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Gemelle

4400 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, TX 76114, USA

(817) 732-9535

Gemelle — Chef Tim Love’s Most Personal Fort Worth Restaurant, Bringing Coastal Italian Charm, Detroit-Style Pizza, and Garden-Fresh Pasta to the River District on White Settlement Road

When Chef Tim Love stood on the balcony of the space that would become Gemelle, he was transported back to the cobblestone streets of Ravello, Italy — and he decided to bring all of it back to Fort Worth. Inspired by a sun-drenched journey to the Mediterranean with his family, Gemelle is a heartfelt homage to Love’s adoration for Italian cuisine, named after his twin daughters Ella and Anna — the perfect nod to his favorite things: food and family. Texas Monthly called it Love’s most personal restaurant yet, and it was named one of the top 10 Best New Restaurants in Texas in 2020 by Texas Monthly. The inviting space, located at 4400 White Settlement Road, was once home to a succession of bars but has been re-envisioned and given new life as a quaint Italian bistro that feels like a quick trip to Capri.

The restaurant is housed in a reconstructed bungalow along Fort Worth’s Trinity Trails and features a 10,000 square-foot garden from which many of the dishes are composed with fresh ingredients. The revamped menu mixes the comfort of Italian classics with bold creativity — think handmade pastas, Detroit-style pizza, antipasti, and a vibrant new cocktail program — all set against the restaurant’s charming garden backdrop. Signature pizzas include the T’s loaded with rabbit rattlesnake sausage, pepperoni, hamburger, and country ham, and the Margherita with San Marzano tomatoes and fior di latte. Pasta highlights include Bavette Cacio e Pepe and five rotating handmade pastas featuring ingredients from the Gemelle garden. Daily specials on rotation such as Love’s Lasagna, Venison Porchetta, and Pork Osso Bucco with three-bean ragout keep the menu exciting for regulars. The beloved Girl Dinner special — a Caesar salad, Parmesan truffle fries, Bavette Cacio e Pepe, and an Aperol Spritz for $30 — is available Sunday through Thursday and has become a fan favorite in its own right.

The backyard feel, complete with bright orange Aperol umbrellas, loungers, a raised kitchen garden, bocce ball, cornhole, ping pong, foosball, and live music, makes Gemelle as much a destination for a long, leisurely evening as it is for dinner. Gemelle is rated 4.5 stars by OpenTable diners and is located at 4400 White Settlement Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76114, reachable at (817) 732-9535. Happy hour runs Monday through Thursday 4–6pm, weekend brunch is served Saturday and Sunday 8–11am, and Wine Wednesday offers half-price bottles on select wines. Delivery, takeout, and private event bookings are all available. For more of Fort Worth’s best restaurants, explore the Fort Worth restaurant guide on Selling The Fort.

Gemelle

3.9

Based on 746 reviews

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Fátima Vázquez

01:58 02 Jul 25

Sadly did not get some grub but stopped by because we were stunned by the beautiful pink sign off the side of the road!
We had the pleasure of sitting with Donnavyn at the bar tonight and he was so professional. Greeted us immediately and was so welcoming. We got THE BEST ESPRESSO MARTINI WE HAVE EVER HAD!!! My friend was torn because it was not on their menu but he was like of course we can make one!! And did not disappoint. The presentation and everything!! I got the lovely cocktail, Season of the Witch and it was exactly as it sounds. Botanical tones with a nice spring/summer spritz to it.

sentinal53

03:31 09 Jun 25

Well stumbling across this place during my long bike ride we felt like we did not belong and were very underdressed and stared at as we can in shorts and tank tops. The appetizer of bread was great, little spendy but great. Drinks were also just meh. Good for the heat but not 11 and 12 dollars worth. Food looked like it could be good but when you have a menu you can't read it's hard to decide. Overall I would say average. Oh and another thing, the server took my lady's drink with stuff still in it. Um excuse me lol. Anyways, if your on the way sire but don't go out of the way.

halie caudill

01:23 21 May 25

Service and atmosphere are great. However the food is a little under seasoned. I would recommend Stewart’s instead for better food. The drinks were really good though!

Taylor Goerdel

00:12 17 May 25

The food was absolutely terrible. Pasta tasted like cardboard and the sauce had no flavor. Barely any meat and extremely expensive. I could get better pasta from pizza hut and not have to pay that outrageous price. Beer was luke warm. The atmosphere was nice. The other servers seemed great. Mine had apparently lost his voice or something. Will not go back. The price is far too high for the quality!

Rock Johnson

20:32 27 Apr 25

Chef Tim Love does it again. Simplicity at its best. Pizza was great, and the drinks were good and half off spritzers. It's like a mini resort with the tiny cabin and pool. Set up gor a great weekend getaway right here in your backyard.

Chris Allen

15:57 05 Apr 25

This is top notched service. My wife and I (Dede In the Morning) stayed at their accommodations - Hotel Otto. When you walk in as a hotel guest, they greet you with excitement and provide you with a free cocktail of your choice. The decor is retro but modern. The wait staff is friendly. The food is made to order. That includes the biscuits if you are getting some for brunch. The gravy they had on their Salisbury Steak was fantastic. It came it fries that my wife and I kept dipping in the sauce. This is a hidden gem for date night. If you are looking for day party for a small group, I highly recommend this place. If you get a chance to stay at their hotel, do that as well. It's another cool experience.

Jenslyfe

02:40 21 Jan 24

My first time in and I loved it. Brought my parents here with us and we all really enjoyed the food and service. Everyone was so friendly and the food was comforting, hearty and tasty. Some of the reviews are about the prices but when you select a restaurant you know this in advance. I rather pay a higher price for quality ingredients and quality service. Worth it! The burrata was fresh, the basil on the pizza was fragrant and fresh which you can tell. The pistachio gelato was very similar to Italy and the butterscotch budino was fantastic. We all fought over it. The pizza New York style was thin and crispy. Perfect for sharing at the table. What’s not to love about this place.

Barbara Larson

00:45 29 Jun 23

The bar tender was one of the best we've ever had. We like to sit and eat at the bar. My pasta was very good, but my husband's lamb chops were too salty. They were the special that night. I tried the polenta that came with his lamb chops, and it was inedible because of the amount of salt. Desserts were amazing! Great atmosphere.

Adiba

01:24 08 Sep 20

First off: I love the overall atmosphere and experience of this place and look forward to coming again. It is a great place to come spend time with friends or for a date night. The food wasn’t bad, but it didn’t wow me. It was good but I expected more wow for the price. I got the crispy chicken Alfredo and the pasta could have been cooked better, but overall I enjoyed it. The mozzarella sticks and eggplant sticks were great appetizers.

The atmosphere was 10/10. I love the outdoor seating and how there is a garden in the center. We came in the evening around 8:30 and there was a DJ playing great music. It is a festive and fun place to come. I found out about this place from Tik Tok, and I can see why it’s so popular on the app. I definitely plan to come back! Would’ve been 5 stars if the food quality matched more with the price!

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