Cafe Gabbiano

Name: Cafe Gabbiano
Address: 5104 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL, United States, 34242
Telephone: (941) 349-1423
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3355 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 28, 2023

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
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
Private party contact
Marc Grimaud: (941) 349-1423

Location
5104 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242
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

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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 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.

Popular dishes

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

HOUSE WHITES

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

SPARKLING

Louis Roederer Brut Sparkling WhiteUS$45.00
Louis Roederer Brut Sparkling White
Moet & Chandon ChampagneUS$80.00
Moet & Chandon Champagne
Veuve Clicquot ChampagneUS$130.00
Veuve Clicquot Champagne
Cristal ChampagneUS$250.00
Cristal Champagne
Molo 8 Lambrusco SeccoUS$38.00
Patrineri Lambrusco Secco
Batasiolo Brachetto D'AcquiUS$35.00
Batasiolo Brachetto D'Acqui
Moet & Chandon 187 MLUS$22.00
Dom PerignonUS$350.00
Moet & Chandon 187 RoseUS$25.00
Decoy Seltzer CherryUS$9.00
Decoy Seltzer OrangeUS$9.00

ITALY - VENETO

Aldegheri Valpolicella Classico SuperioreUS$60.00
Castellani AmaroneUS$120.00
Castellani Amarone
Jermann Red AngelUS$60.00
Poggi Ripasso ValpolicellaUS$50.00
Poggi Ripasso Valpolicella
Poggio Amarone ClassicoUS$90.00
Poggio Amarone Classico
Quintarelli Valpolicella 1993US$696.00
Quintarelli Valpolicella
Quintarelli Valpolicella 1998US$496.00
Quintarelli Valpolicella
Quintarelli Valpolicella 2013US$150.00
Quintarelli Valpolicella
Venturini Amarone ClassicoUS$100.00
Venturini Amarone Classico
Villa Marin AmaroneUS$90.00
Villa Marin Amarone
Zenato Amarone ClassicoUS$120.00
Zenato Amarone Classico
Zenato Amarone Classico ResUS$180.00
Zenato Amarone Classico Res
Zenato Ripasso ValpolicellaUS$60.00
Zenato Ripasso Valpolicella

ITALY - TUSCANY

Antinori SolaiaUS$375.00
Antinori Solaia
Antinori TignanelloUS$220.00
Antinori Tignanello
Avignonesi Desiderio MerlotUS$90.00
Avignonesi Desiderio Merlot
Campogiovanni BrunelloUS$135.00
Campogiovanni Brunello
Castiglion Del Bosco BrunelloUS$120.00
Castiglion Del Bosco Brunello
Castiglion Del Bosco RossoUS$85.00
Col Dorcia BrunelloUS$396.00
Col Dorcia Brunello
Collina ChiantiUS$38.00
Collina Chianti
Compogiovanni Rosso Di MontalcinoUS$60.00
Compogiovanni Rosso Di Montalcino
Diadema Super TuscanUS$120.00
Diadema Super Tuscan
EremusUS$80.00
Eremus BrunelloUS$80.00
Fattoria Barbi Brunello
Fattoria la Torre (Esse) SyrahUS$90.00
Gaja Magari CA' MarcandaUS$145.00
Gaja Promis CA' Marcanda Super TuscanUS$110.00
Gaja Promis CA' Marcanda Super Tuscan
Gran Sasso SangioveseUS$38.00
Gran Sasso Sangiovese
Il Grigio Chianti Gran SelezioneUS$120.00
Il Grigio Chianti Gran Selezione
Il Poggione BrunelloUS$180.00
Il Poggione Brunello
Il Poggione Brunello ReservaUS$205.00
Il Poggione Brunello Reserva
Il Poggione Rosso Di MontalcinoUS$60.00
Il Poggione Rosso Di Montalcino
Le Bronche CabernetUS$75.00
Le Bronche Cabernet
Le Serre Nuove Dell OrnellaiaUS$120.00
Lisini Ugolaia BrunelloUS$160.00
Marchesato Brunello 1988US$696.00
Marchesato Brunello 1988
Marchesato Brunello 1990US$696.00
Marchesato Brunello 1990
Marchesato Brunello 2005US$150.00
Marchesato Brunello 2005
Marchesato Brunello 2007US$150.00
Marchesato Brunello 2007
N'Antia Super TuscanUS$60.00
N'Antia Super Tuscan
Ornellaia OrnellaiaUS$390.00
Ornellaia Ornellaia
Orsumella CCUS$45.00
Orsumella CC
Orsumella CCRUS$60.00
Orsumella CCR
Palazzo BrunelloUS$150.00
Palazzo Brunello
Ricci Brunello ReservaUS$110.00
Santinumi Montepulciano ReservaUS$90.00
Santinumi Montepulciano Reserva
Terramara Di Scansano MorellinoUS$40.00
Terramara Di Scansano Morellino
Valle Segreta Super TUS$50.00

