Cafe Gabbiano Sarasota Menu

Cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil over toasted Italian bread.

PEI mussels sautéed in garlic, olive oil, white wine, and finished with fresh basil.

Romaine lettuce with homemade Cesare dressing tossed and topped with croutons.

Scaloppine pounded thinly with a white wine, butter, and caper sauce. Served with seasonal vegetable.

Boneless chicken breast sautéed with wild mushrooms, Marsala wine, a touch of marinara, topped with mozzarella cheese. Served with seasonal vegetable.

Sautéed shallots, vodka and cream finished with a touch of marinara making a creamy delicacy.

A house made Tuscan trifle of espresso-soaked lady fingers layered with sweet mascarpone and finished with powdered cocoa.

Our homemade recipe, ricotta cream with chocolate chips served in a pastry shell.

A Florida staple. A graham cracker crust pie made with Key West lime juice.

escargot sautéed in butter, garlic, and truffle pâté

fresh mix of cheeses, freshly sliced prosciutto, breadsticks, truffle honey, and marinated olives

truffle and cheese-stuffed pasta in a butter and sage sauce, finished with truffle oil

milk-fed Veal pan-seared in a wild mushroom sauce finished with shaved truffles

seared salmon glazed with fresh truffle, truffle honey served with al dente risotto, and vegetable of the day

limoncello or chocolate

Freshly sliced tomatoes paired with basil, finished with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, cracked pepper, and balsamic reduction

Traditional mozzarella filled with a creamy center of fresh mozzarella and rich stracciatella

PEI mussels sautéed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, and fresh basil

Lightly breaded calamari fried to order, served with lemon and house-made marinara sauce

Gulf shrimp cooked and chilled, served with our house-made cocktail sauce

A curated selection of fresh cheeses, sliced prosciutto, breadsticks, truffle honey, and marinated olives

A selection of seasonal produce served with house-made dip; grilled and marinated vegetables available upon request

Grilled cocktail skewers finished with a balsamic glaze

Spaghetti tossed with garlic, fresh cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, housemade marinara, and basil

Wild mushroom ravioli finished with a delicate butter and sage sauce, topped with truffle oil

Atlantic salmon sautéed with olive oil, garlic, white wine, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and herbs

Tender chicken breast sautéed with wild mushrooms and Marsala wine, finished with a touch of marinara and topped with melted mozzare la

Seasonal vegetables or Penne pasta with house-made marinara

Toasted Italian bread topped with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil

Freshly sliced tomatoes paired with basil, finished with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, cracked pepper, and balsamic reduction

PEI mussels sautéed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, and fresh basil

Lightly breaded calamari fried to order, served with lemon and house-made marinara sauce

Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with house-made Caesar dressing and topped with croutons

A fresh spinach salad featuring the finest seasonal ingredients

Ravioli filled with braised veal and served with our signature Bolognese sauce made with filet tips, veal, and ground beef

Fresh pasta layered with mozzarella, ricotta, Parmigiano, and our house-made Bolognese sauce

Free-range chicken breast sautéed with wild mushrooms, Marsala wine, and a touch of marinara, finished with melted mozzarella

Tender veal sautéed with butter, lemon, and white wine for a light and flavorful classic

Veal sautéed with olive oil and onion, topped with fresh spinach, mozzarella, and a touch of marinara

Lightly battered sole sautéed with lemon, butter, and white wine

Atlantic salmon sautéed with olive oil, garlic, white wine, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and herbs

Seasonal vegetables or Penne pasta with house-made marinara

Toasted Italian bread topped with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil

Freshly sliced tomatoes paired with basil, finished with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, cracked pepper, and balsamic reduction

PEI mussels sautéed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, and fresh basil

Lightly breaded calamari fried to order, served with lemon and house-made marinara sauce

Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with house-made Caesar dressing and topped with croutons

A fresh spinach salad featuring the finest seasonal ingredients

Traditional burrata featuring a delicate mozzarella shell with a creamy mozzarella center, paired with fresh tomatoes and basil. Finished with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, cracked pepper, and bal

Linguine with calamari, mussels, clams, and shrimp sautéed in olive oil, white wine, and a touch of marinara

Fresh-caught swordfish sautéed with butter, lemon, and white wine sauce

8 oz. cut aged filet mignon served with mushrooms, risotto, and the vegetable of the day

Bone-in 10 oz. veal chop pounded thin, lightly breaded, and prepared Milanese style. Topped with an arugula and cherry tomato salad and finished with balsamic. De-boned upon request

Seasonal vegetables or Penne pasta with house-made marinara

Freshly sliced tomatoes paired with basil, finished with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, cracked pepper, and balsamic reduction

PEI mussels sautéed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, and fresh basil

Lightly breaded calamari fried to order, served with lemon and house-made marinara sauce

Gulf shrimp cooked and chilled, served with our house-made cocktail sauce

Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with house-made Caesar dressing and topped with croutons

A fresh spinach salad featuring the finest seasonal ingredients

Traditional burrata featuring a delicate mozzarella shell with a creamy mozzarella center, paired with fresh tomatoes and basil. Finished with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, cracked pepper, and bal

A 1¼ lb. Maine lobster tail paired with aged Allen Brothers steak, served with mushrooms, risotto, and the vegetable of the day

Bone-in 14 oz. milk-fed veal chop prepared with sautéed mushrooms, cream, and brandy

Bone-in 10 oz. veal chop pounded thin, lightly breaded, and prepared Milanese style. Topped with an arugula and cherry tomato salad and finished with balsamic

