My boyfriend had his birthday dinner here recently and it was great! We had some really good drinks and the Tuna Tartare was a delicious appetizer that most of us ordered and loved. I had the seafood Paella which was really really good and everyone seemed to really enjoy their dishes. The service was decent and nice but nothing special. Nothing went wrong and they were very nice but they weren't as attentive as I would want. The restaurant itself has a lot of wood and welt very warm and cozy but the style was not my favorite. Overall this place has really good food but I'm not rushing to go here again. read more

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Gemma is a pretty classic brunch spot in the Bowery area and it's a solid place to step in if you're spontaneously craving a bite, like my friend and I were. They have many typical brunch dishes as well as some pastas. The server brought out some complimentary warm banana bread and butter for us and this might have been the highlight of the meal. The banana bread was fresh and soft on the inside with some crust on the outside and the butter added a soft, sweet and savory flavor. The frittata was fine, but a little dry. The avocado toast was quite good with or without the egg addition, well-seasoned and generous with both avocado and toppings. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but it's a place that won't let you down and will likely have an open table during brunch time. read more

Double check your credit card charges and keep receipts from this restaurant as they overcharge (not sure if register issue or waiter giving himself an unauthorized 60% tip). Billing department not helpful. In term of atmosphere, love the decorations of the place and easy to get a table without reservation as it's not busy. Food is ok, nothing worth noting. Will not return. read more

We were here for dinner. The food was OK, fairly pricey for what it was. Example: a salad priced at $18 which listed "artichokes" as the first ingredient. There may have been a trace element of artichoke in there, but not any I could find. It was a green salad with a few small additions. The service wasn't great. The servers didn't seem that interested and it was hard to get their attention. They forgot our order of a second glass of wine. When we asked again after 20 minutes waiting, they brought it, plunked it down without apology. There are other places in that neighborhood which are better value, imo. read more

Had a great time with friends last night at Gemma in the Bowery Hotel. I am gluten and dairy free and they were extremely accommodating. They even had gluten and dairy free bread. Honestly, the food was kind of mid, but the service was good and so were the drinks. Everyone really loved the truffle gnocci. The vibe inside this restaurant is absolutely unmatched, i'd come back just to look at the decor on the walls and stare at the pounds of dried meat hanging from the ceilings. read more

All flash no substance. Only went here because Bar Primi was booked up. Insane prices for average food. Sorry. read more

Gemma - Ravioli - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I. Love. This. Place. Gemma is our go-to when we r in the city. It is Attached to the Bowery Hotel which lends itself to many a celebrity sighting!! On different occasions we have seen: Kevin Bacon Amanda Bynes; David Beckham; BJ Novak(The Office); Bill Hadar(SNL); Tom Sandoval (Vanderpump Rules) and the list goes on. It's a dimly lit ambiance and very quaint. They use to have large candles burning letting the wax drip down the sides. Romantic and dramatic. Not sure if that's still the case. Last time we dined here was the only time they weren't lit. The menu is Italian inspired. The pizza is popular and the Italian dishes are delicious. I've never had a bad meal. Small (normal) portions. Cocktails are perfect. Staff is excellent and attentive. Lots of tables of couples and friends gathering. We generally go during the week. I highly recommend!!!!! read more

The place is nicely decorated on inside and very spacious. However I felt as a group of 4 people we were pretty tight and too close to other tables. The restaurant does get packed so I can understand the bad reviews about the staff and service. Our server was actually pretty fast and kept checking on us. We had a show at 8:00 pm and reservations were for 6:45 and we got out right on time. Food was good, we ordered the pizza, which was not amazing but still good. The calamari was delicious and the aioli sauce it came with was perfect! Drinks were too: ordered the Regalo Verde and Negroni besides other drinks- they were good as well! read more

Gemma - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

The restaurant is beautiful and it had been a WHILE since I'd eaten a steak cooked to perfection. It was melt in your mouth delicious and I haven't stopped thinking about it since we ate there on January 7th. The drink was delicious, as was the calamari. Definitely coming back here next time I'm in New York. Wow. read more

