Nestled in the heart of Bryanston, Johannesburg, Gemelli Restaurant extends an invitation to an immersive Italian experience rather than merely being a location to sate your hunger. Pronounced “jeh-meh-lee,” which translates to “twins” in Italian, the eatery captures the coziness and sense of family that its owners, Alessandro and Chiara Mosupi Khojane, brought with them.
Entering Gemelli is like entering their family’s house. The soft murmur of conversation and the enticing smell of wood-fired pizzas combine to create a friendly ambiance that is both lively and intimate. Modern artwork hung on exposed brick walls tells tales of Italy’s rich past, while pendant lights give a soothing, comforting glow over the busy eating area.
But Gemelli’s food is really what makes it what it is. The menu emphasizes using fresh, in-season ingredients and provides a modern take on classic Italian dishes. Imagine mouthwatering wood-fired pizzas, perfectly al dente pasta swirled in colorful sauces, and melt-in-your-mouth meat dishes.
Alessandro’s love for his gastronomic history and commitment to using only the best produce is evident in every word. The experience at Gemelli Restaurant is guaranteed to be remarkable, regardless of your culinary expertise or desire for a taste of Italy’s style of life. So assemble your loved ones, toast to “famiglia prima,” or “family first,” and be ready to be enchanted by Gemelli’s enchantment.
Gemelli Breakfast Harvest
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| Your Morning Oats | Rolled Oats. Brown Sugar. Jersey Milk. | R70.00 |
| Tropical Breakfast | Papaya. Double Thick Yoghurt. Passionfruit Compote. Goji Berry Muesli. Branston Honey. | R95.00 |
| Classic French Toast | Brioche French Toast. Whiskey Macerated Berries. Canadian Maple Syrup. Mascarpone. Crispy Bacon. | R125.00 |
| Avocado on Toast | Chimichurri Tomatoes. Chili Compote. Mixed Herbs Salad. Sourdough. | R95.00 |
| Smoked Salmon Bagel | Smoked Salmon. Scrambled Eggs. Chimichurri Crème. Pickled Cucumber. Harissa Aioli. | R125.00 |
| Breakfast Quarter Pounder (All Day) | Beef & Lamb Patty. Streaky Bacon. Fried Egg. Emmental Cheese. Sticky Onions. Tomato Confiture. Spicy Mayo. | R135.00 |
| Eggs Benedict | Gypsy Ham. Two Poached Eggs. Ciabatta. Hollandaise. | R125.00 |
| Smoked Salmon Instead | Smoked Salmon. Two Poached Eggs. Ciabatta. Hollandaise. | R45.00 |
| Asian Beef Benedict | Slow Cooked Asian Style Beef. Hash Brown. Yuzu Hollandaise. Crispy Onion. Ciabatta. | R135.00 |
| Shakshuka | Spiced Beef Mince Ragu. Poached Eggs. Feta. Pickled Jalapeño. Coriander. Steamed Bread. | R125.00 |
| Pantry’s Flapjack Stack (Savoury) | Buttermilk Flapjacks. Streaky Bacon. Poached Egg. Berry Compote. Mascarpone. Whisky Syrup. | R115.00 |
| Pantry’s Flapjack Stack (Savoury) | Buttermilk Flapjacks. Fresh Berries. Summer Berry Compote. Spiced Crème Fraîche. White Chocolate. Salted Caramel Ice Cream. | R115.00 |
| Pantry’s Flapjack Stack (Savoury) | Bacon. Charred Rosa Tomatoes. Brown Mushrooms. Garlic. Cheddar. Egg White Base Available. | R125.00 |
| The Gemelli Omelette | Alessandro’s Omelette | R130.00 |
| Dombolo Breakfast | Streaky Bacon. Two Fried Eggs. Breakfast Sausage. Spicy Beans. Cheddar. Spicy Mayo. Dombolo. | R135.00 |
| El Clasico | Streaky Bacon. Breakfast Sausage. Two Fried Eggs. Mushrooms. Spicy Beans. Toast. | R135.00 |
Gemelli Cicchetti Snacks
