Gemelli Italian James St

Restaurant · ItalianFortitude Valley4.4 (1,017 Google reviews)

5 dishes marked gluten free+ 22 can be made gluten free on request

67 dishesmenu read 10 Novgemelliitalian.com.au

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Mon–Wed 5–9pm · Thu–Sun 12–3pm & 5–9pm

Antipasti

  • Olive Miste$15

    Mixed warm olives

    Vegan

  • Pomodoro Bruschetta (2 Pieces)$27

    Cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, parmesan, onion. 2 pieces

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Burrata e Prosciutto$35

    Mt Tamborine burrata, San Daniele Prosciutto, fresh focaccia

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Beef Carpaccio$37

    Riverina fillet, broadleaf rocket, Grana Padano, fried capers, olive oil

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Gamberoni al Forno (3 Pieces)$43

    Wood-fired QLD king prawns with parsley, capers, garlic and chilli, served with homemade bread. 3 pieces

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Calamari alla Griglia$39

    Grilled QLD calamari, capers, chilli oil with radicchio and roasted walnut salad, honey dressing

    Free of glutenLikely nutsLikely shellfish

  • Arancini ai Funghi (3 Pieces)$33

    Crumbed rice balls made with mixed mushrooms, buffalo mozzarella, truffle oil and parmesan, served with Napoli sauce. 3 pieces

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fritto Misto$39

    Fresh SA shallow-fried dusted baby calamari, prawns, zucchini, broadleaf rocket, aioli

    Free of glutenLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Melanzane alla Parmigiana$33

    Baked layers of eggplant, buffalo mozzarella and Napoli sauce

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Insalata di Polpo$39

    SA Octopus, potatoes, celery, parsley, lemon, herbs

    Likely shellfish

Woodfired Pizza

  • Marinara$27

    San Marzano tomato, chopped fresh garlic, oregano, olive oil

    VegetarianCan be made free of gluten

  • Margherita$29

    San Marzano tomato, fior di latte, basil

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Parma$33

    Fior di latte, San Marzano tomato, mushroom, Prosciutto di Parma, basil

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Capricciosa$33

    Fior di latte, San Marzano tomato, leg ham, mushroom, olives, artichokes, basil, oregano

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Salina$33

    San Marzano tomato, black olives, Messina black anchovy, capers, burrata, olive oil

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Diavola$33

    Fior di latte, San Marzano tomato, hot salami, Calabrian chilli, basil, oregano

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Pescatore$35

    No cheese, San Marzano tomato, prawns, calamari, garlic oil, chilli, parsley

    Can be made free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Che Stupido$33

    Fior di latte, San Marzano tomato, leg ham, mild salami, fennel pork and chilli sausage, basil

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Griffiti$33

    Fior di latte, San Marzano tomato, 24-month Prosciutto di Parma, rocket, shaved reggiano

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Ortolana$33

    Fior di latte, San Marzano tomato, wood roasted eggplant, capsicum, zucchini, olives, basil

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Salsiccia$33

    Fior di latte, broccoli alla Napoletana, fennel pork and chilli sausage, shaved provolone, basil

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Funghi$33

    Fior di latte, marinated mixed mushrooms, thyme, truffle oil, taleggio cheese, parsley

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Roma$35

    Fior di latte, 24-month Prosciutto di Parma, burrata cheese, cracked pepper, basil

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Primavera$35

    Fior di latte, prawns, zucchini, cherry tomato, garlic

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely shellfish

  • Vegana$33

    No cheese, San Marzano tomato, rocket, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, zucchini

    VeganCan be made free of glutenLikely nuts

  • L'Amante$35

    San Marzano tomato, fior di latte, mild salami, 'nduja honey, burrata, basil

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Golosa$35

    Taleggio cheese, hot salami, salsiccia, potatoes, capsicum, caramelised onion

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Garlic Pizza$27

    Wood-fired garlic crust, salt, rosemary

    VegetarianCan be made free of gluten

Handmade Pasta

  • Rigatoni Ragu$49

    8hr slow-cooked oxtail and pork shin ragu, crushed San Marzano tomato

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Rigatoni Salsicce$41

    Homemade fennel, pork and chilli sausage, olives, roast capsicum, chilli, Napoli sauce

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Rigatoni Bacio$41

    Chicken breast, mushroom, avocado, cherry tomato, touch of cream and Napoli sauce

