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Cafe Gabbiano, Sarasota, FL

Cafe Gabbiano

4.7
4.7
3355 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 349-1423
  • 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
  • Private party contact
    Marc Grimaud: (941) 349-1423
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Offers

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

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
    Enjoy $5 well cocktails, $5 house wines, $3 beers, $5 tapas and 1/2 off our meat and cheese options.

What 3,355 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for fine wines

3,355 Reviews
  1. JeanR

    Tampa

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first visit with many more to come. The food from presentation to quality to price was exceptional. Our waiter was once of the best. Not only did he advise us on the selections but he held off taking our main course order in case we were too full from the appetizer and first plate of pasta.

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  2. Rick

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Everything was good except the mussels were tasteless and small. Thank you for the dessert tray in honor or our anniversary !!! Rick and Michelle Moss

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best place in town! Quite the date night spot. Our waiter Alexandria was perfect, we will definitely be coming back for our next Anniversary. Cant go wrong with the Chicken Parm and Mama Lucia. The pesto was also the best I’ve ever had. What a lovely spot.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Would not recommend. Horrible food, service and ambiance. The hostess was rude and uninterested upon check in and the food is low end cafeteria food. Also, don’t let the nice pictures online fool you, you will be sat in a run down enclosed patio. We won’t be back.

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  5. GailH

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    We were greeted promptly, but there was confusion at the entrance with a woman and I was almost knocked down. When we were taken to our table the hostess promptly told us the table had guests arriving at 4:45 and we needed to be finished by then. She was not cordial. The food was mediocre with the veal shank very fatty. My lasagna was very acidy and not up to my quality standards . I had planned to have turkey, but whey that is $40 for meat, stuffing and green beans , that is not correctly priced. I will cook an elegant turkey dinner this weekend with all of the trimmings including pumpkin pie for the price of that meal and many more sides.

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  6. Robert

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The only issue we had was the order for the filet. It was ordered to be butterfly cut, medium, and no sauce on the filet. It was more rare than medium, it was not butterflied, and the meat was covered with a mushroom sauce. I would have returned it but my granddaughter ate half of the most expensive meal we had because everyone else had their meals

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  7. SWFL

    Tampa

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We have been here several times and love the location and certainly the ambiance-full time residents . Our early Thanksgiving dinner was good but not great. Our party had the veal chop, salmon, turkey dinner , and grouper. The veal was excellent...salmon was mediocre and over cooked, grouper was good and turkey dinner was fair at best for $40. The bean carrot vegetable melody was poor. I believe this place is under newer management and it showed it's rookie colors... Service was excellent... I probably would not recommend this restaurant in the future at this time. But only few selections on siesta key... Far better Italian Sarasota places on the mainland.

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  8. Thanksgiving

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic Thanksgiving dinner experience! Excellent food and choices! Terrific service! We'll be back!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Been many times Really good Italian food Good variety

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  10. AmberF

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and ambiance! Our server, Kris, was great.

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  11. CeeJay

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Temperature control seems to be a bit of a problem, especially in the small time room in the back. Otherwise, a very enjoyable evening.

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  12. KatherineY

    West Palm Beach

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Wonderful dining experience in a welcoming Environment. Food was excellent, incredible Wine selections and the service was beyond. Don’t pass up an opportunity to enjoy all that Cafe Gabbiano has to offer. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  13. 413Foodie

    Greater Boston

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As locals, this is One of our favorite "go to" places! Love the ambiance, food and service. Chris, the manager, is always super nice and personable. Highly recommend Cafe Gabbiano!

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  15. Macko

    Tampa

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Service was excellent. Good menu selection with reasonable pricing. Food was very good, our table of 4 had: salmon, veal, tortellini & raviolli - all liked their meals. Good wine selection including by the glass. Good parking which is a plus On Siesta Key. We ate on the covered patio, tables were a little crowed, next time i would request inside seating as more intimate. Overall, good experience & we will be back.

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  16. SarasotaFLT

    Naples

    152 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    152 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    After many months, we returned to Cafe Gabbiano to find that the food and service continue to be great. We were disappointed that our favorite server had left but found Robby to be knowledgeable regarding food offerings and highly attentive throughout our meal. The music playing in our dining area was too loud but was lowered by Robby when requested. A competing request must have been made as the volume again increased as we were finishing.