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| SMOKED PORK RIBS | Smoked pork ribs with V SPICY BBQ, apple salsa, and pancetta crumb. | R175 |
| STICKY LAMB RIBLETS (N) | Sticky lamb riblets with North African cous cous salad, olive oil, sriracha mayo, and roasted pistachio granola. | R210 |
| SPICY CHICKEN WINGS | Spicy chicken wings with house peri-peri, Asian slaw, and sriracha mayo. | R185 |
| BRAISED LAMB SPRING ROLLS | Braised lamb spring rolls with Aurora crema, feta & herb, and chive. | R135 |
| GEMELLI CALAMARI | Gemelli calamari with Falklands calamari, chorizo, peri butter, black bean paste, chimichurri, and spring onion. | R135 |
| WEST COAST MUSSELS (P) | West Coast mussels (P) with miso chili crema, sesame, spring onion, and ciabatta. | R165 |
| ARANCINI (V) | Arancini (V) with lentil & kidney bean bobotie, parmesan crema, and garlic emulsion. | R90 |
| SOY & LIME CHICKEN THIGHS | Soy & lime chicken thighs with sundried tomato pesto, lemon aioli, and soy gel. | R145 |
| PORK SPRINGROLLS | Pork spring rolls with spicy cabbage, Korean BBQ sauce, and sesame seeds. | R135 |
| KING PRAWNS (P) | King prawns (P) with grilled king prawns, fragrant coconut curry, and crispy leek. | R240 |
Gemelli Sharing Platters
| Platter | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| GEMELLI PLATTER 1 | Gemelli platter 1 with arancini, sticky lamb riblets, spicy chicken wings, corn salsa, and North African cous cous salad. | R465 |
| GEMELLI PLATTER 2 | Gemelli platter 2 with beef fillet, lamb rump, sous vide chicken, sweet potato, polenta fritter, confit baby onions, rustic tomato Sheba, and peri sauce. | R865 |
| GEMELLI WHOLE FISH (P) | Gemelli whole fish (P) with grilled fish, lemon potatoes, rocket, blistered tomatoes, and lemon crema. Please allow 35 minutes. Subject to availability. | SQ |
Gemelli Salads
| Salad | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| GEMELLI HOUSE SALAD | Gemelli house salad with garden leaves, cocktail tomato, cucumber, Danish feta, marinated olives, avocado mousse, red onion, toasted seeds, and balsamic vinaigrette. | R145 |
| SEASONAL CAPRESE | Seasonal caprese with Fior di latte mozzarella, seasonal tomato, artichoke, and basil dressing. | R155 |
| HEIRLOOM TOMATO FATTOUSH | Heirloom tomato fattoush salad with crispy chickpeas, homemade tzatziki, olive oil, mint & zataar pesto, parma-ham crisps, lamb kofta. | R155 |
| CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD | Chicken Caesar salad with deboned chicken thighs, cos lettuce, garlic croutons, parmesan shavings, boiled eggs, brown anchovies, and Caesar dressing. | R185 |
Gemelli Signature Pasta
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| AGLIO OLIO PEPERONCINO | Aglio Olio Peperoncino with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, chili, and parsley. Add prawn tails for R225. Add chorizo for R200. | R115 |
| CARBONARA | Carbonara with pancetta, soffrito, free-range egg yolk, double cream, and parmesan. Family size for R375. | R185 |
| GEMELLI BOLOGNESE | Gemelli Bolognese with slow-cooked beef & pork ragu, basil, Napolitano, and parmesan. Family size for R365. | R175 |
| PENNE ALESSANDRO | Penne Alessandro with penne rigate smoked chicken, prawn tails, roasted garlic, prosecco, grain mustard crema, and pecorino—family size for R480. | R235 |
| CHORIZO E GAMBERI | Chorizo e Gamberi with rigatoni, prawn tails, chorizo, smoked paprika, harissa pesto, white wine crema, and Napolitano—family size for R485. | R235 |
