Gemini - Paris 1er Arrondissement

It was our last night on our wonderful European trip and we were lucky enough to dine at Gemini restaurant. My son had pizza and I had linguini vongole. YUM! They had good prices and many wines to choose from. VERY friendly and helpful staff.

The food in itself was good and above average, especially the pasta. However, the service was slow and we had to ask several times. Nothing special, all in all - just one of many Italian restaurants in the area.

Upon my arrival to my latest trip to Paris, my apartment was not yet ready, and the rental agency asked to meet me at this location-How Fortunate! The Gemini Les Halles is EXCELLENT. Since arriving to Paris, I have enjoyed one lunch and a dinner here- and I will be back! The staff is very attentive and friendly. The Gemini's proprietor is attentive and friendly, and he was very accommodating to my little one- who still needs a high chair and enjoys plenty of attention. Definitely will return before heading home!

I know the area very well and I passed by this place many times and I finally decided to try it out. I know now why I didn't try it earlier ! First I get there when the restaurant first opened for a quick lunch so I wasn't going to spend three hours .. The Italian guy proposes the worst table which is right next to the bathroom .. When I decline he shows me another table with an unhappy look ! Yes I'm sorry I didn't want to sit next to the toilet when the restaurant is empty. I order a pizza .. Very salty I'm not really sure if the Cheese .. Barely eatable.And during the entire meal I had to listen to the three staff members discussing their problems .. What a pleasant way to enjoy the meal! I pay and everything and leave.. They say nothing( no thank you goodbye have a nice day ). I don't know if they have hospitality training but extremely lacking in it. Or maybe they are only hospitable to a group of four white French guys .. I wish them all the best in continuing their business .. I definitely wouldn't be going back and not recommending it !

We were wandering the streets looking for a good dinner spot and decided upon Gemini. We were not disappointed! Delicious, quality food! Our table's order included the four cheese pasta, pesto pasta, and the pizza with capers/kalamata olives/anchovies. All were very wonderful and satisfying. Our daughter likes plain pasta with parmesan and they accommodated her request as well. The waitress was very kind despite the language barrier between us.