This a was my Birthday dinner celebration with my amore He surprised me with this lovely surprise, a place nestled in coral Gables and well know for the food and ambiance. After long due I came back to find the same charm as I remembered from over 10 years ago The impecable service from the bar to the table is consistent The food is delicious and well presented The vitello tonnato taste as I did enjoy recently in Italy My red snapper in parchment paper was heavenly and I thanked the waiter for his recommendation And the sweet finale was my birthday dessert A romantic and lovely surprised I enjoyed very much. I recommend this place for the service and food The nearby parking and beautiful decor is a plus. read more

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Went again for B afternoon early dinner and loved it . Truly perfect service and awesome menu. Delicious carpaccio wow the tuna carpaccio is just awesome yumm. Veal milanesa ahhh so good perfectly breaded love the arugula and warm hot ummm and plenty!! The mushroom risotto is the nest w pecorino is just so good a tear came-down my cheek!!! The fries the milanesa brings OMG i takem. Em with the veal wowow . The dessert Napoleon look at the pics perfection! Trust me . Decor style and ambiance is just the best a staple in the Gables number 1 ! Check out the Tiffany done bar live those bartenders they are just class acts! Love Lorus he is the best makes you always feel at home love this of course the best ! Abbracci read more

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Just a really good place to eat. Old restaurant with an 80's vibes but food and service is excellent. Had the lobster ravioli and calamari. Both great. Calamari was fried and very soft. Ravioli was filled with nice size lobster meat. See you next time. read more

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This place has a very old school feel to it, very classy Italian. Our waiter Anthony was amazing, very charismatic and attentive. I had the mozzarella in Carrozza which came with some pesto which was amazing, I also had the beef carpaccio, the calamari, and the ribeye which were all very good. I ordered the tortellini Tatiana which was by far my favorite thing I had this night, the sauce was perfect, I highly recommend it. The caccio e Pepe was great, and the lobster ravioli was another hit. I would honestly pass on the chicken Milanese there's much better options to choose from. For dessert the pistachio gelato and tiramisu are an absolute must. read more

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Wonderful and very intimate place. Ideal for a romantic evening. Service was excellent and food delicious.

Was invited here to a lecture & dinner hosted by Miami Veterinary Specialists tonight, and I gotta say this was SUCH an amazing dining experience! From the valet to being greeted warmly at the entrance you feel like a celebrity! We were in their private dining room towards the back. The servers were top notch, keeping the wine refilled, the table clear & very amicable. Their bathroom is also an experience as it is very decorated and PINK! The food was very delicious, the salmon melted in my mouth and the tiramisu was to die for. All in all this place is a gem and I can't wait to come here again! read more

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Mediocre food, inattentive service! Not sure how they are still in business. Food was delivered and no one ever checked back to ask about our satisfaction- the swordfish was overcooked! Dry hard flavorless. Cannot recommend and will not return. read more

We always love Caffe Abracci!! We go for our anniversary and the food is amazing all the people are welcoming and the service is very good! read more

Excellent from start to finish! I literally thought I was in a scene from The God Father (no one dies in this version). The warm welcome with amazing Italian dishes. The vibes and ambiance is nice and the service was great! We had the lobster ravioli, Ceasar salad (with some anchovies on the side), red snapper in parchment paper and tiramisu. From start to finish, it was incredible and we will certainly be back. Enjoy! read more

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Mediocre food, very expensive, veal & chicken dishes were rubbery and over salted. The best I can say is that the prepackaged bread sticks were yummy. There are many better Italian restaurants in town. Despite its long time in town, it's over rated and too expensive. read more

The food, bar and staff were so amazing. I waited for my party at the comfortable cozy bar. The bartender was easy to talk to and very informative. He shared items not on the menu which was amazing. I ordered the chicken parmigian, CAPPELLINI AL FILETTO DI POMODORO. I'm not even going to talk about the desserts. They were all spectacular! The wait staff was so accommodating and helpful in making sure my experience was perfect. read more

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This is my 2nd time here. The appetizers are delicious and a good amount for what you are paying. Staff are superb and very attentive. My favorite is their fried calamari. This restaurant is a bit pricey so I would day it's a nice spot for a date night. Don't be shy to try their specials, you won't be disappointed. The guava flan, I hope they keep because it's the best flan I've had. read more

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Old school Italian feel, great service and food and an easy walk when in Coral Gables.

