La Macelleria Mermaid Waters

La Macelleria Mermaid Waters brings an Italian gelateria experience to Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast, with the Gold Coast shop located at Mermaid Waters Shopping Village on Markeri Street. Its focus is gelato in the traditional Italian style, alongside sorbetti, espresso and made-to-order celebration cakes. The range includes classic cream-based flavours, specialities and sorbetti made with seasonal fruit, giving visitors plenty to explore beyond a standard ice-cream stop.

The flavour list combines familiar Italian favourites with more distinctive options. Fior di latte, stracciatella, pistachio, hazelnut, vanilla, chocolate and coffee sit alongside tiramisu, cassata siciliana, salted caramel, bacio and Raspberry Cheesecake. The sorbetti selection changes with the seasonal fruit available. The site also lists gelato and semifreddo cakes for birthdays, weddings, parties, special dinners and other occasions, making the venue relevant for both an individual treat and a dessert to share or order for a celebration.

A point of difference is the visible Laboratorio del Gelato. La Macelleria says the laboratory is fitted with Italian equipment and brands, and describes it as completely exposed so visitors can see the gelato-making process. The space is also associated with the aromas of roasting, caramel and sugar-coated nuts. Coffee is another part of the offering, with Segafredo coffee from Bologna used for espresso and other coffee styles, as well as Italian hot chocolate.

The business was founded by Matteo and Matteo, who moved from economics into gelato-making after developing a connection with Bologna’s culinary tradition. Their training and experience included work and study connected with established Italian gelato makers and training facilities. The name La Macelleria means “the butchery” in Italian, referring to the historic butchery that housed the original gelateria in Bologna. For visitors, that story adds context to a shop centred on traditional gelato rather than a broad café menu. It suits a solo espresso and gelato visit, a casual catch-up, or groups looking for a cake or dessert for a special occasion. The business also promotes practical gelato-making workshops, offering a more hands-on way to engage with the craft.