| GEMELLI LAMB RAGU | Gemelli Lamb Ragu with slow-braised lamb shoulder, olives, goat’s cheese, butternut puree, and parmesan. Family size for R485. | R235 |
| PASTA BIOTECH | Pasta Bistecca with aged grass-fed beef fillet, harissa paste, kalamata olives, roasted peppers, Napolitano, and parmesan. | R235 |
| OXTAIL RIGATONI | Oxtail Rigatoni with slow-braised oxtail, tomato ragu, chili, cannellini beans, gremolata, and parmesan. | R235 |
| GNOCCHI DI BROCCOLI | Gnocchi di Broccoli with potato gnocchi, stem broccoli, herb pesto, chili, and parmesan crema. Family size for R350. | R170 |
| SEAFOOD LINGUINE (P) | Seafood Linguine (P) with prawn tails, Saldanha Bay mussels, calamari, Napolitano, rosa tomato, white wine crema, and parmesan. Family size for R535. | R265 |
| MUSHROOM RISOTTO | Mushroom Risotto with carnaroli, porcini, local mushrooms, porcini stock, soffrito, beurre blanc, and Grana Padano. | R215 |
| RISOTTO A LA ‘PAELLA’ SPAGNOLO | Gemelli Lamb Ragu with slow-braised lamb shoulder, olives, goat’s cheese, butternut puree, and parmesan. Family size for R485. | R285 |
| GORGONZOLA GNOCCHI | Gorgonzola Gnocchi with candied pine nuts, tenderstem broccoli, roasted red peppers, local mushrooms, Grana Padano, and herb oil. | R225 |
| OXTAIL GNOCCHI | Oxtail Gnocchi with slow-braised oxtail, tomato ragu, Mexican black beans, gremolata, and parmesan. | R225 |
| Gemelli Lamb Ragu with slow-braised lamb shoulder, olives, goat’s cheese, butternut puree, and parmesan. Family size for R485. | Gemelli Lamb Ragu with slow-braised lamb shoulder, olives, goat’s cheese, butternut puree, and parmesan. Family size for R485. | R275 |
| NORWEGIAN SALMON RISOTTO (P) | Norwegian Salmon Risotto (P) with beetroot puree, Arborio, and citrus beurre blanc. | R365 |
Gemelli Main Course
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| GEMELLI QUARTER POUNDER | Gemelli Quarter Pounder with beef & lamb burger, streaky bacon, fried egg, Emmenthaler cheese, sticky onions, tomato chutney mayo. | R135 |
| GEMELLI CHICKEN | Gemelli Chicken with pancetta-wrapped chicken breast, olive & red pepper stuffing, roasted garlic mash, butternut puree, sauteed vegetables, mustard jus, and white wine crema. | R235 |
| GEMELLI’S SPICY HALF CHICKEN | GEMELLI’S SPICY HALF CHICKEN | R265 |
| CONFIT DUCK (N) | Confit Duck (N) with confit duck legs, sweet potato puree, glazed carrots, citrus teriyaki sauce, and nut brittle. | R275 |
| LINEFISH & PRAWNS | Linefish and prawns with peri roasted potatoes, caponata, pea puree, and citrus crema. | R405 |
| BLACKENED SALMON (P) | Blackened Salmon (P) with harris & tomato risotto, baby marrow, sauteed vegetables, lemon beurre blanc. | R375 |
| GLAZED PORK BELLY | Glazed Pork Belly, 12-hour braise, soy & honey glaze, potato puree, Japanese pak choi, glazed carrots, sesame aioli, beurre blanc, and toasted peanuts. | R265 |
| BEEF FILLET | Beef Fillet with aged parmesan crema, wild rocket salad, Reggiano wafer, sweet potato, or mash. | R325 |
| GEMELLI’S SPICY HALF CHICKEN | GEMELLI’S SPICY HALF CHICKEN | R415 |
| BRAISED LAMB KNUCKLE | Braised Lamb Knuckle with roasted garlic puree, pea & edamame salsa, creamed spinach, teriyaki jus. | R365 |
| LAMB RUMP | Lamb Rump with porcini risotto, fine beans & zucchini, herb crème fraiche, mustard jus. | R365 |
Gemelli Desserts
