Cafe Gabbiano

4.8

3798 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 48 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines

Cafe Gabbiano is a casual fine dining restaurant in Sarasota Fl (Siesta Key). We source local ingredients and have a great blend of classic and modern Italian dishes. At Cafe Gabbiano everything is made to order as we want each dish to be fresh. All of our sauces and pastas are homemade.

Cafe Gabbiano is a 4,000 sqft facility that offers intimate dining as well as larger rooms to host special occasions such as beach weddings and rehearsal dinners. We have an extensive wine list, signature crafted cocktails and a great beer list. We are open daily from 5 PM to 10 PM with Happy Hour 5 PM to 6:30 PM at the bar.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Nightly Monday to Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(941) 349-1423
Website
http://www.cafegabbiano.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Paolo DiCosta
Catering
Catering available. Call for details.
Private party facilities
Cafe Gabbiano is pleased to be a part of your special event. We offer a full menu served family style

Location
5104 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242
Neighborhood
Siesta Key
Cross street
Canal
Parking details
Any parking located in the plaza is available to our guests.
Public transit
SCAT.
Entertainment
Live music on select days, call for details.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Happy Hour Daily from 5 PM to 6:30 PM At the Bar
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Enjoy $5 well cocktails, $5 house wines, $3 beers, $5 tapas and 1/2 off our meat and cheese options.

Popular dishes

Set Of Wine Glasses (2)$15.00
Cristal Logo Wine Glasses - Set of Two
Barolo & Glasses Set$75.00
Set of Cafe Gabbiano Crystal glasses and a bottle of C.G. Vini Barolo.
Belle Glos & Glasses Set$65.00
Set of Cafe Gabbiano Crystal glasses and a bottle of Belle Glos Clark & Telephone.
Brunello & Glasses Set$75.00
Set of Cafe Gabbiano Crystal glasses and a bottle of C.G. Vini Brunello di Montalcino.
Cabernet & Glasses Set$42.00
Set of Cafe Gabbiano Crystal glasses and a bottle of C.G. Vini Cabernet.
Cabernet | Sauvignon Blanc & Glasses Set$70.00
Set of Cafe Gabbiano Crystal glasses and a bottle of C.G. Vini Cabernet & Sauvignon Blanc.
Chardonnay & Glasses Set$42.00
Set of Cafe Gabbiano Crystal glasses and a bottle of C.G. Vini Chardonnay.
Conundrum White & Glasses Set$45.00
Set of Cafe Gabbiano Crystal glasses and a bottle of Conundrum White.
Gaja Promis & Glasses Set$90.00
Set of Cafe Gabbiano Crystal glasses and a bottle of Gaja Promis.
Montepulciano & Glasses Set$47.00
Set of Cafe Gabbiano Crystal glasses and a bottle of C.G. Vini Montepulciano.
Montepulciano | Pinot Grigio & Glasses Set$80.00
Set of Cafe Gabbiano Crystal glasses and a bottle of C.G. Vini Montepulciano & Pinot Grigio.
Nickel & Nickel Chardonnay & Glasses Set$80.00
Set of Cafe Gabbiano Crystal glasses and a bottle of Nickel & Nickel Tuchard Chardonnay.
Pinot Grigio & Glasses Set$49.00
Set of Cafe Gabbiano Crystal glasses and a bottle of C.G. Vini Pinot Grigio Black Label.
Sancerre & Glasses Set$50.00
Set of Cafe Gabbiano Crystal glasses and a bottle of Georges Pauchon Sancerre.
Sauvignon Blanc & Glasses Set$42.00
Set of Cafe Gabbiano Crystal glasses and a bottle of C.G. Vini Sauvignon Blanc.
Silver Oak Napa & Glasses Set$170.00
Set of Cafe Gabbiano Crystal glasses and a bottle of Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Taurasi & Glasses Set$65.00
Set of Cafe Gabbiano Crystal glasses and a bottle of C.G. Vini Barolo.
TIgnanello & Glasses Set$170.00
Set of Cafe Gabbiano Crystal glasses and a bottle of Tignanello.
Zenato Amarone & Glasses Set$100.00
Set of Cafe Gabbiano Crystal glasses and a bottle of Zenato Amarone.

