Da Gemma

I am so happy we managed to eat here during our stay in the Amalfi Coast. As we did not book in advance, we showed up at opening time, and we were greeted by the staff, and we even managed to get a really nice table on the outer terrace. From up there, the sounds of the bustling towns are present but never disturbing. As we had a really big breakfast, we ordered two different pasta dishes, and they were spectacular. The service was kind and not pretentious throughout, and were offered a complimentary amuse-bouche entree as well as tea cookies at the end of our meal.

We smoothly booked in person on the terrace for the following night - Lovely setting and great location in Amalfi. However we weren’t so impressed with the food - the octopus starter was very delicious and inventive but the mains were average and we felt we’d had better pasta in other places. The tiramisu was dreadful as it was over powering with coffee and completely soggy with very soft cream that turned it all into mush. Quite an expensive meal and it didn’t meet our expectations!

Good service, good dish, cleanest bathroom we’ve seen in across Italy! Luxury, but would definitely come back!

Beautiful terrace in the middle of Amalfi, the food is spectacular as well as the service. Recommend the Da Gemma pasta speciality, one of the best I've ever had, I also recommend the tuna carpaccio and catch of the day

We were lucky to eat here without prior reservation. They were so kind to let us in. The food was amazing. Service was great. We got free desserts to eat in the end. We ordered two pasta dishes, and tuna carpaccio. The Genovesse and Paccheti with buffalo ricotta, black truffle and muted sauce! Super yummy

Great food, service and atmosphere. We came back twice. On the 2nd time we had to leave early because of the crazy bus system in Amalfi. The staff were good enough to wrap up our mains to go. Check it out!

Came here for our last dinner in the almalfi coast. We didn't have a reservation and only had to wait 10 minutes for a table on the terrace. We ordered a bottle of wine and they brought complimentary bread. Our truffle pasta with shellfish sauce was delicious and flavoursome. We also enjoyed a lovely local wine. Try their sgroppino dessert cocktail - it was fabulous. Our meal ended with complimentary lemon cello and biscuits. Only downside was one creepy kitchen staff member.

Lovely restaurant with very tasty staff. The food is cooked very well, the staff are friendly and there is both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is on a terrace which is very nice. The fish of the day comes with a really good lemon and caper sauce which is delicious, however the second time we can the sauce was less fragrant. Overall a very nice experience.

The food was really good. Service was quick, friendly and very professional. The ambiance was outstanding as it was a nice spot on a rooftop terrace area .. we enjoyed our meals. As we had risotto . And I had nonna's special pasta. It was outstanding ..

This was the best meal we had on our recent Italy trip! While the restaurant doesn't offer a seaside view, we sat in the atrium with a lovely evening light and heaters. We started with an amuse-bouche (compliments of the chef), which was a parmesan cracker with ricotta. We shared two appetizers among the four of us - a tuna carpaccio in citrus fruit and poached eggs with black truffle. The poached egg came in a sauce that was totally delicious and mop-able with bread. The tuna was fantastic and very light. For the main, our table split the pasta stuffed with burrata and black truffle and the risotto with red shrimp in lemon sauce. Absolutely incredible! The risotto was soooo refreshing and light and cooked perfectly. The truffle pasta was full umami flavor and a flavor party. We ended with delicious desserts, my husband got the hazelnut coffee which he loved and I got a lemon assortment. This had a lemon cream brulee sort of preparation which I loved. The wines here were also fantastic and the service prompt and great!

