Restaurant
Marble
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Gemelli
Gemelli in Bryanston is a lively, loft-style Italian restaurant founded by Alessandro Mosupi Khojane, known for fresh pasta, slow-cooked meats and generous family-style dining.
At a glance
- Type
- Contemporary Italian
- Area
- Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- gemellirestaurant.co.za
Good to know
- Lunch and dinner
- Sister bar next door
- Events and group bookings
- Closed Mondays
Why we recommend it
Gemelli is an Italian restaurant in the Posthouse Link Centre on Main Road in Bryanston, in the northern suburbs between Sandton and Fourways. It was founded by Alessandro Mosupi Khojane, who grew up in Rome surrounded by a large family who loved to entertain, and the restaurant was built on the idea of wholesome Italian food for the whole family, made with seasonal ingredients and served as refined comfort food.
The dining room is styled like a New York loft, with an open, buzzing atmosphere that has made it one of the most popular Italian restaurants in the north of the city. Fresh pasta is at the heart of the menu. Past favourites have included cappelletti, pappardelle with slow-roasted oxtail and twelve-hour braised pork belly, and the desserts include a baked almond and nougat cheesecake and a modern take on tiramisu. The menu changes with the seasons, so check the latest version on the restaurant's website before you go.
Gemelli suits groups of friends, family celebrations and date nights, and it is busy on most evenings and at weekend lunchtimes. Its sister bar next door, the Phirinyane Bar, is a glass-walled space for a drink before or after the meal. Expect a lively room rather than a hushed one; ask for a quieter corner when booking if you prefer.
The restaurant is closed on Mondays and opens for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday, from midday until about 22:00 or 22:30 depending on the day. The website shows slightly different schedules in different places, so confirm the times when you book. Booking is strongly recommended, especially for Friday and Saturday nights, and the restaurant handles events and group bookings by email. Prices sit at the upper end of mid-range.
Bryanston is a mainly residential suburb, so most diners arrive by car, and the shopping centre has parking. A ride-hailing app is the easiest option if you are staying in Sandton, which is about ten to fifteen minutes away by road. If you are making a day of it in the north, Montecasino in Fourways and Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton are both within a short drive.
Gemelli FAQs
Who founded Gemelli?
Alessandro Mosupi Khojane, who grew up in Rome.
What kind of food is served?
Italian cooking based on seasonal ingredients, with fresh pasta and slow-cooked meats.
When is Gemelli open?
Tuesday to Sunday from midday until about 22:00 or 22:30. It is closed on Mondays.
Do I need to book?
Yes, booking is strongly recommended, especially at weekends.
Where is it?
At the Posthouse Link Centre on the corner of Main Road and Posthouse Street in Bryanston.
Is there a bar?
Yes, the sister Phirinyane Bar is next door.
Can I book an event or large group?
Yes. Email [email protected].
Is there parking?
Yes, at the shopping centre.