HOUSE REDS

Amarone Classico C.G. VINI$85.00
Il Gabbiano Amarone Classico
Barbaresco C.G. VINI$80.00
Il Gabbiano Barbaresco
Barolo C.G. VINI$85.00
Il Gabbiano Barolo
Brunello C.G. VINI$85.00
CA Cabernet C.G. VINI$45.00
Gabbiano Cabernet
Cabernet C.G. VINI$38.00
Gabbiano Cabernet
Chianti C.G. VINI$38.00
Il Gabbiano Chianti
Meritage Grion C.G. VINI$60.00
Il Gabbiano Meritage Grion
Merlot CG VINI$38.00
Cafe Gabbiano Merlot
Montepulciano C.G. VINI$45.00
Il Gabbiano Montepulciano
Primitivo C.G. VINI$45.00
Gabbiano Primitivo
Ripasso Valpolicella C.G. VINI$45.00
Il Gabbiano Ripasso Valpolicella
C.G. Vini Taurasi$70.00

HOUSE WHITES

Black Label Chardonnay$48.00
Black Label Pinot Grigio$48.00
Villa Del Gabbiano Pinot Grigio
Black Label Sauvignon Blanc$48.00
Il Gabbiano Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay C.G. VINI$38.00
Gabbiano Chardonnay
Gabbiano Pinot Grigio$38.00
Gabbiano Pinot Grigio
Gavi di Gavi C.G. VINI$48.00
Moscato C.G. VINI$38.00
Il Gabbiano Moscato
Prosecco C.G. VINI$40.00
Il Gabbiano Prosecco
Sauvignon Blanc C.G. VINI$38.00
Gabbiano Sauvignon Blanc

SPARKLING

Louis Roederer Brut Sparkling White$45.00
Louis Roederer Brut Sparkling White
Moet & Chandon Champagne$80.00
Moet & Chandon Champagne
Veuve Clicquot Champagne$130.00
Veuve Clicquot Champagne
Cristal Champagne$250.00
Cristal Champagne
Molo 8 Lambrusco Secco$38.00
Patrineri Lambrusco Secco
Batasiolo Brachetto D'Acqui$35.00
Batasiolo Brachetto D'Acqui
Moet & Chandon 187 ML$22.00
Dom Perignon$350.00
Moet & Chandon 187 Rose$25.00
Decoy Seltzer Cherry$9.00
Decoy Seltzer Orange$9.00

ITALY - VENETO

Aldegheri Valpolicella Classico Superiore$60.00
Castellani Amarone$120.00
Castellani Amarone
Jermann Red Angel$60.00
Poggi Ripasso Valpolicella$50.00
Poggi Ripasso Valpolicella
Poggio Amarone Classico$90.00
Poggio Amarone Classico
Quintarelli Valpolicella 1993$696.00
Quintarelli Valpolicella
Quintarelli Valpolicella 1998$496.00
Quintarelli Valpolicella
Quintarelli Valpolicella 2013$150.00
Quintarelli Valpolicella
Venturini Amarone Classico$100.00
Venturini Amarone Classico
Villa Marin Amarone$90.00
Villa Marin Amarone
Zenato Amarone Classico$130.00
Zenato Amarone Classico
Zenato Amarone Classico Res$180.00
Zenato Amarone Classico Res
Zenato Ripasso Valpolicella$60.00
Zenato Ripasso Valpolicella

