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Gemelle Ristorante Italiano

86/100 (862 ratings)

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"Gemelle is a local Italian gem and has long been my favourite Italian restaraunt to dine at.Visited once again and not once have been..."

DINEWCD

"It was such a beautiful experience! Amazing service and even better food. We ordered the calamari for entree, gnocchi lobster, fettuccine..."

Yumm Food

"Beautiful food .... good atmosphere was good spacious restaurant of higher quality than expected in less than desirable area the service is very..."

Ankit Malik

"Such a gem in an area like Liverpool. For an Italian pick, Gemelles will be a great choice if you’ve got some spare money lying around. The food..."

Hieu

"Very good food and service. We had chicken and a seafood hot pot and both were quite nice. Wine selection is pretty nice too. Proper Italian..."

Natalia Murashova-Hedge

"Beautiful food! Atmosphere was good, service was good. Loved this place and would come back. I ordered the arcani balls and they were wayyy too much..."

Amanda Nguyen

"Stracci di manzo: 😁GreatGattuso: 😁 GreatBarramundi Special : 😍AmazingService : 😊 Good We just happened to..."

Grace

"Delicious, Amazing, 100/100, Perfect ScoreI visited this restaurant for a friends birthday. There was 7 of us there. The waiter was very..."

A Guide For Your Appetite

"Great service and delicious food! Everything from entres, mains, cocktails and wines was delicious. Will definitely be going back. Thank you for..."

Karem Nunez

"I'm a lover for Italian food and hands down, the best local Italian restaurant around Western Sydney! Must try. The staff are very friendly as..."

Juls Tran

"Hidden Liverpool Gem!Quality modern fit out. Edi the Maitre'd and multiple staff are excellent and very forthcoming.iPad's with..."

Chris Kilpatrick

"One of my favourite Italian restaurants. They have never disappointed. Everything is delicious. I love their pastas and pizzas and service is always..."

Jade

"Lovely local Italian food in Liverpool. This is a must for all pasta lovers! Great seasonal menu, friendly staff and the restaurant also..."

Jay

"My dining companion recently landed a new job in the Liverpool area, so we were looking to celebrate. At the same time, we wanted to get to know his..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Definitely a Gem for this area! Very classy inside and out. Don't judge a place by its car parking!!The service is exceptional and not to..."

Mykim

"Amazing food and service! Did not expect to experience such great dining in the area. Definitely surpassed my expectations. Had a little mixup with..."

Lisaa

"Nothing beats this restaurant in South Western Sydney for superb Italian. The food, ambience, service is the best! But for goodness sake, try their..."

Iain Murray

"A fine dining Italian culinary experience in the south western suburbs of Sydney. Don't be fooled by its surrounds, the restaurant is decked out in a..."

Mel Q

"Great service but was still hungry after a 3 course meal (entree, main, and dessert). I think the portions really depend on the dish you choose. I..."

Irene

"We've been looking for fine dining experiences away from the city and close to home and Gemelle fits the bill. Fantastic service and atmosphere. I..."

David Seeto

"Wow! We booked Gemelle after hearing wonderful things from family and some friends who had been. We are so glad we did! Recently renovated the..."

Gabbys79

"Really enjoyed this place, price point and ambience and service is great. Would highly recommend getting the zucchini flowers, the scallops and the..."

Cravings Thru Syd

"Love how they show you the specials on the iPad, so you can see what you are about to eat. A south-west dining favourite. Fiori di..."

Postcards From Peta

"Great little hidden gem in the south west. The man who owns the restaurant is honestly one of the friendliest people you will ever meet and creates..."

Jacq

"Love how they show you the specials on the iPad, so you can see what you are about to eat. A south-west dining favourite. . Polenta e Gorgonzola..."

Postcards From Peta

"Went to dinner at this restaurant and loved it. By far the best Italian restaurant I've been to. High quality traditional Italian food. Highly..."

Carlos Andrade

"Great food and great service! A bit pricey but i think its worth it. Thanks to Marek for the awesome service and hospitality. Will definitely visit..."

JoCarL

"I haven't been to a fancy restaurant before, so this was a very new experience for me. I went with a group of friends and from the entrance, the..."

Kevin Ly

"Will be a returning customer!. I definitely will be back here - every meal fromentree to dessert was delicious! I was lucky enough to..."

