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Cafe Gabbiano
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Homemade Cannoli
Homemade Cannoli
Homemade Key Lime Pie
Homemade Key Lime Pie
House Wines
House Wines
Dinner Table
Dinner Table
Homemade Lobster Ravioli
Homemade Lobster Ravioli
Zuppa Di Vongole
Zuppa Di Vongole
Zuppa Di Vongole
Zuppa Di Vongole
Homemade Gnocchi
Homemade Gnocchi
Pasta made daily
Pasta made daily
Pasta made daily
Pasta made daily
Pasta made daily
Pasta made daily
Fresh charcuterie
Fresh charcuterie
Fresh Fish
Fresh Fish
Full Bar
Full Bar
Meat & Cheese Boards
Meat & Cheese Boards
Many dining options available
Many dining options available
Scaloppine
Scaloppine
Poached Pear Salad
Poached Pear Salad
Frech Local Grouper
Frech Local Grouper
Chocolate Lava Cake
Chocolate Lava Cake
Scaloppine Parm
Scaloppine Parm
Wine Room
Wine Room
Wine Cellar
Wine Cellar
Wine Room
Wine Room
Table 37 Private Room
Table 37 Private Room
Main Dining Room
Main Dining Room
Main Dining Room
Main Dining Room
In house dry aged steaks
In house dry aged steaks
Full Bar
Full Bar
New Barrel Room & Patio
New Barrel Room & Patio
Cafe Gabbiano
Cafe Gabbiano
Drink up
Drink up
Evening kiss
Evening kiss
Elegant evening dinner
Elegant evening dinner
Shrimp dish
Shrimp dish
Drinks area
Drinks area
Main course idea
Main course idea
Slicing the cake
Slicing the cake
Cafe Gabbiano
Cafe Gabbiano
Cafe Gabbiano
Cafe Gabbiano
Cafe Gabbiano
Cafe Gabbiano

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16 years in business

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Warm ambiance is available through Café Gabbiano, a wedding venue located in Sarasota, Florida. Ideal for intimate parties, this venue offers multiple spaces for gatherings of up to 150 people. The cozy and authentic ambiance of this venue will create a memorable setting for your special day. The delicious and authentic Italian cuisine is a highlight of Café Gabbiano.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples can gather up to 80 people along with room for a DJ and dance floor in the patio area of the venue. The addition of a tent can increase the accommodation size to 150 people. The outdoor patio is climate-controlled for your comfort. Smaller gatherings can be held in the main dining room, wine cellar or Table 37. The main dining room provides room for 55 people and the wine cellar accommodates 14 people. For small gatherings of up to eight people, Table 37 is available. The rich wood architecture and warm lighting create a desirable atmosphere ideal for sharing the love story of your wedding event. Architectural and decorative details line the space – from displayed wine bottles to the trellis-like ceiling of the patio. Chairs, tables, lighting and décor are included with the use of Café Gabbiano. This venue is located only a few blocks from Siesta Key Beach.

Services Offered
Plan your ceremony or reception for Café Gabbiano. An in-house coordinator will collaborate with you to determine the ideal space and food and beverage items for your celebration. Also included with this venue are access to event rentals and lighting/sound. On-site parking makes for easy access for you and your guests.

Cuisine
Café Gabbiano specializes in authentic Italian food made with fresh ingredients. The farm-to-table style of this venue translates to delicious food served by a professional and experienced staff. The full-bar service of this venue includes special cocktails and 220 wines. Essential food and beverage items of barware, china, flatware, glassware and lines are provided by this venue. Vegetarian dietary needs can be accommodated with advanced notice.

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May

What months are included in your off-peak season?

