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.
Across the reviews, Gema Pizzeria is consistently praised for delicious pizza with a blistered crust and well balanced toppings, a warm casual vibe, and a strong wine and antipasti lineup, with the Jean Talon market salad standing out for freshness; the atmosphere and service are repeatedly described as friendly and attentive, though some visits note undercooked crust in the center, overly oily slices, uneven toppings, long waits or noisy, crowded rooms, and occasional value concerns at higher prices, leading to a generally enjoyable yet sometimes mixed experience that leaves many guests eager to return.
Heylala, on a choisi ce resto pour la première fois pcq notre resto pref, jusqu'à ce moment, était fermé sur l'heure du dîner. MAINTENENT, GEMA PIZZERIA est notre resto de pizza pref.. tellement bonne 😀 & la salade césar ayayaye! Que de saveur! Je n'ai pas mis 4 étoiles pcq vous êtes si loin de Piedmont.. nous serions chez vous chaque semaine sinon! Le jeune homme qui a fait le service était gentil.. les cafés excellents.. jai demandé un flat White, le garçon a cherché la recette en ligne & me l'a préparé.. trop bon 😋 on s'habille le coeur pour la prochaine visite. Merci a bientôt 👋🏻
Lunch for four, no reservations
Excellent pizzas especially the Ventri. Price per pizza around 24cad
Good selection of wine
Overall great experience, will come back
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
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.
We'll be visiting again.
Feb 2, 2026
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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.
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.
