Milton residents and visitors have a new dessert option, with ALIA Gelato opening in the heart of the suburb’s dining strip. Founded by Alessia Anibaldi, this store offers small-batch gelato made using traditional Italian techniques, with classic flavours and seasonal ingredients.
The store is in the Park Road precinct, directly across from the entrance to Milton Station and close to established local businesses, including Arrivederci Pizza. Its location places it among one of Milton’s best-known food and dining areas.
The gelato shop had its soft opening in February 2026, and it has been full steam ahead for March.
Ms Anibaldi previously worked internationally in development and humanitarian roles before turning her attention to gelato-making. She later trained in Sicily under pastry and gelato maestro Nino De Pasquale before opening the Milton store.
The menu centres on traditional Italian techniques combined with local ingredients and seasonal flavours. Classic options such as pistachio, stracciatella and strawberry are available, alongside rotating specials that change with the seasons. The shop also offers fruit sorbets made with real fruit.
Local produce plays a key role in the business’s approach. Ms Anibaldi says they work with local producers and prioritise seasonal ingredients in their recipes. The business also promotes sustainability measures, including home-compostable packaging.
On its website, the company describes the shop as a neighbourhood meeting place where locals and visitors can drop in for a scoop, linger over dessert or share a treat with friends. The business has also flagged future collaborations and community initiatives as it grows.
With its traditional Italian gelato methods and focus on local, seasonal ingredients, ALIA Gelato adds another dessert stop to Milton’s Park Road precinct.
Published 12-March-2026
