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Ristorante Gemelli

Restaurant Bar Italian restaurant

Intimate destination for upscale Italian cooking in a Tuscan-villa setting with murals & an atrium. People often mention service, time, delicious, amazing, good, Italian, recommend, pasta, great, excellent,


Address

175 E Main St, Babylon, NY 11702

Website

www.gemellirestaurant.com

Contact

(631) 321-6392

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (303 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 4 to 9 PM
  • Friday: 4 to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 4 to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 4 to 9 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 4 to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 4 to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (13) time (10) delicious (8) amazing (8) good (8) Italian (7) recommend (7) pasta (7) great (6) excellent (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Tai V. 4 years ago on Google • 489 reviews
    I am truly impressed with the service and the cuisine. Gemelli is just wonderful. We were a party of 4 looking for a delicious Italian Restaurant and in the Babylon area and that is what we found with Gemelli. When you walk into the restaurant you are transported into a beautiful Tuscany world. I highly suggest couples to eat here because it can be quite romantic and still accommodate families. Now the food is just delicious. I had the stuffed Veal very tasty, my sister had the Lobster Ravioli and it had a hint of lemon zest which made you want more. My son had the domestic lamb chops and he said it was the best. My husband had Rigatoni Grappa with chicken and he loved the flavor of the sauce. Yes, we saved room for dessert. Cannoli Siciliano, flourless chocolate cake and Zabaglione cream with berries. The Zabaglione Cream was completely delicious and I highly recommend. If you want to truly enjoy a delicious meal and great service, Gemelli is the place. 🦸‍♀️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Suzana K. 1 year ago on Google
    What a fun place. The main hostess is amazing. She’s super sweet and tended to us better than our server did. The food was great too. The desserts stole the show.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Manoj M. 2 years ago on Google • 100 reviews
    Wasn’t sure where I wanted to eat but I am glad that we ended up coming here. The food drink and service was excellent. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for Italian food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 In W. 1 year ago on Google • 279 reviews
    Homemade pasta was delicious and I reccomend the canoli martini and the icecream sandwich was huge and an amazing dessert the staff was on point and the ambiance was amazing. It's not far from their storefront in babylon. They also have their own parking lot. Becareful when you put in the navigation not to use the address for the store down the road.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Natalia H. 4 years ago on Google • 216 reviews
    5 stars for the Old World interior decorations, art pieces and Italian memorabilia, amazing service and friendly waiters, 4 starts would be more appropriate for food. Cozy place for a date night dinner.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elmira M. 1 year ago on Google • 45 reviews
    The first time here, and extremely impressed with everything! Great service,super fast, the food was super delicious . One of the best Italian restaurants! Pasta is something else! Highly recommend!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michael C. 2 years ago on Google
    As usual the food is excellent the service is excellent the only issue is They did not have the reservation that I made 2 weeks prior was able to show the hostess the reservation that I did make and she said she could squeeze me in even though I had a reservation but I could not have the table I requested. The table I requested was empty right up until the time I was finishing my dessert
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew 1 year ago on Google
    We visited on a Thursday night. Best dining experience on Long Island thus far. The food was spectacular, staff was excellent. Highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Deborah P. 1 year ago on Google
    We ate dinner there Sunday 9/4… our server was delightful !!.. however my food was awful!!! Ordered bolognese… it came as a WATERED down “sauce?”..w shredded pork!!! Anyone who has eaten this would know this is not bolognese !!!…The “ sauce” did not even stick to the pasta!!! Worst pasta meal ever!!.. I had returned it for something else……. Then we!re waiting for our bill .. and the owner sits 2 tables fr us w an employee he’s not happy with.. and hv an all out foul mouth argument .. ending up where the employ throws a chair.. gets fired.. and doors are slammed.!!! So disrespectful!!!!!! I’m front of patrons at your restaurant.. that conversation should’ve been done inside in a private area!!!… worst experience eating there!! Highly DO NOT recommend!! We will never b dinig there again..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Stacey R. 1 year ago on Google
    If I was just rating the food, it would be hands down FIVE STARS. However, although we made reservations and the hostesses were very friendly and nice, please don't go there very hungry. They are clearly understaffed. We had a male waiter, and another waitress was in our area as well tending to other tables. Our first round of drinks arrived within five minutes. However, the appetizers and the main course we had to wait so long that we thought we were forgotten. For the two of us, our bill was well over $200 plus a credit card charge of $10. Please be mindful of the credit card charge. All that said, our dinner was delicious!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Steven P. 1 year ago on Google
    Overall the food was good. The menu has changed since the last time we were here, ~5 years ago. Fewer choices. Not a bad thing, just worth mentioning. The decor is exactly the same. Would recommend giving them a try, especially if you haven't been in a while.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 bob s. 2 years ago on Google
    I wish I could give it no stars the food was absolutely horrible and the place was deserted. My guest had a shrimp dish that was fishy and it was a Gray color . I ordered a pasta that had Ragu meat mixed in . But it was like chop meat . I didn't eat it and I didn't take it home because I knew I would just throw it out I'll never go back . We also had a zucchini appetizer . It was like Is an encrusted fried dough . Hard as a rock . I hate to be cruel but the place was just not good at all
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amauri P. 4 years ago on Google • 50 reviews
    I like this place! The food is good, the service is amazing, Oswaldo is an amazing waiter. Is a nice place to go and stay outside or inside.