ITALY - TUSCANY

Antinori Solaia$475.00
Antinori Solaia
Antinori Tignanello$250.00
Antinori Tignanello
Avignonesi Desiderio Merlot$90.00
Avignonesi Desiderio Merlot
Campogiovanni Brunello$135.00
Campogiovanni Brunello
Castiglion Del Bosco Brunello$120.00
Castiglion Del Bosco Brunello
Castiglion Del Bosco Rosso$85.00
Col Dorcia Brunello$396.00
Col Dorcia Brunello
Collina Chianti$38.00
Collina Chianti
Compogiovanni Rosso Di Montalcino$60.00
Compogiovanni Rosso Di Montalcino
Diadema Super Tuscan$120.00
Diadema Super Tuscan
Eremus$80.00
Eremus Brunello$80.00
Fattoria Barbi Brunello
Fattoria la Torre (Esse) Syrah$90.00
Gaja Magari CA' Marcanda$145.00
Gaja Promis CA' Marcanda Super Tuscan$110.00
Gaja Promis CA' Marcanda Super Tuscan
Gran Sasso Sangiovese$38.00
Gran Sasso Sangiovese
Il Grigio Chianti Gran Selezione$120.00
Il Grigio Chianti Gran Selezione
Il Poggione Brunello$180.00
Il Poggione Brunello
Il Poggione Brunello Reserva$205.00
Il Poggione Brunello Reserva
Il Poggione Rosso Di Montalcino$60.00
Il Poggione Rosso Di Montalcino
Le Bronche Cabernet$90.00
Le Bronche Cabernet
Le Serre Nuove Dell Ornellaia$120.00
Lisini Ugolaia Brunello$160.00
Marchesato Brunello 1988$696.00
Marchesato Brunello 1988
Marchesato Brunello 1990$696.00
Marchesato Brunello 1990
Marchesato Brunello 2005$150.00
Marchesato Brunello 2005
Marchesato Brunello 2007$150.00
Marchesato Brunello 2007
N'Antia Super Tuscan$65.00
N'Antia Super Tuscan
Ornellaia Ornellaia$390.00
Ornellaia Ornellaia
Orsumella CC$45.00
Orsumella CC
Orsumella CCR$60.00
Orsumella CCR
Palazzo Brunello$150.00
Palazzo Brunello
Ricci Brunello Reserva$110.00
Santinumi Montepulciano Reserva$90.00
Santinumi Montepulciano Reserva
Terramara Di Scansano Morellino$40.00
Terramara Di Scansano Morellino
Valle Segreta Super T$50.00

ITALY - PIEMONTE

Borgonot Barolo$90.00
Ca'Mongross Barbera$38.00
Vinchio Vaglio Serra Barbera
Cantina Del Pino Barbaresco$75.00
Cantina Del Pino Ovello Barbaresco$110.00
Cantina Del Pino Ovello Barbaresco
Crivelli Ruche$50.00
Crivelli Ruche
Ferraris Ruche$90.00
GAJA Barbaresco$380.00
GAJA Barbaresco
Masslolino Barolo (Margheria)$220.00
Masslolino Barolo Res. (Vigna Rionda)$270.00
Massolino Barolo Serralungo$120.00
Montebruna Barbera D'Asti$60.00
Montebruna Barbera D'Asti
Montestefano Barbaresco$60.00
Montestefano Barbaresco
Produttori Barbaresco Ovello$140.00
Tera Mia Barbaresco Reserva
Rivetto Barolo (Leone)$150.00
Rivetto Barolo (Leone)
Rivetto Barolo (Sarralunga)$180.00
Rivetto Barolo (Sarralunga)
Travaglini Gattinara$80.00
Travaglini Gattinara
Viberti Barolo$130.00
Viberti Barolo
Virna Dolcetto D'Alba$45.00
Ettore Germano Dolcetto D'Alba

OTHER ITALIAN REDS

Antica Irpinia Aglianico$60.00
Antica Irpinia Aglianico
Argiolas Turriga Cannonau$150.00
Castello Delle Regine Merlot$80.00
Castello Delle Regine Merlot
Conti Sertoli Salis Il Saloncello$80.00
Conti Sertoli Salis Il Saloncello
Conti Sertoli Salis Meridiana$80.00
Conti Sertoli Salis Meridiana
Dimeo (1.5 Liters) Aglianico$130.00
Dimeo (1.5 Liters) Aglianico
Dimeo (1.5 Liters) Taurasi Reserva$175.00
Dimeo (1.5 Liters) Taurasi Reserva
Doria Di Montalto MemorialI$80.00
Doria Di Montalto MemorialI
Doria Di Montalto Roncorosso Riserva$46.00
Doria Di Montalto Roncorosso Riserva
Garofali Rosso Conero$60.00
Garofali Rosso Conero
Gran Tiati Aglianico$75.00
Gran Tiati Aglianico
Monte Cicogna Beana$32.00
Monte Cicogna Beana
Paternoster Synthesi Aglianico$80.00
Paternoster Synthesi Aglianico
Pratello Discobolo$60.00
Pratello Discobolo
Rocca DeiRomani Rosso Dei Primcipi$55.00
Rocca DeiRomani Rosso Dei Primcipi
Teanum Otre Primitivo$38.00
Teanum Otre Primitivo
Teanum Syrah$38.00
Teanum Syrah
Tenuta Corso Cannonau$36.00
Terre De Trinci Cajo$70.00
Terre De Trinci Cajo
Terre Siciliane Nero D'Avola$38.00
Terre Siciliane Nero D
Tormaresca Bocca di Lupo Aglianico$110.00
Tormaresca Bocca di Lupo Aglianico
Umani Ronchi Rosso Conero$80.00
Umani Ronchi Rosso Conero
Villa Prandone Zipolo$60.00
Villa Prandone Zipolo