Seared sea bass with cherry tomatoes, potatoes, garlic, and olive oil

Fresh-caught swordfish grilled and served with a butter, lemon, and white wine sauce

Free-range chicken breast marinated in truffle mustard, grilled, and served with sautéed wild mushrooms

Seasonal vegetables or Penne pasta with house-made marinara

italian cheese made from cow's milk

italian cheese made from buffalo's milk

smoked mozzarella

outer shell of mozzarella with a creamy inside

italian cheese aged a minimum of 18 months

a cultured earthy cheese

soft cheese made from goat milk

a soft cheese from cow's milk from the brie area of france

cured ham

smoked prosciutto

cured pork belly

cured salumi

Fresh Pesto & Crostini

olive oil, salt & pepper

herb butter parmigiano cheese and baked garlic

cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic and extra virgin olive oil over toasted Italian bread

pei mussels sautéed in garlic, olive oil, white wine and fresh basil

choice of breaded and fried fresh with marinara sauce OR sautéed with grape tomatoes, garlic, basil, white wine, and marinara

beef, pork, and veal ground with parmigiana reggiano, pecorino romano, eggs, milk soaked bread crumbs and Italian seasoning

egg yolk filled ravioli with ricotta and pecorino cheese finished with a guanciale butter sauce / limited availability

whole pear poached in sauvignon blanc, sugar, lemon and cinnamon with arugula, goat cheese, candied walnuts with our homemade balsamic dressing

seasonally prepared based around current in season ingredients

romaine lettuce with homemade cesare dressing tossed and topped with croutons

fresh sushi grade tuna direct from Hawaii, prepared special by chef daily

fresh mozzarella ball sliced dipped in egg and breadcrumbs, fried with a side of marinara

truffle and cheese stuffed pasta in a butter, sage sauce with truffle oil

ravioli stuffed with braised veal, served in our bolognese sauce made up of filet tips, veal and ground beef

sautéed shallots, vodka and cream finished with a touch of marinara

cheese stuffed pasta sautéed with pancetta, mushrooms, and peas topped with our fresh alfredo sauce

shrimp, squid ink pasta, sautéed with grape tomatoes, garlic, basil, white wine, and crushed red pepper

fresh pasta with ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiano and bolognese sauce

calamari, mussels, clams, shrimp sautéed olive oil, white wine, marinara

one dozen fresh littleneck clams sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, garlic and white wine, served over a bed of linguine

garlic and fresh grape tomatoes sautéed in olive oil, marinara, and basil over a bed of spaghetti // add pollo or gamberi upon request

hand-rolled gnocchi, prepared special by the chef daily

eggplant baked with mozzarella, parmigiano, ricotta, herbs and spices

a mediterranean sea bass served whole, deboned tableside in a white wine, lemon and butter sauce

locally caught white fish, prepared special by the chef daily

freshly sourced fish that varies depending on the season, prepared special by the chef daily

sustainable sushi grade blue house salmon sautéed with olive oil, garlic, white wine, grape tomatoes, fresh basil, and herbs

fresh sushi grade tuna direct from Hawaii, tossed in sesame seeds and pan seared with a roasted red pepper sauce

organic chicken breast prepared special by the chef daily

organic chicken breast sautéed with wild mushrooms, marsala wine, and a touch of marinara, then topped with mozzarella cheese

organic chicken breast lightly breaded, fried, finished with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese served with pasta

organic chicken breast lightly breaded, fried, finished lightly breaded, fried, milanese style topped with an arugula and grape tomato salad finished with balsamic

24-day aged center cut filet mignon, served with a medley of mushrooms and truffle paté // add three jumbo shrimp +$17

bone-in 14-ounce veal chop, prepared with sautéed mushrooms, cream and brandy // limited availability

bone-in 12-ounce center cut veal chop pounded thin, lightly breaded, fried and topped with marinara sauce and fresh mozzarella served with pasta // de-boned upon request

bone-in 12-ounce center cut veal chop pounded thin, lightly breaded, fried, milanese style topped with an arugula and grape tomato salad finished with balsamic // de-boned upon request

chef selected cut prepared special by the chef daily

veal sautéed in marsala wine with fresh wild mushrooms, topped with eggplant and fresh mozzarella cheese // one of our house specialties!

truffle and cheese stuffed pasta in a butter, sage sauce with truffle, cooked al dente in chicken broth with 12-month aged cheese

with marinara sauce

in olive oil and garlic

mushroom medley

prepared special daily

french fries tossed in parmigiano cheese finished with truffle oil

ask your server about the seasonal dessert of the evening

our poached pear with gelato

a tuscan trifle of espresso soaked ladyfingers layered with sweetened mascarpone and finished with powdered cocoa

impastata cream with chocolate chips served in a pastry shell // made to order

a florida staple // graham cracker crusted pie made with key west lime juice

a vanilla custard with caramelized brown sugar on top

mango, passion fruit, and raspberry sorbet dipped in white chocolate

twice-baked traditional italian almond cookies // great with cappuccino or espresso

lemon gelato with a limoncello center, covered with meringue sprinkles

zabaglione cream center covered with chocolate gelato and caramelized hazelnuts

molten chocolate lava cake with chocolate liquor, heath bar crunch, and a scoop of gelato // baked to order

svedka vodka, kahlua served in a rocks glass with vanilla gelato

liquor 43 dark, absolut vanilla, chambord topped with whipped cream

iron smoke bourbon, rattlesnake rosie's apple pie whiskey and bitters with vanilla gelato

svedka vodka, liquor 43 dark chocolate liquor, crème de cocoa shaken chilled served up