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  17. NDRA

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice restaurant with good food and service. Very accommodating.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely delicious and the service was outstanding. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  19. MarianneA

    New York Area

    61 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Eggplant excellent! Ravioli very good , but small portion!

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  20. VickiR

    Jacksonville

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience1
    The addition they put on for Covid and still use was too noisy! Food was just ok. Green beans needed to be cooked longer (almost raw). We last were there 14 years ago as travelers and was excited to go back. Won’t give it another try after this visit. Be sure to reserve in the main part of the restaurant!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had a wonderful time as always! It was a very busy night so a little louder than normal but the food was great, our friends really enjoyed themselves as well. The chef came out to say hello as we have come to know him and the owner of this restaurant- everything there is GREAT!!!!

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  22. Casper

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We come from Providence, RI and spoiled with good Italian food. This is now our Florida destination for excellent Italian dishes

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  23. Judy

    Tampa

    90 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious eggplant parm, husband had the grouper special. Always dependable, great food good service, warm pleasant ambiance

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  24. JJN7821

    Tampa

    97 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another good meal at Cafe Gabbiano. Service was top-notch! We were seated on the enclosed porch which had a nice feel. Prices were reasonable. It was an enjoyable experience!

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  25. SusanR

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicous and service was awesome!! The atmosphere was also wonderful!

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  26. KerryM

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All good! Great food and service! Always a great experience at this restaurant!

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  27. Justin

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The service was very good. The restaurant is loud and lively but enjoyable. The food was average, nothing special. We had the raviolis and it lacked seasoning. It was too plain. Dessert was good. Overall average food quality for Italian in this area, but Italian food in general in this area is lacking.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Locals whose hobby is eating out multiple times weekly. Very familiar with Sarasota dining and Cafe Gabbiano has become a favorite. Really great food, extensive wine list with reasonable pricing, free parking, excellent service and a very nice setting and ambiance. Highly recommend!

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  29. BarbS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    First time at the resturant, food was excellent and would make this our italian go to place.

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  30. BryanM

    Exclusive

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding experience. Came again for my wife’s 40th Birthday party and Alexandria did a fantastic job with service to our group. We’ll be back just to see her again. Thank you and all of your staff for a wonderful experience.

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  31. LoriD

    Tampa

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We went there for a date night! We had a quiet spot in the back room. I enjoyed the pollo mama Lucia. My husband had the gnocchi. We liked the hot bread served at the beginning. I liked having the choice of water to drink. We split a piece of cheesecake and finished with coffee. The food came quickly and was served hot and had a great flavor!

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  32. Frankm

    Naples

    177 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    177 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Vegetarian with fresh vegetables and bronzino fish dishes were delicious. Service was efficient; waitress could use more training in how to fillet fish at table without leaving a multitude of bones. Atmosphere was cozy on the covered/air conditioned patio.

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  33. Molly

    Western NC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful food, great service, but sadly the outside bar next door was blasting music and was extremely noisy.

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  34. CherylH

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fabulous dinner for 7 and food was outstanding while service was impeccable!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Western KY

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service provided by Alexandra. Food was delicious. The pear salad and the Insalatedi Stagione salad were delicious. Lasagna was good and the Chicken Mamma Lucia was delicious. We celebrated a birthday and Alexandra provided a beautifully displayed complimentary dessert. Nice ambiance too.

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  36. GeorgeK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Place was too cold. Fan right over heads Food was not served hot,only warm.Server from was great. It was our anniversary.

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  37. StevenB

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, prompt and friendly service. Our first time there and it is now our favorite restaurant on Siesta Key and certainly the best Italian food we've had in the Sarasota area.....

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  38. CindyL

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    I received an email stating I needed to show my waitress and we would get a glass of prosecco and a dessert our choice. She looked at it but we got neither

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  39. AndrewB

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience - impeccable service, incredible food, and an expansive wine list.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place! A little hole in the wall restaurant with great food and a very nice location. Second time here in the last 6 months. We will be back soon.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Cafe Gabbiano using the Order Online button. Cafe Gabbiano also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 349-1423.

Cafe Gabbiano is rated 4.7 stars by 3355 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Gabbiano

5104 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Canal
  • Neighbourhood
    Siesta Key
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • 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
  • Private party contact
    Marc Grimaud: (941) 349-1423
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