Gemini — Wine Shop + Dinner

Spent a weekend in DC from NYC, had a blast here. Eric is a gem and his wine knowledge is unparalleled. Just a fantastic vibe overall. My only gripe is I don’t live closer. Ramp pasta was insane and the gnocchi were like air pillows. The pricing is in line with similar restaurants. Definitely earns all the good reviews

We chose to get two pasta dishes shared between two of us. The portions were quite small & it totaled to $57, which is kinda crazy. The inside is really small, standing room first come first serve. We got a spot fairly quickly with no issues, but fair warning to large groups. There is outside seating, but it’s also minimal. All that being said, it was cute & I would give it another try before setting my mind fully

Doesn’t live up to the hype. They have a great selection of natural wines but the restaurant is hamstrung by a number of arbitrary rules that make for a poor customer experience. It is standing room only with about four small flat tops. You have to hover over other customers waiting for them to leave to get a table. This would make more sense to me if there was some sort of ticketing system that enforced first come first serve, but in several cases, I saw people who just walked in swoop in on a table when other people had been waiting far longer. They will not fire your food until you manage to fight your way into securing a table. They charge you $15 to open a bottle of wine you purchase from them. Pasta can only be eaten inside. There is no carry out. I feel like dining al fresco is quintessentially Italian and would help manage the crowding issues they have indoors. Overall, I thought the food was good, though not better than other local Italian spots at a similar price point.

The concept of a restaurant has existed since ancient times. Recent archaeological discoveries at Pompeii revealed a communal diner, a ‘thermopolium’ under the ashes and lava. The oldest restaurant still in existence is St. Peter Stiftskulinarium in Salzburg, Austria dating back to 802; though the oldest continuously operating dining establishment is Restaurante Botin in Madrid, Spain, having served customers since 1725. What do all of these establishments have in common? Chairs. Chairs for their guests to sit at and eat their meal. But not Gemini. They’re different. And if you question it you’re the idiot. When asked if this is the whole dining section here and if it is standing only, the bartender/ice cream scooper/cashier looked at me as if I had asked her what year it is. As if it was completely ordinary for people to be eating full meals squeezed into the front half of a storefront, while seemingly the entire back area behind the counter is available but being used for god knows what. Parties are left to crowd around at the end of the counter, split two high top tables among 6 people, or scope out and capture ideal territory in the window— a spectacle I witnessed as one party vacated the area and three others picked up camp to attempt to occupy the nook, much to the wait staffs’ clueless astonishment and eye-rolling. All with no chairs. Anyone with any mobility issues would be humiliated were they to have the misfortune of attempting to dine here. Did you know that pasta is only an inside- (and standing-) only dish? If you want to sit outside you must forego the delicious yet insultingly portioned selection of fresh pastas. The strangest part is, we experienced Gemini as it was designed to be. We arrived before the rush and did not have to wait long for a spot or our food like other reviewers. It went exactly as well as the creators had hoped for. The food and wine were excellent! And yet I’m walking away confused, upset, and above all in awe of the arrogance of the foh as they act like all of this is normal, and that you, the guest are being weird by being at all phased by the enigmatic, unpleasant set up. Three stars. Go for scoops on a weekday, it’s delicious.

I truly enjoyed the ice-cream, sweet potato, hot chocolate and pizza. I didn’t expect to be standing eating with barely any space to put your plates or eat. Didn’t initially enjoy the pasta and the fries tasted too oily but I will definitely be back to take out hot chocolate and pizza. I just wish there were better seating arrangements or just a little more space to stand as I can see the space does exist behind the counter.

I’m not really sure I understand this place. There is no seating out inside only seating outside if you want pasta, you can only eat it inside but I guess you have to spend $25 and eat it standing up. There’s a wine beer insider and you think the price on the bottle is how much it cost, but if you want to eat, drink the wine at the location they charge you an extra $15 I bought a $20 bottle of cider and ended up spending $35 for it then they go cheaper than going to a bar really? The pizza was very tasty and I like the flavor combinations, and the salad was lovely. I think both of them were worth every cent. There was a long line outside for people wanting to get ice cream. I asked some people how long they had been standing in line and they were not sure they close at 8:30 on the weekends. It seems I’m just not sure why this place is so popular.

