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Gabbiano's

4.1 (325 reviews)
Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Chocolate Budino with pistachios. Highly recommend!
Raphael V.

We stopped in for a light meal, having been in before we knew the menu had some nice options. We sat at the bar (we walked in without a reservation). We had the Caesar and Meatballs and then a chocolate budino for dessert. Unfortunately the Caesar was not up to par-over dressed and just below standard for this place. Bartender was understanding and took it off the bill. EXCELLENT customer service!!

Cute table decor
Melissa E.

Solid options with amazing food if you are in the mood for Italian cuisine. The inside can get loud but there is a smaller outside patio available. Great wait service. One of my fav neighborhood places to go!!

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Sarah M.

Went on a Sunday night around 8pm, was seated instantly. The restaurant has such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Perfect spot for a date night but they had space to accommodate for bigger parties as well. The food was delicious! The focaccia came out hot and paired so well with the olive oil and balsamic dipping sauce. The classic red sauce was the most phenomenal red sauce I've had. You can add 3 meatballs for $10. The Dungeness crab alla vodka was yummy as well, lots of crab meat & you definitely can taste the chili oil so if you're sensitive to spice, I would skip this one. The pasta was divine in both dishes, it tasted so fresh. They say the menu is family style but the portion for the Dungeness crab alla vodka was not big enough for sharing. The spaghetti's portion was bigger but I do not see the family style they are talking about. It seems like normal pasta restaurant portion to me. Sure of course, you can share but I don't see why that is a focal point There is a 3% staff wellness fee included in all bills. Overall, this place amazed me & I will be returning.

Delicious pasta
Francine L.

My first stop was to find something to eat for dinner after getting off the flight. Gabbiano's was my first stop here and I found this spot from Eater as one of the top places to enjoy food. So I was really curious about it. When we walked in the entire place was completely full and even at the bar people were sitting there for dinner. We had to wait for a bit but we got seated in about 20 minutes. We were at a table for three and every dish we got we shared. We ordered a few drinks to start our dinner and they were delicious! The fried mozzarella is a must for sure. This came as three which was perfect! We also had the chicken park that was gigantic and very shareable. Don't forget to order a pasta dish from here. Overall delicious and the service was up to par with any LA joint.

Cindy W.

Excellent food, Excellent service. The atmosphere is cozy and we loved how all the plates were intentionally mismatched. We go here whenever possible

Caesar Salad was perfect
Terrance S.

Nice neighborhood location and very quaint setting. The staff was great, the drinks were strong, and the food was delicious. Love the setting and still need to try the patio on a summer or winter night(they have warmers) I went with the Chicken Parm(huge & fire), wifey went with Dungeness Crab Pasta(said it was spicy), we also had the meatballs, focaccia bread, and the Caesar salad. Everything was on point. They messed the additional pasta order to go with my chicken parm, but they quickly got it right, and without asking they gave us a dessert on the house. That showed the level of customer service. This is always a great stop for good Italian fare, and they change the menu so always check to make sure they have something you'd like. Everything is fresh and presented perfectly.

Espresso martini
Sally C.

Everything was phenomenal like always! Gabbiano's is always our go to place for a nice dinner.

A real Tiramisu through and through
Brian W.

The food was great! Real Italian food made with love by chefs who love their craft. That lasagna how do they get that little lemon flavor in there? The best garlic bread ever is at this place! A hour wait but was worth it!! The inside is live and happening. A great place for a larger group or just two

Fondue cheese in stuffed pasta in French onion soup... amazing.
Tully B.

Gabbiano's is delicious and thoughtfully curated. The restaurant is comfortable and warm. NOTE: there are no reservations. We arrived at 5:15 pm on a Saturday and sat at the bar (2). Parties behind us had a drink while waiting. Service was excellent. The restaurant is clearly filled with people who care. Once seated, the best non-alcoholic beverage menu I have seen in Portland awaits. The espresso martini with orange tasted like a chocolate orange in golden wrapping from Christmas with a cup of coffee. The "Pick Me Up" was beautiful too. But... the food is the reason to come. The spicy crab tomato vodka pasta was resounding like an epic rock ballad and the crab was plentiful. The agnolotti, stuffed fondue cheese pasta, in the French onion soup is genius. Very smart people work at Gabbiano's. The Caesar salad could feed a family of happy rabbits or two extremely hungry happy human adults. The croutons are like little meteors of flavor, the dressing is exceptional. Plan your night to possibly wait to get into Gabbiano's on a busy night, you will not be sorry!

Three meatballs to share...
Scott S.

It was quite busy, we went across the street for a drink while we waited which was worth it. It's not quiet but I love the atmosphere. Everything that we ordered was exactly perfect. Granted this review is really late - I went a number of months back... I just want to throw it out into the ethers that I want to go back and realized I forgot to write a review. Better late than never! I cannot wait to return because my last experience was fantastic. Our service team was fantastic - I wonder if Laura is still working there!?

Keizzel C.

I had people visiting from out of town and they mentioned they wanted to visit Gabbianos after hearing about their fried mozzarella from a friend. Fried cheese!? Don't mind if I do. I was lucky to grab a dinner reservation right at opening so was able to get our pick of tables. It was a nice cozy feel to the place and staff was friendly We had a larger group so got to try an assortment of items such as their + Fried Mozzarella + Calamari + Classic Red Sauce + Chicken Parm + Lasagna (was a green one) ^^ I will say we probably ate with our eyes coming from a heavier lunch so the above was more than enough to share between 5 people. Our faves were definitely the fried mozzarella and the red sauce was a favorite for the table. The chicken parm is MASSIVE so you probably don't need to do two large entrees but order with your eyes. haha. We did have a green lasagna that we thought would be a unique item to get but it was not a favorite for the table. When we were packing up our leftovers we didn't ask for a box for the lasagna and they were nice to take it off out bill. Overall, Gabiannos is a solid Italian spot to come take people visiting or a nice date night.