ITALY - PIEMONTE

Borgonot BaroloUS$90.00
Ca'Mongross BarberaUS$38.00
Vinchio Vaglio Serra Barbera
Cantina Del Pino BarbarescoUS$75.00
Cantina Del Pino Ovello BarbarescoUS$110.00
Cantina Del Pino Ovello Barbaresco
Crivelli RucheUS$50.00
Crivelli Ruche
Ferraris RucheUS$90.00
GAJA BarbarescoUS$380.00
GAJA Barbaresco
Masslolino BaroloUS$220.00
Massolino Barolo SerralungoUS$120.00
Montebruna Barbera D'AstiUS$60.00
Montebruna Barbera D'Asti
Montestefano BarbarescoUS$60.00
Montestefano Barbaresco
Produttori Barbaresco OvelloUS$140.00
Tera Mia Barbaresco Reserva
Rivetto Barolo (Leone)US$150.00
Rivetto Barolo (Leone)
Rivetto Barolo (Sarralunga)US$180.00
Rivetto Barolo (Sarralunga)
Travaglini GattinaraUS$80.00
Travaglini Gattinara
Viberti BaroloUS$130.00
Viberti Barolo
Virna Dolcetto D'AlbaUS$45.00
Ettore Germano Dolcetto D'Alba

OTHER ITALIAN REDS

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

US-REDS

2880 MeritageUS$80.00
2880 Meritage
Argyle Pinot NoirUS$55.00
Argyle Pinot Noir
Belle Glos Pinot NoirUS$70.00
Belle Glos Pinot Noir
Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet 16, 17, 18US$250.00
Caravan HeritageUS$100.00
Caymus CabernetUS$140.00
Caymus Cabernet
Caymus Cabernet (1 Liter)US$180.00
Caymus Special SelectUS$330.00
Caymus-Suisun SyrahUS$70.00
Cirque Du Vin MeritageUS$36.00
Cirque Du Vin Meritage
Conundrum MeritageUS$50.00
Conundrum Meritage
Cuttings MeritageUS$90.00
Cuttings Meritage
Darioush CabernetUS$225.00
DaVero SangioveseUS$110.00
DaVero Sangiovese
Diversity SyrahUS$170.00
Diversity Syrah
Dominus EstateUS$320.00
Emmolo MerlotUS$80.00
Emmolo Merlot
Far Niente 1997US$320.00
Flowers Pinot NoirUS$95.00
Hanna CabernetUS$70.00
Hanna Cabernet
Joseph Phelps InsigniaUS$375.00
Joseph Phelps Insignia
Meiomi Pinot NoirUS$40.00
Meiomi Pinot Noir
Montinore Estate Pinot Noir ResUS$70.00
Montinore Estate Pinot Noir Res
Nord Estate CuveeUS$80.00
Nord Estate Cuvee
Papapietro Perry Pinot NoirUS$120.00
Papapietro Perry Pinot Noir
Paul Hobbs CabernetUS$430.00
Pedestal MerlotUS$120.00
Pedestal Merlot
Petroni CabernetUS$130.00
Petroni Cabernet
Petroni RossoUS$60.00
Petroni Rosso
Petroni SangioveseUS$140.00
Petroni Sangiovese
Porter CabernetUS$150.00
Porter Cabernet
Porter Cave Dweller MeritageUS$120.00
Porter Cave Dweller Meritage
Porter SyrahUS$80.00
Porter Syrah
Red Schooner MalbecUS$90.00
Red Schooner Malbec
RenegadeUS$45.00
Ridge ZinfandelUS$65.00
Ridge Zinfandel
SaldoUS$50.00
Saldo
Schweiger Vineyards MerlotUS$60.00
Schweiger Vineyards Merlot
Silkwood Meritage (Red Duet)US$45.00
Silkwood Meritage (Red Duet)
Silkwood Petite SyrahUS$90.00
Silkwood Petite Syrah
Silkwood SyrahUS$45.00
Silkwood Syrah
Silver Oak AV 2013US$220.00
Silver Oak Cabernet AVUS$155.00
Silver Oak Cabernet AV
Silver Oak Cabernet NVUS$225.00
Silver Oak Cabernet NV
The Prisoner CabernetUS$90.00
The Prisoner MeritageUS$90.00
The Prisoner Meritage
Thorn MeritageUS$90.00
Thorn Meritage
Trefethen CabernetUS$100.00
Trefethen Cabernet
Trefethen MerlotUS$50.00
Trefethen Merlot
Turley ZinfandelUS$80.00
Turley Zinfandel
Uppercut CabernetUS$38.00
Uppercut Cabernet
ZD CabernetUS$110.00
ZD Cabernet
ZD LIBRARY CABUS$160.00