Miss Ngo

"Goat was braised well & full of intense flavours. Meat was tender and literally fell off the bone. Would have been nice if some fresh parsley and a..."

Janlifestyle

"The barramundi was cooked to perfection, atop a bed of fantastic pasta and ringed with a number of pippies. The portion of fish was fantastic, and..."

DroolWorthyWorld

"Anyway for an early birthday dinner with my family we went for Italian, and I was quite impressed. Although it was a bit pricey and I almost never go..."

Manisay

"A great local hidden gem. Service is fantastic. The waitresses come and show you the specials using photos on an iPad - bit different! Always a..."

Postcards From Peta

"I finally got to eat zucchini flowers after seeing it all the time on MasterChef and it was amazing. Filled with ricotta and parmesan cheese and..."

L

"Hands down the best ravioli I have ever tasted, the service was amazing!!! They even bought out complementary shots, complete with a non alcoholic..."

Simone Weid

"Still Lovely. Went for dinner on Friday, service was great, the food was great, as i remember it, although its been about 12months since we last went..."

Peter Pumpkin Eater

"Decided to try this restaurant after driving past it for so long. Food and staff were excellent. Definitely would recommend this wonderful place to..."

Melissa

"Loved it! The food was amazing, great flavour, good variety, enormous quantities! The soft shell crab was delicious, seafood ravioli had decent..."

Shan Lucinda

"The only Italian in the area worth spending at. Great food, good service and always buzzing. Try the seafood..."

Chaz_mcgillacuddy

"Went ther with a friend for her b'day after driving past for our entire lives and loved it! Staff were really friendly, they put sparklers on her..."

The Critic

"Love it. Fine dining, great service, exceptional menu. Will continue to keep going back again and again to dine in or take away. Also have a..."

Crissi

"Classy yet homely atmosphere... 5 stars easy as there is nothing to fault. Quality of food is superb and was as expected. Staff were both friendly..."

Harold Nguyen

"The true meaning of the hidden Gem of the west! Great food, excellent service, it was unanimous everyone in our group would definitely come back,..."

Zhōu Yùmín

"A real local hidden gem in the south western city of Liverpool. Food and service is excellent. The seafood risotto is the absolutely dinner for me. A..."

Henry Woo

"One of the nicest Italian restaurants my husband and have been to.. Tasty food and well presented. Staff were friendly but they need to be trained a..."

Farah Omairi

"Really excellent food. The tagliolini with prawns was one of the best pasta dishes I’ve ever had. And the beef brisket is to die for. Lava cake..."

Andrew Chen

"Came here my husband and his family on a Friday night to celebrate Mother’s Day. It was an absolutely wonderful experience. The waiters were..."

Chloe Pryor

Ristretto & Co

85/100 (1290 ratings)

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"Love this cafe! The staff are so friendly and very welcoming and the food are bomb and it worth the wait! And it so relaxing and the environment..."

Joan Tran

"I would definitely come back to this place with family and friends. I have many times looked at the south west areas for a good breakfast/lunch place..."

Dang Tran

"Stopped by for a late breakfast and indulged in the 'Breakfast Plate'. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the trout, cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms and..."

Natalie Tomczyk

"My partner and i went to Ristretto for my birthday yesterday. The people were friendly and the service was great. Food came out quickly and was..."

Rebecca Mitrić

"Best coffee shop in Liverpool area,great food and friendly staff..."

Mario Simundic

"Loved this place. Coffee food and staff amazing... a gem in the..."

Steven Brown

"Great Food & Beverage, awesome atmosphere & the staff were amazing. Glad to have a cafe like this in the area 🔥 You guys have new..."

Jerome Faavae Mulipola

"A great place for breakfast. Good coffee. Nice..."

Debbie Goddard

"Best coffee, food and service In Liverpool and easily on par with some of the best coffee spots in Sydney CBD. Thanks for always making me and my..."

Romy Black

"The bacon and egg roll is unreal. Good amounts of ingredients with this really nice tomato salsa stuff, and the seasoning on the outside tastes like..."

Brendan Kennedy

"i must say... the floor staff is simply excellent..."

Nikola Radovic

"Great little hip cafe great food and very friendly and helpful staff hidden..."