Please stop telling people you’ll take their money but won’t make their food until they can successfully fight for a spot in your too small eating area. It’s a gut punch of a feeling to hear that after waiting in line for over an hour and seeing how much open space is unused behind the counter. This is a huge service experience miss that is only happening because you’re trying to do too many things at once. Do you want to be a bottle shop, a wine bar, a restaurant, or an ice cream place? As a bottle shop, it makes sense that you’d reserve half your interior for fulfilling online bottle orders, but it looks like you’re forcing ‘packed trendy bar’ vibes when your front half is overfilled but 60% of the space is empty. As a wine bar, it makes sense that you’d spend 5+ min per group telling them about all the wines, but it’s a crappy experience for everyone who just wants food. Why not have a wine service line and a food service line? Or at least more than one bartender. As a restaurant, it makes sense you’d want to make sure everyone has a space to eat, but why allow non-diners to drink inside then? There’s a ton of outdoor seating I would’ve happily used if I could have ordered food and dined outside too. As an ice cream shop, it makes sense you’d want to wrap up eventually, but it seems like you’d want to time that to coincide with after everyone inside has left. It was an awkward end to the night to leave and pop into yet another long line for the ice cream stand out front only to be told the stand was closed and we needed to beat it. The food was good. Please don’t let weird service design trip you up.

This is the latest iteration of Komi. During the pandemic, they pivoted from luxury indoor service to, well, mostly snacks and wine. But they're delicious snacks! They still have indoor service, but mostly standing room only? You can get a quirky selection of wine, beer and cider. You can accompany it with sandwiches, grandma pizza, fries, and the best ice cream in DC. There's a little outdoor seating, but not much. They serve and sell scoops of ice cream outside only, but you can get a pint to go inside. The ice cream flavors are often unusual but always delicious.

This ice cream has to be some of the best ice cream in the city. It is so creamy and the flavors are so complex! The rhubarb oat vanilla ice cream was perfectly sweet yet tangy... I am dreaming of it if I'm honest! The coffee was good too, but I think if I came back, I'd love to try more of their fruity based ice cream. Or the olive oil ice cream! This spot is open 4:30 to 8 and the line grows very fast! But we were fortunately first! It is $9 for two scoops which is a bit much, but honestly it is so worth it. I cannot wait to come back and try more of their unconventional flavors.

This review is specifically for the ice cream cart (Happy Ice Cream)! I've now tried the cart twice. The first time was almost 2 years ago, and I had a more negative experience: customers weren't allowed to sample any flavors before buying, the honey and goat cheese ice cream (if I recall the flavor correctly!) was missing punch and had only a few drops of honey, and I left feeling that I was missing something about all the hype around this spot. I'm so glad that I went back this year to give them a second chance. This time was a complete 180: the guy running the cart was so friendly and happy to explain all the flavors, I was able to taste them before buying (which I'm grateful for because I thought I was getting the coconut cookies and cream and ended up despising the texture, whereas the olive oil and strawberry that I was planning to skip blew me away), and both the mix-ins and the scoop size felt generous. I got a double scoop of the Basque cheesecake and passionfruit as well as the olive oil gelato with strawberry. The former was solid, but personally I felt it leaned too much into the burnt taste at the top of a Basque cheesecake and not enough into the creamy richness underneath, and that charred flavor also overpowered the passion fruit. However, I admire how unique the flavor was and I did enjoy trying it a lot! I would give it a solid 3/5. The olive oil gelato was the star of the show. The fruitiness just worked perfectly with the strawberry, and the texture was so smooth and rich - a 5/5 flavor for me. Their cones are unique and a bit like Biscoff cookies. I am so glad to have gotten this one - I'll be back to buy a pint of their olive oil gelato in the future for sure! It was a hot day, and the great service and great ice cream was the perfect pick-me-up. Prices are high but broadly in line with other DC ice cream shops: $7 for a single and $9 for a double. Pints are where they start to get crazy at $15 each (but I do appreciate the quality ingredients they use). For context, they have 4 rotating flavors every evening that they're open. They change daily and you can find the exact line-out around noon on their Instagram. This selection is different from the flavors you can buy in the scoop shop inside, which can be browsed on their website. There is outdoor seating, but the indoors is cramped and generally reserved for those ordering off their dinner menu, so plan to grab and go if the weather isn't great. I am so glad to have this little cart putting out creative flavors so close to me, and I'll have to come back with friends to try more!

