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[title]There’s no need to go all the way to Italy to enjoy la dolce vita, when you can find authentic Italian desserts right here in Sydney. After opening its second store at Sydney’s World Square in April, Italian chocolate house Venchi has already cemented itself as a regular destination for locals with its classic and creative menu.
Since getting in the game in 1878, Venchi has been making dreams come true around the world before finding its way to Aussie shores. Judging by the long lines outside their first Sydney store, which opened in 2023 in the Galeries, it’s clear they know what they're doing. Step inside the store and you’ll find everything from a wall of colourfully wrapped chocolates to a chocolate library where you can pick and mix. Plus, gift boxes, chocolate bars and handmade pralines are also up for grabs.
On the menu? Immerse yourself in the heritage of the chocolate house’s signature flavours with chocoviar, a crisp shell coating a soft cocoa centre; gianduiotto, a melting of hazelnut and chocolate shaped into an upside-down boat that’s gained cult status in Italy; and nougatine, which is made of caramelised Piedmont hazelnuts from a recipe that hasn’t changed since 1905.
Fortunately for us, the chocolatiers are also gelato makers with all-natural artisan scoops made daily from quality ingredients. The milk, chocolate and Piedmont hazelnuts are of the highest grade. There’s also no artificial colours, flavours, thickeners or palm oil so you can indulge ethically.
The flavours range from Venchi classics – like nougatine, cremino and cuor di cacao dark chocolate – to traditional favourites like green pistachio and milk-chocolate Nocciolato.
Find Venchi at World Square Shopping Centre every day of the week from 11am until late.