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Name: Gem
Address: 42 Province Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02108
Telephone: (617) 482-1213
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.8

Gem

3.8 (84)

$30 and under

Italian

42 Province Street, Boston, MA 02108

About this restaurant

GEM Italian Kitchen Lounge and Nightclub is an Italian kitchen featuring cuisine by Chef Kevin Long (Tosca, Red Lantern, Empire). A gorgeous space modeled after famed Hotel Costas in Paris, GEM offers an intimate and inviting atmosphere. Join us for drinks and appetizers in the lounge or dinner in our intimate dining room. On weekend nights, renowned DJs spin house music to an upscale and stylish crowd.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Bar: Thursday - 5pm-9pm, Friday - 5pm-2am & Saturday - 6pm-2am Kitchen: Thursday - 5pm-9pm, Friday - 5pm-9pm & Saturday - 6pm-10pm
Phone number
(617) 482-1213
Website
http://www.gemboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Executive Chef Kevin Long
Private party facilities
Inspired by the decadence and luxurious esthetic of Jacques Garcia's famed Parisian Hotel Costes, GEM is a restaurant and lounge that provides the warm ambiance of an English supper club. Located in Boston's downtown Financial District, GEM's concept takes cues from the best Montreal supper clubs.

Location
42 Province Street, Boston, MA 02108
Neighborhood
Downtown Crossing
Cross street
School Street
Parking details
Valet parking available at 45 Province Street.
Public transit
GEM is located just steps from the Park Street, Government Center and State Street MBTA Stations
Entertainment
On weekend nights, renowned DJ's spin house music to an upscale and stylish crowd.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 84 people are saying

Gem reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8

3.8 based on all time ratings

3.8Food
4.2Service
3.8Ambience
0.2Value

Noise • Moderate

84 Reviews

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papaya VIP
Orange County14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service! We really appreciate all the attention.
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PS47
Greater Boston10 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 13, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice spot for an intimate or late evening dinner. Huge portions, but except for the French fries, food was rather ordinary and not as interesting as suggested by the Zagat review. Wine list extensive but wine by the glass had very limited selections.
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FoodVillan
Greater Boston7 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 15, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came on a Sunday for brunch and their breakfast pizza was amazing! Colossal waffles were not worth the $15 they charge. 3 tiny triangles and the presentation was awful. They need to be made more appealing. The atmosphere was great, lots of music and the waiter mentioned on Saturday nights they throw great parties. I would definitely come back
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CandTP VIP
Greater Boston8 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 6, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had dinner here during the Winter Boston Restaurant Week as we have been to Gem on previous occasions for cocktails, and figured the $28 prix fixe Restaurant Week menu was worth trying. The service here is good and the atmosphere is nice, but the food is mediocre. It seems like the chef thinks the overly big portions will distract from the poor preparation and taste. The appetizer fried artichokes were just okay and the appetizer ceasar salad was truly an entree size, but it tasted like preservative and the plastic bag bagged lettuce comes in. The chicken parmigiana was served over penne, but the breading was burnt and it tasted as if the cutlets were just sitting on a tray in the oven for an extended period of time. The winter bolognese had a strange and overwhelmingly herb taste, and the pasta was not al dente. The tiramisu is decent, but the vanilla bean cheesecake is blah. Stick to Gem for cocktails. Hopefully, Gem will hire a new chef to elevate the food.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Greater Boston8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The sea bass was one of the best pieces of fish I've ever had!
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Silke VIP
Greater Boston165 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 2, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We went for the oysters, and they were excellent. So was the service, in its way.... We were the ONLY diners, and the server (who seemed to be doubling as host[ess] and bartender) was very nice. Obviously GEM can't survive on an oyster promotion, and the other food was just OK, antipasti-good; pizza-fair at best. The atmosphere was weird in the extreme... decor like a brothel or a speakeasy... fringed lamps, mirrors... overdone, dark and creepy, especially as we were the only ones in the dining room. Supposedly around 10:30 PM, GEM turns into a nightclub, which seems strange. Maybe true, given the annoyingly loud (recorded) music ... if only for our exclusive enjoyment at dinner. WHY someone would create a basically OK neighborhood restaurant MIXED with a nightclub. is a mystery to me! They'd do well to decide what they are and stick to it. Then dial back the decor and sharpen up the food.
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LandAStars VIP
Greater Boston13 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 13, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We attended Gem Restaurant as a Birthday dinner for my son with a couple of his friends. It was a very good dinner, nice portions, attentive and excellent service. thank you, we will return.
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jeff VIP
Greater Boston21 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 5, 2014
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Instead of sitting in traffic on 93 north to north shore after 5pm which is horrible we tried this restaurant downtown. The food was good for most part and service was excellent, The look of this bar/restaurant is great and very pleasing. The food could use some work with better flavor and more than just the typical bar food items.
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Eg78
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined on November 28, 2014
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was just okay. The ambiance was unique, however it didn't fit the techno music they had playing. Food was just okay, but was overpriced.
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RebeccaG VIP
Greater Boston11 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 21, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
GEM is a great place to go for a lady's night out for delicious food and a cozy atmosphere. I'd also recommend it for a romantic night out too. The whole restaurant is dim, but in a candle-lit, inviting way. It'd easy to just sit and enjoy the foodie finds on the menu and enjoy your drink. The meatball sliders are amazing and the antipasti plate (especially the VIP version) is to die for.
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Gem is rated 3.8 stars by 84 OpenTable diners.