The IlLido Group redefines upscale steakhouse dining with a trendy buzzy interpretation of a sophisticated Italian steakhouse with personalised Gueridon service.
Located in National Gallery, the 68-seater GEMMA is helmed by Group Executive Chef Daniele Sperindio who hails from Tippling Club, Alinea, Fat Duck and Narisawa. He showcases innovative techniques that highlight the best of opulent ingredients such as A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Beef Sirloin from Japan; 20-day aged Foyle Striploin from Ireland and Te Mana Lamb Rack from New Zealand. Tuscan-style Bistecca Fiorentina are seared in front of guests in the jewel of the kitchen – the Josper oven. From the 30-day aged Porterhouse to the 45-day aged bone-in ribeye Costata, each cut is exclusively sourced and dry-aged for GEMMA.
Chef Daniele emphasises Mediterranean flavours in its steak menu with the lightness of vegetables, fish and seafood. An inhouse curing room also allows him to play with different textures and flavour profiles in the creative Tea-smoked Ora king Salmon; Sheep Panna Acida, Citrus; Drunken Striped Jack Tartare, Coriander Emulsion, Garlic Shoot; and 12-Spices Swordfish Belly, Charred Baby Leek, Eggplant Caponata.
Gemma also offers inventive cocktails and an extensive list of Italian and French wine, such as Barolo, Brunello, Super Tuscans and Burgundy, and also organic and biodynamic wines from old and new world regions.