This place was horrible and for the life of me I cannot understand how it has any good ratings. We made a huge mistake in coming to this place and wasted good money on crap food and terrible service. If I could go back in time, I would wait in the long line at the restaurant across the street and not even look at Trattoria da Gemma. First, sorry we didn't have reservations. If you don't want diners to come in with no reservations, you could just refuse them and not make a huge spectacle, TWICE, about how we had no reservations. There were plenty of people after us who also didn't have one, I hope they did, but actually hope they didn't, get the same treatment. Second, they refused to let us sit outside, saying it would be a 15 min wait because we don't have reservations. This is fine. I understand. We'll sit inside not a problem. However, I can promise you all the the empty tables outside, save for a couple 2 tops and a big group were empty the entire time we were there. The service is so freaking slow and uncaring. We actually watched a few groups walk out, without ordering. We should have done that. Third, and most importantly, the food isn't good. There are some highlights, like I loved my tuna carpaccio with citrus (Il Tonno) and my best friend loved her mixed fried (La Frittura). However, the bread they served was incredibly stale, which doesn't surprise me after I saw how they store it when I went to the bathroom. If I saw this before the amuse bouche came out, I would have never eaten it (and it was tasteless anyway.) My husbands ravioli was absolutely disgusting. Grainy, wet, flavorless, overcooked slop. My friends husband ordered La Caprese, a literal caprese salad and they brought him I Paccheri, the truffle stuffed pasta dish. When we was confused and asked if that was caprese the server got really aggressive and insisted that's what he ordered. He was like no I ordered the salad caprese, he got pushback but they agreed to make him the salad but refused to take the pasta away. The man literally said, you will eat it. When it wasn't touched, BECAUSE WE NEVER ORDERED IT, the man removed my side plate and put the pasta next to me and was like someone's going to eat it. What in the actual f? I wouldn't recommend this restaurant if they paid you to dine here and the only reason it doesn't have less stars than 2 is because the tuna and the mixed were actually ok.

Pretty good experience overall. I wouldn't call it extraordinary but it was pleasant and special. The service was great and food was decent. Sit on the terrace, make a reservation. The lemon risotto was yummy and unique. I wouldn't order this regularly or come here again and again, but for the experience of tasting the regional specialty of lemon risotto it was worth it. The service was professional and prompt. Amuse Bouche, sweets and limoncello were provided complimentary. Ravioli was good! It's great to try this place once but it's certainly reserved for a special experience.

Trattoria da Gemma in the heart if the shopping district of Amalfi, is an incredible treasure. It was recommended to us by a few locals and it did not disappoint. We got there early - about 6 and we're lucky we did, otherwise we wouldn't have gotten a table. Make a reservation! We chose the four course "chef's choice" (I'm sure different choices each night depending on what's fresh) at $65 each and it was totally worth it. It was more like six courses. They brought us each a small savory cannole compliments if the chef. Then came seared tuna salad, gnocchi with shrimps and porchini mushroom sauce, then pistachio crusted cod. A refreshing melon sorbet was next, followed by the most insanely delicious dessert, then tiny cookies and iced cold Limoncella shots. The service was wonderful. Definitely recommend!!

Very average. Disappointing because many people talk about this restaurant on YouTube, but they wanted a very high deposit for the reservation, and the food was merely average.

Expensive and average food. Meh on the service and ambience. I had a much much better grilled white fish at Le Palme in Atrani for half the price. Would never return.

Da Gemma was recommended by a friend whose family resides in Italy and our lunch experience here was OUT OF THIS WORLD. Everyone has different experiences, some days staff or kitchen can not be on their a-game, but boy we were thrilled we came on a great day!!! 5 stars for service, food and ambiance!! Bread!!! WOW this was the only place in Italy where they served hot bread. We were pleasantly surprised and so happy. La Caprese - Different versions of buffalo mozzarella, tomato and basil. BEST caprese I've ever had in my life and so unique. La Genovese - Large tube shaped pasta with Genovese sauce (an onion and beef sauce braised very slowly for several hours. Nonna Gemma's most famous dish) - wow, amazing!! Catch of the day - a local fish (salt, grilled, with capers and lemon) - incredibly tender and flavorful. Petit Fours - perfect small bites for a sweet end. This was hands down - pound for pound - the best meal we had in Italy and would highly recommend to anybody! Thank you Da Gemma team for an amazing experience. We look forward to being back someday!

The service and food at Da Gemma were impeccable. we arrived without reservations, just having found it. They found us a table to accommodate. The food was declious and the pace was relaxed. Each server was kind, personable and very professional with a bit of a sense of humor. I would highly recommend!