Manager insinuated I lied about calling about corkage fee. I was stunned will never go back I was told 35 on the phone then charged 80 on a 900 bill. Ridiculous and offensive was told ni one would have answered the phone!!! Will not return read more

First time visiting this Coral Gables institution after many years of thinking about it. Did not disappoint. Came for a late lunch and opted for the lamb chops with vegetables. Came with a starter mixed green salad and warm baked bread. Opted for a good glass of Amarone and finished off my great meal with a traditional tiramisu. Nice ambiance, cute little bar area, and a favorite spot of local celebrities. I shall return. read more

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I've been going there for 30 years, twice this week. Ambiance, service and food are all great. You can actually carry on a conversation there. read more

The food is truly authentic Italian cuisine. It was outrageously delicious! From the moment you enter you are greeted by an amazing host that has been with the restaurant for decades, which made you feel as if you are eating in someone's home. The place was packed and noise level is a bit high because of the small location, but a fun place. read more

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Everything was absolutely spot on from the host to the servers to the food. We had a large party in a private room and were treated like royalty. Thank for you a spectacular dining experience. These two photos should explain it all. read more

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This is my second home (miss Nino) ! Decor is minimal and not beautiful as it used to be, but the service and attention to the customer is exceptional. The food is good with fresh ingredients. For ambiance and quality this is #1 read more

I came here with a group of friends for Easter, so I know this post is a bit late. But I had to write it because they deserve 10 stars! We started with a couple drinks at the bar. I got a simple whiskey sour with Jack Daniels, a drink I've had a million times at a dozen bars. It tasted like they were using a top shelf whiskey because it was so well done! When we finally decided to eat, we were seated quickly and take care of by a generous and friendly staff! I ordered the veal Parmesan (which isn't on the menu but I was there with a couple regulars who recommended it). I thought fries were maybe an odd side, but again came highly recommended so I followed the crowd. My dish was AMAZING. It was absolutely smothered in cheese and had just a dollop of sauce on top. I wanted to eat the whole thing, but probably would have blown up if I did! The fries were also fantastic. Shoestring fries are tough to get right because they're so easy to overcook and make crunchy, but these were perfectly done. Much like the veal, the serving size of the fries was asinine! All the more for me to take home! Because it was a holiday, we treated ourselves to dessert. It was SO difficult to choose, but I went with the tiramisu. Guess what? It was incredible! I also tried some of the other desserts around the table, so I can say with confidence that you can't really go wrong. I had a wonderful experience here and would gladly return another time! read more

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Our server René was very attentive and informed about the food, and even offered their last serving of Chilean Sea Bass (perfectly prepared .) We were not rushed and the evening was wonderful. read more

Ok was missing for a while Abbracci! I am back came for dinner 7pm of course Lorus and the staff were awesome as usual friendly and attentive. We had a pumpkin soup that was awesome. We order a bottle of wine Baby Amarone style wow really good. We had the Milanese w fries perfection and the fettuccine w bolognese wow so good specially w their bread wow! Some whiskey and Prosecco along of course . Then Napoleon dessert I recommend it it the best dessert so we'll done great crème fresh! Went to the bar for some Zaccapa 23 ! If you go there check out the Tiffany roof really nice. What can I say Abbracci is the best and still strong! read more