  • 1/5 Nicole T. 9 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    We came here on 7/1 for my wedding anniversary. We have been here before and liked it a lot, but this last visit helped me to decided to never return. The food was good. Our server was horrendous. I don’t know her name because every time she came over I cringed. She has short spiky hair and blue eyes. Every single time she came over she wanted to DISTASTEFULLY joke with my husband. It was beyond overboard to the point that she was really annoying. She joked about what happens after my husband eats his lobster…in the toilet. Train your servers better Gemellis.

  • 5/5 Frank F. 2 months ago on Google • 15 reviews New
    You won’t be disappointed. I’ve dined out enough on the south shore. 90% of the places are 3 stars at best… Nice Italian food that is tasty, consistant and the service is great.. and it’s beautiful inside.

  • 3/5 Dan M. 3 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    For a what it’s worth it’s not worth it. Comes across as a fine dining establishment which is the case as far as appearances. And even the staff. The food was on a scale of 1-10 falls short around. 3-4 especially for the price. Most of the food was was just barely warm. Taste like soup came out of a can. Disappointing meal on a new year’s eave . We were a party of 6 and all in agreement. Sorry we will not be back.

  • 5/5 Jacqueline 1 year ago on Google
    We were a party of eight on a Sunday afternoon arrived early but was accommodated and greeted by a friendly manager. Everyone was professional and the service was excellent. The food was delicious!!! I highly recommend Gemelli’s . The coffee and cheesecake was a big hit.

  • 5/5 Oso R. 2 years ago on Google
    My wife and I ate here this past Sunday to celebrate our wedding anniversary. As always the food, service and atmosphere were excellent. Everything down to the smallest detail showed professionalism.

  • 4/5 Elizabeth Hampton C. 2 years ago on Google
    We had reservations for outdoors. When the Maitre'D noticed that it might rain, she held a table both indoors and outdoors for us giving us the option to sit where we wanted. I don't normally like to pay for Italian food as I can make it home just as easily, but this was really good food. I'll definitely be going back!

  • 4/5 Fran B. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was great. Only issue was when friend noticed a crack in her glass they poured the balance of her wine into new glass instead of pouring new wine.. Once we mentioned that might not be safe they were accommodating

  • 3/5 lorena d. 1 year ago on Google
    We went here tonight before seeing a show(2 adults 2 children) . We were sat down fast, with no reservation.The food and the price didn’t match our experience. We ordered pasta with butter for our girls (no kid options on the menu) and waitress got the wrong order, didn’t offer to change it or anything so we were in a rush so no big deal. I was shocked to see that each plain pasta with butter was $18 a piece. My friend ordered salmon and it was undercooked, waitress wasn’t really around to have her take it back. I always heard about this place but I don’t think we will be going back.

  • 1/5 Steve N. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was ok at best the fried calamari Was ok Baked clams were dry Seafood pasta was cold and no flavor Was there with a party of 6 and everyone had same feelings Unfortunately it’s a beautiful place Service was ok

  • 5/5 Paulette C. 1 year ago on Google
    I can’t believe I have never been here and live so close. Everything from the service to the drinks to the food was outstanding and I cannot wait to go back. Our waiter was on top of everything constantly checking on us. Making great suggestions and he was funny. We did not feel rushed and the time between courses was perfect. My Cosmo was so good. For apps we had baked clams and Arancini perfecto. We shared a Caesar salad, the presentation of the salad was beautiful and tasted even better. For dinner I had the linguine and clams which was one of the best I have ever had and hubby had the seafood linguini which he said was amazing. I love that the portions are not huge so you don’t feel like you’re wasting food. We were too full for dessert but will definitely try the next time. If you have never been you are missing out.

  • 5/5 Robert C. 1 year ago on Google
    We love everything about Gemelli!! Feels like home. Can't say enough about the exceptional food and amazing service. Top notch.

  • 2/5 Katie L. 9 months ago on Google
    I have always wanted to try this restaurant as it always looks so cute from the outside and I've heard great things. I'm not sure what the problem was but there were very few families inside and the wait was forever. The waitress insisted on reading us the specials when we already knew what we wanted.... we sat without drinks and bread/olives for an extended period of time but we were patient and not really in a rush. The main issue was that I ordered salmon- it came completely raw, I showed the waitress, she took it back and had them cook it again, the salmon was cooked in the one spot I previous cut but the rest remained to be pretty raw and "jelly like", they took it back for a 3rd time and still could not get it right. I ended up being here for SO long, and was pregnant and starving and was so turned off by the raw fish I was served, I said forget it. They removed the salmon off the bill- BUT didn't offer any real apology or anything else in place of it. We brought our friends and it was such a terrible experience, small portion sizes and the food wasn't even that good.

  • 2/5 Craig S. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was just ok and service was super slow. We were there for over 2 hours from the time we sat and finished desert. Then I had to go look for our waiter to get the check. There are so many other/better options for Italian food on Long Island.

  • 1/5 Robin M. 8 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I ate at this restaurant , 2 weeks ago. Ugh! Awful. I will never go back. My first impression was the watery ,almost clear olive oil placed on the table, with the bread, for dipping. It was clear, no flavor, almost like water. I asked for a different oil. 15 minutes later this waiter brought me a container of an olive oil , that at least had some green color and some flavor. My Cavatelli , in a tomatoe cream sauce , was piled in a small bowl, with a few unmelted mozzarella pieces on top.This bowl was sitting on a white plate. No platting whatsoever Not appetizing at all, and not much flavor. I was not offered , grated cheese or fresh pepper. My date had a steak, good choice on his part. He said it was fine. Extremely disappointed.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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