We reserved a table for lunch, but not sure if a reservation was needed since it wasn't super crowded when we arrived. The ambience was very nice, and I was impressed by the complimentary items (small appetizer, strawberry sorbet, dessert plate). I think we were supposed to receive a complimentary limoncello (other tables got one, but our table was skipped). For the appetizers, we got the fried octopus and the tuna carpaccio. Both of these appetizers were excellent, but on the pricey side. For my main course, I got the Genovese pasta. The pasta was al dente. It was pretty flavorful, but it needed more sauce and maybe more meat. The complimentary strawberry sorbet was super refreshing, and the complimentary desserts were fun to try. Overall, the dining experience at da Gemma was a great lunch during our visit to the Amalfi coast!

Great setting and awesome risotto. Need to make reservations online. Rooftop tables.

Delicious! So yummy--best food to get in Amalfi. They will start u with bread basket. We ordered tuna carpaccio--which was amazing! Fish, short pasta & spaghetti

After multiple recommendations on social media, this did not disappoint! Highly recommend

This restaurant reminds me of Michelin starred restaurants back at the states. The food is very creative and excellently executed. Highly recommend getting the caprese which is an elevation of the typical caprese with two fried takes and a burrata with a jelly tomato. Also loved the the Gran dessert is delicious but soooo much food!! Loved the tiramisu. Please try this place out if you are ever in Amalfi!

Excellent service and great location. The food was amazing the fish soup was delicious. The 6 course chef's menu was a great chance to try a lot of great food. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, great energy and cool terrace to dine from.

The best restaurant we went to in italy. On point wine selection. Great service. Excellent pasta and wine selection. Amazing ambiance.

We all have seen or eaten at the first set of restaurants right off the port or parking area in Amalfi, and for the most part they are good . A 3-5 minute walk from the church and you will find this gem! Indoor or covered outdoor seating which gives you a wonderful view from the second floor onto the streets of Amalfi. This is chef inspired with an ever changing menu based on what's brought in that day from the sea. Also if you are a celebrity watcher , keep your eyes peeled !

The seafood here is insanely fresh. There's a case when you walk in, and it's filled with all the snapper, turbot, lobster, and everything else that was caught that day. By the end of the evening, it will be nearly empty because gluttons like me ate it all. As far as fancy Amalfi meals are concerned, this is a great choice. You're seated on a gorgeous patio overlooking the streets of Amalfi, and the service, setting, and presentation could not be better. From the arancini they bring out as an amuse bouche to the stunning paccheri primi we ordered to the mouthwatering turbot simply prepared with capers, white wine, and butter...Trattoria da Gemma does it right. I love how they show you the fish after it's cooked, and then do all the deboning work for you. A few words of advice: Make a reservation. Don't get dessert if you're verging on full, the petit fours are plenty. Don't get the paccheri with the scungilli (snails) sauce if you're squeamish. Sit there with your limoncello after you're done, and think about how good life is. I like the Virginia Woolf quote on the menu: You cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if you have not eaten well. Truth.

I fell for the hype. Walking up the stairs. Seeing a bunch of people getting turned down because the house is full. So I had to give it a try. I asked and since there was only two of us, we got a table. I have to say that the service was absolutely outstanding. They were so attentive and generous. However, we did not enjoy our dinner at all. The food was terrible. I ordered Gemma's pasta or whatever it was called, and was noodles in an onion sauce. Soft cooked onions. No tomatoes, no basil, no flavors. Just cook down onions in some broth for hours and serve it with pasta. Eek. The prices were so exaggerated. I mean for what? And were were seated inside where it was hotter than hell. No AC, not even a fan in the room. I do not recommend this place unless you get an outdoor seating and you decide to sacrifice the food for the ambiance.