I have been here twice: 1. At 2:30pm on a Friday, and 2. 5:45pm on a Friday, and those two times were different experiences. 5 stars for the food quality, but -1 for the overall experience (not very comfortable). Experience #1: At 2:30 on a Friday, my husband and I just walked in. There was no line. You can only have dessert or wines at this time, there were no pizzas or pasta dishes. We bought a pint of salted caramel ice cream (no scoops at this time) and ordered a brown butter cake that the ice cream went well with. We sat at one of Gemini's tables on the street to enjoy. Experience #2: At 5:45 on a Friday, there were two lines during the dinner hour: one for dinner and one for the ice cream cart outdoors. My husband and I joined the line for eating in. We waited while the line moved slowly. Once the tables fill up with the first "seating (standing?)", people aren't going to budge for at least 30-45 minutes. The line goes up to the counter for ordering, where you pay, and they'll give you a number. Indoors, you look for a high table to stand at (since there are no seats). We had a table by 6:30, so it was a 45 minute wait from the time we joined the line. You can browse the wines on the shelves while you wait, to think about which bottle you'd like to order. They will bring your wine/food to you, but they have water in pitchers and cups for self-service. The indoor tables are all shareable with other people, so it's not romantic. Good spot for friends and casual dates with a long-time partner. It is a bit cramped indoors. Families would prefer to eat their pizza at one of the outdoor tables. I do not know how you would order just pizza in this scenario, a different reviewer might give that information. My husband and I ordered two pasta dishes, and 1/2 a grandpa pizza pie, which is the perfect amount for two people and very filling. The pasta dishes came out quickly, within 10 minutes, and the pizza came a few minutes after we finished our pasta. The food was delicious, very flavorful. As for the pizza, I love the focaccia bread! Afterwards, we stood in the ice cream cart line, but then left the line after 10 minutes (we had a play to get to). I would say it takes about 2 minutes per customer group, since they allow for sampling, and they only have one person to scoop the ice cream.

This might just turn into my top 5 pizza spots in DC! I've had this place on my list for a while, but I thought the hype was around the ice cream, not so much pizza. Unfortunately, they close rather early (8:30pm). We decided to try our luck and make our way there. There was actually a wine event going on so of course we had to try a glass of wine as well. We decided to get - 1/2 red with 'nduja, ricotta, chilies & honey 1/2 plain vodka sauce - 5/5 Can I just say, I've never had a crust like this before in my entire life? The bottom was the perfect amount of crisp and the middle was fluffy, doughy, and squishy. The sauce was a tad bit spicy for my liking, but the bread/crust made up for it. The wine paired flawlessly with the pizza. It was a little sweet, but not too sweet which paired great with the spicy and tanginess of the sauce. Of course I just HAD to get the ice cream. The kind man let us in as the last people to get served even though they were basically closed. We got the Olive Oil ice cream. It was good, but it did seem a bit olive oily for our liking. I didn't expect it to be this potent.

Rude service and confusing "rules" on how to order, etc. We were asked to get up from our table and stand, despite the fact that we were still wrapping up eating, to make room for others yet it had just rained so no one was there. So we just stood there despite having dropped $200 on dinner. Tables remained unoccupied for 30 mins. Server talked to us like we were in PK3 and called us "friends" when asking us to leave our table???

