MESSINA IN THE MEDIA

Read, watch and listen to the people behind the gelato.

Our team’s been busy behind the scenes...and in front of the mic. Discover where we’ve been featured, who we’ve been chatting to, and what we’ve been up to, from store launches to supermarket expansions.

Explore interviews, articles, and podcasts featuring the people who built the brand you now crave.

ARTICLES, NEWS AND PODCASTS•

  • Gelato Messina POS

    June 2017

    Siân Bishop discusses customer engagement and the brand's approach to communication using Lighspeed POS

    Watch it here

  • Gelato Messina – Kounta POS

    September, 2015

    Declan Lee talks about the use of Point of sales intergration at Messina with Lightspeed

    Watch it here

  • Chocolates Production

    August, 2017

    Donato provides a behind-the-scenes look at Messina's operations, discussing flavor development and the creative process.

    Listen here

  • Events and Pop Ups

    We're always running pop ups and events at Marrickville HQ - from savory food collaborations to affogato parties.

    Stay in the Loop

  • Hong Kong’s Calling

    October 1, 2021

    We’ve gone global. With our first overseas store scooping in Hong Kong, Alessandro gives the lowdown on new gelato fans, cultural crossovers and how the Messina magic translates in a new postcode.

    Read More

  • Declan Lee Back of House Podcast

    September 1. 2016

    Declan discusses his unique path to becoming the creative lead at Messina, sharing stories from his diverse career.

    Listen here

  • Nick Palumbo Imterview

    January 1, 2013

    Nick Palumbo discusses the brand's philosophy and approach to gelato making, emphasizing traditional Sicilian methods combined with innovative flavors.

    Read more

  • Chef Chat with Donato

    April 13, 2010

    Donato’s the reason your favourite scoop tastes like a memory you never had. In this deep dive, he unpacks inspiration, weird flavour combos and why we take gelato way too seriously.

    Read More

Other things not to miss at Messina HQ

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Opening Times & Helpful Things

  • The store is open 7 days a week - see here for exact opening times

  • Thursday 4pm - 9pm
    Friday 4pm - 9pm
    Saturday 12pm - 9pm
    Sunday 12pm - 7pm

    Kitchen serves limited menu 4-5pm on Thurs & Fri

  • Thursday - Sunday 8am - sold out (which is normally around 2pm ish). See the menu here

  • Take yourself on a self guided tour with our interactive scan to see videos or chat to our host and enjoy a free guided tour. Bookings coming soon.