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Spaghetti alla Carbonara$41

    Guanciale, black pepper, egg yolk, pecorino

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Ravioli della Casa$45

    Housemade spinach and ricotta filled ravioli served with burnt butter and sage

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spaghetti Pescatora$48

    Local prawns, QLD spanner crab, slow-cooked golden sweet cherry tomato sauce, chilli oil, fresh herbs

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Spaghetti alla Marinara$48

    Market fish, QLD prawn cutlet, calamari, clams and mussels, served with either Napoli sauce or olive oil

    Likely glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Gnocchi al Forno$45

    Napoli sauce, buffalo mozzarella, basil, parmesan cheese, baked in the wood-fired oven

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fettuccine Funghi$41

    Mixed wild mushroom, garlic, thyme, touch of cream, truffle oil

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spaghetti Vongole$48

    Clams, prawns, zucchini flowers

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Gnocchi Quattro$45

    Gorgonzola, Asiago, fontina, pecorino, walnuts, truffle oil

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

Salumi

  • Mixed Small Plate$34

    Served with housemade bread, olives and rocket

    Likely gluten

  • Mixed Large Plate$46

    Served with housemade bread, olives and rocket

    Likely gluten

  • Prosciutto di Parma

    Italian dry cured ham

  • Capocollo

    Salt and black pepper cured pork neck

  • Mozzarella di Bufala

    Soft, buffalo milk (Campania)

    Likely dairy

  • Inferno Salame

    Chilli cured pork sausage

  • Mortadella

    Italian dry cured ham

  • Gorgonzola

    Veined cow milk blue cheese (Lombardy)

    Likely dairy

Secondi

  • Bistecca$71

    350g Black Onyx pure black Angus scotch fillet MB3, served with seasonal vegetables and roasted potatoes

    Free of gluten

  • Vitello Saltimbocca$51

    Milk-fed veal wrapped with 24-month aged Prosciutto di Parma, pan fried in white wine and garlic sauce, served with seasonal vegetables and…

  • Misto di Mare$86

    Fish, king prawn, baby calamari, mussels, vongole, grilled Octopus, garlic, white wine, chilli oil, served with crispy bread

    Likely glutenLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Pesce del Giorno

    Please see waitstaff for today's fresh fish

    Free of glutenLikely fish

Insalata

  • Giardino Italiano$21

    Lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives and onions with aged balsamic

  • Caprese$21

    Roma tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil and oregano

    Likely dairy

  • Mamma's Insalata$21

    Radicchio, fennel, Spanish onion, orange, parsley, crushed walnuts, mustard and lemon dressing

    Likely nuts

  • Rocket Salad$21

    Rocket, shaved parmesan, Spanish onion, cherry tomatoes

    Likely dairy

  • Insalata Casa$21

    Iceberg lettuce, baby spinach, parsley, white wine vinegar

Dolci

  • Gnocchetti$32

    Dessert gnocchi deep fried and topped with cinnamon sugar and Nutella. Share 2–4 people

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Nutella Bomba$36

    Deep fried Nutella calzone, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and vanilla gelato. Share 2–4 people

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Tiramisu$21

    Homemade coffee soaked savoiardi biscotti and mascarpone

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Pistachio Semifreddo$23

    Half frozen mousse, white chocolate glaze and pistachio centre

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Vanilla Bean Pannacotta$23

    Velvety vanilla pannacotta, topped with passionfruit and crumb

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Creme Brulee$23

    Creamy custard base with a hard layer of caramelised sugar

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Budino al Cioccolato$23

    Chocolate fondant cake with a soft centre and vanilla gelato. Allow 20 minutes for cooking

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cannoli$17

    Sicilian cannoli filled with biscotti gelato, hazelnut sauce

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Gelati$9

    See your waitstaff for today's flavours. Gemelli makes all their own gelato in-house. One scoop / two scoops

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Affogato$21

    Vanilla gelato served with a shot of espresso and Frangelico liqueur, or no liqueur. With liqueur / without

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Sgroppino$22

    Limoncello, vodka, lemon sorbet and prosecco

What the menu saysGluten free pizza bases and rigatoni available. We handle nuts, shellfish and gluten in the kitchen.
  • Gluten free pizza bases and rigatoni available. We handle nuts, shellfish and gluten in the kitchen.
  • Our menu contains allergens and is prepared in a kitchen that handles nuts, shellfish and gluten. Whilst all reasonable efforts are taken to accommodate guest dietary needs, we cannot guarantee that our food will be allergen free.