WORLD WIDE - REDS

Adrianna Vineyard Malbec Fortuna TerraeUS$190.00
Adrianna Vineyard Malbec RiverUS$275.00
Anthonij Rupert CabernetUS$75.00
Anthonij Rupert Cabernet
Caligiore MalbecUS$38.00
Caligiore Malbec
Ch Du Grand Soussans BordeauxUS$80.00
Ch Du Grand Soussans Bordeaux
Ch Pavie Decesse BordeauxUS$250.00
Ch Pavie Decesse Bordeaux
Ch Pedesclaux BordeauxUS$110.00
Ch Pedesclaux Bordeaux
Chateau du MargauxUS$180.00
Chateau Gruaud Larose BordeauxUS$200.00
Chateau Lassegue Les Cadrans BordeauxUS$75.00
Chateau Margaux Grand CruUS$800.00
Chateau PedesclauxUS$110.00
ChHaut Faubregues BordeauxUS$60.00
ChHaut Faubregues Bordeaux
Contino Rioja ReservaUS$95.00
Cune RiojaUS$36.00
Valdelana Rioja
Emilio Moro TempranilloUS$50.00
Emilio Moro Tempranillo
Ferllen Malbec G.R.US$90.00
Ferllen Malbec G.R.
Ferllen Malbec ReservaUS$55.00
Ferllen Malbec Reserva
Flowers Pinot NoirUS$95.00
Hannibal MeritageUS$90.00
Hannibal Meritage
Le Petit Ducru-Beaucaillou BordeauxUS$110.00
Los Vascos CabernetUS$28.00
Los Vascos Cabernet
Matteo Chateauneuf Du PapeUS$90.00
Matteo Chateauneuf Du Pape
Mollydooker (Carnival of Love) ShirazUS$105.00
Mollydooker (Carnival of Love) Shiraz
Mollydooker (The Boxer) ShirazUS$60.00
Mollydooker (The Boxer) Shiraz
Muga Rioja (Reserva)US$60.00
Muga Rioja (Reserva)
Oscar Tobia RiojaUS$60.00
Punti Ferrer Carmenere/CabUS$38.00
Punti Ferrer Carmenere/Cabe
Punti Ferrer Pinot Noir ResUS$38.00
Punti Ferrer Pinot Noir Res
Remhoogte MeritageUS$110.00
Remhoogte Meritage
Unku MalbecUS$38.00
Vega-Sicilia Valbuena 5 Ribera Del DueroUS$250.00
Zuccardi MalbecUS$55.00