Good food; pretty darn crowded; and kinda odd rules and set up for eating. All said, I would definitely come back. Starting with the food, we got the pizza and it was delicious. It's also a lot of food (the half pizza is more than enough for one person and you'll probably still have leftovers). But it comes with a price tag! Over $50 for the half pizza, a glass of wine, and the taxes and tip. Was a little shocked when they rang it up. Came here right around 5:30pm on a weekday and there was literally a line out the door. But still the line moves reasonably fast and we probably waited only about 15 minutes. (If you just want ice cream, there's a separate line outside for that). On the rules situation, it is odd that you can only order pasta if you are eating indoors but not outdoors. They're also pretty limited on seating in general (maybe five seated tables total and the rest is kinda a stand and eat at a table top or bar situation). I didn't mind eating at the table top, but some people might.

Absolutely LOVE Gemini. The bites are absolutely delicious, the wine selection is amazing, and the ice cream is some of the best I've ever had. I loved the one with the mini marshmallows and how soft and fluffy the ice cream was. Also, the ambience is so fun and welcoming and everyone who works here is incredible. Will definitely be back

Came to Gemini just to try some ice cream. They have rotating flavors and then their signatures flavors as well. I got the olive oil and the ube banana. The olive oil was very delicious, I can see why it is a staple. The ube was very good as well, especially if you like banana. None of the food options inside jumped out at me. They did have some wine options I would like to come back and try. It was a bit crowded inside so I didn't have a chance to order.

This place was buzzing! The pizza was incredible, crunchy, saucy and fluffy. 10/10. It came out rather quickly and service was great. I'm not much of a wine guy, I like it, but don't know much about it. However were a bunch of options. I wish there were more seating options, the patio is really the only place if you wanna sit. other than that it's standing room inside.

Only tried their ice cream (so far), and it was absolutely delicious! I tried dark chocolate (caramelized) and basque cheesecake (passion fruit swirl). The dark chocolate is SO good; it was richly deep but also complex and sweet due to the caramelization. It was very unique and amazing! Basque cheesecake was a combination of tangy refreshing fruit and salty crumbly texture. Very nice service.

Found this spot on IG and decided to give it a try during a 3-day trip to DC with a friend. We had dinner on Friday and were so pleased that we returned the next day. Service was great on both occasions, the team is super friendly and helpful with menu recommendations. Super cute interior with a good wine selection. We tried several appetisers and pastas (some not pictured), everything was absolutely delicious. The daily wine options by the glass were great as well. The pasta menu is only available for dine-in and there are no seated tables, unusual but we enjoyed the experience! Ended both meals with ice cream from the booth outdoors. Special shoutout to Eric; my friend had wanted to purchase some hot sauce to-go, we tried it with the pork gyros and it was really good - and Eric made it happen (we got the very last available bottle!).

A "laissez-faire" concept with an inordinate amount of rules. It's an unflattering reflection of the two-faced zodiac namesake. Despite well-executed eats, the restaurant's uncomfortable free-stand-for-all experience and hit-or-miss service cramp its ambition. Pairing a perfect ice cream operation with what can be a pretentious bar atmosphere is a novel experiment. It allows patrons to indulge in homegrown cravings while attempting to understand the esoteric world of "organic" wines. Hence Gemini's duality. But the novelty wears off once you're butting elbows with a GW student on their third glass refusing to make space for your $100 order, or scuttled into corner by an employee who says "you're sure to find a table space soon," but whose eyes say they really can't make that promise. All in all, it's an unfair model for both the customer and front of house. A restaurant driven primarily by wine should allow space for patrons to languish in the drink's relaxing nature. Push the ordering counter back, put more stools and tables in. Let people enjoy their fare without other customers hovering over their shoulder.

Such a great ice cream shop! Stopped by for a couple scoops outside and they were so lovely. There flavors change daily and are fresh and creative Also it is really priced for their outdoor scoops. Two scoops with a cone is only $8. Went to the Malai a few days before and they charge me $10 for a "split scoop" no cone with a tip screen.

