Is It Dello Mano or Della Mano? (Finding Australia’s Original Luxury Brownie™)

Have you ever searched for Della Mano, Delo Mano, or even Delo Mono hoping to find Australia’s favourite handmade brownies? You wouldn’t be the first. Over the years, many people have accidentally typed in the wrong spelling when looking for our cakes or brownies online. That’s because our name, Dello Mano, is a little unusual, with Italian roots and a twist that makes it unique.

This article clears up the mystery. You’ll discover the correct spelling, the story behind the name, and why it represents more than just a brand. And by the end, you’ll know exactly how to spell Dello Mano, and where to find our handmade brownies, luxury cakes, and our Handmade Cakes Brisbane philosophy.

The official name is Dello Mano and yes, it’s a little bit of corrupted Italian.

The inspiration came after a trip to Italy with our two young daughters. We attended the Slow Food convention, Salone del Gusto, where we were captivated by the way Italians treat food. Every product was sold with humanity, respect, and reverence for craftsmanship. We came home to Brisbane with a mission: to make food by hand and to celebrate the depth of flavour and texture that only comes from slow, handmade processes.

When it came time to name our new venture, we wanted something that would honour this Italian provenance story. The phrase “della mano” means “of the hand” in Italian, a perfect expression of our handmade philosophy. But with a marketer’s instinct, I gave it a twist. By changing the a to an o, we created Dello Mano, distinctive, memorable, and uniquely ours.

I still remember the exact moment the name struck me. I was sitting alone in my office in a rainforest house in western Brisbane when it arrived like a flash. That same day, I briefed the design of our very first printed gift box. Remarkably, 18 years later, that packaging design remains unchanged, a timeless emblem of our commitment to handmade luxury.

Because Dello Mano is unique, it’s easy to trip up on the spelling. Some of the most common variations we’ve seen over the years include:

• Della Mano

• Delo Mano

• Delo Mono

• Dela Mano

Each of these has appeared in emails, gift orders, and of course, Google searches. In fact, when we set up our first website back in 2006, one of the earliest online cake and brownie stores in Australia, we had no idea just how crucial our brand name would become in online search.

The result? Plenty of people typing in the wrong thing but still hoping to find us. Today, Google is clever enough to connect those misspellings back to Dello Mano, but this page exists to reassure you that no matter how you got here, you’ve found the right place.

At first glance, a name might seem like a small detail. But for us, Dello Mano is the heart of our story. Here’s why it matters so much.

The translation “of the hand” is more than a phrase. It represents our commitment to food that is always handmade. Each Luxury Brownie™ is mixed, baked, and wrapped by hand. Every cake is finished with care, not rushed through a production line. The human touch is visible in every product we make, a philosophy we expand on in our Handmade Cakes Brisbane guide.

We’ve always believed that handmade food deserves the best ingredients. That’s why we source rich Belgian chocolate, creamy butter, nuts roasted in-house, and natural flavours like real vanilla bean and espresso. This is not convenience baking. It’s a celebration of artistry and taste, one that our Cake Delivery Brisbane service brings to doorsteps across the city.

When we launched Dello Mano in 2006, it was from the simplest beginnings, a borrowed commercial kitchen, two small children asleep on camping beds while we baked into the night. Our mission was clear: to build a business that celebrated handmade food as luxury. The name we chose carried that mission from day one. You can read more in our full About Us story.

The marketing twist from della to dello gave us something unique. In the early years, we didn’t realise how much that uniqueness would matter. Today, it helps us stand apart, online and offline, while still keeping the essence of our Italian inspiration alive.

Eighteen years on, the name Dello Mano has become synonymous with handmade brownies and cakes in Australia. It’s a reminder that great food, like great brands, is built slowly, carefully, and with integrity.

Now that you know the correct spelling, here’s where you can explore everything Dello Mano has to offer:

•  Brownie Collection – our famous Luxury Brownies™, shipped Australia-wide in elegant gift boxes.

•  Cake Collection – handmade cakes for birthdays, anniversaries, and every special occasion.

•  Cake Delivery Brisbane – discover how we deliver handmade luxury across the city.

•  Handmade Cakes Brisbane – learn why handmade food is the new luxury.

•  Visit Dello Mano Hub – see where to find us in Brisbane, from our Wintergarden boutique to our West End kitchen store.

•  About Us – discover our journey from a farmers’ market stall to becoming Australia’s original luxury brownie brand.

If you typed Della Mano, Delo Mano, or even Delo Mono, you’ve arrived exactly where you intended. The correct name is Dello Mano, and it represents more than just a spelling. It represents our belief that food should be handmade, meaningful, and created with humanity.

For over 18 years, Dello Mano has been Australia’s home of luxury handmade brownies and cakes, loved by celebrities, trusted by corporate clients, and cherished by families. And now, you’re part of that journey too.

👉  Explore our handmade brownies today →