Ron Cassab

"Visited 16Nov19, 20ct19, 2018:The aroma and coffee taste are so beautiful here.They never let us down each visit for occation sports..."

Leena

"Cute little hidden cafe located in the middle of Liverpool, this cafe exceeded our expectations. We had arrived during lunch on a weekday and was..."

D&T

"Very chilled and spacious cafe, great vibes, super friendly staff and great food! We tried their crab pasta and loved it, the pasta was very soft and..."

Donna Zhang

"Professional, welcoming, ambience is warm & inviting & the food is delicious!Came here for a sunday brunch w/ my husband & we thoroughly enjoyed..."

Hungryhubby.Wifeylikey

"Located in the heart of Liverpool, Ristretto & Co. is a cosy and snug café offering an all-day breakfast menu with delicious Campos coffee. Walking..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"Super friendly staff ! Really good menu with lots of variety. All day breakfast - my favourite. I had the granola and my friend had the big..."

Tennille Martin

"Hidden gem in Liverpool! Delicious waffles with fresh fruit, caramel sauce, fairy floss and ice cream. Just perfect. Also love the cosy vibes at this..."

Zoya Khan

"A burger like no other 🍔 with a side of epic spreads from @ristrettoandco. I didn’t know where to start, let’s just say I had a bite from the..."

Yvonne Sokias

"I ordered the spanner crab angel hair and a blueberry smoothie. The smoothie took a while but it was well worth it! A beautiful purple, obvious..."

Adaucia

"Came as a guest. A little hidden gem. I like the wall art there. The vege burger was nice and filling. My friend had the eggs benny which he enjoyed...."

Sydneyguyrojoe

"Good food and good vibes, a little dear for breakfast but produce speaks for itself 🙃 one of the good breakfast spots in Liverpool. Recommend..."

Jeniveve

"A hidden watering hole for families, children, hospital workers and businessmen. Ristretto & Co Café really blew me away with how exquisite the food..."

Cynthiaeats_

"Cute cafe near Liverpool Westfield with a food truck style kitchen in the back. Everything we had was delicious. Our personal favourite was the angel..."

Eat With Pete

"Once a hole in the wall strictly serving coffee and a few sweets, Ristretto & Co. has evolved into a café hotspot for locals in Sydney’s..."

Thewhereto

"Stumbled across this little cafe near our local Westfield’s and I can’t imagine why I didn’t know about this sooner? Their kitchen is..."

Jenny Ong

"Great little cafe in Sydney's west with flavoursome food and good vibes, reminding me of Melbourne's laneways and street art. All day breakfast and..."

Irenke Forsyth

"Watermelon & Feta Salad : 😍 Amazing Angus Beef Burger : 😍 AmazingCoffee : 😍 Amazing Service : 😍 AmazingYou’d..."

Grace

"This was my first time in Ristretto & co, I’m shocked why I never visit to this place Nice food will go again!!!!Menu was limited I..."

Sara Shah

"The ambiance of the restaurant is amazing. Uplifting, happy and bright. My friends and I ordered chicken bites, ricotta and blueberry hot cakes and..."

Kellie W

"The best spinach and sourdough brekkie i had tasted! The ambience was comfortable and the service was great! Locating the place was hard as it is a..."

Kaishi

"Great local cafe with high quality food.the setup and atmosphere of the place is quite nice. The service was average. The panini's they offer are..."

H2FOODIE

"A nice place to go to if wanting to stay local. Food was great but have had better dirty chai's else where. Good for a relaxing brunch with family..."

Malia Siosi Phams

"Very tasty food!! Great environment and friendly staff! The service wasn't extremely fast however it was quite busy so the slow service was ok. ..."

Yasemin Onur

"I was around Liverpool so took the opportunity to visit this popular cafe on this side of town. One can be deceived by its narrow entrance but..."

Lubbicino (instagram @lubbicino)

"As you can see by all the photos uploaded, this is one of our go to brunch and lunch places!The ambience is amazing, and the food is even..."

Zoe Lang

"Burger was very juicy, a bit runny with all the sauces and even a fried egg. But delicious nonetheless. The place is well decorated and has..."

Lien Nguyen

"Our favorite place for coffee in Liverpool. Awesome breakfast menu (their eggs benny are the bomb). Lunch menu is also pretty good. Staff are very..."

