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Gemma

Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria$$$$

East Village, New York

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Gemma

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Ranked #3 for polenta in New York
The folks at Eater and The Corcoran Group like this place. Would you agree?
"Nutella calzone is simply amazing!"(6 Tips)
"Amazing truffle focaccia, polenta fries, pappardelle bolognese."(8 Tips)
"Baked eggs with avocado and tomato is a must!"(6 Tips)
"The truffle pizza with an egg on top... Perfection!"(6 Tips)

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naveenApril 23, 2010
Been here 10+ times
love having breakfasts here: not as packed as Balthazar in the mornings. go on a long early early run, then to an early meeting here and get the protein breakfast. tea on the side!
Sasha Reyes-GuerraFebruary 23, 2014
Having a good day? Having a bad day? Doesn't effing matter just come here and order the Fig and Berries cocktail!! WHABAM!!!
Marianna FierroDecember 26, 2017
The crochette di baccalá made my Christmas Italian wishes come true!
Rachel KarnofskyJuly 26, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Don't come here and pretend that you're not going to have pizza. In the end you're not just going to have a margarita pizza... You're going to go for the truffle pizza. Just stating the facts....
Eden SutleyNovember 3, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Really great breakfast selection plus you get free banana bread. Love the decor and atmosphere!
F-Factor NutritionOctober 26, 2012
Great for when you want to lounge around, chat with friends, and get a great pizza too!
Brian DeVitoSeptember 25, 2016
Outdoor brunch on Bowery. Great for parents in town.
Karen BMay 25, 2013
Amazing truffle focaccia, polenta fries, pappardelle bolognese. #carbs
Sara MarshApril 5, 2016
Great atmosphere, especially if you can get an outdoor table!
Sandrine C.March 11, 2010
Great place for a late dinner especially afterwork. It is def a hidden hideaway. Large melted candles, great Pinot Grigio and its good to be a regular!
Michael ReganMarch 18, 2010
The carpaccio is great, especially if you like truffle oil. Thin crust pizza margherita is good too. Nice outdoor seating area on the Bowery. Good dinner scene too...
Matt HantzJune 9, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The Contadina pizza: eggs, mushrooms, Fontina, truffle oil with prosciutto or bacon. Yum.
Mike DamkalidisDecember 6, 2015
Loved the bread/cake they serve with ginger butter!
Ben MackeyFebruary 18, 2018
Baked eggs is just eggs in tomato sauce. Tastes good, but still a bit disappointing.
Todd EglowApril 2, 2014
Been here 10+ times
All Good! Food, Wine and Service! And the occasional celebrity!!!
Off The MenuOctober 15, 2015
Gemma Club: Chicken, avocado, tomato, arugula and bacon served with a side salad. Read more
Sarah NelsonNovember 21, 2011
Food isn't special, but it's one of the best brunch spots if you can snag an outdoor table in spring/summer
Gabriel Ruas Santos-RochaSeptember 30, 2015
Everything is excellent here, including the service!!
Erin PettigrewMarch 19, 2010
Because it's attached to the Bowery Hotel, Gemma is a classy yet easy spot for celeb spotting. People I've met here include Thom Yorke and David Byrne. Keep your eyes peeled.
rozi dociNovember 15, 2014
Polenta truffle fries & contadina pizza.
K2September 20, 2017
What more can I say. Delicious.
Chelsea MurrayNovember 2, 2016
What a "gem" - salads, pastas, and pizzas all good!
Amy LanNovember 18, 2010
The white pizza with truffle is very tasty as is the pappardelle with oxtail ragu and linguine with shrimp in lemon sauce.
amy pelletierAugust 18, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Tasty steak & branzino, also go for the watercress salad.
Tavo DeObalMay 6, 2017
Amazing place. Very good octopus
AmateurConciergeAugust 4, 2014
Only reason to come here is for the sidewalk seating or the weekend buzz. Gemma Salad belongs at Pizza Hut
Suzanne WeinstockNovember 7, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The kale salad in incredible. Ask for a double order and make it a meal.
Yaz MusOctober 9, 2014
For a true taste of Italy, try Milano Green Vodka 🍸
Brett DrakeAugust 10, 2014
Baked eggs and Burratta are fantastic
EJanuary 22, 2017
Great ambiance - good for big groups
Tara Stiles & Yoga CuresJanuary 24, 2012
favorite local hang out. pizza is great. pasta is great. staff is great!
Tova ItzkovitzJuly 5, 2018
Great vibe, octopus, salads, pizza
JillianOctober 12, 2016
Spot a model or two and create a scene with the Nutella calzone.
AnthonyJanuary 18, 2014
Good scene, good crowd, good food, cool design
Kimberly BellaApril 21, 2013
Brunch was okay, not my favorite in the neighborhood. Four Seasons Pizza is awesome.
David MarksonSeptember 7, 2014
Decent food and price, nice and trendy ambiance, although it can get very loud when crowded.
David PessahJuly 16, 2015
Get in Truffle: eat the Focaccia Robiola.
Heather StuckeyDecember 2, 2012
Try the kale salad with the seared tuna appetizer. Great combo.
Claire AllenFebruary 17, 2019
Love the linguine alle vongole
Mommy ShortsNovember 8, 2010
A very adult place with kid-friendly dishes like pizza and pasta. We've parked our stroller here a few times and they never seem to mind.
Katy AoyagiDecember 30, 2012
The truffle pizza with an egg on top... Perfection!
Julian PaulOctober 24, 2016
Menu was dripping wet with a long dark hair on it. When I told the server, she dismissively said 'I know' while turning away. Meals were served with no forks. I had to get them for the table myself.
AdrienApril 15, 2016
nice crowd on the sidewalk seatings
David HsuJanuary 30, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Nice laid back Italian spot with a killer espresso martini.
Kt LacasseOctober 12, 2015
Honestly such a disappointment. Although the décor is exquisite, the food falls below average. I had the eggs a la Gemma (eggs benny) which was prepared bland and noticeably without passion.
David GraverDecember 16, 2020
Been here 50+ times
Everything here is good!
Julian PaulOctober 24, 2016
Just NO! Stereotypical, unauthentic decor. Poor service (unhygienic menu, had to get our own forks, superficial and dismissive attitude). Most of that could be forgiven had the food not been mediocre.
Asha BalasubramaniamJuly 25, 2015
The pesto fusilini was great!
Billy BouliaJune 3, 2012
Protein Breakfast with side of Chicken Apple Sausage is great! Don't get the French Toast though....awful.
Dave MorganDecember 14, 2009
Been here 50+ times
For lunch, go for the Four Seasons pizza or the burger. Dinner, the branzino or a pasta. Good selection of wines. Great service.

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