Welcome
Gem42’s culinary journey is very much about tradition with innovation. All the dishes and ingredients are researched and studied, sourced locally, tried and tasted at Gem42’s Lab Test Kitchen. As the seasons change, so too do our menus. Our tasting menu is designed to rotate with the seasons and showcase Italian dishes with a Welsh accent.
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Philosophy
The quality of the raw materials, as well as authenticity and simplicity, is at the heart of the philosophy of Gem42 Restaurant
"The Real Heroes In Our Restaurant
Are The Ingredients"
Chef Sergio
Mission
Our mission is to provide humble delicious food with a creative touch, never a pretentious attitude, but just sharing a loved passion for what we do best.
Our culinary journey is very much about Tradition with Innovation .
All of our dishes /ingredients are researched and studied, sourced locally, tried and tasted in our dedicated Lab
Our Goal
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"Is to elevate the dining experience to a
simple memorable experience".
Chef Sergio
"If you remember me.
Then I don't care if everyone else forgets"
Murakami-Norwegian Wood
Vision
Rather than chasing the novel for its own sake, every effort is put into exploring the ancient practices – drying, fermenting, salting and smoking. At Gem42 we follow the seasons and what they bring forth, transforming ancient culinary tradition into modern delicacies.Hence our motto "Tradition in Evolution"
Menu
Simple Genuine Tastes
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As the seasons change, so too do our menus. Each tasting menu is designed to rotate with the seasons…
Spring Menus 20th March 2023 - 21st June 2023
Summer Menus 21st June 2023 - 23rd September 2023
Autumn Menus 23rd of September 2023- 31st December 2023
Winter Menus 1st January 2023- 19th March 2023
Our Chefs have created a biodynamic vegetable garden, where the aromatic herbs/micro-herbs and vegetables are grown and used in the dishes of our menus.
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Our menus showcase modern Italian and French Cuisine, with Japanese influence
At Gem42, you will be guided by our chefs who are on hand to present each dish. Please allow an average of 3 hours for the complete experience.
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Our wine-pairing and fermented teas, are designed to highlight each dish, making sure to perfectly complement this experience.
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Please see our Tasting Menu Selection
Location
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42 Bridge Street
Newport
South Wales
NP20 4NY
Tel 01633 287591
Opening Times
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Monday to Saturday 15:40 till 22:30
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Sunday and Bank Holidays Closed
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