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| GELATO | Gelato with chocolate, vanilla, pistachio, Nutella sauce. | R115 |
| SORBETTI | Sorbetti with strawberry, mango, lemon, and vanilla meringues. | R95 |
| GEMELLI’S SIGNATURE ALMOND NOUGAT CHEESECAKE | Gemelli Signature Almond Nougat Cheesecake, baked almond cheesecake, 1701 almond nougat, cranberry, meringue, citrus biscuit crumble, almond gelato. | R125 |
| TIRAMISU | Tiramisu with Savoiardi biscuits, espresso, vanilla mascarpone, cocoa. | R110 |
| MODERN MALVA | Modern Malva with Amarula custard, stewed apples, green apple gel, caramel crumble, and vanilla bean gelato. | R130 |
| CIOCCOLATO | Cioccolato with dark chocolate torte, hazelnut ganache, orange & bergamot custard, Oreo crumble, and vanilla bean gelato. | R110 |
| CRÈME BRULEE | Crème Brulee with vanilla bean custard, shortbread crumble, vanilla bean gelato. | R110 |
| ALMOND & PEAR TART | Almond & Pear Tart with vanilla-soaked almond frangipane, poached pear, crème fraîche. | R110 |
Gemelli Champagne
| Champagne | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| ARMAND DE BRIGNAC GOLD BRUT | R13000 |
| LAURENT-PERRIER BRUT | R2400 |
| DOM PERIGNON BRUT | R8000 |
| VEUVE CLICQOUT YELLOW LABEL | R2400 |
| VEUVE CLICQOUT ROSE | R2950 |
| VEUEVE CLICQUOT RICH | R3300 |
| MOET & CHADON NECTAR | R2450 |
| MOET IMPERIAL BRUT | R2150 |
Gemelli Local Sparkling Wines
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| KRONE NIGHT NECTAR MCC | R540 (Bottle) / R110 (Glass) |
| KRONE NIGHT NECTAR MCC | R540 (Bottle) / R110 (Glass) |
| KRONE BOREALIS CUVEE BRUT | R540 (Bottle) / R110 (Glass) |
| KRONE BOREALIS CUVEE BRUT | R540 (Bottle) / R110 (Glass) |
| AMARI LUSH DEMI-SEC | R770 (Bottle) |
| GRAHAM BECK BLISS NECTAR | R590 (Bottle) / R120 (Glass) |
| GRAHAM BECK BLISS NECTAR | R590 (Bottle) / R120 (Glass) |
| GRAHAM BECK BRUT ROSE | R590 (Bottle) |
| L’ORMARINS BRUT | R490 (Bottle) |
| SILVERTHORN GREEN MAN | R890 (Bottle) |
| STEENBERG 1682 BRUT CHARDONNAY | R620 (Bottle) |
Gemelli Prosecco
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| 8 CENTUM DOC BRUT | R630 (Bottle) / R130 (Glass) |
| 8 CENTUM DOC BRUT | R630 (Bottle) / R130 (Glass) |
| RIFLESSI PROSECCO DOC BRUT | R520 (Bottle) |
| TREVISO BRUT | R590 (Bottle) |
Gemelli Sauvignon Blanc
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| SPIER SIGNATURE | R240 (Bottle) / R68 (Glass) |
| SPIER SIGNATURE | R240 (Bottle) / R68 (Glass) |
| KEN FORRESTER | R260 (Bottle) / R70 (Glass) |
| KEN FORRESTER | R260 (Bottle) / R70 (Glass) |
| SPRINGFIELD LIFE FROM STONE | R395 (Bottle) |
| UVA MIRA SAUVIGNON BLANC | R420 (Bottle) |
| ATARAXIA | R390 (Bottle) |
Gemelli Chenin Blanc
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| DEMORGENZON DMZ | R330 (Bottle) / R95 (Glass) |
| KEN FORRESTER OLD VEIN | R430 (Bottle) / R110 (Glass) |
| THE FMC | R1980 (Bottle) |
| BEAUMONT | R390 (Bottle) |
| JORDAN | R390 (Bottle) |
| ZOETENDAL | R850 (Bottle) |
Gemelli Rose Wines
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| LANZERAC PINOTAGE ROSE | R280 (Bottle) / R75 (Glass) |
| BABYLONSTOREN | R350 (Bottle) |
Gemelli Wooded Chardonnay
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| DEMORGENZON DMZ | R350 (Bottle) / R90 (Glass) |
| KLEINE ZALZE VINEYARD SELECTION | R400 (Bottle) / R105 (Glass) |
| BABYLONSTOREN | R790 (Bottle) |
| DE WEBSHOP FINESSE | R450 (Bottle) |
| CAPENIS SILENE | R780 (Bottle) |
| HAMILTON RUSSELL | R1720 (Bottle) |