Louise McPulled Pork

"🚩 @ristrettoandco🍔 RISTRETTO BURGER: Wagyu beef, tomato, fried egg, bacon, lettuce, cheddar, pickled onions, yoghurt aioli and honey..."

Issac_eatsalot

"*Quality food but poor service*My group of 6 were told it could be a 30 minute wait but it didnt bother us too much, however it did mean we..."

J&J

"Amazing! Fresh! Creative! The only thing is it's pretty expensive, but SO WORTH IT. Everything is so colourful and freshly made, the creativity in..."

Lamiokor Wellington

"Food: 8.5/10Service: 9/10Cost: 7.5/10Ambiance: 10/10Date eaten: 16/12/2016I ordered a bacon and egg brioche which..."

Emily Kim

"I've only been to Ristretto & co once and i liked it. I hear many people saying it's one of the best cafe's in the Liverpool area.I recall the..."

NatashaK

"Ristretto & Co and the offshoot in Bigge park opposite the hospital, called the shed are both good. A little city garden cafe feel in the south west...."

TotalAwkward

"went with my husband, the food was pretty good but a bit on the pricy end. nice service and setting, great place to chill with frds...."

Lex Doe

"This place is pretty cool!! Would recommend a visit to Ristretto & Co if you're in the area. They have a really cute set up, it's semi..."

Jay Osh

"The street frontage makes you think it is a little walk up takeaway espresso bar however walk down past the barista and you will find an..."

Thefoodbotherer

"Nice little cafe with courtyard out the back. The food and service is great. The coffee is excellent. The juice was ok but seemed pretty expensive...."

Little Miss Hungry

"Really liked the roast vegetable panini here for lunch.It's a nice quiet place and food comes out pretty quickly. Those of you who like stronger..."

Lee

"The crew at ristretto are the most down to earth group of people i have ever met. I grew up in the area and very proud of Mr Frank and his family for..."

A H

"Came to have breakfast here with my partner&sister, initially the first employee we ran into was rude which was too bad because the service of the..."

Frillz & Co

"Hidden gem in Liverpool. Considering there isn't much choice in the area, this would definitely be top of the list, found on urban list as one of the..."

CoffeeGelato

"Tucked away in the streets of Liverpool, this cafe is a must try! Newly renovated, with a tight entrance. All staff greeted us upon arrival and we..."

Blakk.honey

"Good coffee, good food and blankets to warm your cold mornings.Hidden little gwm in Liverpool, very small from the outside but opens up to a..."

MsSIllySachi

"Ristretto & Co. may look like a small coffee take-away shop up front but as you walk inside, the magic unfolds. Their famous panini's are..."

Oneofeach_au

"A little hard spotting this place from the street but after walking in, the trendy hipster feeling kicked into gear. The atmosphere, food and coffee..."

The Trending Connoisseur

"Cute space, lovely people, amazing coffee, nourishing food. This is now our go to for quick meals in Liverpool.We had 2 x flat whites & 1 x..."

Mika Lodsman

"Salad ninja!Came here for a late lunch, found this little cafe on Instagram and of course i must visit!Ordered a Quinoa salad with..."

Asian Food Ninja

"The food here is nice, fresh and always served great. The service is great and atmosphere is also very lively and gives off good vibes.I..."

2hungryysisters

"Like the outdoor setting and the coffee is really good, however food is mediocre. I had the blurberry and ricotta hot cakes and it was burnt and a..."

Trambites

"Located in Downtown Liverpool - this unassuming cafe has some pretty menu items and that delicious and generous. I highly recommend the Blueberry and..."

Sweetandyummie

"Food was tasty and came out pretty quickly, love the juice that they serve here. However one of the waiters was overly friendly, to the point where..."

Berry ?

"Dined here on a Sunday morning with a friend. It was busy but not busy enough to have to wait. Ordered the feta and avo smash with an extra poached..."

MKC Inc.

"This cafe is just what the west needed! Specifically Liverpool! It's unique amongst the other cafes in the area and offers such an amazing menu..."

Stephanie Angelica

"Visited this place for breakfast out of curiosity. Good coffee, friendly staff. Didn't particularly like the bread but the spread was delicious...."

The Sojourner

"This latte is absolutely perfect. Looking forward to breakfast! Great atmosphere, cool and friendly staff, great food... Find of the year..."