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I have been a loyal patron for 50 years. I am a former (trained) waiter at a 5 star restaurant. I knew the former owner, Nino, and always admired his "attention to detail". Once, he saw me at the old Lipton tennis tournament on Key Biscayne, and we were so impressed he took the time to come over and greet us. I love the place and our dinners were very good, but respectfully and constructively suggest: 1. The waiter staff should be more experienced and/ or go through regular training. 2. Simple attention to detail - including the removal of soiled dinner and bread plates and glasses - without having to be asked (by your guests) is just very very basic to fine dining. 3. Waiters should not walk by a table, many times, before being asked to kindly remove soiled plates and cutlery. 4. Waiters should never walk by, or away from, 'any' table (even if such was not their assigned table) without scanning for, and removing, soiled plates or empty wine glasses, etc., etc. Wouldn't it be refreshing for an observant waiter to notice 'his' table was out of butter - before the guest had to ask for more? 5. Waiters should never interrupt guests in order to make 'announcements' or 'take dinner orders' - without first pausing slightly to allow guest conversations to politely conclude. Hence the term '[wait]er'. This also demonstrates respect (or perceived lack thereof) for your patrons. 6. Waiters should accept dinner orders in such a way as to remember which guest ordered which drink, entrée or dessert. It's very novice for waiters to arrive at the table with hot dinners in hand only to announce the dish and wait for patrons to identify what they ordered! Or worse, for waiters to announce "who gets the filet mignon"? (Thankfully the latter didn't occur). This is the type of touch which differentiates fine dining from the competition. Finally, all of the above fine dining codes of conduct - cost nothing. Again, please accept our comments in good faith, as we love the place and want to help make it an even more enjoyable experience. Respectfully, Fine Diner read more

The food, the service and the ambience were amazing! Will definitely recommend this place for a date, family dinner or any other occasion. read more

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Ambiance People Caffe Abbracci has changed. We have come here for dinner many times. This place used to be so classy. A place where the best of the Gables showed up dressed up real nice on the weekends. Now I see a lot of low class loud people that have no manners. When we had dinner there, there were people at different tables wearing shorts and flip flops. Not an upscale crowd. I remember when people dressed like that were not allowed into the place by the host. We sat down next to a table full of patrons that talked very loud. They did not care that there were other patrons next to them. Decor We were disappointed to see the new facelift. The new paint does not quite match the elegance of the glass chandeliers that were there from before. They don't seem to belong there. Also they plastered the wall with cheap lithographs. A nicely painted wall with an Italian landscape would do wonders. Food Compliments to the chef! The filet mignon, seabass, and dessert were incredible. The house wine was good. Service The older waiter that served us was very disagreeable and unfriendly. He suggested a certain soup and when I politely refused, he did not seem pleased. In spite of that, I gave him a good tip at the end of our dinner. He looked at it he did not even say thank you. No eye contact, no smile. He just walked away. For the price of dinner here, I think the Biltmore is more appropriate. read more

This was my first time at this highly recommended Coral Gables staple. Its reputation is well justified. Upon walking in, you immediately feel the vibe of an authentic family owned Italian restaurant. I was surprised at how many people were there for a Wednesday! The staff was extremely attentive, our water cups were never empty nor were our drinks!!! The bread was warmed to perfection. The calamari was perfectly lightly breaded and the zucchini was salty and not soggy. The best entree for sure was the black lobster ravioli. The Katerina was good just a little more dry. The salmon was well seasoned and plentiful! read more

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I've been a loyal customer here for decades and the food, service and ambiance never disappoints. A+ 10/10 consistently every time. So many amazing memories over the years. Came last night for a working dinner and everyone was wowed (as always). The Snapper, Branzino, and Pasta dishes, are always amazingly delicious - and this is coming from a meat lover! Great for celebrations with friends and family or for a professional event. Can't say enough great things about Cafe Abbracci. No matter what you order, you won't be disappointed. read more

Great Italian restaurant. Everything was delicious. The decor was a little outdated and gave early 1990s vibes. It didn't bother me but might bother people who care about that sorta thing. The table next to us were Botox boomers who were loud and annoying which is not the restaurants fault. Would come here again! Enjoy. read more

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Our new favorite date night spot! Just down the street from Books & Books in Coral Gables is this hidden gem! Well hidden to us, it seems, because the place was packed with regulars. Everything on the menu looked so good that we ordered three pastas for the two of us to share because I simply could not settle on just two. They were all so good, but the standout was the linguini with clams. It was buttery, salty, with the right amount of herbs and perfectly cooked clams. Next, was the agnolotti with that sage butter sauce!! And the amatriciana was also delicious, just wish there was more pancetta. The tartufo was spot on, and while I liked how creamy the tiramisu was, I wish it wasn't so boozy. It's just a preference thing. Can't wait to go back and try three more pastas! read more