The ice cream flavors are inventive and change daily, featuring options like coconut sorbet with passion fruit and chocolate, olive oil with cocoa crumble, and Basque cheesecake with raspberry swirl. Suchhhh a perfect sweet treat for walking around DC

This is such a fun spot in the city! Everything we got was delicious, but we especially enjoyed the pizza with creamed spinach - it was the perfect balance of creamy, garlicky, and spicy. We split two bottles of wine between four people and both were delicious!

3.5 The vodka pizza was good, it had flavor and crisp. I wouldn't say it was good as something like Prince St Pizza in NY cuz I don't feel like the ingredient are as quality from the cheese to the sauce. They didn't feel as rich in flavor. I'd say it's one of better spots for pizza in dc though. The olive oil scoop was ok but I wouldn't get it again, not a fan of olive oil on ice cream. But the vanilla scoop was amazing with the cookie crumble. The staff were all smiles and friendly. They brought pizza out to me while I was getting scoop of ice cream. Nice clean environment and in a walking friendly neighborhood.

All the food I've tried has been phenomenal. From the pizza, to the ice cream to the insane bacon egg and cheese breakfast burrito special. Be prepared to wait though, as it is a very small shop and typically busy. I would eat here more if I could. Food is worth the price but definitely not cheap. ($16 for burrito, $18 for 3 slices of pizza and $7 for a scoop of ice cream). Maybe they will expand their operation soon - I hope!

Vodka pizza was incredible. Sauce is great. The labneh and fries were okay - I probably wouldn't get them again. Also this place has some weird rules. You can't order pasta for take out or eat it outside? You also have to stand and eat indoors if you do want to eat at the restaurant. Food was fine, but the rules are weird.

love the food, atmosphere and the service. you cannot make a reservation so if you want a seat outside or stand inside by a table (no seats inside) you need to go a bit early because this neighborhood spot gets busy. we went around 5pm (their dinner service starts at 5:30) and we were one of the first people to order. We got the squash (delicious), arancini (delicious) and 2 pastas (delicious but you can only order the pastas indoors). everything was super tasty. next time we cannot wait to try their pizzas and awesome wine collection

Not only is the ice cream here incredible, but they let you try all the flavors!! Which was especially helpful because they're very unique combinations. The concept of Gemini is perfect, with pizzas, pastas, small plates, and wine served in an ultra casual setting with plenty of outdoor tables. The pizzas were pretty heavy, but delicious for the few bites I had, and I wish you could take the pasta to go/outside. Otherwise, huge fan!!!

I'm not really sure I understand this place. There is no seating out inside only seating outside if you want pasta, you can only eat it inside but I guess you have to spend $25 and eat it standing up. There's a wine beer insider and you think the price on the bottle is how much it cost, but if you want to eat, drink the wine at the location they charge you an extra $15 I bought a $20 bottle of cider and ended up spending $35 for it then they go cheaper than going to a bar really? The pizza was very tasty and I like the flavor combinations, and the salad was lovely. I think both of them were worth every cent. There was a long line outside for people wanting to get ice cream. I asked some people how long they had been standing in line and they were not sure they close at 8:30 on the weekends. It seems I'm just not sure why this place is so popular.

Great food, but weird workers and weird rules. For instance, this establishment has a rule against eating pasta outside. However, they allow for pizza to be eaten outside? The workers are also trained to intimidate customers into eating the pasta inside. We were terrified to pick up our pasta as the worker had placed it on a jam packed table (that we did not select) where she said "you must sit here". Overall, this was just an incredibly weird and uncomfortable experience. I will not be returning.

I loved the different pizza flavors. Very unique type of slice that is more bread-based. The shop is super cute with a great wine selection, not expensive & staff was super friendly! Loved all the slices I tried but real star had to be the vodka slice!

