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.
Best best best pizza in Montreal in my opinion. Live in the neighborhood so I go very often & it never disappoints. Cozy vibe in winter & cheerful in the summer (with the terrasse). Best place for dates (trust me)!
Waited 40 minutes for a $24 pizza with "pancetta," which was three slices of what looked like microwave bacon from the grocery store, served by a guy who barely said hello when he took our order & did not check on us afterwards. They were really busy, which I understand, but the price/food quality/service were all lacking. I could forgive one or two (high price, bad service, but good food, for example), but all three were pretty poor.
Aug 18, 2024
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Meilleur pizza de Montréal, comme si on mélange le meilleur de Napoli avec le meilleur du Québec. Mais la musique est toujours tellement forte que on dois crier & pas même comprendre le service...
Aug 10, 2024
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Bonne pizza sans plus. Prix élevés, service très médiocre & temps d'attente long. Mon expérience a été moyenne moins. Je n'y retournerai pas car il y a de bien meilleurs pizzerias dans la petite italie.
Un peu déçu de l'expérience globalement. J'ai pris deux pizzas & un spritz à emporter sur la terrasse, j'en ai eu pour presque 85$ tips inclus ! Temps d'attente de 45 minutes. J'ai trouvé les pizzas moyennes par rapport au prix. Ça en devient très excessif ces prix pour des pizzas je trouve. Je n'ai pas l'impression d'y trouver des ingrédients ou une cuisine qui justifient cela.
Great food, the only problem is that we wanted to sit in the shade at a more private table & (2 of us) the only place was 2 tables together & we were not allowed to use them as this was a place for 4. After we sat down at another table 2 people came & separated the tables that we originally wanted. Our server was super nice & attentive.
by far the best pizza in town, the sauce is perfectly acidic yet holds the sweet tomato taste, the crust is crispy yet chewy to the bite. No other pizza in town truly offers this level of high quality product. My recommendations is to try the hawaiian which is unlike any pineapple pizza ive ever tasted, slightly spicy, & follow up with a classic margharita 1889. Also a great selection of wine, & private importation that accompany perfect the meal & mood.
Service pitoyable Nous avons attendu 30 minutes pour notre pizza la table à côté de nous arrivé avant nous a eu sa pizza après nous & semblait désespéré Nourriture acceptable La serveuse quand on a demandé si on nous avait oublié nous dit faut sortir le take out Au service aucune excuse on a demandé poivre & fromage ça semblait hardu Pas mon habitude de faire ce genre de critique je suis du coin & plus jamais pour moi & ma femme à ce resto
Je suis allé sur place pour commander des pizzas à emporter & j'ai été très déçu pour ne pas dire plus. Temps d'attente 30 min, dommage qu'il n'ait pas de séparation entre la salle & le comptoir de commande. Les pizzas étaient peu copieuses & la garniture était vraiment insuffisante compte tenu du prix élevé. De plus, la pâte était caoutchouteuse & peu agréable à manger. Mauvaise expérience, je ne recommande pas cette pizzeria surtout qu'elle est située dans la petite Italie malheureusement ce n'est pas leur faire honneur ! Je ne comprends pas les commentaires sur les pizzas vraiment où je suis tombé sur un mauvais soir !
At a quaint neighborhood in Little Italy, it's a great place for some gourmet Pizza or other delicacies. The homemade meatballs were very tender & delicious. Best to call for reservation because it's popular at certain times.