Chris Sherlock

"ive always loved Ristretto & Co! Ive been going there since it opened and the only thing thats changed: they keep getting better!!!its a small..."

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"Can't express how much I love this place. The BEST hot chocolate. The BEST almond croissant. The BEST food for lunch. I love the seating- so nice on..."

Christoff

"Great local cafe, nice interiors and friendly staff. The food is delicious especially their breakfast menu. Have tried the smashed avo with toast..."

KAYEATS

"We went for brunch on a Sunday, really busy had a half an hour waiting when we went. The breakfast options are limited if your a vegetarian. However..."

Divya Talreja Ramnani

"A really cute local find! The service was really friendly, the food was delicious and served quickly. I had the avo smash and my dad had the bacon..."

Danielle

"I came here with a few girlfriends for breakfast and it was great!! The outdoor courtyard provided fresh air and good vibes. The staff was really..."

Victoria Tran

"What a surprise to stumble upon this great little inner city style cafe; with satisfying coffee and scrumptious fresh and health style menu..."

Adriano Parolin

"Great service great food, presentation is superb and delicious absolutely the best place to have breakfast get in early gets busy . Love this place..."

Souhaila Arnaout Molina

"Nice to see more brunch style cafes open up in the west. Decent joint. Good coffee and good food. Outdoors courtyard which is good for fresh air...."

Wendy Le

"South Western Sydney's pride and joy! Good food and great coffee! Though I think the menu needs a revamp! Other than that, love the interior with its..."

Davidisfoodiful

"Food was great as was the coffee. Really good quality and from local businesses. Brilliant service. Busy so may have to wait a little bit but very..."

Lisa Jean Hopkinson

"Situated in the western suburb of Liverpool Ristretto&Co is a surprising discovery, a gem amongst a pile of rocks.We came in the amidst of..."

Wendy Wang

"This is by far the best place I've had coffee at in Liverpool and when I'm stuck out on client site this is probably one of my most visited joint in..."

Charn Tangson

"...Is there amazing coffee? Whilst trying to keep up my fitness (burning off the Lebanese sweets more so), I was running around the area only to be..."

Alice Penco

"Its been a while since I've last visited a cafe, let alone one within Western Sydney! I've been to this cafe a few times previously, and I honestly..."

Jenny Ma

"Connected to the neighbouring hairdresser, Ristretto and Co . immediately caught our eye with its sidewalk coffee stand and very cool ladder plant..."

Western Sydney Food Blog

"In the South Western suburbs of Sydney, I am absolutely amazed to stumble upon this quirky trendy cafe in Liverpool. It’s a hidden gem which has..."

Leona V Kwan

"Little hidden gem in Liverpool, this cafe has been my favourite breakfast/lunch joint for a few years now. As you walk to the back where the..."

DINEWCD

"This little place has been the one I take my workmates to to say that the west ain't all that bad!!! The little cove in the back garden has a great..."

Mykim

"Delicious Brunch in the heart of Liverpool. Who'd have thought this gem would be found in Liverpool? Certainly the best coffee I've had in south west..."

Brett Daniels

"I came here for brunch and sat in the dining area at the back. I had heard great reviews through word of mouth over their coffee but their food did..."

Bishoy Boulos

"It's become my weekly ritual now but I believe they have the best Eggs Benny Salmon in Liverpool!! Also not to dismiss their other items on the menu..."

538

"A very relaxed setting - love the dining space out back; rain, hail or shine these guys got it covered (pun intended). Their corn fritters are a..."

Philip Lo

"Fantastic food and a great covered outdoor dining experience. Well worth the visit. The beef burger and chicken panini were excellent and we were..."

Graham Apolony

"Many things to love about this cafe (nice space, great coffee, friendly staff). But one thing I remembered was that the chef made some house-made..."

Vincent Chan

"Sunshine on a rainy day... Thank you. 😀 P.s. The Married Life over time (without coffee) goes... Where's my honey, Hunny? Where's the sugar,..."

Felicity Jenner

"Went with the mrs for brunch and from start to finish it was amazing. Service is top notch and we also met Luke, Lena and the manager who are all so..."

Anthony Salinas

"Good service and lovely staff. The pasta dish and corn fritters we ordered were quite salty. Burger was good. The pancakes were pretty looking and..."

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