| MEERLUST | R900 (Bottle) |
| THELEMA | R530 (Bottle) |
| EPICUREAN | R1460 (Bottle) |
Gemelli Unwooded Chardonnay
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| GLEN CARLOU | R370 (Bottle) / R95 (Glass) |
| UVA MIRA CHARDONNAY | R760 (Bottle) |
Gemelli White Blend & Other Cultivars
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| SPIER CHARDONNAY / PINOT NOIR | R240 (Bottle) / R70 (Glass) |
| HAUTE CABRIERE CHARDONNAY/PINOT NOIR | R330 (Bottle) / R85 (Glass) |
| CEDERBERG BUKKETRAUBE | R340 (Bottle) / R85 (Glass) |
| PAUL CLUVER RIESLING | R320 (Bottle) |
Gemelli Pinot Noir
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| GLEN CARLOU | R470 (Bottle) / R120 (Glass) |
| CRYSTALLUM PETER MAX | R880 (Bottle) |
Gemelli Cabernet Sauvignon
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| SPIER SIGNATURE | R265 (Bottle) / R70 (Glass) |
| RIETVALLEI | R370 (Bottle) / R95 (Glass) |
| THELEMA | R830 (Bottle) |
| UVA MIRA | R760 (Bottle) |
| MORGENSTER | R400 (Bottle) |
Gemelli Merlot
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| GLEN CARLOU | R430 (Bottle) / R110 (Glass) |
| SHANNON MOUNT BULLET | R1630 (Bottle) |
| MEERLUST | R980 (Bottle) |
| UVA MIRA | R680 (Bottle) |
Gemelli Shiraz
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| SARONSBERG PROVENANCE | R340 (Bottle) / R85 (Glass) |
| DMZ | R380 (Bottle) |
Gemelli Pinotage
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| BEYERSKLOOF | R340 (Bottle) / R90 (Glass) |
| KANONKOP | R1380 (Bottle) |
Gemelli Red & Other Blends
| Item | Price (R) |
|---|---|
| SPRINGFIELD WORK OF TIMES | R610 (Bottle) |
| LE RICHE RICHESSE | R520 (Bottle) / R130 (Glass) |
| KEN FORRESTER RENEGADE | R450 (Bottle) |
| MEERLUST RUBICON | R1400 (Bottle) |
| BABYLONSTOREN BABEL RED BLEND | R450 (Bottle) / R115 (Glass) |
| ZOETENDAL MONARCH | R1350 (Bottle) |
| ANTHONIJ RUPERT OPTIMA | R640 (Bottle) |
| VILAFONTE SERIES M | R3100 (Bottle) |
| VILAFONTE SERIES C | R5200 (Bottle) |
| SERIOUSLY OLD DIRT | R690 (Bottle) |
| EPICUREAN RED | R1780 (Bottle) |
| JORDAN COBBLERS HILL | R910 (Bottle) |
| DE TOREN FUSION V | R1860 (Bottle) |
Gemelli Cocktails
| Item | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| ELDERFLOWER TONIC | Tanqueray no.10, Lemon Juice, Elderflower Syrup, Tonic | R145 |
| LESOTHO LADY | Tanqueray no.10, Kola Tonic, Grapefruit Juice, Bitters, Lemonade | R135 |
| ITALIAN APPLE | Johnnie Walker Black, Ginger, Lemon Juice, Apple Juice, Bitters | R135 |
| CAMERON BRIDGE BLISS | Tanqueray no.10, Rose Syrup, MCC | R140 |
| MAD ITALIAN | Kettle One Vodka, Aperol, Lemon, Sugar Syrup, Tonic Water | R115 |
| TROPIC TEMPTATION | Ciroc Vodka, Pineapple, Coconut Syrup, Lemon Bitters Dash | R140 |
| MACGREGOR’S TWIST | Johnnie Walker Green Label, Capertif, Elderflower Syrup, Bitters | R225 |
| THE BREACH | Bulleit Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Triple Sec, Bitters, Peach Syrup | R140 |
| SHAMELESS | Tanqueray no.10, Sugar Syrup, Lemon Juice, Chambord | R125 |
| KHEMERE GLASS | MACGREGOR’S TWIST | R70 |
| CENTRE OF THE TABLE | Don Julio, Lagavulin 16 YO, Lemon Sugar Syrup | R230 |
| PHIRINYANE HIGH BALL | Johnnie Walker Gold, Rose Syrup, Lemon Juice, Soda Water | R1185 |
| PEACH FIZZ | Canned Peach, Johnnie Walker Gold, Lemon Juice, Rosemary Syrup, Bitters, MCC | R230 |
| MACGREGOR’S TWIST | Redbull Watermelon, Don Julio, Tequila, Basil Syrup, Lemon Juice | R150 |