August
September
October

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Reviews of Cafe Gabbiano

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5.0/5 12 reviews
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Kgriswold Sent on 05/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Wedding Reception

10/10 for places to have a wedding reception! We had our wedding reception here and it was perfect! It’s been a year since our wedding and our friends and family members are still talking about how amazing the food and drinks were. We had to get a tent because we had about 120 people, but they handled all the details for us. All staff members were so kind and were great to work with (Robbie is the best bartender around and he was a must have at our reception!). Robbie also constantly made sure I had everything I needed which helped out greatly throughout the night. Marc and Kris made sure we had all the details ironed out and ensured everything was beautiful and ran smoothly. We chose this place because the food is incredible (wine and cocktails, too!) and it was nothing short of top notch that night. They stayed opened 2 hours or so after the reception was supposed to be over because everyone was having such a great time! The only thing I regret was having too much fun dancing and missing out on the dessert which I was greatly looking forward to. Some day soon we’ll be back for it 😋
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Katie Sent on 10/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING Wedding Reception! :)

Cafe Gabbiano was amazing!! We hosted our wedding reception here for 25 guests. The entire experience was flawless, from the decor set up to the amazing staff! Not to mention the food is DELSIH! :) Not too many people can say their guests raved about their wedding dinner, every single one of my guests said their food was AMAZING and even took leftovers home! All in all I cannot recommend Cafe Gabbiano enough has an epic venue for a wedding reception! Thank you again, Cafe Gabbiano team for a magical night!! Forever grateful!! :)
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Alicia Sent on 10/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

great place and owners are so accomodating!

My fiance and I are traveling to Florida for our wedding because most of my family is there so we wanted a place that we could have the ceremony AND the reception. Cafe Gabbiano is the perfect spot! The restaurant is beautiful and the owners Marc and Peter are amazing and so accomodating, we have 1 wedding guest that has special dietary needs and they said no worries. They can modify anything on the menu. We decided to have dinner at the restaurant before we decided on having the ceremony there. THE FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE! They make their own pasta!! We are so excited for our upcoming wedding day in May 2020.
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Kelly Sent on 01/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience!

I worked with Marc via email to plan the dinner after our small destination wedding. He made the whole process so very easy. We had a late Monday evening dinner, close to closing time, but we never felt rushed. The restaurant was fairly quiet and cozy, they had placed our cake on a table by itself and placed palm fronds and flowers around it, and the service ... well, the service was absolutely phenomenal! Our waiter was extremely attentive, gave wonderful drink and meal suggestions, and is, in my opinion, a great asset to Cafe Gabbiano. The meals were wonderfully prepared and presented...by far one of the best restaurants I have ever dined. Our guests still go on about how great the food is and the wonderful service. Thank you, Marc and staff, for the wonderful service and amazing food on our big day. We are looking forward to dining there on our anniversary!
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Melody Sent on 01/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic service and delicious food

My son and his wife wanted to get married on the beach. They also looked up this restaurant online and said that's where they wanted their reception. Neither one of them had ever eaten there and I did not know anyone that has eaten there so my first response is I don't think that's a good idea. So I read a lot of reviews that gave them 5 stars. I contacted them to check pricing and reception info. From the first phone call they were amazing. I only had 4 months to plan the wedding and reception and they were great about working with me on a short notice. I wanted to taste the food before the reception so me and the bride went for dinner and to finalize everything a month before. I could not believe the quality of the food. Everything was so fresh and delicious. You would have thought we were Queens with the royal treatment we received. Now it's receiption time and I'm trying to be wedding coordinator, decorator and Mom. By the way not a good idea. I was crazy by the time the wedding was to start. I took my reception supplies to them and gave a quick run down on how I wanted it to look. They listen and decorated the room above and beyond my expectations. It was stunning. There was so much delicious food. I coordinate and decorate weddings for people. I have worked at different venues and I have never ever had the service I did at Cafe Gabbiano's. Their staff is PHENOMENAL!!! I highly recommend this restaurant for receptions or just a nice dinner out. There are not enough words to describe how pleased I am with Cafe Gabbiano's.
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Tommy Sent on 01/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding reception

My wife and I used cafe Gabbiano to cater and serve at our wedding back in November on Siesta Key. They exceeded all expectations. The food was phenomenal and the service was superb. The owner and his staff made sure that everyone had their undivided attention.

