Gemma Trattoria

Gemma Trattoria Wood Fired Pizza Oven. Photo by Sora Vernikoff
Gemma Trattoria Wood Fired Pizza Oven. Photo by Sora Vernikoff
Rating
4.7/5

Gemma Trattoria is an Italian restaurant on The Bowery Hotel’s ground floor at 335 Bowery in Manhattan. It was a perfect location as I headed to a local theater.

I inadvertently entered the Bowery Hotel, which houses the restaurant. The Gemma Trattoria entrance is on the southeast corner of Bowery and East 3rd St.

Here are sidewalk views.

Gemma Trattoria Sidewalk View. Photo by Sora Vernikoff

Gemma Trattoria Sidewalk View. Photo by Sora Vernikoff

Gemma Trattoria Entrance. Photo by Sora Vernikoff

Gemma Trattoria Entrance. Photo by Sora Vernikoff

Here are some interior scenes of this lovely venue.

Gemma Trattoria Bar Seating. Photo by Sora Vernikoff

Gemma Trattoria Bar Seating. Photo by Sora Vernikoff

Gemma Trattoria Table Seating. Photo by Sora Vernikoff

Gemma Trattoria Sign. Photo by Sora Vernikoff

Gemma Trattoria Sign. Photo by Sora Vernikoff

Gemma Trattoria Dining Area. Photo by Sora Vernikoff

Gemma Trattoria Dining Area. Photo by Sora Vernikoff

Gemma Trattoria Bar Area. Photo by Sora Vernikoff

Gemma Trattoria Bar Area. Photo by Sora Vernikoff

Gemma Trattoria Wood Fired Pizza Oven. Photo by Sora Vernikoff

Gemma Trattoria Wood-Fired Pizza Oven. Photo by Sora Vernikoff

What to order? I read that Chef Andrea Taormina creates rustic, seasonal cuisine and pairs it with an extensive Italian wine list. I also noticed the fabulous wood-fired pizza oven. Many patrons were visibly enjoying their pizza!

Gemma Trattoria Brunch Menu. Photo by Sora Vernikoff

Gemma Trattoria Brunch Menu. Photo by Sora Vernikoff

It was 12:30 on the Brunch menu. I kept it simple and healthy with the Avocado Toast with radishes, roasted sunflower seeds, and less Maldon Salt (premium all-natural sea salt with a fresh taste and no bitterness). Included were two sliced hard-boiled eggs.

Gemma Trattoria Avocado Toast with radishes, roasted sunflower seeds. Photo by Sora Vernikoff

Gemma Trattoria Avocado Toast with radishes, and roasted sunflower seeds. Photo by Sora Vernikoff

A friendly neighbor ordered the Bowery Burger, cooked to perfection with the salad option.

Gemma Trattoria Cheeseburger. Photo by Sora Vernikoff

Gemma Trattoria Cheeseburger. Photo by Sora Vernikoff

 

My meal was fabulous. The bread was delicious and heavily crusted grain, and the avocado puree was divine. The roasted sunflower seeds and lightly shredded radishes were an unbelievably delightful combination.

As a matter of fact, I was so impressed with this choice that I can’t wait to go back to have it again!

That’s about the highest compliment that I can pay to any restaurant! So check it out!

Gemma at the Bowery Hotel
335 Bowery, New York, NY 10003
(212) 505-7300

Reservations at https://www.opentable.com/r/gemma-the-bowery-hotel-new-york.

Readers may also enjoy our reviews of Beauty and Essex RestaurantBar Italia Madison, and Chez Josephine.

 

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