Gemma
Restaurant · Dallas
2323 N Henderson Ave #109, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
Highlights
French-inspired bistro with proteins, frites, and pasta
French-inspired bistro with proteins, frites, and pasta
"This Texas-ized French bistro is somewhere between a fine-tuned neighborhood joint and fine dining. It’s the kind of fun, always-packed place we look for when we need to toast (or roast) family and friends. The pastas are handmade, simple, and extraordinary, like the pappardelle with pancetta and rabbit braised low and slow with thyme until it’s fall-apart tender. And the desserts—think a Gianduja chocolate tart with a blast of candied hazelnuts—are like a high-end version of homemade birthday treats." - nick rallo
"12 years in, Gemma revamped its white-tablecloth vibe and Mediterranean menu and emerged as a more casual neighborhood bistro. (The cool blue tones and ornate woodback chairs are the few leftovers of its past life.) It’s never been better, and the hard-seared steaks with crackly onion rings or double wagyu cheeseburgers with confit onions make the French food here feel a little more Texan. And thick slices of jalapeño and grapefruit segments dress up classic Italian ingredients—think burrata or garlicky breadcrumbs—like spurs on boots. Your order can be as refreshing or heavy as you want, with an extensive raw bar and a whole section dedicated to meat and frites. Plus, the pappardelle with rich ribbons of rabbity goodness is still on the menu, if you're looking for a taste of the original Gemma." - rosin saez, nick rallo, kevin gray, kevin gray, kevin gray, rosin saez, nick rallo, nick rallo, rosin saez, rosin saez, nick rallo, rosin saez, nick rallo, nick rallo, rosin saez, nick rallo, rosin saez, rosin saez, nick rallo, rosin saez, rosin saez, nick rallo, nick rallo, rosin saez, nick rallo, rosin saez, nick rallo
"I note Gemma is a Michelin Bib restaurant specializing in new American cooking and is the earlier project by the husband-and-wife team behind Sachet." - AFAR
"A local favorite in the Knox/Henderson neighborhood, Gemma channels modern American bistro classics inspired by originals from across the pond—think steak au poivre, moules frites, and half-off happy hour oysters at the bar—and don’t miss their renowned fried Castelvetrano olives with Texas pecans." - AFAR
"12 years in, Gemma revamped its white-tablecloth vibe and Mediterranean menu and emerged as a more casual neighborhood bistro. (The cool blue tones and ornate woodback chairs are the few leftovers of its past life.) It’s never been better, and the hard-seared steaks with crackly onion rings or double wagyu cheeseburgers with confit onions make the French food here feel a little more Texan. And thick slices of jalapeno and grapefruit segments dress up classic Italian ingredients—think burrata or garlicky breadcrumbs—like spurs on boots. Your order can be as refreshing or heavy as you want, with an extensive raw bar and a whole section dedicated to meat and frites. Plus, the pappardelle with rich ribbons of rabbity goodness is still on the menu, if you're looking for a taste of the original Gemma." - Nick Rallo