The planning with Marc was great. He always made sure we received what we wanted and stayed within our budget with respect for our needs and wants.

Marc and his staff helped make our wedding special. I would recommend Cafe Gabbiano in a heart beat. We will be sure to enjoy a meal or two at cafe Gabbiano the next time we visit siesta key.
Susan
Susan Sent on 01/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding reception!

If you are seeking out a stress free, beautiful venue for your wedding reception Cafe Gabiano is the place for you! We held our wedding reception there in October 2018 and from the initial inquiry to the day of the reception it was the one thing I knew was going to be exceptional. The staff was extremely helpful, they went above and beyond setting up decor I had brought the day before, a cake table, and a gift table! The wait staff was very attentive, I never had to ask for anything! They accommodated every need or wish I had for the perfect ending to the perfect day. The food was incredible and our guests had the best time! The management is extremely flexible and ensured that our day went off without a hitch! I cannot express in words how grateful we were to have such an attentive team of people that were going above and beyond to allow us to sit back and relax. We highly recommend this venue. Thank you, Cafe Gabiano, for creating a great memory for us on our wedding day!
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Kelly Sent on 01/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

out of town wedding

Cafe Gabbiano was so easy to work with in planning our out of town wedding. Communicating with Marc was easy and he was very responsive and accommodating at all times. We had a food and wine tasting after we picked out what we wanted to serve. We had a smaller wedding (70 people) and the reception was held in the backyard of a house we rented. We had a cocktail style reception and the staff at Cafe Gabbiano did an amazing job with this style. Not to mention the food was incredible... our guests are still talking about it. Our guests have said they have never had such good food at a wedding before (kudos to the chef!). All of the waiters and waitresses were so kind and pleasant, they even left us a card, a bottle of Prosecco, and used all the leftover wine to make sangria that we could enjoy the next few days at our rental. They have amazing customer service. My husband and I will definitely eat dinner at Cafe Gabbiano on our future trips to Sarasota!
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Jennifer Sent on 12/22/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I am a wedding planner in Sarasota and am so happy that my clients chose Cafe Gabbiano for their wedding reception. Marc and the staff are flexible, professional and amazing to work with! The space is very versatile and can be transformed into any vision that you may have. I can't wait to work with them again, thank you to everyone at the restaurant - you really made Mary Kate and Jeff's wedding one to remember!
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Emily Sent on 08/29/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Cafe Gabbiano was a great spot for us! We previously had a different restaurant for our reception location, but 3 weeks before our wedding they decided to give us problems about how they were going to accommodate our party (after accepting our deposit). Cafe Gabbiano was more than welcoming to take our reservation with less than 3 weeks to go, and during a very busy season I might add. Including my husband and I, there were 16 of us total. They accommodated us in their middle area, and had it divided off to be private. The food was absolutely delicious! The value was great too! It was very affordable, and we got so much more for what we paid than what we had planned at the previous restaurant. We got four appetizers (calamari, mussels, bruschetta & I think pickled eggplant), a salad, and then we had three separate dishes (fish, chicken & veal). They also cut our wedding cake up for us and served it. They always made sure the glasses were filled, whether it was a glass of wine or a glass of water. The waiters were very nice as well, especially the one we had mostly for our party. We are so glad we ended up here for the reception. And the owners are incredibly sweet!
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Cafe Gabbiano frequently asked questions

Cafe Gabbiano includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Cafe Gabbiano includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Cafe Gabbiano includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Cafe Gabbiano for wedding events is known for:
  • Restaurant
Cafe Gabbiano offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
Cafe Gabbiano offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Cafe Gabbiano offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Cafe Gabbiano offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Cafe Gabbiano is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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