We had taken a day trip to Amalfi and were looking for some good traditional Italian cuisine. We had asked one of the shop owners what his favorite place is and he said da Gemma. We had gone up and the restaurant had not opened yet so we walked around and looked at the shops until it opened. This restaurant is just wow! It was a great dining experience and a great way to end our trip in Italy. We sat outside and it faced the duomo and plaza - it was just beautiful. It was a nice romantic lunch and we were on our honeymoon so it made it really special. We also liked how you could see the pasta being made from our seats. The service here was phenomenal - very kind and extremely attentive. They start off by bringing you out Arancini as an amuse bouche - so tasty! For primi, I ordered the squid ink pasta and my husband ordered the "Nonna Gemma" from the traditional menu. Both dishes were excellent and beyond delicious. We were both starting to get full, so we decided to share secondi. We ordered a tuna steak and it was also very good. They also bring out cookies and limoncello after your meal. Do yourself a favor and sit and savor it - enjoy the views and the experience! This place is a must. I would suggest making reservations if going during dinner time

There aren't enough stars for a review about a place that combines warmth and charm with a spectacular dining experience! Vincenzo, our delightful host at Residenze Luce had recommended a number of good places, and this included Da Gemma next door, and we're sure glad he did because it was a wonderful experience! There was quite an extensive menu, but we opted for the Menu Traditionale, which turned out to be a wise choice indeed. (Photo of this item posted.) I think our count was six different plates we were served over the next two hours forty-five minutes, but that doesn't include some cookies in there somewhere and a glass of limoncello! Somehow, we felt only thoroughly pleased over this marvelous meal, but not at all overstuffed. Speaking of which, nothing about the experience was the least bit stuff or pretentious. One tip: Get an advance reservation. If the weather is good, you can be seated on the open-air room facing the duomo and plaza.

Lovely, tasteful elegant restaurant in the heart of Amalfi. Welcoming and exquisite service. Food was excellent and ample for such a fine dining establishment. We made reservations which we highly recommend. Seated on the patio overlooking the main strada. Waitstaff were so pleasant and I can't say enough about the timing of our meal. No rush in service. We ordered a shared grilled octopus as an appetizer-it was so yummy! Memorable for us. We then split the "Nonna Gemma" speciality pasta which was so delicious. Enough for two good sized portions...in fact I was full but we ordered a secondi dish as well. I took my steak meal home and my husband finished his fritto Misto! Which he is still reminiscing over today. Elevated dining at a very reasonable price. A small starter of a fried rice ball began our dining and lemoncello and mini biscotti ended our meal all comp. lovely place!

We had limited time in Amalfi thus we're very lucky to chance upon this trattoria tucked away from the busy touristic streets. If you ever had the chance to drop by Amalfi, this trattoria should be your ultimate stop! I had one of the specials that day, taglioni with mantis shrimps, and peppers. It was delectable, one of the best pastas I've had during my trip! The shrimps were fresh and tender and pasta was cooked in this rich seafood sauce. All of the dishes are worth the euros! The restaurant gets filled up rather fast and waiters can get slightly inattentive due to that. The atmosphere is great, with outdoors seating overlooking the streets. This place will definitely not disappoint!

With several options available in this small seaside town. This place seafood is excellent and service wonderful . Don't 2nd guess where you should go. You found a great spot

I ordered a pasta plate. Based on previous experience, I specifically requested to have the pasta well done. When the dish came, the pasta was very hard to chew. I asked the waiter to recook it for a longer period of time. When the waiter brought the dish again, the pasta even harder than the first one.

Overrated restaurant in Amalfi. This place is very recommended but let me tell you one thing. It's not good!! Not expensive so that's a plus. But they tried to hard. Nothing is special not even mozzarella caprese. Disaster dish here!!! Crudo very impressive Plato but nothing good at all. This is the place that people recommend and hotels do too. Don't do that. Usually I believe in Yelp. But not this time. Marina grande and da Gemma both restaurnat are so disappointing.

The food is so amazing here! Definitely have to get mama gemmas famous dish it is our favorite! We went here two nights while we were there because it was so good! They bring you little dessert bites also and a lemon chello shot! Very nice classy Italian restaurant. The smoked mozzarella appetizer was delicious too!

The best dinner I had not only in Amalfi, but in my entire life. The freshest food and the kindest most accommodating service. For any travelers in the Amalfi area, this is a must stop! It was so good that we went here twice on our trip and tried a lot of the menu. While everything was spectacular, the catch of the day and octopus were our favorites.

