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One On step inside Café Gabbiano, and you know this is your typical Italian restaurant. Located in the quaint Key Village, just a short walk from the beautiful Sarasota. A longstanding Italian restaurant on Siesta not you Siesta Key beaches of Sa Key, Café Gabbiano became a fixture on the island as a casual, yet upscale Italian restaurant. With indoor and outdoor seating, space for private parties and a cozy dining room, it has a warm, quiet and refined feel. It’s the type of place where diners can be dressed in shorts or a little black dress – casually upscale. With an emphasis on wine, Café Gabbiano’s dining experience has become more than just a meal. Owner Marc Grimaud, a certified sommelier, welcomes you to the world of wine with over 200 wines in the collection and staff is always ready to help select the perfect food and wine pairing. Wine samplings and premier wines are offered by the glass. If wine is not to your taste a full bar is also available. The head chef, Paolo Di Costanzo was born and trained in Ischia, an Island located off of Naples Italy brings years of culinary experience to the restaurant. Chef Paolo says, “We use only the freshest ingredients and introduce new dishes inspired by the seasons.”  While it does serve classic Italian cuisine Café Gabbiano offers a wide selection of salads, appetizers, seafood and pastas. Steaks are selected from award winning Chicago’s Allen Brothers Prime Beef Company , the veal from a farm in Pennsylvania, including 5104 Ocean Boulevard | Siesta Key | 941-349-1423 | cafegabbiano.com


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