ITALIAN WHITES

Aldegheri TrebbianoUS$45.00
Argiolas Costamolino VermentinoUS$38.00
Bertani SoaveUS$38.00
Bortoluzzi Pinot GrigioUS$45.00
Bortoluzzi Pinot Grigio
Branu VermentinoUS$28.00
Anima Vermentino
Calafuria RoseUS$32.00
Calafuria Rose
DiUS$66.00
Di
Diadema Diadema BiancoUS$150.00
Diadema Diadema Bianco
Fattoria La Torre VermentinoUS$45.00
Fonta Vecchia FalanghinaUS$36.00
De Falco Beneventano Falanghina
GAJA Rossj-Bass ChardonnayUS$125.00
GAJA Rossj-Bass Chardonnay
Il Poggio Gavi di GaviUS$45.00
Tunuta San Pietro Gavi di Gavi
Klaus Lentsch GewurztraminerUS$50.00
Klaus Lentsch Gewurztraminer
Lis Neris Pinot GrigioUS$55.00
Lis Neris Pinot Grigio
Livon Pinot GrigioUS$40.00
Livon Pinot Grigio
Muzic RebulaUS$28.00
Muzic Rebula
Ottella Trebbiano (Le Creete)US$45.00
Ottella Trebbiano (Le Creete)
Pra (I Campi) Soave ClassicoUS$50.00
Pra (I Campi) Soave Classico
Quintarelli Bianco SeccoUS$90.00
Rivetto Nascetta LangheUS$70.00
Rivetto Nascetta Langhe
Santa Margherita Pinot GrigioUS$60.00
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
Terredora Dipaolo Greco Di TufoUS$38.00
Terredora Dipaolo Greco Di Tufo
Teruzzi Puthod Terre di TufiUS$45.00
Teruzzi Puthod Terre di Tufi
Zenato TebbianoUS$38.00
Zenato Tebbiano
Zenato Tebbiano ResUS$75.00
Zenato Tebbiano Res
Ornellaia BiancoUS$350.00

WORLD WIDE - WHITES

2880 RoseUS$45.00
Adrianna Vineyard ChardonnayUS$180.00
Argiolas Costamolino VermintinoUS$38.00
Argyle ChardonnayUS$45.00
Argyle Chardonnay
Blindfold MeritageUS$60.00
Blindfold Meritage
Bodegas Tobia RiojaUS$70.00
Bodegas Tobia Rioja
Chateau La Coudraie MeritageUS$45.00
Chateau La Coudraie Meritage
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon BlancUS$65.00
Conundrum MeritageUS$40.00
Conundrum Meritage
Diadema DesertUS$130.00
Diadema Desert
Diatom ChardonnayUS$45.00
Dog Point Sauv BlancUS$50.00
Dog Point Sauv Blanc
Domaine Pouilly-FuisseUS$50.00
Domaine Pouilly-Fuisse
Duckhorn ChardonnayUS$60.00
Emmolo Sauv. BlancUS$38.00
Emmolo Sauv. Blanc
Far Niente ChardonnayUS$80.00
Ferllen TorontesUS$40.00
Ferllen Torontes
Georges Pauchon SancerreUS$55.00
Domaine Michel G Sancerre
Illumination Sauv Blanc by QuintessaUS$90.00
Les Charmes ChardonnayUS$38.00
Les Charmes Chardonnay
Los Vascos Sauv. BlancUS$28.00
Los Vascos Sauv. Blanc
Louis Latour MontrachetUS$150.00
Louis Latour Pouilly FuisseUS$60.00
Meiomi ChardonnayUS$38.00
Meiomi Chardonnay
Nickel & Nickel ChardonnayUS$90.00
Nickel & Nickel Chardonnay
Oremus Furmint MeritageUS$65.00
Pazo De LuscoUS$45.00
Pilliteri Estates Riesling/GewurUS$32.00
Pilliteri Estates Riesling/Gewur
Porter ChardonnayUS$90.00
Porter Chardonnay
Porter Family Vineyards RoseUS$55.00
Porter Family Vineyards Rose
Raeburn ChardonnayUS$45.00
Raeburn Chardonnay
Silkwood ChardonnayUS$45.00
Silkwood Chardonnay
Stags Leap ChardonnayUS$56.00
Stags Leap Chardonnay
The Prisoner ChardonnayUS$70.00
William Fevre ChablisUS$80.00
William Fevre Chablis
Wine by Joe Pinot GrisUS$38.00
Montinore Estate Pinot Gris