We dined at Da Gemma on our recent trip to Amalfi. We enjoyed the 6 course meal and it was fantastic! At 70 euro pp we were very satisfied with the value - I think we ended up with 9 courses all in. The wine and overall vibe was awesome and the service from Simone was the icing on the cake! Definitely would recommend dining in the wine cellar!

One of the best restaurants in Amalfi. Try to make a reservation for the best seat. Loved the service, was was extremely tasty and i cant forget the taste of the pastas and fried anchovies salad. We tried couple of pastas but somehow i took a picture of one only. Will return and highly recommend!!

Probably the best restaurant in town. It's a modern take on classic local Italian fare. Everything, from pasta to seafood to meat, was cooked with multiple layers of flavors and textures. Notable dishes were the octopus, tuna carpaccio, chickpeas, and lamb. Now, of course with pretty looking plates, prices are going to be higher. But I believe it's all justified. The quality of food and ingredients are worth the extra euro or two.

No doubt, best meal during our trip to Italy. MAKE RESERVATIONS EARLY. The grilled octopus appetizer was INSANE!! While Amalfi is generally more basic touristy than other towns we went to, this restaurant (frankly and other off-mainstreamed restaurants) are of a very non-touristy quality. Service at Da Gemma was impeccable, the waiters were nice (for a change) and the food was amazing!! The local wine is relatively inexpensive and good. They gave us a special "chef's" tasting appetizer as well as after dinner sweets. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Well reviewed but a great disappointment for us. Our overall experience in Amalfi restaurants was great but this is a solid pass. A bad waiter serving mediocre food at best with an eternity between courses and undercooked food.we opted for chefs tasting menu, we can only assume the chef stayed at home tonight.

The BEST in Amalfi. Highly recommend making a reservation if you can and ask for a table outside. This place has it all, amazing service, food and ambiance. We had the best meal of our whole entire Amalfi experience at this restaurant. Alphonso was our waiter and he was the nicest person, explained the menu and gave us awesome recommendations. I highly recommend to anyone in the area, you will have an amazing meal and be treated like family

This restaurant is excellent! Take a break from the heat and noise of the busy streets and walk upstairs to this little gem overlooking the cathedral. The food is exceptional as well as the service. We dinned for lunch and had no problem getting a table. I am told dinner is a bit crowded and noise with reservations necessary. Either way don't pass up this great restaurant.

It was okay, but it wasn't the knock-my-socks off experience that I'd expected. This was supposed to be our fancy dinner of the trip, but it was a let-down. The rooms are small; at least one looks out onto the street, so it's noisy. Service was stilted and awkward; our hosts were unhappy that the ladies weren't served before the men. Not all the bones were removed from my fish, an unforgivable oversight at this price point. They did bring out complimentary cookies after the meal.

Gemma came advised to us by our hotel just across the way (Floridiana, I totally recommend it) when we had asked for "good pasta" - but we did not get good pasta. Instead we were blown away by a great meal! Up a small alley from the street, winding around a few corners, is the entrance for Trattoria da Gemma, and a little table sits outside. When we arrived, we were told they were all full, but asked if they had anything later. Fortunately they were able to fit us in after 9, and when we returned we were ushered out to an amazing terrace above the street, open to the stars! The food here was some of the best I had on our entire trip, the wine list was by far the most comprehensive, and the presentation of the food was spectacular. Some dishes were almost too beautiful to eat! I urge you to not be hesitant to dig in though, as the flavors the chef combines are superlative! I've had plenty of fine dining experiences in the US, but most of them are "New American" style - Gemma reaches for fine dining expressions of traditional Italian fare, and proves it can be so much more than what you might have thought of as a dish served your local pizza joint. Quite an experience for the gourmand in you. The waiters also add to the experience, wearing white gloves and speaking in hushed tones as to ensure the environment stays relaxed. You might think this sounds stuffy, but that couldn't be further from the case, our waiter was warm, inviting, and even engaged us in conversation for a short time (hushed conversation, that is, haha). Definitely make time for Trattoria da Gemma if you are staying in Amalfi, it was a wonderful experience.

Sad to learned that the chef who made this place very famous was no longer there after dining and realized that the dishes were not impressive. Service was still very good but it is not the same any more.