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Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Experience: 5/5 Came here around 10pm after dinner for some drinks. Sat at the bar and ordered drinks and dessert. The bar tenders were very tentative and knowledgeable; ordering drinks with a full bar was not difficult at all. It was quite late, but they gave us all a warning before the kitchen and bar closed. The tartufo dessert was very simple and light, but very well done. What we ordered: * gin and tonic * espresso martini * tartufo (dessert) - vanilla gelato with a hard chocolate shell and some fruit Things to know: * bar seating available; first come, first serve * kitchen and main bar close at 12am; bar in the back closes at 4am read more

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A little gem of a restaurant located next to The Bowery Hotel. We had several meals & all were delicious. Staff is friendly & ambiance is cozy. Had a nice wine list as well. read more

Gemma - Thin crust pizza - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

We ordered the beet salad, prosciutto pizza and a variety of cocktails (the Dolce Vita was my favorite!). Finished it off with tiramisu. Loved everything, the service was great, ambiance felt very NY and they accommodated us as a last minute walk in. Would highly recommend. read more

We stumbled into this place when we were really hungry and craving a good meal. The outdoor seating was packed and it seemed like a good sign. We were seated right away inside the restaurant (there was a wait for outdoor seating). We ordered the Arriancini appetizer which was amazing with the garlic and truffle sauce. We also ordered the cacio e Pepe and off menu for the spaghetti with arrabbiata pasta. All three were really tasty and exactly what we needed. Would come back! read more

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Went last evening, spur of the moment, without a reso around 7:30 pm . Ended up outside with best table. Ordered cocktails, and risotto . Delicious! Waiters superb and fun. Beautiful people in residence. Weather perfect. Gemma has great food and scene for a truly enjoyable time. read more

Loved the decor and friendly service! Fried calamari exceeded expectations and the veggies were yummy and fresh. My pasta "dumplings" were super tasty, flavorful and filling even though it didn't look like much. Tiramisu was definitely bigger than I expected (which is great) and I loved it! Would come back again with friends :) read more

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Came here with friends & was seated automatically. The food was great, would definitely come again. The staff were also amazing! Thanks for the experience: ) read more

Gemma - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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The food was good the service was good and the atmosphere was great, we started out with drinks at the bar and it was lovely. Like a medieval castle, and the cocktails were excellent. I would go back to this place again and again read more

Beautiful restaurant, great drinks, solid appetizers, and hospitable staff. I recently came here for a birthday dinner and had a party of 9. They were able to accommodate us perfectly, and even let us bring our own cheesecake to celebrate! The appetizers were better than the mains, and though the portion size was extremely small for everything, the food was decent! Favorite items were the arancini rice balls, the burrata, and the pappardelle. read more

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Spacious, inviting interior. The menu is well executed. Pappardelle and cornish hen is a very satisfying double for $60. However, at this price point, service also needs to be high end, and I found it to be pretty much bare minimum with the waiter stretched very thin. read more

Overall was slightly disappointed by my dinner experience here. Main issues I had were the long wait times for waitstaff to come to your tables and the orecchiette pesto pasta was a bit one dimensional and the sausage was very sparse. I will say my girlfriend had the pappardelle which was delicious. Huge pros or this place are a beautiful interior and a TON of good outdoor seating. read more

Gemma - Orecchiette Paste Dinner Special - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Very mixed review. Staff = Excellent. Better than excellent. The server, the busboy and the manager were all beyond friendly and professional. Food = Pretty good. Above average. Pricing = WTF. I came with 2 friends on an incredibly hot day, so I thought a salad was a good choice. I ordered the Gemma Salad and when I was asked if I wanted protein, I added chicken. I've never complained about pricing in any restaurant before and would never ask how much extra the chicken would cost, but when the bill came, I laughed out loud. The salad, which was not super large, was around $16. No problem. The chicken, which was perhaps 1/2 a breast, was an additional $14. I'd say it's extreme to nearly double the price of a salad for a piece of chicken addition. $30 for a green salad. SMH I can't say I'd return. read more

If you have not been to this "gem" of a restaurant, please add it to your list of places you must try! Amazing food and service, their champagne and drinks are also equally great; I suggest the jalapeño cocktail, Regalo Verde. Their Italian wine list is extensive and sure to please everyone. The pizza is amazing. I am eager to go back and try their pasta. Located in a fun area with great ambiance, it's attached to another one of my favorite places, The Bowery Hotel. This place is great for any occasion, starting or ending your special evening. read more