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for fine wines

3,355 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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413Foodie
Greater Boston
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service.
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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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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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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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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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OpenTable Diner
Greensboro
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
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The food was absolutely delicious and the service was outstanding. Highly recommend this restaurant.
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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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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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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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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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Judy
Tampa
90 reviews
vip
5.0
90 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
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Delicious eggplant parm, husband had the grouper special. Always dependable, great food good service, warm pleasant ambiance
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JJN7821
Tampa
97 reviews
vip
5.0
97 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
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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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SusanR
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
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The food was delicous and service was awesome!! The atmosphere was also wonderful!
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KerryM
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
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All good! Great food and service! Always a great experience at this restaurant!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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GeorgeK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2023
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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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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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CindyL
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
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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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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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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 28, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

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
Private party contact
Marc Grimaud: (941) 349-1423

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Additional information

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

Salmon Sole Mio

Small Poached Pear Salad

Gnocchi

HOUSE REDS

Amarone Classico C.G. VINIUS$85.00

Barbaresco C.G. VINIUS$80.00

Barolo C.G. VINIUS$85.00

Brunello C.G. VINIUS$85.00

CA Cabernet C.G. VINIUS$45.00

Cabernet C.G. VINIUS$38.00

Chianti C.G. VINIUS$38.00

Meritage Grion C.G. VINIUS$60.00

Merlot CG VINIUS$38.00

Montepulciano C.G. VINIUS$45.00

Primitivo C.G. VINIUS$45.00

Ripasso Valpolicella C.G. VINIUS$45.00

C.G. Vini TaurasiUS$70.00

HOUSE WHITES

Black Label Pinot GrigioUS$48.00

Gabbiano Pinot GrigioUS$38.00

Black Label Sauvignon BlancUS$48.00

Sauvignon Blanc C.G. VINIUS$38.00

Chardonnay C.G. VINIUS$38.00

Moscato C.G. VINIUS$38.00

Prosecco C.G. VINIUS$40.00

Gavi di Gavi C.G. VINIUS$48.00

Black Label Pinot GrigioUS$48.00

SPARKLING

Louis Roederer Brut Sparkling WhiteUS$45.00

Moet & Chandon ChampagneUS$80.00

Veuve Clicquot ChampagneUS$130.00

Cristal ChampagneUS$250.00

Molo 8 Lambrusco SeccoUS$38.00

Batasiolo Brachetto D'AcquiUS$35.00

Moet & Chandon 187 MLUS$22.00

Dom PerignonUS$350.00

Moet & Chandon 187 RoseUS$25.00

Decoy Seltzer CherryUS$9.00

Decoy Seltzer OrangeUS$9.00

ITALY - VENETO

Aldegheri Valpolicella Classico SuperioreUS$60.00

Castellani AmaroneUS$120.00

Jermann Red AngelUS$60.00

Poggi Ripasso ValpolicellaUS$50.00

Poggio Amarone ClassicoUS$90.00

Quintarelli Valpolicella 1993US$696.00

Quintarelli Valpolicella 1998US$496.00

Quintarelli Valpolicella 2013US$150.00

Venturini Amarone ClassicoUS$100.00

Villa Marin AmaroneUS$90.00

Zenato Amarone ClassicoUS$120.00

Zenato Amarone Classico ResUS$180.00

Zenato Ripasso ValpolicellaUS$60.00

ITALY - TUSCANY

Antinori SolaiaUS$375.00

Antinori TignanelloUS$220.00

Avignonesi Desiderio MerlotUS$90.00

Campogiovanni BrunelloUS$135.00

Castiglion Del Bosco BrunelloUS$120.00

Castiglion Del Bosco RossoUS$85.00

Col Dorcia BrunelloUS$396.00

Collina ChiantiUS$38.00

Compogiovanni Rosso Di MontalcinoUS$60.00

Diadema Super TuscanUS$120.00

EremusUS$80.00

Eremus BrunelloUS$80.00

Fattoria la Torre (Esse) SyrahUS$90.00

Gaja Magari CA' MarcandaUS$145.00

Gaja Promis CA' Marcanda Super TuscanUS$110.00

Gran Sasso SangioveseUS$38.00

Il Grigio Chianti Gran SelezioneUS$120.00

Il Poggione BrunelloUS$180.00

Il Poggione Brunello ReservaUS$205.00

Il Poggione Rosso Di MontalcinoUS$60.00