I'm not sure if I'm upset or happy that I found the best restaurant on the Amalfi Coast on my last night. To tell the truth, I wasn't crazy about the food on the Amalfi Coast compared to the food in Florence/Tuscany. We visited Amalfi, Positano, Ravello, and Capri and Gemma was the best restaurant in the region. Their great service (which is uncharacteristic in laid back Amalfi) really complimented their food. I went with the following: - Sformatino al provolone del monaco con caponatina di funghi porcini, pomodori e pinoli (Timbale of provolone del monaco cheese with porcini mushrooms, tomato salad and pine nuts): I was floored at how good their appetizer was and secretly didn't want to share a bite. - Mezzi paccheri di Gragnano alla genovese di nonna Gemma (Large tube-shaped pasta with an onion and meat sauce): their sauce is braised for several hours - wow! It's supposed to be grandma Gemma's recipe and you can literally taste the love (I also loved the crispy fried onions added for texture). I didn't want the dish to end. I'm not a fan of octopus and theirs was made to perfection - it wasn't chewy like the rest of the octopus thats on every menu in Amalfi.

The food here was unbelievably good! We didn't have a reservation but got there eight when they opened. They sat us immediately and started us off with a chief appetizer as we drank wine. The pasta was incredible with the most unique flavor in every bite. Highly recommend!

Cannot say enough good things about this place. We had an amazing experience, and if we are ever in Amalfi again; we will surely return. Make a reservation! You will need it, and it is worth it!!

My fiancé and I went here and had these best meal we've ever had together. The tasting menus didn't match what we were in the mood for so we ordered a couple appetizers and entrees. The smoked provolone wrapped in lemon leaves and classic-recipe pasta are must haves. A reservation for the patio edge to overlook the street is recommended.

All I can say is amazing. From service to food to wine and grappa - amazing. Sommelier Simone gave us suggestions on wine, appetizers, meals and grappa - so accommodating and charming. It's located in a wine cellar in Amalfi and was the best experience we had while on the Amalfi Coast. Just superb. Bellow is a pic of the paccheri - unbelievable! A must visit for anyone who visits who loves wine and fantastic food!

Amazing restaurant - great food, and solid service. Started with the zucchini flower and tuna sausage special, then got the ragu, and finished with an amazing dessert sampler. Limoncello and biscuits on the house, all made for a great fine dining experience in Amalfi.

An amazing dining experience. We hade the sampler menu and it was perfect. The chef is very talented and came out to meet us when we were done. Bluefin carpaccio was amazing. Our server Roberto was very helpful and picked some wonderful wines for us. We have a child with a peanut allergy and they handled that professionally. Thanks to everyone at trattoria da Gemma for a memorable evening.

Beyond excellent! My favorite restaurant in my 3 week travels through all of Italy and France. The best lamb I have ever had in my life. The fish was also incredible you could tell that is was literally just caught that day. The service was beyond anything you could ask for definitely a Michelin Star restaurant. Thank you to my wonderful server Vittoria I will be back!

Best food and experience we have had in Italy. Great service and excellent food and wine

Mom and I just enjoyed a delightful pranzo We had the tasting menu. Little Beatrice had the ravioli. The stuffed anchovies are very unique and the eggplant parmigiana is the best I've had on this trip! That was followed by the house specialty pasta which even my 5yr old came back to the table for!!! Delicious. Then we enjoyed the seafood course which really put things over the edge both in terms of food quantity and quality. That we had to take back to the apartment for dinner tonight!! Dessert. Well the most interesting dessert of the entire trip. Chocolate eggplant. All I can say is you must try it. I was blown away. I will be back and will send friends this way. I would have taken photos had my hands not been so full today. A special thank you to the wonderful service staff and to the Chef.

A cute little spot in Amalfi that is in the main square area, and up a small side street. We sat on the rooftop, able to enjoy the beautiful evening. It was a lively atmosphere but fun. The food was delicious here, one of the better meals I had in Amalfi for dinner. The staff was very pleasant as well. Also, as always, lots of places for gelato nearby.