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Cafe Gabbiano, Sarasota, FL

Cafe Gabbiano

4.7 (3972)
$30 and under
Italian
5104 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34242

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighborhood gem
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.
  • 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 PM - 10:00 PM
    Enjoy $5 well cocktails, $5 house wines, $3 beers, $5 tapas and 1/2 off our meat and cheese options.

What 3,972 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Gabbiano offers a delightful Italian dining experience in Siesta Key, known for its "amazing food" and "superb service." Guests rave about the "best food on the island" and "excellent portions." The atmosphere is described as "classy," and the staff, including standout servers like Chris and Jessica, ensure a memorable visit.
3,972 Reviews
  1. Keith

    Kansas City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, Maran ! Carrots were good in the oil & balsamic for Bread !! Loved sitting in the quiet wine room area !! Caesar salad disappointing -not much flavor at all for Caesar or cheese or croutons . Our main dishes were amazing with so much flavor …Lobster ravioli and chicken Marsala ! Thank you !!

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  2. Carson

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super attentive and kind staff and lasagna was amazing

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  3. Connie VIP

    Cincinnati47 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Normally, I love the food here but last night my husband ordered the three course meal from the menu of the day for $45. Don’t waste your money! The server nor the menu sheet mentioned that the portions would be less than half a normal portion. For $45 he got a very small Caesar salad, three pieces of lobster ravioli, and a two bite size piece of Keylime pie. The lobster ravioli was mediocre, but looked like about a fourth of a normal serving. I love the lasagna here and it was very good, but I don’t think my husband will want to go back anytime soon.

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  4. Andrew

    Northwest Florida1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food on the island!

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  5. SCOTT VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were outstanding. We will be back.

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  6. John

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A Truly Memorable Experience at Café Gabbiano We don’t usually go out for Italian food—my wife is an amazing Italian cook, and restaurant meals rarely compare. But for our daughter’s graduation celebration, we wanted a special place with the right atmosphere, and Café Gabbiano caught our eye. I’m so glad we chose it. From the moment we arrived, the service was outstanding—huge thanks to Ricco for taking such great care of us. The food was absolutely excellent, with generous portions that impressed even the most critical palate in our family. Every dish was flavorful and well-prepared, and the atmosphere made the entire evening feel truly special. If you’re looking for authentic Italian cuisine in Siesta Key, this is the spot. Café Gabbiano exceeded our expectations in every way.

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  7. Chris VIP

    Columbus31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our visit. Chris took care of us and he was amazing. The fish specials were outstanding. The mozzarella appetizer should be on the menu it was so good. And we love the ambiance. Everybody treats us so well.

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  8. Jennifer

    Indiana17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always visit when we are in Siesta Key. It’s one our favorite places. We have always loved every meal! Plus, we love Big Chris.

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  9. Timi Jean

    Orlando / Central Florida East26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress was very good. She was attentive and helpful for our first visit to Cafe Gabbiano's. The house wine's were excellent. The chef's choice cheese plate was very good. Our pasta dishes were excellent. We had ordered the side of veggies and the side our their risotto. We really didn't care for the risotto as it was dry, not creamy, and molded onto a plate. It tasted more like just rice. Dessert was good however I don't believe house made. I would definitely visit this restaurant again!

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  10. Jennifer VIP

    Fort Lauderdale9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was amazing . I definitely recommend and now is on my list ❤️❤️ I love it

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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 3972 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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 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.
  • 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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