Gemma - Verde Insalate - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I don't usually write a review but Gemma is a secret I can't keep to myself anymore. The customer service is amazing and very friendly. Each dish on the menu is 10/10 and the tartufo is delicioso! Gemma has everything for a beautiful day out or a cozy night inside their lounge. Year after year Gemma has yet to disappoint and I can't wait to share it with all NYC! read more

Gemma - Pizza and Nebbiolo - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I wish I could've try their food, but my friend and I were seated and then forgotten. We sat there for 15-20 minutes and tried to get someone's attention, but nothing ‍. There were two ladies next to us that got their water filled, but the waiter wouldn't make eye contact with us and completely ignored us. It was upsetting and hurtful and I hope no one else experiences this b/c it left us feeling shitty, but we went to Bar Primi next door and were served immediately and the waitress was lovely. Oh, also, Gemma wasn't busy. There were plenty of empty tables around us. They were just ignoring us read more

Stumbled in here for dinner, wasn't blown away by anything - out of everything we ordered (Gnocchi, Burrata, Ricotta Crostini, Meatballs, Pappardelle & the Risotto), the Pappardelle pasta and the Meatball appetizer were the winners. I wouldn't order anything else that we ordered before to give it a second shot because nothing really stands out about that dinner. We were able to get in and out moderately fast as it seems like a place that likes to turn tables quickly. It actually was not very expensive for NYC but it's not somewhere I will frequent. If you are in a hurry, then you can eat pretty fast, but its nothing to brag about when it comes to the cuisine. They have outdoor seating and a good size bar. Service was good. Like I said if you do try the meatballs or the pappardelle pasta then that is definitely leading you down a good path. Cheers & Enjoy! read more

We stopped by Gemma on our walk from East Village to Greenwich Village and really enjoyed our time here for brunch! The restaurant is so cute - the outdoor seating is adorable yet sophisticated, and we spontaneously decided to stop in. Service was great, and we were seated quickly on a Saturday afternoon. We ordered the prosciutto pizza and eggs benedict with smoked salmon. The food was good, but nothing to write home about. Pretty straight forward Italian menu, with prices slightly on the higher side. Interested to see how their pasta and entrées are for dinner time! read more

Food is probably 3.5 star but the service was just horrible. Waiter and waitress were fine besides pretty slow, but the host lady and the suited host guy was just terrible and unfriendly. If you don't enjoy your job, leave the hospitality industry. We, as your client, not coming here to spend money and watch your attitude. Cocktail was meh, not sophisticated at all. Nice wine options for the bottle, we had a 2013 Barolo which we enjoyed a lot (definitely need decanter though) Polenta Fries - pretty delicious but would be even better if theres more texture. Still enjoyed a lot and I'd come back for it more. Flower Salad - a bit on the boring side, might be that I asked for light ok dressing, but then it was almost no dressing. Octopus - it was fine like everywhere else. Besides the hosts, it is a nice spot especially in the summer time with its outdoor seating. Steak - my friends had it they seemed happy. read more

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The service is awesome. It's spacious and definitely good for parties. But the food was meh. read more

Gemma - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Came here on a Saturday for a party of 2 for 5:00pm. The ambiance was optically beautiful, but the vibe was extremely hectic, loud and tight. Maneuvering through the restaurant was extremely difficult as tables were extremely close together. For appetizer we ordered the meatballs. It only came with 4 and they were extremely small. The flavor was somewhat a standard meatball but lackluster. For entrees we ordered the rigati, pappardelle and a Margherita pizza. The rigati had a smoked flavor that was burnt and briny. The pasta was too al dente and the cheese was not melted giving it a rubbery consistency. The pappardelle had extremely al dente pasta that was borderline crunchy but it was accompanied by a well balanced sauce and very soft and flavorful red meat. The pizza was somewhat small, as all portions here are. The cheese had a good quality with a subtle sweetness and a nice fatty richness, but the sauce was overly acidic and did not offer a balancing the sweetness. The crust was very one-dimensional and had a char which was the only flavor it brought to the table. Overall the portions were small and the overall vibe is hectic. We left hungry. read more