US-REDS

2880 Meritage$80.00
2880 Meritage
Argyle Pinot Noir$55.00
Argyle Pinot Noir
Belle Glos Pinot Noir$70.00
Belle Glos Pinot Noir
Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet 16, 17, 18$250.00
Caravan Heritage$100.00
Caymus Cabernet$140.00
Caymus Cabernet
Caymus Cabernet (1 Liter)$180.00
Caymus Special Select$330.00
Caymus-Suisun Syrah$70.00
Cirque Du Vin Meritage$36.00
Cirque Du Vin Meritage
Conundrum Meritage$50.00
Conundrum Meritage
Cuttings Meritage$90.00
Cuttings Meritage
Darioush Cabernet$225.00
DaVero Sangiovese$110.00
DaVero Sangiovese
Diversity Syrah$170.00
Diversity Syrah
Dominus Estate$370.00
Emmolo Merlot$80.00
Emmolo Merlot
Far Niente LV 18, 19 or 20$275.00
Flowers Pinot Noir$95.00
Hanna Cabernet$75.00
Hanna Cabernet
Joseph Phelps Insignia$375.00
Joseph Phelps Insignia
Meiomi Pinot Noir$40.00
Meiomi Pinot Noir
Montinore Estate Pinot Noir Res$70.00
Montinore Estate Pinot Noir Res
Nord Estate Cuvee$80.00
Nord Estate Cuvee
Papapietro Perry Pinot Noir$120.00
Papapietro Perry Pinot Noir
Paul Hobbs Cabernet$430.00
Pedestal Merlot$120.00
Pedestal Merlot
Petroni Cabernet$130.00
Petroni Cabernet
Petroni Rosso$60.00
Petroni Rosso
Petroni Sangiovese$140.00
Petroni Sangiovese
Porter Cabernet$150.00
Porter Cabernet
Porter Cave Dweller Meritage$120.00
Porter Cave Dweller Meritage
Porter Syrah$80.00
Porter Syrah
Red Schooner Malbec$90.00
Red Schooner Malbec
Renegade$45.00
Ridge Zinfandel$65.00
Ridge Zinfandel
Saldo$60.00
Saldo
Schweiger Vineyards Merlot$60.00
Schweiger Vineyards Merlot
Silkwood Meritage (Red Duet)$45.00
Silkwood Meritage (Red Duet)
Silkwood Petite Syrah$90.00
Silkwood Petite Syrah
Silkwood Syrah$45.00
Silkwood Syrah
Silver Oak AV 2013$220.00
Silver Oak Cabernet AV$155.00
Silver Oak Cabernet AV
Silver Oak Cabernet NV$225.00
Silver Oak Cabernet NV
The Prisoner Cabernet$90.00
The Prisoner Meritage$90.00
The Prisoner Meritage
Thorn Meritage$90.00
Thorn Meritage
Trefethen Cabernet$100.00
Trefethen Cabernet
Trefethen Merlot$50.00
Trefethen Merlot
Turley Zinfandel$80.00
Turley Zinfandel
Uppercut Cabernet$38.00
Uppercut Cabernet
ZD Cabernet$110.00
ZD Cabernet
ZD LIBRARY CAB$160.00