Thick & bready flavorful slices of pizza! Fun to mix and match and try all of them! Unexpected, but LOVED the white slice with peas, taleggio, and pepper! The vodka with pepperoni and Burrata slices were delicious too! The vibe is super cute inside - although finding seating is difficult. The wine shelf is also organized and it is so easy to choose a bottle! Overall would love to come here again! Service was also great!

I love Happy Ice cream. I go every other day and sometimes every day in the summer. The staff are so friendly and always down for a good conversation. The flavors are amazing. Keep an eye out for chocobanana, tangelo, labne, grapefruit brulee, and others.

My first time here was for ice cream. I do not remember the flavor but I remember it being very delicious. Once I found out they also had dinner, serving pizza and pasta, I was excited to try both. I ordered online for pickup and was disappointed by the meat options. Nevertheless, I got the pork sausage. Picking up was stress-free and very smooth with prompt service. Inside was cute but with only standing tables and no chairs, sadly. Unfortunately, for some reason, they do not allow customers to take the pasta leftovers, which deterred me from ordering it. Now, the pork sausage pizza could have tasted better for the price. It was extremely underwhelming, and surprising given all the wonderful reviews everywhere. Perhaps I will return to try the pasta and the ice cream again but definitely not the pizza.

I will start with the pasta was tasty but that's about it. This is really a mess of a restaurant with overpriced pasta like come on $19 for cacio e pepe. God forbid you want to sit and eat because nope you cannot eat pasta on the patio or take to go. You are required to stand there in the herd of sweaty people and chow down your dinner. Don't even get me started on the fees to drink the wine bottles they sell there. So much needs to be fixed here. Millennials/gen z are too swayed by social media manipulation and force themselves to enjoy unpleasant experiences like this.

Absolutely love the food here, and the vibes are incredible. This is the perfect place to meet friends after work, split some pizza, split a bottle of wine, and yap to your heart's content. The only reason I deduct a star is similar to comments from other reviewers - the rules are weird. For example, one rule is that you can't eat pasta outside. Mind you, they only have 2 tables inside and pasta makes up half their menu. They're a wine bar, and they sell wine bottles that you can take home or enjoy with your meal. Yet they charge a corkage fee of $15 per bottle. In that case, I think they should encourage bringing your own wine because that's a steep fee. At that point just increase the prices of everything and say free corkage lol

Starting with the good, the pizza was incredibly light and fluffy, have never had dough like that. It could have used more sauce for my taste but I liked the hint of spiciness it had. It was also $18 for the half pie which was three slices and honestly I don't think they're thattt big for $6 a slice.. The seating situation and rules are so disorienting and unpleasant that I would probably only go back to get takeout pizza if that. - If you get a bottle of wine and want to have it there it's an extra $15 on top of the bottle price - There's maybe three or so high top tables inside but with no chairs so you have to stand the whole time. There's a patio with four or five tables outside that you can sit at - You can only order the pastas inside and eat them inside, not at the patio or for takeout so you would have to eat it standing - You have to wait for someone to escort you to the bathroom since it's behind the ordering counter - It took people about an hour to get ice cream at the stand outside on a Saturday night so definitely be prepared for a wait, or just get a pint inside lol. there was only one girl scooping the whole time while plenty of staff around that could have maybe tag teamed to make it go faster but idk. The space isn't actually that tiny, if they removed the ordering counter and put tables inside actually utilizing the whole space then there would be a good amount of seating.

This place is the definition of overhyped. They must've spent a fortune on getting these positive reviews/IG influencer posts. The food is not very good, we had two pasta dishes (extremely undercooked and bland) and ice cream (fine) so I can't speak for the pizza. The real issue is the absolutely bonkers seating and service. You enter, stand in line to order and then are squeezed into communal tables next to others who clearly are uncomfortable. There are no chairs or stools, you stand the entire time. The small area dedicated to dining has two flimsy ikea tables and a shelf against the window. You also can't order pasta/apps unless you dine inside - even though every aspect of dining in is uncomfortable? The pushy workers just take your order and then cram you in. Don't go here, not even for a drink is it pleasant. Maybe get some ice cream outside. Or just don't.

