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Gemma Menu

breakfast

tea $4
Organic Loose Leaf
Earl Grey Creme      
Pg Tips      
Assam      
Mint      
Chamomile      
Lemon - Ginger      
Gunpowder Green      
Almond Black      
pane
Continental Pastry Basket an assortment of freshly baked pastries with jam and marmalade       9
Pane E Nutella toasted tuscan bread with italian chocolate-hazelnut spread       5
Toast white, whole wheat, rye, 7-grain, tuscan       3
Bagel with cream cheese       4
Croissant with jam and butter       4
caffe
Organic Coffee       3
Cappuccino       4
Caffe Latte       4
Espresso       3
Doppio       4
Americano       3
Hot Chocolate       5
Orange Juice       4
Grapefruit Juice       4
fresh juices
Spremuta Rossa apples, beets, carrots       8
Spremuta Verde kale, cucumber, parsley, pear, lemon       12
eggs
Gemma Uses Only Organic Eggs
Eggs á la Gemma poached eggs on brioche with prosciutto cotto, hollandaise and asparagus       12
Substitute Smoked Salmon       add 3
Baked eggs, avocado, Prosciutto served with tomato sauce, fontina cheese, and tuscan toast       11
Polenta and Eggs sunny side up eggs on top of creamy polenta       10
Two Eggs Any Style served with roasted tomato and tuscan toast       8
Soft Boiled Eggs and Soldiers choice of white, whole wheat or rye soldiers       7
Protein Breakfast grilled chicken, scrambled egg whites with spinach, sliced tomato       12
Steak and Eggs 6oz burgundy pastures grassfed ny strip steak and eggs       19
classics
Bowl of Fresh Fruit an assortment of fresh melon, berries, and grapes       10
With Low-fat Yogurt       add 1
Blueberry Pancakes with vanilla butter       10
Brioche French Toast with a berry compote and mascarpone       10
Steel-cut Irish Oatmeal with bananas and berries       9
Ambrosia Organic Granola served with milk       8
With Yogurt       add 1
With Fruit       add 2
New York Bagel & Lox Platter smoked salmon with red onion, tomato, and capers       12
frittate $10
Caprese tomato, basil and mozzarella      
Spinaci spinach and goat cheese      
Tartufo black truffle and potato      
Salsiccia italian sausage, peppers and cipollini      
sides $4
Applewood Smoked Bacon      
Prosciutto Cotto italian ham      
Pork Sausage      
Chicken-apple Sausage      
Roasted Potatoes      
Roasted Tomatoes      

