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Address: 1509 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Website: http://www.happygeminidc.com/
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Gemini review: A standing-only pasta restaurant that’s worth the …
Gemini in Dupont Circle is a wonderfully strange home for handmade pasta, natural wine and some of the best ice cream in the United States.
Reviews
Alexandra Narciso
Gemini in DC was such a great dining experience! The food was absolutely delicious — the pizza is truly unique, with creative flavor combinations (the white pizza was great!) that make it stand out, and the pasta was fantastic. Super fun flavors all around.
The staff was wonderful as well: friendly, attentive, and added to the overall great vibe. The atmosphere itself is fun and lively without feeling overwhelming.
Highly recommend ordering a half pizza and splitting a couple of pastas so you can try more of their amazing dishes. Definitely a spot I’d go back to!
… moreThe staff was wonderful as well: friendly, attentive, and added to the overall great vibe. The atmosphere itself is fun and lively without feeling overwhelming.
Highly recommend ordering a half pizza and splitting a couple of pastas so you can try more of their amazing dishes. Definitely a spot I’d go back to!
Kenya Padilla
we came here and i can honestly say that it is the most overrated place we have ever been to. if you are thinking of going please look at the reviews to have a better idea of what to expect.
after looking online we saw that it was very talked about, and we decided to go. once we got there and ordered we realized there were no chairs… which is ridiculous. especially in a place like d.c. where plenty of people walk around and sight see.
i ordered the pesto gnocchi and the portion size was incredibly too small especially for a 20-30 dollar pasta. the only item that made up for it was the 30 dollar pizza.
my husband had to also self serve his still water which i have never seen at a restaurant.
our total was around 106 for 3 items, 2 of which were outrageous proportions.
do not go here expecting it to be an amazing experience because it wont be… unless you’re wanting to get drunk from the overpriced wine.
… moreafter looking online we saw that it was very talked about, and we decided to go. once we got there and ordered we realized there were no chairs… which is ridiculous. especially in a place like d.c. where plenty of people walk around and sight see.
i ordered the pesto gnocchi and the portion size was incredibly too small especially for a 20-30 dollar pasta. the only item that made up for it was the 30 dollar pizza.
my husband had to also self serve his still water which i have never seen at a restaurant.
our total was around 106 for 3 items, 2 of which were outrageous proportions.
do not go here expecting it to be an amazing experience because it wont be… unless you’re wanting to get drunk from the overpriced wine.
Ash Espíritu libre
Love! Due to an allergy, I couldn’t have a drink here but the pasta was insane! We tried the spicy salami pasta OMG! So good. The ice cream flavors are super unique too. I got the Salt & Pepper ice cream and it was really nice and different. The space is VERY quaint and is mostly standing room so please note that before you go. Britt was awesome and made our first trip so fun!
… moreBrian Diarra
I was excited to try Gemini based on all the hype, but sadly it falls well short. The menu has really tasty dishes. Unfortunately, a slew of arbitrary rules and a cramped setup created a frustrating ordeal.
Inside, there are maybe four tiny high-tops, so you’re left hovering like a vulture, waiting for someone else to finish. There’s no ticketing or host system so people swoop in on tables, and staff barely notices who’s been waiting.
You can only eat any of the pasta dishes inside the restaurant, no outdoor seating. It feels oddly restrictive. I was excited to try the pasta but wasn’t able to because I had already secured a seat outside.
At the end of the day, the food is solid but not so exceptional that it justifies the hassle or the cost. You can find comparable pasta or wine at friendlier, more customer-focused spots for less. Gemini is a one-and-done experience for me.
… moreInside, there are maybe four tiny high-tops, so you’re left hovering like a vulture, waiting for someone else to finish. There’s no ticketing or host system so people swoop in on tables, and staff barely notices who’s been waiting.
You can only eat any of the pasta dishes inside the restaurant, no outdoor seating. It feels oddly restrictive. I was excited to try the pasta but wasn’t able to because I had already secured a seat outside.
At the end of the day, the food is solid but not so exceptional that it justifies the hassle or the cost. You can find comparable pasta or wine at friendlier, more customer-focused spots for less. Gemini is a one-and-done experience for me.
Lindsay Feinstein
We chose to get two pasta dishes shared between two of us. The portions were quite small & it totaled to $57, which is kinda crazy. The inside is really small, standing room first come first serve. We got a spot fairly quickly with no issues, but fair warning to large groups. There is outside seating, but it’s also minimal.
All that being said, it was cute & I would give it another try before setting my mind fully
… moreAll that being said, it was cute & I would give it another try before setting my mind fully
Philippa Pham Hughes
The food is so good and I love that friends from Little Serow were there to greet us! Little Serow was my favorite restaurant in DC for a long time and I still miss it every day. But I’m thrilled that I get a little taste of the quirky place it once was. It’s different kind of cuisine but it’s equally tasty!! I’ll be back again and again. For those who have basic ideas about what how a restaurant should be designed, please be forewarned by reading the cranky reviews and go elsewhere. Think tachinomi. I highly recommend this place!
… moreDan S
Spent a weekend in DC from NYC, had a blast here. Eric is a gem and his wine knowledge is unparalleled. Just a fantastic vibe overall. My only gripe is I don’t live closer. Ramp pasta was insane and the gnocchi were like air pillows. The pricing is in line with similar restaurants. Definitely earns all the good reviews
… moreTalley Snow
Wish I’d taken photos of our food, which was fine and tasted very fresh, but it definitely felt overpriced. We (2 of us) split the tzatziki dip, a pasta each, and a glass of wine each, and it cost us $65 per person for dinner ($130 total including 20% tip). Staff were incredibly friendly and did their best to manage the crowd.
