Wrapped chocolates on a colourful table setting.
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Venchi

Sydneysiders, this is the new place to feed your Italian chocolate addiction
  • Shopping | Chocolate and sweets
  • Sydney
Caitlyn Todoroski
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Time Out says

When it feels like everyone in your Insta feed is enjoying la dolce vita in sunny Italy, it’s difficult to escape the scrolling without a severe case of FOMO. Lucky for you, a slice of old-school Italian dessert heaven has landed in Sydney, and it (almost) makes us feel like we’re really halfway around the world. Excuse us while we make a beeline to the Galeries.

The newly opened Venchi 1878 is the first venue of the global chocolate house to grace Australian shores. After success around the world – in 70 countries, to be exact – Venchi is sharing the love with us Aussies in the form of little heart shaped chocolates and other sweets. Oh, and did we mention they offer 90 gelato flavours? Yes, nine-zero.

As their name suggests, Venchi 1878 was established way back in 1878, and if their 140-year-old history is anything to go by, they’re doing something right. Their flavours are exotic enough to offer you an exciting dessert experience without the fuss or frill. A lot of the flavours are directly inspired from Venchi’s Mediterranean roots. We’re talking a range that dabbles in limoncello, olive oil and hints of mascarpone (did someone say tiramisu truffles?).

Venchi prides itself on using natural ingredients, so you can rest assured that the pistachios and almonds are from a Sicilian paste, and the lemon filling hails from Sorrento. Best of all, the whole chocolate range is palm oil-free, so you can indulge ethically.

Check out our guide to the best chocolate shops in Sydney for more sweet treats.

Details

Address
500 George St
Sydney
Sydney
2000
Opening hours:
Mon-Wed 10am-7pm; Thu 10am-9pm; Fri-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-6pm

What’s on

Venchi Chocolate Tasting Experience

You’ve been to wine tastings, cheese tastings, perhaps olive oil tastings, but now it’s time to tease the palate with something a little sweeter. The Italian gelato gods behind Venchi 1878 are hosting dark chocolate tasting evenings this winter – but strap in for a whole lot more than just good choccy.  The one-hour experience at Venchi’s flagship Australian store in The Galeries walks guests through nine different dark chocolates, unpacking layers you’ve probably never imagined before, while chowing down on your favourite treat. Each bite will be paired with little gourmet delights like dried fruits and nuts.  The fun doesn’t stop there. Enjoy a glass of prosecco, and when you’re finishing up, look forward to a scoop of Venchi’s wildly well-known gelato. The cherry on top is a bag full of goodies that you’ll get to take home with you.  All of these premium goods would usually set you back $90, but the tasting session will only cost you $30. Spaces are super limited for these evening sessions – on July 29 and 30, and August 5 and 6. Secure a spot here. If you’ve got nut allergies, a dairy intolerance or other food sensitivities, you might be best sitting this one out. All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded or transferred to another event date.
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