Lively Greek-Turkish meze and grill on Upper Street delivering tasty charcoal-cooked plates, warm hospitality, and popular bottomless brunch, with occasional service bottlenecks at peak times.
Gem Restaurant delivers solid A-grade performance through strong food quality anchored by charcoal-grilled meats and fresh meze, paired with attentive, personable service that creates a warm neighborhood atmosphere. Consistency shows some variability during peak times and events, and the pleasant Upper Street location provides comfortable appeal without destination-level distinction, preventing a higher grade. Excellent value and loyal following make it competitive with the area's better neighborhood restaurants.
One caveat: Peak times can stretch the kitchen and slow service; one-off reports of long waits during match days