lunch

antipasti
Arancini       9
Polpettine       9
Burrata Caprese       10
Fritto Misto       12
Seared Yellow Fin Tuna       11
Carpaccio di Manzo       12
Carpaccio di Polipo       10
Truffled Polenta Fries       8
Marinated Olives       5
insalate
Baby Arugula grape tomatoes and parmigiano       9
Artichokes parmigiano,truffle vinaigrette       12
Watercress pears, almonds, gorgonzola       9
Beets mizuna, goat cheese, pistachios       9
Escarole fava beans, pecorino, mint       9
Kale tuscan beans, red onions       9
Fennel orange, grilled shrimp       12
Seared Sirloin Tagliata arugula, tomatoes       12
crostini
Olive Tapenade and Goat Cheese       5
Grape Tomatoes and Basil       5
Chicken Liver Puree       5
Broccoli Rabe       5
Buffalo Ricotta and Pesto       6
Truffle Scented Mushrooms       7
Burrata and Prosciutto       6
Fig and Gorgonzola       6
salumi $9 each
Bresaola air dried beef from the italian alps      
Coppa cured pork shoulder      
Mortadella bolognese sausage with pistachios      
Prosciutto di Parma cured ham from parma      
Speck smoked pork belly from trentino      
Sopressata dry cured pork sausage with black peppercorn      
Prosciutto Cotto cooked ham from parma      
Porchetta cured, cooked pork belly      
Salumi E Formaggi chef's assortment of meats and cheeses       18
formaggi
Three $13 / Five $18
Parm Igiano Reg Iano (cow) hard, aged over 2 years      
Pecorino Toscano (sheep) hard, tangy and sharp      
Bitto (cow, goat) hint of nut, dry fruit and hay      
Gorgonzola Piccante (cow) sharp, spicy, blue veined      
Caciotta al Tartufo (cow, sheep) hard, sharp, with black truffles      
Asiago Vecchio (cow) hard, sharp, aged over 2 years      
Toma Piemontese (cow) semi-hard, tangy, sharp, aged 12 months      
Capr Ino (goat) tangy and creamy      
panini
Prosciutto cotto, Fontina and Mizuna       9
Eggplant, Tomato and Parmesan       9
Porchetta, cipollini, Chicory       9
Prosciutto, Mozzarella and Arugula       11
Seared sirloin, mozzarella, Cipollini       10
Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil       9
Mushroom and Fontina       9
Grilled chicken, emmenthal, Tomato       9
paste
Tagliolini al Limone with shrimp and zucchini       16
Mezzalune burrata, rainbow swiss chard ravioli, pomodori freschi       15
Linguini Frutti di Mare calamari, shrimp, scallops       19
Rigatoni prosciutto cotto, peas and cream       14
Pappardelle with short rib ragu       14
Orecchiette spicy italian sausage, broccoli rabe       15
Penne Alla Norma eggplant, ricotta salata, tomato sauce       14
Fusilli Primavera fresh spring vegetables       14
pizze
Margherita       12
Funghi       13
Burrata cheese, Grape Tomatoes and Black Olives       14
Prosciutto and Arugula       13
Four Seasons basil, artichokes, prosciutto, mushrooms       14
Spicy Italian Sausage and Onion       12
Valtellina arugula, bresaola, parmigiano, fresh tomatoes       14
Foccacia Robiola white truffle oil, creamy robiola       13
secondi
Pollo al Mattone roasted amish organic chicken with roasted potatoes, cipollini and frisee       19
Salmone Alla Griglia grilled organic salmon with grilled white and green asparagus, salsa verde       19
Capesante in Padella seared local dayboat scallops with sauteed corn, tomatoes and asparagus       24
Cotoletta di Pollo grilled chicken with organic greens       15
Insalata di Gemma chopped salad of romaine, carrots, tomatoes, bell peppers, cannellini beans, mozzarella di bufala, green onions, asparagus and organic grilled chicken (vegetarian upon request)       16
Insalata Alla Nizzarda sicilian tuna, green beans, black olives, potatoes, boiled egg, anchovies, red onion       14
Dentice Livornese pan roasted red snapper, tomato sauce with capers and black olives, with sauteed green beans       25
Branzino al Forno roasted mediterranean sea bass on cedar with sauteed brussel sprouts       21
Melanzane al Forno roasted eggplant with ricotta di bufala, parmigiano and tomato sauce       15
Bowery Burger 100% black angus, greens, tomatoes, onions, fries       12
contorni $5
Green Beans      
Grilled Asparagus      
Corn      
Roasted Potatoes      
Spinach      
Tuscan Beans      
Broccoli Rabe      
Brussel Sprouts      

dinner

antipasti
Arancini       9
Polpettine       9
Marinated Olives       6
Burrata Caprese       12
Fritto Misto       13
Truffled Polenta Fries       8
Seared Yellow Fin Tuna       14
Carpaccio di Manzo       15
Carpaccio di Polipo       10
insalate
Baby Arugula grape tomatoes and parmigiano       9
Artichokes parmigiano,truffle vinaigrette       13
Watercress pears, almonds, gorgonzola       9
Beets mizuna, goat cheese, pistachios       11
Escarole fava beans, pecorino, mint       10
Fennel orange, grilled shrimp       13
Kale tuscan beans, red onions       10
Seared Sirloin Tagliata arugula, tomatoes       14
crostini
Olive Tapenade and Goat Cheese       5
Grape Tomatoes and Basil       5
Chicken Liver Puree       5
Broccoli Rabe       6
Buffalo Ricotta and Pesto       6
Truffle Scented Mushrooms       7
Burrata and Prosciutto       7
Fig and Gorgonzola       6
salumi e formaggi $8
Chef’s Assortment of Meats and Cheeses
salumi $9 each
Bresaola air dried beef from the italian alps      
Coppa cured pork shoulder      
Mortadella bolognese sausage with pistachios      
Prosciutto di Parma cured ham from parma      
Speck smoked pork belly from trentino      
Sopressata dry cured pork sausage with black peppercorn      
Prosciutto Cotto cooked ham from parma      
Porchetta cured, cooked pork belly      
formaggi
Three $13 / Five $18
Parmigiano Reggiano (cow) hard, aged over 2 years      
Pecorino Toscano (sheep) hard, tangy and sharp      
Bitto (cow, goat) hint of nut, dry fruit and hay      
Gorgonzola Piccante (cow) sharp, spicy, blue veined      
Caciott a al Tartufo (cow, sheep) hard, sharp, with black truffles      
Asiago Vecchio (cow) hard, sharp, aged over 2 years      
Toma Piemontese (cow) semi-hard, tangy, sharp, aged 12 months      
Caprino (goat) tangy and creamy      
paste
Tagliolini al Limone tagliolini al limone       18
Pappardelle with short rib ragu       16
Rigatoni prosciutto cotto, peas and cream       15
Orecchiette spicy italian sausage, broccoli rabe       17
Penne Alla Norma eggplant, ricotta salata, tomato sauce       16
Mezzalune burrata, rainbow swiss chard ravioli, pomodori freschi       16
Linguini Frutti di Mare calamari, shrimp, scallops       21
Fusilli Primavera fresh spring vegetables       15
pizze
Margherita       13
Funghi       14
Burrata cheese, Grape Tomatoes and Black Olives       15
Prosciutto and Arugula       14
Four Seasons basil, artichokes, prosciutto, mushrooms       15
Spicy Italian Sausage and Onion       13
Valtellina arugula, bresaola, parmigiano, fresh tomatoes       15
Focaccia Robiola white truffle oil, creamy robiola       14
secondi
Pollo al Mattone roasted amish organic chicken with roasted potatoes, cipollini and frisee       22
Saltimbocca Alla Romana veal cutlet topped with prosciutto di parma and sage, with sauteed wild mushrooms       28
Salmone Alla Griglia grilled organic scottish salmon with grilled white and green asparagus, salsa verde       23
Branzino al Forno roasted mediterranean sea bass on cedar with sauteed brussel sprouts       24
Capesante in Padella seared local dayboat scallops with sauteed corn, tomatoes and asparagus       25
Bistecca grilled burgundy pastures grassfed ny strip steak with sauteed spinach       29
Dentice Livornese pan roasted red snapper, tomato sauce with capers and black olives, with sauteed green beans       27
Melanzane al Forno roasted eggplant with ricotta di bufala, parmigiano and tomato sauce       15
contorni $6
Green Beans      
Grilled Asparagus      
Corn      
Roasted Potatoes      
Spinach      
Tuscan Beans      
Broccoli Rabe      
Brussel Sprouts      