Justin F.

One of my FAVORITE restaurants when visiting Portland. I came here last year and absolutely loved it and knew that coming back to this restaurant we would not be disappointed. My group of friends ordered Calamari & the Fried Mozzarella for appetizers, and we all shared a very LARGE Chicken Parmesan, Dungeness Crab alla Vodka, and the Shrimp Scampi. Everything we ordered was so flavorful and delicious and for a group of 5 we were very stuffed & fulfilled. I really loved how our server was constantly checking up on us and always filling up our water without us having to ask. The atmosphere of this restaurant was very nice and appealing as the restaurant was nicely dark & lit up while it being very chatty. Please be aware that coming here a 20% gratuity charge will be added no matter the party size! Other than that, I can confidently say that this restaurant is part of my, "Top 5," places to eat in Portland.

Interior of entree oozing with flavorful moistness
Marilyn B.

Chicken parmigiana Omg This dish is the best prepared chicken parm I have ever encountered! Flavorful breading that is both crunchy and full of the right spices plus moist thick chicken breast generous enough for a family of four. The sauce is fresh marinara with lots of perfectly melted mozzarella cheese. This masterpiece is accompanied by Italian seasoned cheesy garlic bread.

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Wow FLAVOR!!! Had…read morethe garlic shrimp and just ended up eating the whole thing shells and all. It's soooo garlicky and tender. Even better is their iteration of Mac salad - curry, potatoes and pickles??? My heart cannot take it. Also tried their creamy salmon poke / fresh flavorful and arrived on a bed of rice. So in love and will be back !

Just an OK meal. I was staying in a motel, and I like Hawaiian food, so I decided to do a…read moreDoorDash. The food comes, and of course, there was no silverware or napkins. You would see that it's going to a motel, you would think to add the silverware. Fortunately, I was able to get silverware from my motel's breakfast room. The lumpia were very good. They were not greasy at all. They are smaller than standard eggrolls, but because they use more meat and less veggies than your standard eggroll, they pack a lot more flavor. Everything inside was seasoned well, and I really enjoyed them. They came with a vinegar based dipping sauce that I liked The "garlic Ponzu" salmon poke? No, not nearly as good. For the price they were charging, it was not a very big portion. Besides that, it just wasn't that good. A good salmon is normally pink to orange. This salmon was barely pink. I couldn't taste the garlic or the Ponzu at all. The veggies were crisp, the rice was a good quality, but there was just no seasoning. The salmon was very bland. I didn't know if it was just because of the seasoning, maybe they used a low quality or a previously, frozen salmon. I love good salmon. This was not good salmon. For the price I paid, not counting the DoorDash fees because those are added in anyway, I just felt I didn't get my moneys worth. Next time I'm in the area, I will find another place. Thanks anyway.

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Menu and counter
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Special lau lau plate
Hawaiian plate with kalua pig, tako luau, lomi lomi salmon, rice and mac salad. I think the only thing missing for me is some haupia!

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We came here on a whim in a Saturday evening since it is within walking distance of Portland…read morePlayhouse. We were warmly greeted, seated in a booth, and promptly served a basket of crispy tortilla chips and homemade salsa. The family-friendly atmosphere had a cozy neighborhood destination vibe. We shared a carne asada platter with a chile relleno and taco al pastor. The carne asada was amazing! Generous portion of grilled meat that was perfectly seasoned. All the sides you would want...guac, pico de gallo, sour cream, grilled scallion and jalapeño, rice, beans cheese plus your choice of tortillas to wrap it all up in. The chile relleno had lots of melty cheese and was thinly battered, just my style. So much yummy food, plenty for two. We had grapefruit Jaritos and n/a Corona but the margaritas look to be very popular, we even saw several huge ones with two straws being shared. Cannot comment on dessert, not enough room. We will definitely be back. Perfect pre-theater dinner and looks to be a great spot for family dining. We'll be back!!

Take my review with a big grain of salt as they have fans…read more It's reminiscent of something you'd find on the Eastside or Beaverton. I'd PASS on the lunch specials. Chips and salsa were both weak. Most restaurants at least heat/refry the chips. The Chile Relleno is the eggy batter kind, with low-end chile like you'd find in a can. If this is the only familiar style of chili relleno then do yourself a favor and try the version at Salsas Locas in Southeast. Now that's something to brag about. The lunch special taco is only available in hard shell with a limited choice of ground beef (yuck), chicken or bean and cheese. The whole thing is topped with shredded iceberg lettuce (double yuck) then drowned in old school ranchero sauce with gobs of cheese. Very 1980s like. That said, the soft taco with carnitas was very good! So it seems like they have a mishmash of gringo Mexican and some authentic dishes. The interior is very inviting while the service was friendly and fast. Only saw Mexican staff and Mexican customers, a good thing. One and done for me, but many will enjoy this type of venue.

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Aesthetically pleasuring interior.
Aesthetically pleasuring interior.
Soft taco was very good, hard shell was not.
Soft taco was very good, hard shell was not.
Carne Asada. Yum. Best I've had in Portland ... and I am picky.

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Carne Asada. Yum. Best I've had in Portland ... and I am picky.

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