Gemma's
10 people recommendvia r/melbourne10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Gemma's, with a few singling out the food: one commenter calls the pizza sensational, especially the funghi, and another rates the pasta and pizza very highly. One commenter describes a family-friendly feel, while another, who lives nearby, calls it a relaxed, non-pretentious spot with appealing midweek deals. Keep in mind that only a few commenters write from first-hand experience, and one says their last visit was a while ago.
Address
Gemma Simply Italian, 183 Elgin St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Funghi pizza, Gnocchi
- Best for
- Family
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Acrobatic_Heart3256 in r/melbourne · Sep 2026ambience
Describes Gemma's as having a lovely family atmosphere, near Tiamo.
- Recommendsu/tanoshiiki in r/melbourne · Sep 2026
Votes for Gemma, though their last visit was a while ago.
- Recommendsu/ponte92 in r/melbourne · Sep 2026
Agrees that Gemma's is very good.
- Recommendsu/oldmatesoldmate in r/melbourne · Sep 2026taste
Especially likes the funghi pizza.
- Recommendsu/TPAuta43 in r/melbourne · Sep 2026
Says their Italian partner's favourite place is Gemma.
- Recommendsu/keishtonz in r/melbourne · Sep 2026taste
Rates Gemma's pasta and pizza very highly.
- Recommendsu/yohaneh in r/melbourne · Sep 2026taste
Loves the gnocchi at Gemma's.
- Recommendsu/captains_astronaut in r/melbourne · Sep 2026
Calls Gemma's very good, a short walk from Lygon.
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- Recommendsu/d3adpan in r/melbourne · Nov 2023value
Backs the Gemmas pick as a neighbourhood regular spot with a relaxed feel and appealing midweek deals.
- Recommendsu/__nothing2display__ in r/melbourne · Nov 2023
Briefly agrees the Gemmas suggestion is a good pick.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.