Matilda The Art Of Gelato

Matilda The Art Of Gelato brings traditional Northern Italian gelato to 60 Florence St in Wynnum, Brisbane Bayside. The shop has been serving the area since 2018, making gelato fresh in-store almost every day. Its approach is centred on classic recipes, premium ingredients and a lighter style made without eggs, with Queensland milk and cream and imported Italian pistachios and hazelnuts used in the range.

There is plenty to suit different dietary needs. Fruit sorbets are made with fresh Australian fruit and contain no dairy, while the website also lists non-fruit dairy-free options such as chocolate and macadamia. Many flavours are gluten-free and prepared with care to help prevent cross-contamination, and vegan gelato made without dairy or eggs is available. The broader menu includes waffles, gluten- and dairy-free crepes, vegan donuts and spaghetti ice cream, with the option to choose between waffle, doughnut or crepe for each dish.

The flavour selection changes with the seasons. Named examples include Stracciatella and Nocciola, along with sorbets and seasonal combinations such as fig and marsala and raspberry lemon cheesecake. Italian coffee is also available to enjoy with gelato. For something beyond an individual visit, Matilda offers gelato gift packs, event catering and wholesale gelato, while delivery is available through Uber Eats to Wynnum and nearby Brisbane Bayside suburbs.

The shop’s story is closely tied to its gelato master, Rudi. Originally from Pertegada in north-eastern Italy, he trained in Italy and gained hands-on experience at Brunzin Gelateria before moving to Australia. He opened Matilda with his partner and their two daughters, with the aim of sharing the Italian gelato tradition in Wynnum. The website describes a warm, relaxed space with an open kitchen, seating and outdoor benches, making it suitable for families, friends, solo dessert stops or a casual date. With a 4.8 Google rating from 331 reviews, it is a well-regarded option for gelato in Brisbane’s bayside.