WORLD WIDE - REDS

Adrianna Vineyard Malbec Fortuna Terrae$190.00
Adrianna Vineyard Malbec River$275.00
Anthonij Rupert Cabernet$75.00
Anthonij Rupert Cabernet
Caligiore Malbec$38.00
Caligiore Malbec
Ch Du Grand Soussans Bordeaux$80.00
Ch Du Grand Soussans Bordeaux
Ch Pavie Decesse Bordeaux$250.00
Ch Pavie Decesse Bordeaux
Ch Pedesclaux Bordeaux$110.00
Ch Pedesclaux Bordeaux
Chateau du Margaux$180.00
Chateau Gruaud Larose Bordeaux$200.00
Chateau Lassegue Les Cadrans Bordeaux$75.00
Chateau Margaux Grand Cru$800.00
Chateau Pedesclaux$110.00
ChHaut Faubregues Bordeaux$60.00
ChHaut Faubregues Bordeaux
Contino Rioja Reserva$95.00
Cune Rioja$36.00
Valdelana Rioja
Emilio Moro Tempranillo$50.00
Emilio Moro Tempranillo
Ferllen Malbec G.R.$90.00
Ferllen Malbec G.R.
Ferllen Malbec Reserva$55.00
Ferllen Malbec Reserva
Flowers Pinot Noir$95.00
Hannibal Meritage$90.00
Hannibal Meritage
Le Petit Ducru-Beaucaillou Bordeaux$110.00
Los Vascos Cabernet$36.00
Los Vascos Cabernet
Matteo Chateauneuf Du Pape$90.00
Matteo Chateauneuf Du Pape
Mollydooker (Carnival of Love) Shiraz$125.00
Mollydooker (Carnival of Love) Shiraz
Mollydooker (The Boxer) Shiraz$60.00
Mollydooker (The Boxer) Shiraz
Muga Rioja (Reserva)$60.00
Muga Rioja (Reserva)
Oscar Tobia Rioja$60.00
Punti Ferrer Carmenere/Cab$38.00
Punti Ferrer Carmenere/Cabe
Punti Ferrer Pinot Noir Res$38.00
Punti Ferrer Pinot Noir Res
Remhoogte Meritage$110.00
Remhoogte Meritage
Unku Malbec$38.00
Vega-Sicilia Valbuena 5 Ribera Del Duero$250.00
Zuccardi Malbec$55.00

ITALIAN WHITES

Aldegheri Trebbiano$45.00
Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino$38.00
Bertani Soave$38.00
Bortoluzzi Pinot Grigio$45.00
Bortoluzzi Pinot Grigio
Branu Vermentino$28.00
Anima Vermentino
Calafuria Rose$40.00
Calafuria Rose
Di$66.00
Di
Diadema Diadema Bianco$150.00
Diadema Diadema Bianco
Fattoria La Torre Vermentino$45.00
Fonta Vecchia Falanghina$36.00
De Falco Beneventano Falanghina
GAJA Rossj-Bass Chardonnay$125.00
GAJA Rossj-Bass Chardonnay
Il Poggio Gavi di Gavi$45.00
Tunuta San Pietro Gavi di Gavi
Klaus Lentsch Gewurztraminer$50.00
Klaus Lentsch Gewurztraminer
Lis Neris Pinot Grigio$55.00
Lis Neris Pinot Grigio
Livon Pinot Grigio$40.00
Livon Pinot Grigio
Muzic Rebula$28.00
Muzic Rebula
Ornellaia Bianco$350.00
Ottella Trebbiano (Le Creete)$45.00
Ottella Trebbiano (Le Creete)
Pra (I Campi) Soave Classico$50.00
Pra (I Campi) Soave Classico
Quintarelli Bianco Secco$90.00
Rivetto Nascetta Langhe$70.00
Rivetto Nascetta Langhe
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio$60.00
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
Terredora Dipaolo Greco Di Tufo$38.00
Terredora Dipaolo Greco Di Tufo
Teruzzi Puthod Terre di Tufi$45.00
Teruzzi Puthod Terre di Tufi
Zenato Tebbiano$38.00
Zenato Tebbiano
Zenato Tebbiano Res$75.00
Zenato Tebbiano Res

