Well, well, well, I had a great evening on Tuesday, 24 July 2018. Seven reasons to visit Gem42, the new look Gemelli's on Bridge Street:
(1) New look decor is modern, brighter and makes the restaurant look more spacious.
(2) Smaller, richer menu selection but will change monthly.
(3) Six-course meal was truly fabulous, tasty, full of flavours and lots of uniqueness. Also available is an a la carte menu and for vegetarians a six-course meal option.
(4) Passion, enjoyment and satisfaction of cooking comes oozing through. Presentation of each course is different, and overall, even better than before!
(5) Wine selection was excellent and lots to choose from.
(6) Service was tremendous shown through lots of patience, passion and excitement explaining each dish and answering extra questions.
(7) It may be slightly more expensive than other local eateries but I say, "you pay for quality and it is worth it".
I have eaten in Gemelli's and "many" restaurants in/around Newport. This was the best fine dining meal I have had to date in South Wales.
To top the evening, I had fab company with two lovely ladies from work =8-)
So, Sergio and Pasquale, well done, thank you and as you may guess, I will be back =8-)
Sanjiv (aka Mr Sanchez!!)
The best fine dining experience i’ve ever had.
The courses were well thought out and you could almost taste the passion the chef had cooked the courses with, the presentation was outstanding and the service was second to none. I can’t recommend it enough, I will be returning and hoping I can get a table because I believe Gem42 will be such a sought after place to dine in the very near future it will be difficult! I would award 10 stars if could. Well done to the brothers and team for bringing a bit of class and sparkle to Newport.
We had waited for a while to get our booking, my goodness was it worth the wait.
Chef Sergio is an incredible chef and his team are producing culinary works of art, well done
Overall an amazing experience! Had the Chef Signature tasting menu with wine pairing, everything was faultless, the food was just so good, the pairings perfectly complemented and the service was impeccable.
The price is definitely reasonable. I'd definitely go back!
Incredible food and wonderful experience.
They really do make food art - and it was delicious too.
Thank you to Sergio and the team.
Amazing restaurant, easily worthy of a Michelin star. Highly recommended.
This review is to express my utmost satisfaction and to commend the exceptional dining experience I recently had at Gem 42 restaurant in Newport.
I have been fortunate enough to dine at several Michelin-starred restaurants across the country. However, my experience at Gem 42 was truly outstanding, from the moment I walked through the door, I was genuinely impressed by the warm and cordial welcome extended to me by the staff. Their professionalism and attentiveness throughout the evening enhanced every aspect of the dining experience.
What truly set Gem 42 apart was the exceptional quality of their food, which seamlessly combined locally sourced produce with an enticing Italian twist. Each dish was meticulously prepared and presented, demonstrating the chef's dedication to culinary perfection. The exquisite flavours and creative combinations showcased the immense talent and skill of the kitchen team. It was evident that the restaurant's ethos resonated with the increasingly discerning expectations of modern diners, seeking an harmonious blend of culinary excellence and environmental responsibility. well done Gem42.
A stunning experience. Thank you to all concerned from the chef to the pot-washer! A truly memorable evening.
Like walking into Alice's Wonderland for the most delicious, crafted, taste sensations. Each presented with a story of their design by the attentive family at Gem42. Thank you, Chef and all. Highly recommended, certainly is the best restaurant dining experience.
Brilliant experience from start to finish. Tasty food, attentive and thoughtful service and wonderful atmosphere. My friend enthused about Gem 42 and to be honest, all of it it is well-deserved and perhaps, more! This is truly a gem in Newport. Expect that it will get a Michelin star soon.
A must go if you're in Wales. An unassuming location with Michelin star quality food. Creative, delicious and the presentation is exceptional along with their attentive service. We had the 6 course delicious tasting menu, and every dish will have a twist/surprise. Signature Scallop, waygu beef, impressive display of starters and sprinkles of palette cleansers in between - you will not be left disappointed. Hope to be back!
Absolutely delicious… and my Godfather was a chef. The combination of flavours… little touches of ‘Italy’ were just divine. We absolutely loved the mixture of Welsh and Italian food experiences and the presentation made it soooo unique, topped up with the staff personal touches. Thank you for a theatrical evening ‘paired’ with the perfect ‘wine pairing’.
This is our second time coming to Gem42 and it definitely did not disappoint! The staff are outstanding and the food is sensational. Couldn’t recommend enough, also excellent catering for dietary requirements like gluten free etc! Such a delightful experience, already thinking about the next time to come back!!
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