Impasto's owners, Stefano Faita and Michele Forgione are bringing their culinary skills to their new pizzeria called GEMA (an acronym for their children's names). The establishment serves fresh pizzas and decadent desserts.
Overall, reviews describe Gema Pizzeria as a warm neighborhood spot with a welcoming vibe, solid wine selection, and very good pizza, though experiences vary. The crust is frequently praised as delicious and blistered, while a few visits note undercooked centers or pizzas that feel oily and where the toppings don’t always come together. Pizzas such as Apennine, Ruliano, Capricciosa and Vetri get strong praise for the crust and balance, though some diners find certain toppings or additions like balsamic on fior di latte to be overpowering. The Jean Talon market salad is consistently highlighted for freshness and brightness, with several calls to its standout vinaigrette. Calamari and some antipasti can disappoint when not crispy or sufficiently flavorful, and tiramisu often lacks intensity. The atmosphere is described as casual and convivial, with some reviews noting it can be noisy and the space crowded; service ranges from outstanding to slow or inattentive, and a few readers question tipping defaults on the machine. Still, the consensus leans toward returning for the quality and charm.
Quel bon souper!
Ambiance du tonnerre & nourriture plus que parfaite!
Adrien, le génie contribue énormément à l'ambiance de ce restaurant!
Merci à toi pour cette belle soirée & on se revoit très bientôt.
De nous 4
Gwendolina, Mélanie, Michel & Éric
Mar 21, 2026
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This is the second time in a row that the central one-third of the crust of my pizza was undercooked - virtually raw. At $25 (before taxes), one accepts better.
A good little pizza spot with tasty food, a solid wine selection & friendly staff.
The crust was delicious & nicely blistered, however the toppings didn't quite come together for me. The balsamic vinegar on the fior di latte, micro arugula, & prosciutto pizza felt like a note that pulled the balance off, at least for me.
The Jean Talon market salad however, had me singing. It was fresh & vibrant - especially impressive in the middle of January. I would absolutely recommend the salad.
The tiramisu fell a bit flat for me. I was really hoping for more intensity & flavor.
The atmosphere hit all the markers of a casual neighborhood pizza spot. Overall, it was a very enjoyable stop.
A good little pizza spot with tasty food, a solid wine selection & friendly staff.
The crust was delicious & nicely blistered, but the toppings didn't quite come together, leaving the pizza pleasant rather than memorable. The balsamic vinegar on the fior di latte, micro arugula, & prosciutto pizza felt like a note that pulled the balance off, at least for me.
The Jean Talon market salad however, had me singing. It was fresh & vibrant - especially impressive in the middle of January. I would absolutely recommend the salad.
The tiramisu fell a bit flat for me. I was really hoping for more intensity & flavor.
The atmosphere hit all the markers of a casual neighborhood pizza spot. Overall, it was a very enjoyable stop.
Tout était excellent. Cependant mettre le pourboire par défaut à 18% sur la machine c'est un floué le client. Oui il est toujours possible de faire autre mais dans la précipitation on choisit le défaut qui est censé être 15% comme partout ailleurs.
Je trouve cela malhonnête de mettre 18% par défaut. Tout le monde fait fasse à des hausses de coûts mais faut pas prendre les clients pour des tirelires sans fond.
My partner & I visited on a Saturday evening & ordered the Jean Talon salad, fried calamari, Capricciosa, & Diavola pizzas. Located in the heart of Little Italy, the restaurant sits among numerous excellent dining options in the area.
The service was outstanding-attentive, professional, & accommodating. The interior is nicely decorated, though we were seated beneath a large light fixture in the center of the room where the lights continuously flickered in intensity, which became somewhat distracting.
The Jean Talon salad was excellent-fresh greens with a standout vinaigrette. Unfortunately, the fried calamari fell short of expectations. They lacked the crispiness I was hoping for, arriving pale & soft. The seasoning was too mild for my taste, & the accompanying tomato dip was one-dimensional, lacking any depth beyond basic tomato flavor.
The pizzas, however, were excellent. Both were generously sized with well-balanced toppings & a lovely crust.
We'll definitely return, though we'll skip the calamari next time-& hopefully the lighting issue will be resolved.
Jan 18, 2026
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Une belle découverte en novembre dernier. Tout était parfait. Nous avons opté pour la pizza du mois qui s'est avérée un délice. Service impeccable, ambiance agréable.
nous avons été très bien reçus alors que nous arrivions assez tard - les plats étaient super, traditionnels avec des produits frais on a passé un très bon moment
I was said that I'm the fussiest pizza eater. I'm never satisfied but THIS pizza spectacular!!!! I give it the highest score possible. Now we all know that 10 is perfect score.,.,, & only God is 10…so I leave the decision to who ever comes he … wow!!!
Sorry Stefano, but I have had better pizzas here in the past. Tasted bland. Sauce was disappointing. Cheese was unrelated. Pistachio pesto add on was subpar.
Ambiance convivial, service excellent, entrée calamar & crevette frit, la pâte à pizza, desserts juste parfaits. Rien à dire c'était une magnifique soirée