Gemma is yet another pretty event space, likely underrated on account of being connected to a hotel. We came here for our New Year's Eve dinner on a frigid night in New York, and had a really nice time. The eating here is solid Italian cafe fare -- think simple, elegant pizza/pasta. Service was OK, though when I asked the waiter to recommend a pie he indifferently pointed to the first pie on the menu and said, "I like sausage." I was underwhelmed by his lack of enthusiasm but the pizza was tasty anyway. Slightly more style over substance, but on the whole, it's an easy reservation and a good experience. read more

Gemma - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Good closed to my place ! Like the food but not loving it ! Very convenient , I like the appetizer shrimp and salad need to have more variety of dressing instead of only oil n vinegar read more

One of my fav restaurants in the city! The food, vibes, and wine are all 10/10. Highly recommend any of the pastas!

My family and I really enjoyed this restaurant over the holiday. The ambience is so warm, cozy old fashion but inviting. We ordered 3 different styles of pizzas as appetizers the flavor was so juicy but yet nice smoky crunchy crust. A few of us ordered there bolognese pasta. All we said was WOW! All the servers were very attentive and they work as a team which is nice. We would definitely visit again and recommend to check out. It's great for a nice first date or cozy night out. read more

Amazing amazing amazing. Edgar the manager is unreal. The food, the atmosphere; the service 1000/10! Come come come

We arrived late and famished to our hotel, The Bowery. Although it was already 9:30pm, they kindly encouraged us to dine at their restaurant, where we ordered waaaay too much but absolutely enjoyed everything. Service was fantastic, and we loved the rustic old-world ambience--all dark woods, wrought iron, and candlelight (LED). We couldn't resist the wood oven roasted artichokes, fritto misto (so tasty, so fresh!), and rich arancini balls (always a sucker for truffle). We should've stopped there but we didn't. We also ordered the cacio e Pepe and orecchiette pastas--both were delicious. Satiated and happy, we concluded our waistline expanding meal, and retired to our room. We will likely repeat this scenario soon, as is our way! read more

Gemma - Rustic, old-world ambience! Dark and moody, like we like it. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I just can not RAVE enough about this fabulous atmospheric spot! Upon walking through the doors you are immediately greeted by a friendly hostess. The entire place looks like a scene out of the Phantom of the Opera! Dramatically beautiful hanging chandeliers, candelabras dripping with wax and a perfectly warm cozy lit restaurant! We split two bottles of wine and started with the incredible French onion soup, one of the bruschetta and an appetizer meatballs. All were perfect and we licked our plates clean. Then my brother had the sausage pizza, my girlfriend had the special Beet and Ricotta Raviolis and I had the gnocchi! Everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned well but not over seasoned. The pizza was a delightful thin coal fired crust, the blend of beet and ricotta was sweet and savory in the ravioli and my gnocchi was delicious as well! Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Gemma - Such a cool atmosphere - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Coming here for lunch the food was good. Just a salad and some chicken for the main course with a side of Brussels Sprouts, Chilies, and Lemon for the table. What made the place stand out for me was the feeling of going back in time, in a good way, with the atmosphere of the setting. It has a polished presentation that makes the old feel new again and the intertwining of the place as it connects to the hotel proper is just something you do not see in many places. Thus, the food was good enough for three starts. Combine the food with the atmosphere of going back in time for the surroundings and you have a four star fan. read more

Great food and service! Went to a relative's baby shower there in their party room and had a fabulous time! Shout out to Mike, Monica, and Giselle for all their kind efforts in coordinating prior to event. The staff members were very responsive and accommodating. Gotta say their burrata was the best ever. Fritattas were delicious also. All the other food excellent. Highly recommend and would love to go back there again! read more

Gorgeous interior and awesome vibe. Got the Margherita pizza and it was delicious. Nice, thin crust. Solid pizza with good interior and service, nice restaurant. read more

Gemma - Interior - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Warm quaint space with a beautiful atmosphere. The service is well. I had the lamb shank with meat and cheese platter as an appetizer. Excellent food. For drinks I had a ginger martini which gave me heartburn so I switched it up to a bottle of red wine instead and that was much better. Was a beautiful manhattan night which included a beautiful Snowy night out the windows. For desert I enjoyed passion fruit sorbetti This restaurant features a gorgeous bar and also a giant candle decor fully melted away-gorgeous. read more