Like others mention, you’re rushed to eat, share tables (but no “communal eating” vibe – felt a little competitive as tables are for “active food orders only”, so people are circling and staff ask you to move once you finish eating; some other diners weren’t excited to know that we would be scooting in next to them). The restaurant itself isn’t very accessible if you aren’t ready or able to be on your feet for a long period (stairway in, standing room at high tops only, at least when we were there). Hoping as it grows it can expand its menu options to be more affordable and expand its footprint to provide more seating!
Would recommend trying it out just for a glass of wine first if you’re curious (get there early!). Other nearby spots like Floriana, Retrobottega, and Al Volo for pasta and Red Light for pizza offer the same/better food quality and have seating!!
… moreLike others mention, you’re rushed to eat, share tables (but no “communal eating” vibe – felt a little competitive as tables are for “active food orders only”, so people are circling and staff ask you to move once you finish eating; some other diners weren’t excited to know that we would be scooting in next to them). The restaurant itself isn’t very accessible if you aren’t ready or able to be on your feet for a long period (stairway in, standing room at high tops only, at least when we were there). Hoping as it grows it can expand its menu options to be more affordable and expand its footprint to provide more seating!
Would recommend trying it out just for a glass of wine first if you’re curious (get there early!). Other nearby spots like Floriana, Retrobottega, and Al Volo for pasta and Red Light for pizza offer the same/better food quality and have seating!!
Jad Salloum
The concept of a restaurant has existed since ancient times. Recent archaeological discoveries at Pompeii revealed a communal diner, a ‘thermopolium’ under the ashes and lava. The oldest restaurant still in existence is St. Peter Stiftskulinarium in Salzburg, Austria dating back to 802; though the oldest continuously operating dining establishment is Restaurante Botin in Madrid, Spain, having served customers since 1725.
What do all of these establishments have in common? Chairs. Chairs for their guests to sit at and eat their meal.
But not Gemini. They’re different. And if you question it you’re the idiot. When asked if this is the whole dining section here and if it is standing only, the bartender/ice cream scooper/cashier looked at me as if I had asked her what year it is. As if it was completely ordinary for people to be eating full meals squeezed into the front half of a storefront, while seemingly the entire back area behind the counter is available but being used for god knows what.
Parties are left to crowd around at the end of the counter, split two high top tables among 6 people, or scope out and capture ideal territory in the window— a spectacle I witnessed as one party vacated the area and three others picked up camp to attempt to occupy the nook, much to the wait staffs’ clueless astonishment and eye-rolling.
All with no chairs. Anyone with any mobility issues would be humiliated were they to have the misfortune of attempting to dine here.
Did you know that pasta is only an inside- (and standing-) only dish? If you want to sit outside you must forego the delicious yet insultingly portioned selection of fresh pastas.
The strangest part is, we experienced Gemini as it was designed to be. We arrived before the rush and did not have to wait long for a spot or our food like other reviewers. It went exactly as well as the creators had hoped for. The food and wine were excellent! And yet I’m walking away confused, upset, and above all in awe of the arrogance of the foh as they act like all of this is normal, and that you, the guest are being weird by being at all phased by the enigmatic, unpleasant set up.
Three stars. Go for scoops on a weekday, it’s delicious.
… moreWhat do all of these establishments have in common? Chairs. Chairs for their guests to sit at and eat their meal.
But not Gemini. They’re different. And if you question it you’re the idiot. When asked if this is the whole dining section here and if it is standing only, the bartender/ice cream scooper/cashier looked at me as if I had asked her what year it is. As if it was completely ordinary for people to be eating full meals squeezed into the front half of a storefront, while seemingly the entire back area behind the counter is available but being used for god knows what.
Parties are left to crowd around at the end of the counter, split two high top tables among 6 people, or scope out and capture ideal territory in the window— a spectacle I witnessed as one party vacated the area and three others picked up camp to attempt to occupy the nook, much to the wait staffs’ clueless astonishment and eye-rolling.
All with no chairs. Anyone with any mobility issues would be humiliated were they to have the misfortune of attempting to dine here.
Did you know that pasta is only an inside- (and standing-) only dish? If you want to sit outside you must forego the delicious yet insultingly portioned selection of fresh pastas.
The strangest part is, we experienced Gemini as it was designed to be. We arrived before the rush and did not have to wait long for a spot or our food like other reviewers. It went exactly as well as the creators had hoped for. The food and wine were excellent! And yet I’m walking away confused, upset, and above all in awe of the arrogance of the foh as they act like all of this is normal, and that you, the guest are being weird by being at all phased by the enigmatic, unpleasant set up.
Three stars. Go for scoops on a weekday, it’s delicious.
Marci Fradkin
I’m not really sure I understand this place. There is no seating out inside only seating outside if you want pasta, you can only eat it inside but I guess you have to spend $25 and eat it standing up. There’s a wine beer insider and you think the price on the bottle is how much it cost, but if you want to eat, drink the wine at the location they charge you an extra $15 I bought a $20 bottle of cider and ended up spending $35 for it then they go cheaper than going to a bar really? The pizza was very tasty and I like the flavor combinations, and the salad was lovely. I think both of them were worth every cent. There was a long line outside for people wanting to get ice cream. I asked some people how long they had been standing in line and they were not sure they close at 8:30 on the weekends. It seems I’m just not sure why this place is so popular.
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