WORLD WIDE - WHITES

2880 Rose$45.00
Adrianna Vineyard Chardonnay$180.00
Argiolas Costamolino Vermintino$38.00
Argyle Chardonnay$45.00
Argyle Chardonnay
Blindfold Meritage$60.00
Blindfold Meritage
Bodegas Tobia Rioja$70.00
Bodegas Tobia Rioja
Chateau La Coudraie Meritage$45.00
Chateau La Coudraie Meritage
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc$65.00
Conundrum Meritage$40.00
Conundrum Meritage
Diadema Desert$130.00
Diadema Desert
Diatom Chardonnay$45.00
Dog Point Sauv Blanc$50.00
Dog Point Sauv Blanc
Domaine Des Les Vallees Sancerre$60.00
Domaine Des Les Vallees Sancerre
Domaine Pouilly-Fuisse$50.00
Domaine Pouilly-Fuisse
Emmolo Sauv. Blanc$38.00
Emmolo Sauv. Blanc
Far Niente Chardonnay$80.00
Ferllen Torontes$40.00
Ferllen Torontes
Illumination Sauv Blanc by Quintessa$90.00
Les Charmes Chardonnay$38.00
Les Charmes Chardonnay
Los Vascos Sauv. Blanc$28.00
Los Vascos Sauv. Blanc
Louis Latour Montrachet$150.00
Louis Latour Pouilly Fuisse$60.00
Meiomi Chardonnay$38.00
Meiomi Chardonnay
Nickel & Nickel Chardonnay$90.00
Nickel & Nickel Chardonnay
Oremus Furmint Meritage$65.00
Pazo De Lusco$45.00
Pilliteri Estates Riesling/Gewur$32.00
Pilliteri Estates Riesling/Gewur
Porter Chardonnay$90.00
Porter Chardonnay
Porter Family Vineyards Rose$55.00
Porter Family Vineyards Rose
Post & Beam Chardonnay$60.00
N$60.00
Raeburn Chardonnay$45.00
Raeburn Chardonnay
Silkwood Chardonnay$45.00
Silkwood Chardonnay
Stags Leap Chardonnay$56.00
Stags Leap Chardonnay
The Prisoner Chardonnay$70.00
William Fevre Chablis$80.00
William Fevre Chablis
Wine by Joe Pinot Gris$38.00
Montinore Estate Pinot Gris

What 3,798 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa / Central Florida West
Great for fine wines
Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for fine wines
Sarasota / Bradenton
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Gabbiano offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "great service." Known for its authentic Italian cuisine, standout dishes include the "veal parmesan" and "homemade gnocchi." The ambiance is cozy and inviting, complemented by a "large selection of wine." Regular patrons praise servers like Robbie and Chris, who enhance the overall experience.

3,798 Reviews

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Paul
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food is good, not great. There are better Italian restaurants in the Sarasota area. Most of the servers are young and not well trained.
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Rana
VIP
Tampa
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Homemade pasta is fantastic, especially the daily gnocchi special. Large selection of menu items to choose from. Great wine list. Jessica our server was wonderful. Cozy atmosphere. Delicious espresso martinis and be sure to save room for the chocolate lava cake dessert!
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pamela
Louisville
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I LOVE the food at Gabbianos - it never fails to be DELICIOUS! Our waitress- Jessica-is AWESOME. She knows her stuff and she’s willing to share her valuable opinion on what you might want to eat. I can hardly wait to go back!!
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Edward
VIP
Naples
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good experience, food is good and service was very good
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Linda
VIP
Naples
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food & service were absolutely excellent! We will definitely be back!
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Chris
VIP
Greater Boston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have been to Gabbianos several times. Last evening featured many new employees and the food and service were great! The restaurant was busy but the new staff was able to handle the volume with ease
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CHERYL
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is excellent-the only negative is the small table we had for “4” tough to hold all our food & drinks - tight
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Hillary
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience. The food is amazing. Service is top notch. Restaurant is always busy and buzzing. Highly recommend
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Diane
Atlantic City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bar happy hour was lame w service but waitress for dinner wad excellent
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Lou Anne
VIP
Tampa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding experience! Great table, food and wine. But our server, Jessica, made our evening 😀. Cafe Gabbiano is one of our favorites!!!
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FAQs

Cafe Gabbiano offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 349-1423.

