Gemma Italian Canggu

Radiating the authentic heart of a Roman neighborhood osteria, Gemma Italian brings rustic warmth to the buzzing Berawa thoroughfare. Terracotta floor tiles, exposed brick, and hand-painted ceramic plates imported from Amalfi set a charming backdrop. Strings of warm festoon lights stretch across the open courtyard, where groups of friends share carafes of Chianti and steaming bowls of pasta with genuine Italian conviviality.

The kitchen honors classic Roman and southern recipes with unyielding respect for authentic ingredients. The bucatini all'amatriciana is an absolute triumph—al dente hollow noodles enveloped in a rich sauce of sweet San Marzano tomatoes, crispy rendered Italian guanciale, and sharp, freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese with a hint of chili heat. Desserts like the mascarpone panna cotta with blackberry reduction are exemplary. Reserve ahead for weekend dinner service.