Experience deliciously authentic Italian gelato at Coolangatta’s new gelateria Ottimo
There are some locales that have an unspoken reputation – when you know, you know. Ottimo on Marine Parade in Coolangatta is one of those places. The sweet gelateria opened its doors in December 2020 next door to Xenia Bar & Restaurant and is dishing up amazingly authentic gelato, flaky croissants, delightful danishes and top-notch brews of the caffeinated kind. Italian for ‘excellent’, Ottimo is firmly establishing itself as a bonafide local gem and once you get a glimpse of the goods, you’ll see why.
Davide believes that, like food, gelato is connected to memories and helps to take you back to a special time and place in your life. If you’re lucky, you can catch a glimpse of the masters at work through the gigantic glass window at the far end of the venue. Layer upon layer, the toppings are mixed in so that you get the complete flavour experience with every scoop. Along with the new venue came an expanded menu featuring coffee by Austria’s Julius Meinl and baked goods by Nobee’s Viennoiserie Lab in Currumbin Waters, which Giordana believes are just like the ones she grew up with in Italy. The space itself has been created by the same architect who was behind Dust Temple in Currumbin and features an eye-popping installation suspended from the ceiling as well as ample seating to savour the experience.
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