interior of Gemelli restaurant in Asheville, NC
hash with steak, potatoes, poached egg and toasted ciabatta

Welcome to Gemelli Asheville

Drawing from Italian family recipes, Gemelli crafts scratch-made Italian food in a convenient, European-inspired eatery in West Asheville. From maritozzi (an ancient Roman pastry) and frittata to fresh salads and house-made pastas, sauces, and pizzas, we serve the authentic flavors of Italy for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, along with grab-and-go bites. Whether you’re coming for a morning meeting or dinner date, everyone is family at Gemelli.

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Grab & Go Mercato

We offer an intimate market for convenient grab-and-go items, whether you’re heading off for a parkway picnic on the Blue Ridge or grabbing coffee and bites for the office. We also sell artisanal Italian and Mediterranean grocery items and pantry goods.
dry goods for sale at Gemelli restaurant in Asheville, NC
crackers in metal basket at in-house market at Gemelli restaurant
private label wine bottles for Gemelli restaurant in Asheville, NC
Main Beverages Breakfast Bakery Kids

Main Menu

Made Fresh
In-House

Pasta, Risotto, Pizza & Apps - 12pm 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 SHEET PAN (TO-GO) – $12
GLUTEN SENSITIVE OPTION +$3, INDIVIDUAL ONLY

BURATTA $16

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

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

ADD: FRESH SPAGHETTI +$5
GLUTEN-SENSITIVE PASTA +$8

**TARTARE $15

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

GS
CALAMARI $13

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

GS
CHARCUTERIE 

choice of meats and cheeses, crackers, assorted nuts, jam, and mostarda

MEAT: duck prosciutto $8, lamb salumi $8, tartufo salami $8
CHEESE: robiola $5, parmigiano-reggiano $6, sottocenere $6
GLUTEN-SENSITIVE OPTION +$3

Primi

Pastas

Add: Pulled Chicken +$7 - Confit Duck +$15 - Salmon +$12
GEMELLI $18

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

GLUTEN-SENSITIVE OPTION +$3

CACIO E PEPE $15

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

V

GLUTEN-SENSITIVE OPTION +$3

RAVIOLI $16

smoked mozzarella, herbed ricotta, rutabaga soubise, watermelon radish, parsley

V
SPAGHETTI ALLA NERANO $15

spaghetti, sunflower oil, zucchini, garlic, grana padano

V

GLUTEN-SENSITIVE OPTION +$3

VEGAN LASAGNA $20

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

VG & GS
MAFALDA RAGU $18

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

GLUTEN SENSITIVE OPTION +$3

Risotto

TRUFFLE MUSHROOM RISOTTO $20

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

V

Add pulled Chicken +$7, Confit Duck +$15, Salmon +$12

AUTUNNO $18

pumpkin, spiced pepita seeds, shallots, chive, crispy okra

V option
Nonna's

Made Fresh Pizza

Thick Crust 10" Square Pan Pizza
BIANCO $20

ricotta, smoked mozzarella, roasted garlic, evoo, basil

V
FOUR SEASONS $18

prosciutto, heirloom tomato, spinach, mushrooms

FUNGHI $22

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.