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Exploring Carramar, Home of Dreamy Gelato

Located on the lands of the Cabrogal peoples of the Dharug Nation, Carramar in NSW is a leafy suburb, with a lot of heart. Perhaps best known for the historic Landsdowne Bridge designed by Bridge Builder and Master Stonemason David Lennox, Carramar is also home to a dreamy artisan gelateria. 

Starting your day at Art of Gelato Michelangelo on busy The Horsley Drive, you’ll enter through the doors of a bright pink exterior, and inside it’s a wonderland of colourful gelato flavours. Italian vanilla, blood orange, pandan, taro coconut, green tea, mango sorbet – the choice is yours. WEST’s favourite was the black sesame, the nuttiness of the sesame really pops and is an absolute winner!

 


Run by father and son duo Martino and Vince, their gelato is made in traditional Italian artisanal methods. Making small batches and using real fruit, the flavours are bold, surprising and oh-so-delicious. Featured in Powerhouse Museum’s Food Producers program, WEST joined a gelato-making experience, seeing firsthand the passion in what Martino and Vince do, crafting gelato that speaks to the soul. Before heading out to explore Carramar, enjoy a Goliath coffee here with your gelato, a perfect combo.



Carramar has some lovely parks, Oakdene Park being one of them. The ‘Bland Oak’ lives here, a beautiful big oak tree planted in 1842 by William Bland, a former doctor, convict and politician. Nearby is Heiden Park with an old granary tower built in the 1900s and a pathway you can stroll to Fairfield CBD, and for a longer scenic walk, follow the Orphan School Creek towards the heritage Lansdowne Bridge. Built by convicts between 1834-1836, you have a lovely view of its historic sandstone arch by the creek’s edge. Simple and Elegant.


 

For lunch, why not opt for a taste of Malta, Gato’s Pastizzi offers homemade pastizzi of the best kind. Crunchy flaky pastry, piping hot filling and moreish flavours. This is a place locals love and we’re sure you will too.



Next door is also Mina Bakery & Sons with fresh oven-baked manoush. WEST loved the passion behind their customer service and the flavour of their hand-crafted dough in the chicken pide and supreme style manoush, this is love on your plate.



As you travel through Carramar and visit some of the local businesses throughout, one thing that stands out is the sense of pride and community. Customers feel like friends and visitors are embraced warmly. WEST felt this firsthand and encourages you to visit this welcoming suburb and experience for yourself. Oh - and don’t forget to pack a cooler, you’ll be wanting to take some gelato home with you! Explore with West.



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