hash with steak, potatoes, poached egg and toasted ciabatta
gemelli restaurant interior
slicing tomatoes

Welcome to Gemelli Asheville

Drawing from Italian family recipes, Gemelli crafts scratch-made Italian food in a convenient, European-inspired eatery in West Asheville. Featuring scratch-made pasta and pizza, imported Italian espresso, and an assortment of gluten-sensitive, vegetarian, and vegan options, we serve the authentic flavors of Italy for brunch, lunch, and dinner. We offer a spacious, dog-friendly outdoor patio and plenty of free parking. Whether for a morning meeting or dinner date, come share in Italy’s healthy roots.

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We offer fresh, house-made pasta in all of our dishes as well as packaged to go. We're proud to stock a wide array of wine by the bottle, including our own Gemelli private label, along with artisanal Italian and Mediterranean grocery items and pantry goods.
fresh house-made pasta
private label wine bottles for Gemelli restaurant in Asheville, NC
fresh hand-made pasta
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Main Menu

Made Fresh
In-House

Pasta, Risotto, Pizza & Apps - 11:30am to Close

VG = VEGAN - GS = GLUTEN SENSITIVE - V = VEGETARIAN

Antipasti

House-Made
FOCACCIA $4

4X4″ slice w/ heirloom tomato, mixed olives, roasted garlic, served with evoo

VG

FAMILY SIZE – $12
GLUTEN SENSITIVE OPTION +$3, INDIVIDUAL ONLY

BURRATA $17

fresh mozzarella with creamy center, lavash crackers, artisan evoo, aged balsamic, flaked salt, cracked pepper, torn basil leaf

GLUTEN-SENSITIVE OPTION +$3

CIABATTA $4

SERVED WITH OLIVE OIL AND FLAKED SALT

LOAF TO-GO – $12

ZUPPA RIBOLITA $8

stewed vegetables, basil, rustic bread

VG & GS
CAESAR $12

baby lettuce, croutons, caesar dressing, balsamic reduction, parmigiano-reggiano

GS option +$2
GEMELLI INSALATA $10

treviso, arugula, grana padano, heirloom tomato, roasted caper vinaigrette

GS
FOGLIAME $15

warm seasonal roasted vegetables, crispy brussels, salsa verde

VG & GS
MUSSELS $16

rosemary-buttered artichoke heart, fennelcello, evoo

WITH FRESH SPAGHETTI $21
GLUTEN-SENSITIVE OPTION +$3

**TARTARE $18

filet, mostarda, shallots, caper aioli, frico chip, cured egg yolk

GS

ADD ROSEMARY FRIES +5

CALAMARI $15

panko-fried calamari, tomato sauce, lemon zest, arugula

GS
POLPETTE $15

house-made 100% beef meatballs, rosemary, oregano, parsley, garlic

WITH FRESH SPAGHETTI $20
GS PASTA OPTION +3

Primi

Pastas

Add: Pulled Chicken +$7 - Confit Duck +$15 - Salmon +$14 - Shrimp +$10
LASAGNA $22

ground veal, beef & pork, ricotta, provolone, mozzarella, sugo pomodoro

GEMELLI $19

paprika pasta, lamb sausage, broccolini, lamb-anchovy butter, grana padano

GLUTEN-SENSITIVE OPTION +$3

CACIO E PEPE $17

black pepper spaghetti, parmigiano-reggiano, agrodolce-tossed arugula

V

GLUTEN-SENSITIVE OPTION +$3

RAVIOLI VERDE $19

smoked mozzarella, herbed ricotta, pesto verde, grana padano, watermelon radish, parsley

V
CIOPPINO BUCATINI $29

house-made bucatini, shrimp, clams, mussels, salmon, sugo pomodoro, basil, LOBSTER broth, white wine

GLUTEN-SENSITIVE OPTION +$3

VEGAN LASAGNA $24

house-made almond ricotta, Beyond bolognese, sugo pomodoro, vegan mozzarella

VG & GS
MAFALDA RAGU $21

Mafalda pasta, short rib braised in tomato sauce, with olive oil, herbs and chef-selected mushrooms

GLUTEN SENSITIVE OPTION +$3

Risotto

TRUFFLE MUSHROOM RISOTTO $23

chef-selected mushrooms, thyme, truffle oil, grana padano, shallots

V
CHICKEN BURRATA RISOTTO $25

chicken fritti, burrata, carnaroli rice, sugo pomodoro, grana padano, pesto verde

GS
Nonna's

Made Fresh Pizza

Thick Crust 10" Personal Pizza or 10" Gluten-Sensitive Option
BIANCO $20

ricotta, smoked mozzarella, roasted garlic, evoo, basil

V
FOUR SEASONS $20

prosciutto, heirloom tomato, spinach, mushrooms

FUNGHI $24

chef-selected mushrooms, mozzarella, truffle oil, herbs

V
LA CARNE $24

pepperoni, prosciutto, sausage, salami

BUILD YOUR OWN $15

choice of evoo, tomato sauce, or roasted garlic olive oil base and bacio cheese blend. Additional Toppings:

Vegetables $2/each
artichoke heart
basil
broccolini
mushrooms
roasted garlic
spinach
tomato
Meats $3/each
pepperoni
prosciutto
salami
sausage
Additional Cheese $3/each
fresh mozzarella
ricotta
smoked mozzarella
vegan cheese
Additional Sauces $3/each
evoo
pesto
tomato
VG = VEGAN - GS = GLUTEN SENSITIVE - V = VEGETARIAN
*These items are cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
**These items contain raw ingredients.