Italian restaurant Gemma

Gemma is an Italian restaurant on Tirtsa Street in Jaffa, Tel Aviv-Yafo. The restaurant brings the food of Italy to a Jaffa setting, with a style that combines Italian cooking with touches of local Israeli flavour. Its identity is expressed through the idea of pizza with a Roman spirit and a connection to the surrounding neighbourhood.

The menu is centred on Italian cuisine, making Gemma suitable for diners looking for a meal rooted in the traditions of the Italian peninsula rather than a broadly international restaurant format. Pizza is part of the restaurant’s central offering, while the overall menu presents an Italian approach shaped by the venue’s local context. The combination gives the restaurant a clear sense of place without moving away from its Italian focus.

Gemma’s location in Jaffa adds a historic urban setting to the dining experience. Tirtsa Street places the restaurant within the city’s Jaffa area, where an Italian restaurant sits alongside the character of the neighbourhood. The setting may appeal to diners planning an Italian meal as part of time spent in Jaffa, as well as to local residents seeking pizza and Italian food in the area.

The restaurant caters to several types of visits. Table reservations are available, and the venue also provides delivery and takeaway options for meals enjoyed away from the restaurant. An events service makes Gemma relevant for organised gatherings, while a separate drinks menu supports the restaurant format beyond food alone. A gift card option is also available through the venue’s website.

Gemma presents its menu in English as well as through its other online menu options, making the restaurant’s offering accessible to English-speaking diners. The website includes the restaurant menu, drinks menu, reservation information, contact details and ordering options in one place. For diners interested in Italian food, pizza, and a local Jaffa setting, Gemma offers a focused restaurant experience built around those elements.