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My boss brought me here for lunch and I am so glad he put me on to Caffee Abbracci. Everything was delicious! Service was impeccable. It is super cute inside, kind of like a stereotypical Italian restaurant from old movies but in a charming, romantic way. Very intimate. I was waiting for Tony Curtis to start playing the piano. The owner...who apparently has owned the place for 40 years...was so sweet and hilarious. We stated off with the prosciutto and burrata app. For our main courses, I ordered the black lobster ravioli. It came smothered in this wonderfully delicious lobster sauce where you could actually taste the lobster in it. Fresh pasta and plentiful lobster stuffed within. Highly recommend this dish. Now onto the pièce de résistance...dessert. At my boss' insistence we ordered the Napoleon. It technically wasn't on the lunch menu (I'm assuming it's only on the dinner menu), but they graciously made it for us when we requested. We also ordered the lemon torte because I'm a sucker for lemon desserts. The Napoleon is pillows of delicious custard sandwiched between layers of sugary puff pastry. No exaggeration it is in my top five favorite desserts I've ever had at a restaurant! Soooooooo good!!! It's somehow manages to be both light and decadent. Do not come here without ordering the Napoleon. Love love love Caffe Abbracci and cannot wait to return. read more

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No Delorean Needed to travel back in time to Classic Times in the Gables for Italian Cuisine. This spot has been a HOT since 1989 !! I walked in and the placed was packed with a line of people hoping that people don't show up for their reservations. The staff is very welcoming and efficiently bring you your menus and complimentary breadsticks in sealed bags. The menu selection is great and has meals from the 20+ dollar's and up ! I decided to get the ( PORTOFINO - Sea Bass ) with a side of pasta which was delicious but wished the portion was a little bigger. And for dessert the Mango Sorbet was a sweet way to finish up the night. Ps ... The Tiramisu was good too... read more

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Talk about every plate being so delicious!!!! My boss brought me here, she's a regular and wow when she said the plates don't disappoint. She wasn't lying! We started with a few appetizers and a few plates. The tuna tar tar was so fresh and delicious! I was told to get the soup, and when he told me what it was i was a little skeptical. But wow it was sooo yumm! Lobster ravioli was so tasteful and delicious! Rigatoni Carbonara was sooo flavorful you can taste the little panceti pieces and the sauce was perfectly not heavy. We left there so stuffed and happy! read more

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I came here for dinner for the very first time and this restaurant did not dissapoint. It's a classic Italian little hole in a wall located in Coral Gables. The service was amazing, there was a great selection of wine, and their food was absolutely delicious! We will definitely be coming back again. read more

Caffe Abbracci - Top: *Special Request* angel hair pasta paired with shrimp and marinara sauce Bottom: Black Lobster Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

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Café Abbracci has been a stable in the Gables for over 25 years. And if you eat there you will understand why. The inside still has the same decor from many years ago and transport Shu to a different world. It pains me to say but after some months battling Covid the owner passed away but the restaurant seems to be in good hands. Once you arrive you agreed it right away and everyone in the restaurant is very nice. They bring bread to the table and had an amazing split pea soup as the soup of the day. My go to meal is the black lobster ravioli. It comes with a delicious sauce that I almost lick off the plate. My wife is a little more picky so she orders a Carbonera which is not on the menu. They are also very gracious in making you a special meal if you do not see it on the menu or have special dietary restrictions. They can make just about any Italian dish you can think of. With great service and grade food it's easy to see while Cafe Abbracci has been around for so long and will continue to be around. Can't wait to come back! read more

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One of the best Italian restaurants in Miami, Coral Gables. The ambience is amazing and cozy. The food is great and the staff is very welcoming. My family and I are going there for many years to celebrate our birthdays and different times. Loris, the head chef at the restaurant is the best. He makes you feel special all the time. read more

Pasta was not al dente but tasted ok The test of the meal was good but I prefer another Italian restaurant for these prices- if you go for the scene then I would recommend- if you're looking for great food - hmmmmm Service was very good Ambiance- a bit loud but expected read more

Classic coral gables staple, caffe Abbracci is a popular Italian restaurant and they always live up to the hype. With the high end decor, Italian glasswork and the witty staff they really bring out the Italian ways into the food. Owner Pernetti loved by everyone has always been in front of the restaurant to make sure everything runs smoothly, he is currently battling COVID we wish him a speedy recovery. The restaurant has great pasta and meats as well, my favorite is the veal Milanese I will never skip this plate whenever I go. Well recommended if you're looking for a fine dining experience in the gables. read more

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We really enjoyed this evening and dinner with our friends in this location. The team is amazing and felt very welcome. The food is super delicious and fresh. Can't wait to come here again. read more

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Solid italian place in coral gables but there are better options like erba and portosole.