Walked in on a Friday night at around 8 and ordered pretty quickly. I had the orechiette with pork, and it was one of the better pastas I've ever had. The pasta itself was perfectly al dente, and the sauce had just the right amount of spice and sweetness, with a deep savory flavor that was fantastic. The vibe inside was really great, with people squeezed in together around a handful of communal tables. I can't wait to come back and try more of Gemini's menu.

finally tried the cutest: @happygeminidc / @happyicecreamdc in dupont circle, washington, dc a natural wine shop serving dinner & ice cream with "a teeny patio" & standing room inside the shop: red grandpa slice with cherry tomato and oregano, vodka grandpa slice and red grandpa slice with burrata & basil -- ALL slices are perfection

Don't be fooled by TikTok. Don't spend money here. The "bordier jamón beurre" is a sandwich you can make at home. Normal cold cut ham, pita bread, spicy mustard, and sweet pickles. Don't pay $18 for that on a paper plate. Two stars only because I haven't tried the dinner menu and can't fairly give this place one star.

Food was awful. (We did not come for dinner) but two sandwiches, an order of donuts and a glass of wine was $71 before tip. Sandwiches are comparable to cafeteria food. We were served on paper plates too. Only reason I'm giving two stars is because the wine and donuts were decent. But not worth the price at all. Will not come back.

This was worth the 30+ wait in line. The server, who was manning the ice cream cart by herself, was extremely kind and patient. She had a genuine smile! I wish I knew her name so I could give her a shout out. My husband and I wanted to try the flavors based off of her recommendation. She suggested we try all four flavors. I got a double scoop of the first two, and my husband got a double scoop of the other two. We also decided to try what I suppose is their signature finish--a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt. While a bit skeptical, it was so exciting to try something new. It was also delicious!! It enhanced the flavors and added to the richness of the ice cream. Each flavor was so fun and unique. We got... 1.) Olive Oil/Cocoa Crumble (LOVED the texture of this one!) 2.) Tangelo 3.) Manjari Dark Chocolate Sorbet and 4.) Another delicious chocolate that I don't remember the name of lol We loved the taste of them all, and the textures were perfect--not to mention the cone was so good, it must have been house-made! I wish we hadn't been too full before-hand because the ice cream cart is a part of Gemini, a dinner and wine bar, which boasts incredible looking (and smelling pizza). It tempted us as we waited in line; too bad the place was closing in 15 mins, or we would have gone back and gave into our cravings! Next time. P.S. Please put a location in Baton Rouge!!

Happy Gemini is a happy find! I need to try their ice cream soon, but they have amazing food and a great wine selection, and if you are unsure, the staff will kindly guide you to one you are sure to enjoy. I recently discovered a wonderful white wine from Austria... I'd love to share the name, but I don't want it to sell out! Now on to the food. Surprisingly, I loved the asparagus pizza and if you are in the mood for pasta, you can't miss their cacio e pepe.

This place is a total gem to visit. The joy of getting ice cream from a little cart is so particular and special. Recently I enjoyed a very mid meal at a nearby place and my mood was saved with a scoop of the uber banana ice cream with caramel and snickerdoodle. Delightful. I love visiting and sitting in their little patio seating, but since it is now winter I hope to get pickup sometime. The pizza here comes in big thick slices, with a nice crisp exterior and plush chewy but fluffy bite, reminiscent of focaccia. By far the best flavor of pizza I had was a seasonal squash variety they had. Someone I took here declared the mozz sticks the best they've ever had in their life. I also love to order their sides, which almost always includes a refreshing salad. I wouldn't be above just getting ice cream though, because the flavors are absolutely dreamy. Last visit I just got my little scoop and popped into the shop up the stairs to browse their wine selection. It is a cozy little space and the employee happened to have a similar palate to mine, so props to her for all these excellent recs.