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Seats outsideOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026
  • Wheelchair accessibleOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, vegetarian options, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address15 James St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
AreaBrisbane City
KindRestaurant · Italian
Phone+61 7 3741 7990
Websitegemelliitalian.com.au
BookingOnline
Google rating4.4 from 1,017 reviews
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from gemelliitalian.com.au
Hours
  • Monday5pm–9pm
  • Tuesday5pm–9pm
  • Wednesday5pm–9pm
  • Thursday12pm–3pm, 5pm–9pm
  • Friday12pm–3pm, 5pm–9pm
  • Saturday12pm–3pm, 5pm–9pm
  • Sunday12pm–3pm, 5pm–9pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Gemelli Italian James St

Does Gemelli Italian James St have gluten-free options?

Yes: 5 dishes are gluten free as served, and 22 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Gemelli Italian James St coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Gluten free pizza bases and rigatoni available.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at Gemelli Italian James St?

Marinara (GF base +$5); Margherita (GF base +$5); Parma (GF base +$5); Capricciosa (GF base +$5); Salina (GF base +$5); Diavola (GF base +$5).

When is Gemelli Italian James St open?

Monday: 5pm–9pm. Tuesday: 5pm–9pm. Wednesday: 5pm–9pm. Thursday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–9pm. Friday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–9pm. Saturday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–9pm. Sunday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–9pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Gemelli Italian James St online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/S5LjLoPWulc?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=OeTravXZC4yrwbkPsqW2wAs&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%2BFortitude%2BValley%2BQLD%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d14161.677548163469!2d153.0358!3d-27.4562!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i0!10b1!12m35!1m2!18b1!30b1!2m3!5m1!6e2!20e3!6m13!4b1!49b1!63m0!66b1!74i150000!75b1!85b1!89b1!91b1!114b1!149b1!196b1!206b1!10b1!12b1!13b1!14b1!16b1!17m1!3e1!20m3!5e2!6b1!14b1!46m1!1b0!94b1!19m4!2m3!1i360!2i120!4i8!20m57!2m2!1i203!2i100!3m2!2i4!5b1!6m6!1m2!1i86!2i86!1m2!1i408!2i240!7m42!1m3!1e1!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e2!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e2!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e8!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e9!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e4!2b1!4b1!9b0!22m6!1s9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!2s1i:0,t:20588,p:9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!4m1!2i20588!7e81!12e3!24m107!1m28!13m9!2b1!3b1!4b1!6i1!8b1!9b1!14b1!20b1!25b1!18m17!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!13b1!14b1!17b1!21b1!22b1!25b1!27m1!1b0!28b0!31b0!32b0!33m1!1b0!5m5!2b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!10b1!10m1!8e3!11m1!3e1!14m1!3b1!17b1!20m2!1e3!1e6!24b1!25b1!26b1!29b1!30m1!2b1!36b1!39m3!2m2!2i1!3i1!43b1!52b1!54m1!1b1!55b1!56m1!1b1!65m5!3m4!1m3!1m2!1i224!2i298!71b1!72m19!1m5!1b1!2b1!3b1!5b1!7b1!4b1!8m10!1m6!4m1!1e1!4m1!1e3!4m1!1e4!3sother_user_reviews!6m1!1e1!9b1!89b1!98m3!1b1!2b1!3b1!103b1!113b1!114m3!1b1!2m1!1b1!117b1!122m1!1b1!125b0!126b1!127b1!26m4!2m3!1i80!2i92!4i8!30m28!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i530!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i1678!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i20!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i350!2m2!1i1728!2i370!31b1!34m19!2b1!3b1!4b1!6b1!7b1!8m6!1b1!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!9b1!12b1!14b1!20b1!23b1!25b1!26b1!37m1!1e81!42b1!46m1!1e2!47m0!49m9!3b1!6m2!1b1!2b1!7m2!1e3!2b1!8b1!9b1!50m5!1m1!4BIAE!2e2!3m1!3b1!59BQ2dBd0Fn!61b1!67m3!7b1!10b1!14b0!69i709%26hl%3Den

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