brunch

antipasti
Arancini       9
Polpettine       9
Carpaccio di Polipo       9
Carpaccio di Manzo       15
Truffled Polenta Fries       8
Seared Yellow Fin Tuna       14
Burrata Caprese       12
Fritto Misto       12
Marinated Olives       6
pane
Continental Pastry Basket       10
Pane E Nutella       5
Toast       3
Croissant with jam and butter       4
Bagel with cream cheese       4
sides $4
Applewood Smoked Bacon      
Prosciutto Cotto italian ham      
Pork Sausage      
Roasted Potatoes      
Chicken-apple Sausage      
eggs
Gemma Uses Only Organic Eggs
Eggs á la Gemma poached eggs on brioche with prosciutto cotto, hollandaise, asparagus       12
Substitute Smoked Salmon       3
Baked eggs, avocado, Prosciutto served with tomato sauce, fontina cheese, and tuscan toast       12
Polenta a and Eggs sunny side up eggs on top of creamy polenta       10
Two Eggs Any Style served with roasted tomato and tuscan toast       10
Soft Boiled Eggs and Soldiers choice of white, whole wheat or rye soldiers       7
Protein Breakfast grilled chicken, scrambled egg whites with spinach, sliced tomato       12
classics
Bowl of Fresh Fruit an assortment of fresh melon, berries, and grapes       10
With Low-fat Yogurt       add 1
Steel-cut Irish Oatmeal with bananas and berries       9
Ambrosia Organic Granola served with milk       9
With Yogurt       add 1
With Fruit       add 2
New York Bagel & Lox Platter smoked salmon with red onion, tomato and capers       12
Blueberry Pancakes with vanilla butter       11
Brioche French Toast with a berry compote and mascarpone       12
Steak and Eggs 6oz burgundy pastures grassfed ny strip steak and eggs       19
frittate
Caprese tomato, basil and mozzarella       10
Spinaci spinach and goat cheese       11
Tartufo black truffle and potato       10
Salsiccia italian sausage, peppers, cipollini       11
insalate
Baby arugula, Grape Tomatoes and Parmigiano       9
Beets, mizuna, Goat cheese, Pistachios       9
Kale, Tuscan beans, Red Onions       9
Artichokes, parmigiano, Truffle Vinaigrette       13
Watercress, pears, almonds, Gorgonzola       9
Escarole, Fava beans, pecorino, Mint       9
Fennel, orange, Grilled Shrimp       12
pizze
Margherita       12
Prosciutto E Arugula       13
Burrata cheese, Tomatoes and Black Olives       14
Basil, artichokes, prosciutto, Mushrooms       14
Spicy Italian Sausage and Onion       12
Focaccia Robiola       13
Contadina organic eggs, mushrooms, fontina, truffle oil       11
With Prosciutto or Bacon       add 3
secondi
Spaghetti Pomodoro bronze-cast pasta with san marzano tomatoes       14
Orecchiette spicy italian sausage with broccoli rabe       16
Bowery Burger 100% black angus beef, organic greens, tomatoes, red onions, served with fries       12
Salmone Alla Griglia grilled organic salmon with grilled asparagus       19
Insala Ta di Gemma chopped salad of romaine, carrots, tomatoes, bell peppers, cannellini beans, mozzarella di bufala, green onions, and organic grilled chicken, vegetarian upon request       16
Insalata Alla Nizzarda sicilian tuna, green beans, black olives, potatoes, boiled egg, anchovies, red onion       14
Rigatoni rigatoni in cream with prosciutto cotto and peas       14
Pollo al Mattone roasted amish organic chicken with roasted potatoes, cipollini, and frisee       18
Cotoletta a di Pollo grilled chicken with organic greens       16
Melanzane al Forno roasted eggplant with ricotta di bufala, parmigiano and tomato sauce       15