Gemini is a little slice of NYC in DC. It's mostly positive from me: the staff is friendly and helpful, the food and wine are delicious, patrons are all hot...however, there are some weird rules at this place. For example, you can't take pasta to go (which isn't as big an issue as I thought because you get maybe 12 noodles max) or eat pasta at the tables outside. I am sure there are reasons for these rules, but it led to being crammed onto a tabletop and a standing meal. My suggestion for Gemini is to come here to split a bottle of wine and maybe share a couple of dishes! This isn't super ideal for a formal dinner because of how busy it can be and the aforementioned rules.. but overall love Gemini !

Literally the best ice cream I have ever had. Ever. Incredibly crowded (and with good reason) most of the time, so I just order pints to go and have a happy ice cream party at home. I

genuinely the most overhyped restaurant in dc. wildly overpriced, mid pizza and ice cream, and overall gimmicky experience designed to create exclusivity.

WOW! I think this might be one of my new favorite spots in town. Gemini is a cute little local spot in DuPont Circle. It's a nice spot if you just want to vibe with some friends while drinking some wine and yummy food. This place has very affordable and unique bottles of wine, I don't think I saw a bottle over $25. For food I ordered the beet tahini salad and the fava bean dip. Let me tell you....I am OBSESSED! Beet tahini salad was so fresh and the dill adds such a perfect and balanced touch to it. The fava bean dip was so good too and came with two warm pita breads. Gemini is a great spot to spend time with friends and have the kindest people working there too.

Updating to 5 everything is delicious. Portions on the smaller side but that's fine you can try more stuff! Everything we've tried has been solid, they have a fun selection of wines and knowledgeable staff, and of course the ice cream is the best around - perfect consistency/textures always and they're always pushing out new amazing flavors.

This place is such a good concept - a wine shop that serves good food and ice cream. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable about the wine. They'll offer you tastings even if you are just standing there waiting for a takeout order. It truly feels like a community among the staff and guests. The wine selection is not huge but it is a great selection of great varieties and natural wines. And for a wine shop, their food options are outstanding, especially the pizzas and ice cream. The only thing is the restaurant is quite small so the seating is limited. But the outdoor areas could be nice when the weather is good.

Really cute place I stumbled upon. Pizza is great. The gelato was amazing - literally the chocolate of my dreams with orange zest and fudge. Really cute outdoor space

Cute little shop! My friends and I stopped in for ice cream after dinner but wasn't aware that they mostly only sell pints! They had two single serving flavor- chocolate sorbet and key lime pie but we ended up choosing the sesame chocolate chip cookie pint and sharing. They only really have standing room but it was a little chilly outside so we just stood at one of the bar tables! The ice cream was good, but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. The sesame was both too subtle and not strong enough but the real chocolate chip cookie pieces in it were good!

Had a glass of this excellent bottle they opened fresh (magnum no less). The ice cream was amazing. The lebneh one was my fave. Will be back for pizza and food. Eric was great.

It's almost as if they are cultivating a hostile environment for diners because they don't want them there. No AC, standing room only where you bump elbows with other patrons, and 1 type of wine sold by the glass. The food and ice cream were tasty but wouldn't return because of the setup.

Well.. for the price point.. it's giving what you're asking for. I was a little bit nervous because I saw folks knocking down wine bottles and I was wondering if the ice cream was combined with something else. Luckily it wasn't. I got the Lemon Flavor with pieces of buttery cake and it was perfection. My son loved it as well. We went there on a rainy Saturday and it was worth it. Hard to find parking but worth it! :)

Their ice cream is delicious but the food is so incredibly overpriced - especially the pasta. $30 for an entire 12" pie - fine. $30 for a tiny (flat) plate of pasta? Without a protein in it? Uncalled for. Left hungry. Also there is no seating inside but I have to eat my pasta inside? Feels like they're trying to push people out. The falafel should be year round because that is by FAR their best menu option. Kind of annoyed! Also service felt really judgey and rude.