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Cafe Gabbiano, Sarasota, FL

Cafe Gabbiano

4.7 (3998)
$30 and under
Italian
5104 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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 Nightly Monday to Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Siesta Key
  • Cross street
    Canal
  • Parking details
    Any parking located in the plaza is available to our guests.
  • 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 PM - 10:00 PM
    Enjoy $5 well cocktails, $5 house wines, $3 beers, $5 tapas and 1/2 off our meat and cheese options.

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What 3,998 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Gabbiano offers a delightful Italian dining experience in Siesta Key. "amazing food" and "excellent service" are consistently praised, with standout dishes like lobster ravioli and veal Marsala. The wine selection and ambiance create a "wonderful experience" perfect for special occasions. Despite some seating and pricing concerns, it's a favorite for many.
3,998 Reviews
  1. tom VIP

    Atlanta56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chris the manager is always great to us..and our server Curly is the best!!

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  2. Ann VIP

    Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anna was great! The first time we are here. Dinner was fantastic!

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  3. Steve

    Tampa / Central Florida West4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We dined at Gabbiano's for our 50th anniversary. I requested a table in a quiet area for our special night. We were seated at a table for 2 at the front of the restaurant in an area where everyone entering has to walk by our table. Needless to say not a quiet area. I mentioned I had asked for a quiet section and told they had a party room filled and this was it. We started with a chef's appetizer of meats and cheeses - very good. My wife ordered the beef filet and was very pleased with the size and cooking of the steak. I ordered the Veal Parmesan. I was disappointed with the toughness of the veal. The meat was just too over cooked and the pasta was dry. I had to request more sauce to help the meal out. We were presented with a very nice dessert from the restaurant to honor our special day. The service was very good, but the food was lacking, esp. my veal dish.

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  4. Maxwell

    Cincinnati / Dayton4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great again! Delicious food and amazing service!!

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  5. Jamie

    Orlando / Central Florida East4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved Cafe Gabbiano. The food was delicious, the wine selection was amazing. We were celebrating our anniversary and it was the perfect place.

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  6. Patrick VIP

    St. Louis7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good Italian. Everything tasted authenticate!

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  7. Rumplik

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing even the waiter and the food. We forgot a pair of glasses there and will be by to grab them. Our waiter was just amazing

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  8. tim VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always, consistently good at Gabbiano. Never had a bad visit

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  9. Stacy

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Selena, our server, was amazing. Food is always delicious.

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  10. Randy

    St. Louis40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We vacation every year on Siesta Key Beach and Gabbiano’s is a must visit each year. Our meal was outstanding as usual.

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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 3998 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 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Cafe Gabbiano

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.
  • 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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