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    Gemelli Restaurant

    4.0 (116 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Sangiovese
    Charlotte W.

    This is a hidden gem in a strip mall! You must try it! We started off with the homemade foccacia and mussels. The bread was delicious and served hot. The mussels were flavorful and cooked perfectly. I ordered the chefs special which was beef tips, fingerling potatoes and asparagus. The beef was very flavorful and so tender! I could cut it with a butter knife. My husband had the ragu which had homemade pasta and was very good. We were too full for dessert but they had some delicious options. Service was fast and friendly.The restaurant itself is really well decorated and you would never know you were in a strip mall!

    Risotto
    Luca D.

    I showed up here to blow a $50 gift card that I got for Christmas. Service and ambiance worked out well, especially for a newly opened location. For my first course, I got the calamari, served with a garlic aioli, shishito peppers, and a grilled lemon. The calamari was perfectly crispy and generously salted, the shishito peppers were soft, and the aioli reminded me of the one from Baby Bull. For my second course, I got the gluten-sensitive version of the bucatini, made with cured lamb sausage, broccolini, anchovy lamb fat butter, and grana padano. The GF pasta was cooked perfectly, as were the meat, and veg (including the garlic and scallions). All of the flavors worked in Italian harmony. For my third and final course, I got the risotto, made with saffron and leeks. The rice was cooked perfectly and the garnish added excellent flavor. Overall, this is true Italian cuisine and the perfect 110th review.

    Burrata Alla Vodka Creste di gallo, vodka sauce, burrata, & basil
    Kaleigh G.

    First time dining here and we loved it! We ordered the fried artichokes- YUM! The ravioli were out of this world, best pasta dish I've had in a while - Tre formmagi-stuffed, verde crema, pistachio, torn basil, & grana. The burrata alla vodka - Creste di gallo, vodka sauce, burrata, & basil - also delicious. My boyfriend and i always share so it was nice to go back and forth between the two very different dishes. For desert we got the tiramisu, super delicious. Service was on point and very nice. Ambiance was nice with dim but not dark lighting and LOVE the couch dining and was very happy they accommodated the request for the couch. :)

    Lucy L.

    With mostly empty seats, the hostess seated us nearest to the door, maybe everything was booked, let's hope. The lady leaded back to the wall after us, got served with water and things, no waiters even cast their glance while we were waiting. Finally, a guy with an apron saw us waiting, brought water and took our order. I had read great reviews about this place, but first impression is disappointing

    Tiramisu
    Heather P.

    Delicious, authentic Italian food! Like nothing you'll get anywhere else. It was absolutely the most wonderful meal. Fantastic ambience, the server was great and the cocktails were tasty :-) we got bread as an appetizer and it was beyond delicious as well as the fried artichokes! Wow! It is reasonably priced and extremely delicious. We highly recommend.

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    Jen K.

    Adorable spot. Really good food, server was super kind. Also hit Monday burger night which was solid! And the sourdough starter was beyond delicious

    Jason M.

    What a WONDERFUL find!!!! Gemelli is exactly as I had hoped, no disappointment here. When we are in town, we will be here. This time was for breakfast. The restaurant sets in a strip mall, so the parking is abundant. Inside is just the same, abundant amounts of comfortable seating. The ambiance here is delightful. The service is great, and serving staff is very polite and respectful. Their attentiveness to our table was very much appreciated. When you enter, approach the counter and order there before being seated. Try the Tuscan Poached Eggs......Oh My sweetbabyjeebus!!! Either that, the Forage Skillet Frittata, or the Benedict Hash. These are all wonderful brunch items. Definitely stop in and feed your inner Italian!!! You all have it, you just need reminders

    Gemelli insalata
    John B.

    Just outside of the city center, this place is much nicer inside than its strip mall surroundings suggest. I came mid-afternoon trying to avoid crowds and was successful. I bet the crowds do come at peak hours. The salad I started with was fantastic; the very lightest of leaves with just a hint of dressing in every bite and bits of shaved cheese and cherry tomatoes for variety. I thought their pasta options looked better than the pizza; a cacio e pepe always feels to me like the sort of thing you'd order for a six-year-old who doesn't eat anything, but theirs is quite impressive. The black pepper and cheese flavors were true, but this dish came with even more salad, and if there is such a thing as too much arugula in a day, I did not hit the limit. Arugula goes great with pepper. Their dessert options looked pleasing, but I had no room, sadly. What's also notable about this place is that there are clear markings for vegan and gluten-free options, so whereas Italian cuisine tends to be problematic for those with dietary restrictions, this place is more viable than most. And while I didn't get their vegan lasagna, primarily because I wasn't hungry enough, the overall quality here was convincing.

    Dirty chai & marocchino, both were so good
    Grace B.

    Amazing establishment! I went on a Friday with two of my family members and it was pretty empty. The food was phenomenal and service staff was friendly. We are visiting Asheville for the weekend and are already talking about coming back for dinner. The waiter did recommend to make a reservation if you plan on coming Friday, Saturday or Sunday night for dinner.

    Old fashioned and Italian margarita
    Tracey F.

    Found this while searching for something quick and not going to break the bank. This had a cafeteria-like feel, as I think it is an order-at-the-counter at lunch and switches to table service for dinner. We were seated quickly and ordered some drinks, appetizers, and our main dishes. I was thankful that we put in our whole order at once, because it took a LONG time to get our main dishes. We probably waited a half hour after we finished our appetizer before the meal came out. Other than that, the food was good. I had an olio e aglio pasta. It came with arugula which was different for me and it didn't add anything to the dish for me, so I just left it. Hubs had a red sauce and beef pasta and it was deliciously rich. Decided to get an affogato for dessert too. Good food, maybe a bit slower service.

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    Wonderful menu. Food was delicious and as described. Eager to re-visit once relocated near Biltmore Village.

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    Quiet casual atmosphere, simple menu with great food choices, experienced servers and great tasting Italian food (excellent sauces)

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