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Cafe Gabbiano, Sarasota, FL

Cafe Gabbiano

4.7
4.7
3931 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
5104 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 38 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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.

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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 3,931 people are saying

Cafe Gabbiano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Gabbiano delights with "amazing food" and "excellent service," making it a favorite for both locals and visitors. Diners cherish the authentic Italian cuisine, particularly the lobster ravioli and poached pear salad. The cozy wine room ambiance is "very appealing," and standout servers like Jessica and Chris enhance the dining experience.

3,931 Reviews
  1. Danielle

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our night here was amazing…. Food, atmosphere and especially our server, Jessica!!! She made our second year wedding anniversary dinner wonderful!! Can’t wait to visit Siesta Key and here again!!

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  2. Diane VIP

    Chicago49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Salmon was delicious. Husband had the halibut special. It was good, but on the bland side. Love the Limoncello martinis. They are my go to drink at Gabbianos!

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  3. Amy

    Coastal Georgia1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointing. The server was very busy with a big party, so we had missing drinks, no refills, never came back to ask how the food was. I would have sent the soup back if she had checked, it was basically oily water. The main courses were cold and unappealing. I like the patio and ambiance. Felt the experience was overpriced and the food didn't justify the cost.

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  4. Karen VIP

    Naples38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were excellent. Prices are average and value was good. All members of our party enjoyed our meals,

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  5. Jen

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Not exactly the experience we were hoping for. Our “view” was sitting on the edge of the parking lot. Server was lovely and excellent. Food was good, but not knock-your-socks-off amazing, and VERY overpriced imo and we won’t be returning.

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  6. Chris VIP

    Tampa21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Rocco took excellent care of us. We’ll be back

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  7. Charmaine

    Charleston8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Our waitress and wait staff were very good and attentive. The seafood past dish I had was incredible with the selections an amount of seafood presented. The dessert was phenomenal. I will say that I’m surprised by the inside. The exposed wires, the ceiling lights and general ceiling area needs to be remodeled. This could really be a great restaurant with some better inside decorating (previously we ate in the outdoor patio). Just fix it up a little better. Would go back for sure.

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  8. Lisa

    Tampa24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come every year to Tom Porters wine experience. This years food pairings were the best so far and we have enjoyed many. Well done to the chef and our server/bartender was great.

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  9. Frank VIP

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A private event wine dinner was awesome food was perfectly presented and prepared and pared with perfect wines.

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  10. kathi VIP

    Key West9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we were able to get s last-minute reservation and I sent a message to the restaurant asking them to prepare a “happy retirement dessert “for my husband as a surprise. Everything was exceptional from the start, our seating was amazing in a small intimate room lined with wine bottles, our server Chris was one of the best we’ve ever had, the food was amazing, and at the end they surprised my husband with a board of desserts with happy retirement written in icing. The night was perfect! 

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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 4.7 stars by 3931 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Tampa / Central Florida West
  4. Sarasota / Bradenton
  5. Siesta Key

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 38 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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