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    Gemma by Angelo Elia

    Downtown Basalt, Basalt

    Restaurant in Basalt, United States

    The Read

    Dress

    Business Casual

    Why go

    A polished Italian choice in downtown Basalt for date night, groups, or a wine-led dinner near the riverfront. Book for handmade pasta, classic Italian pacing, a bar program that works for both cocktails and a full meal; skip it only if the goal is a quick, casual bite.

    About Gemma by Angelo Elia

    Gemma by Angelo Elia in Basalt is a direct choice for Italian cooking at a verified $45 per person price point. The confirmed details are straightforward: Angelo Elia is the chef/owner, the dress code is business casual, dinner is served daily from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM. For diners comparing Basalt options, those facts clearly frame the meal, its reliable timing, how to dress.

    The venue also lists daytime service on weekends, with brunch and lunch Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM; some booking platforms list Friday through Sunday for that daytime window. For planning, dinner is the most consistent service, while weekend daytime availability should be checked when booking, especially if the meal anchors a larger day.

    Italian cooking with familiar signatures

    The cuisine is Italian, the confirmed signature dishes show what to expect: Homemade Potato Gnocchi Pesto, Melanzana, Polpette Rustiche, Tiramisu. The most grounded approach is through Italian classics rather than a more specialized format. The list points to recognizable comforts: gnocchi, eggplant, rustic meatballs, a classic dessert, defining the restaurant in practical terms for a table deciding whether Italian is the right direction.

    Useful diner facts are the cuisine, chef/owner, price point, hours, business-casual dress code, named signature dishes. Together, they set expectations without requiring extra inference. The experience is best understood as a planned Italian meal in Basalt, with a known per-person price point and a menu identity built around familiar Italian signatures.

    Where it fits in a Basalt plan

    Gemma by Angelo Elia fits a Basalt dining plan when Italian food is the priority and timing matches its hours. Dinner runs daily from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM, while brunch and lunch are listed on weekends from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with some booking platforms showing Friday through Sunday for daytime service. The restaurant is especially straightforward for evenings, with daytime meals possible when availability is confirmed in advance.

    Business casual is the stated dress code. At $45 per person, it can work for a planned dinner, a weekend daytime meal, or a direct Italian meal in Basalt. The listing’s value is clarity: diners know the general cost, food style, chef/owner, reservation-relevant service windows. For a group that wants Italian without sorting through broad possibilities, Gemma by Angelo Elia gives the plan a defined center.

    Use it as your Italian anchor, then build the rest of Basalt around it

    For a wider Basalt weekend, start with our full Basalt restaurants guide, then layer in our full Basalt bars guide, our full Basalt hotels guide, our full Basalt wineries guide, our full Basalt experiences guide. Nearby restaurant browsing can also include other Basalt dining rooms, depending on whether the table wants Italian or another meal. In that broader context, Gemma by Angelo Elia works best as the Italian anchor: set the meal first, confirm the service window, then shape the rest of the Basalt plan around it.

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    Planning details

    Location
    Basalt, United States
    Reservations
    Book on OpenTable
    Website
    gemmabasalt.com
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Warm, elegant, and welcoming with remodeled decor blending elevated design and relaxed hospitality overlooking Basalt River Park.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantCozySophisticated

    Best For

    Special OccasionDate NightGroup Dining

    Experience

    TerraceWaterfrontPrivate Dining

    View

    Waterfront

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Business Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Medium

    Signature Dishes

    • Homemade Potato Gnocchi Pesto
    • Melanzana (Eggplant Parmigiana)
    • Polpette Rustiche
    • Tiramisu
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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Gemma by Angelo Elia good for a special occasion?

    It can be a good fit if you want Italian dining in Basalt with a business-casual dress code. The price is $45 per person, dinner is listed daily from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

    What dishes is Gemma by Angelo Elia known for?

    Based on the confirmed information, Gemma by Angelo Elia is an Italian restaurant in Basalt with signature dishes including Homemade Potato Gnocchi Pesto, Melanzana, Polpette Rustiche, Tiramisu.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Gemma by Angelo Elia?

    Dinner is the most consistent service, running Monday through Sunday from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Brunch and lunch are listed Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with some booking platforms also listing Friday through Sunday, so check the current booking availability for daytime plans.

    Can Gemma by Angelo Elia accommodate groups?

    If you are planning for a larger party, use the confirmed hours and $45 per person price point as a starting point and confirm arrangements directly when booking.

    Does Gemma by Angelo Elia handle dietary restrictions?

    The cuisine is Italian, confirmed signature dishes include Homemade Potato Gnocchi Pesto, Melanzana, Polpette Rustiche, Tiramisu, but diners with specific needs should confirm details before booking.

    Can I eat at the bar at Gemma by Angelo Elia?

    The confirmed planning details are Italian cuisine, chef/owner Angelo Elia, $45 per person pricing, business-casual dress, the listed dinner and weekend daytime hours.

    What are alternatives to Gemma by Angelo Elia in Basalt?

    If you specifically want Italian food in Basalt, Gemma by Angelo Elia is the relevant choice from the information here. If your priority is a different cuisine, a faster format, or another style of meal, compare it with other Basalt dining options generically based on cuisine, hours, price.