dessert

dolci
Calzone di Nutella calzone filled with nutella and ricotta       15
Torta di Cioccolato warm chocolate cake with vanilla gelato       8
Crostata di Mele rustic apple tart with a scoop of olive oil gelato       8
Bing Cherry Clafoutis baked custard with vanilla gelato       8
Cappuccino Semifreddo semi-frozen cappuccino mousse       8
Piatto di Frutta Fresca chef’s choice of today’s fresh fruit       12
Vanilla Panna Cotta with fresh berry compote       8
Tiramisu espresso dipped lady fingers with mascarpone       8
Affogato vanilla gelato drowned in espresso       8
Fragole con Panna strawberries and fresh whipped cream       9
Chef’s Selection of Cheeses       18
gelati
(1) Scoop $3 / (2) Scoops $5 / (3) Scoops $7
Vanilla      
Chocolate      
Hazelnut      
Olive Oil      
Chocolate Chip      
sorbetti
(1) Scoop $3 / (2) Scoops $5 / (3) Scoops $7
Lemon      
Pink Grapefruit      
Wild Strawberry      
Pomegranate      
Pear      
tea $4
Organic Loose Leaf
Earl Grey Creme      
Pg Tips      
Assam      
Mint      
Chamomile      
Lemon-ginger      
Gunpowder Green      
Almond Black      
caffe
Organic Coffee       3
Cappuccino       4
Caffe Latte       4
Espresso       3
Doppio       4
Americano       3
cocktails
Gemma Negroni bulldog gin, antica formula, campari, up       14
Il Vecchio sugar cube, bitters, rye, amaro montenegro       15
Veloce belvedere 1x, biscotti liqueur, orange juice, soda       15
Fragola fregoli wild strawberry liqueur, prosecco       14
Bellini prosecco, white peach puree       12
Fresco Bianco white wine, citrus, peach puree, liquore strega       11
The "vespa" vodka, gin, martini & rossi bianco       15
Zenzero limoncello, canton, fresh mint, lemon       13
Maldini fernet, ginger beer, seltzer       14
Aperol Spritz aperol, prosecco, splash of soda       13
Veneto Mojito star rum, ramazzotti, mint, lime, prosecco       16
Fresco Rosso red wine, citrus, cherry brandy, liquore strega       11
beer
Tappeto Volante       7
Menabrea       7
Moretti Larosa       7
Peroni       7
Einbecker      
Bruton Bianca       13

wine by the glass

frizzanti
Prosecco, malibran, nv, Veneto       13
Lambrusco rosso, lini, nv, emilia- Romagna       12
Pommery, Brut apanage, nv, champagne, France       19
bianchi
Pinot grigio, della scala, ’10, Toscana       12
Gavi ‘le rose’, la mesma, ’10, Piemonte       11
Vernaccia di San gimignano, zeta, ‘10, Toscana       11
Sauvignon, ca’ stella, ’10, Friuli       11
Chardonnay, San pietro, ’10, Alto Adige       12
Falanghina, Terra solaris, ’09, Campania       12
rossi
Barbera d’alba, guidobono, ‘09, Piemonte       13
Langhe nebbiolo, rivetti, ’07, Piemonte       12
Pinot noir, st. michael-eppan, ‘09, Alto Adige       13
Chianti Rufina riserva, Renzo masi, ’08, Toscana       11
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, "sunnae," c. del mondo, ‘09, abruzzo       12
Erta E china, Renzo masi, ’09, Toscana       12
rose
Cotes de Provence, Coeur esterelle, ’10, provence       12
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