Five stars all around. This was my first time here with family. We went back in May to celebrate my dad's birthday. Funny enough we have passed by this place so so many times but never decided to venture in. We finally took the plunge and I am so glad we did. The vibe on the outside matches the vibe inside. It feels very classy, quaint, and refined but not over the top and grandiose..like understated elegance:) It's like your typical Italian restaurant with the red table linen and walls adorned with photos of the owner with past patrons, news articles, and accolades which gives it that charming old school Italian restaurant feel. As you enter, there is a small waiting area where the host stand resides and as you make your way through there is a main dining room and a second dining room to the right which was closed off at the time we went (which was lunchtime). What made the atmosphere feel so nice and quaint was the fact that the noise level was low and the music was quiet and relaxing, like soft acoustic guitar. You can tell that the patrons there were regulars as most were in business attire and everyone acted professionally and weren't being loud or boisterous. The atmosphere of a restaurant can make or break it just as much as the service can so I always take it into account. Immediately upon seating, we were greeted by a server assistant who offered us sparkling water or flat water. He was very mannerly and polite. We were also provided with fresh, warm, bread rolls. I am such a sucker for table bread and the timeliness of its arrival was superb lol They don't provide you with olive oil or balsamic vinegar which was fine, but they did provide pre packaged butter packets in a ramekin. The bread portion was generous for anyone that wants to know and is a bread lover like me;) The wine selection was also worth commenting on. There were Old World wines and New World but the prices were pretty steep. I was planning on splurging since this was my dad's birthday lunch/early dinner but for anyone that prefers house wines at an affordable cost they really didn't have any wines in the $25/$30 price range. We settled on having the Seghesio Zinfandel from Sonoma which I've had before after eyeing it at Whole Foods but it was so worth it. It had been while since I last had it but it was soooo good. It was fruity and oaky at the same time with a hint of cedar and burst of cherry and/or currant. Smooth and supple but mildly tannic. I'm not much of an earthy wine drinker nor am I big on dry wines unless it's a Malbec, but this was the perfect pairing for what we ate. It was like off dry. It was lite enough to be a good drinking wine for an afternoon lunch and bold enough to pair well with what we ate. The dishes we chose were the Porcini Mushroom risotto, the black inked lobster ravioli, and Seafood Linguine. Holy Moly! It's like I died and went to heaven. This was the first time we had been to a restaurant since covid starting and the lockdown happened so a bit over a year so it did feel kind of strange to be sitting indoors without a mask on and around other people. Not going to lie, but all the tables were six feet apart and were separated by plexiglass glass partitions which actually made our dining space feel more private. As for the food, I have no complaints whatsoever. The portions were generous and they were extremely flavorful and balanced. Nothing was too salty or oily. It had just the right touch of cream for the dish I had and everything tasted fresh and came out hot. The service was excellent...exactly what I expected from a place like this. Our waiter was warm, polite, consistent, and professional. He checked up on us now and then but wasn't obtrusive and made sure the table was properly bussed, manicured, and reset at the time right time. I wish I could recall his name because I love to give shout outs and give credit where credit is due. The hospitality industry is a tough one especially given the circumstances we are currently in with covid and I consider servers as essential workers as they are exposing themselves every day to hoards of people, even if they wear a mask but this gentleman wore a smile on his face the whole time, appeared to genuinely care about our dining experience, and make a valiant effort to make it a pleasurable one. I will definitely be going back one of these days, though with covid cases and variants going up, not so sure, but for the time being I still want to commend businesses such as Cafe Abbracci for offering an outstanding product and service and doing their best to make customers feel safe and valued. More than ever we must support businesses and show our love to them. I'm grateful I was able to dine at Abbracci when I did. The delicious food and stellar service made my father's birthday a memorable one. read more

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