Cafe Gabbiano is rated 4.8 stars by 3798 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 48 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5104 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242

Additional information

Cross street
Canal
Neighborhood
Siesta Key
Hours of operation
Dinner Nightly Monday to Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Any parking located in the plaza is available to our guests.
Public transit
SCAT.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Paolo DiCosta
Entertainment
Live music on select days, call for details.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.cafegabbiano.com/
Phone number
(941) 349-1423
Catering
Catering available. Call for details.
Private party facilities
Cafe Gabbiano is pleased to be a part of your special event. We offer a full menu served family style

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Cafe Gabbiano

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Additional information

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Happy Hour Daily from 5 PM to 6:30 PM At the Bar

Gnocchi

Tortellini alla Paolo

Ossobuco Ravioli

Shop Gabbiano

Set Of Wine Glasses (2)$15.00

Barolo & Glasses Set$75.00

Belle Glos & Glasses Set$65.00

Brunello & Glasses Set$75.00

Cabernet & Glasses Set$42.00

Cabernet | Sauvignon Blanc & Glasses Set$70.00

Chardonnay & Glasses Set$42.00

Conundrum White & Glasses Set$45.00

Gaja Promis & Glasses Set$90.00

Montepulciano & Glasses Set$47.00

Montepulciano | Pinot Grigio & Glasses Set$80.00

Nickel & Nickel Chardonnay & Glasses Set$80.00

Pinot Grigio & Glasses Set$49.00

Sancerre & Glasses Set$50.00

Sauvignon Blanc & Glasses Set$42.00

Silver Oak Napa & Glasses Set$170.00

Taurasi & Glasses Set$65.00

TIgnanello & Glasses Set$170.00

Zenato Amarone & Glasses Set$100.00

HOUSE REDS

Amarone Classico C.G. VINI$85.00

Barbaresco C.G. VINI$80.00

Barolo C.G. VINI$85.00

Brunello C.G. VINI$85.00

CA Cabernet C.G. VINI$45.00

Cabernet C.G. VINI$38.00

Chianti C.G. VINI$38.00

Meritage Grion C.G. VINI$60.00

Merlot CG VINI$38.00

Montepulciano C.G. VINI$45.00

Primitivo C.G. VINI$45.00

Ripasso Valpolicella C.G. VINI$45.00

C.G. Vini Taurasi$70.00

HOUSE WHITES

Black Label Chardonnay$48.00

Black Label Pinot Grigio$48.00

Black Label Sauvignon Blanc$48.00

Chardonnay C.G. VINI$38.00

Gabbiano Pinot Grigio$38.00

Gavi di Gavi C.G. VINI$48.00

Moscato C.G. VINI$38.00

Prosecco C.G. VINI$40.00

Sauvignon Blanc C.G. VINI$38.00

SPARKLING

Louis Roederer Brut Sparkling White$45.00

Moet & Chandon Champagne$80.00

Veuve Clicquot Champagne$130.00

Cristal Champagne$250.00

Molo 8 Lambrusco Secco$38.00

Batasiolo Brachetto D'Acqui$35.00

Moet & Chandon 187 ML$22.00

Dom Perignon$350.00

Moet & Chandon 187 Rose$25.00

Decoy Seltzer Cherry$9.00

Decoy Seltzer Orange$9.00

ITALY - VENETO

Aldegheri Valpolicella Classico Superiore$60.00

Castellani Amarone$120.00

Jermann Red Angel$60.00

Poggi Ripasso Valpolicella$50.00

Poggio Amarone Classico$90.00

Quintarelli Valpolicella 1993$696.00

Quintarelli Valpolicella 1998$496.00

Quintarelli Valpolicella 2013$150.00

Venturini Amarone Classico$100.00

Villa Marin Amarone$90.00

Zenato Amarone Classico$130.00

Zenato Amarone Classico Res$180.00

Zenato Ripasso Valpolicella$60.00

ITALY - TUSCANY