotta pasta, vino, and one very important dessert option

 


MEET CANNOLI FANS ($14)

Lemon scented custard gelato on almond frangipane and caramelised cannoli crunch, topped with hot choc hazelnut fudge and hazelnut praline.

 

Limited-Edition Flavours (only at Festa Italiana)

 



MOLTO BUENO – Hazelnut gelato with white chocolate hazelnut fudge, milk chocolate chips and wafer crunch.


GET BAKED
Baked caramel cheesecake gelato smothered with dulce de leche and smashed with baked cheesecake

What Else Is at Festa Italiana?

Festa Italiana is a free-entry event, bringing the spirit of Italy to the riverfront at Howard Smith Wharves. Expect live music, entertainment, Italian eats, and good times by the river. It’s the perfect excuse to spend your weekend soaking up the Brisbane sunshine with gelato in hand.

TL;DR 👀

📍 Citrus House, Howard Smith Wharves
🗓️ May 28th – 31st & June 4th – 7th
🍦 No bookings required – just stroll up and grab your scoop.

 

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