[[HIGHLIGHT]]First, we absolutely loved the ambiance--it felt like being tucked away in a beautiful, antiquísimo garden. The setting alone made the experience feel special and intimate[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The staff was attentive from the start, and our waiter offered excellent recommendations. We were a party of five, and although not everyone had arrived yet, we began with drinks and a few antipasti. We ordered the burrata, which was incredibly silky and flavorful--even for someone who doesn't usually enjoy it, it was delicious. Paired with the olive oil and balsamic on the side, it truly brought all the flavors together. The tiger shrimp dish was also a standout--three large, perfectly cooked shrimp served with a lemon-spiced pasta that complemented it beautifully. Another highlight was an Italian dish stuffed with parmesan and pear, finished with a balsamic cream sauce--it completely stole the table. Absolutely unforgettable. We also enjoyed classics like the bolognese and cacio e pepe, along with a gem salad topped with avocado and shaved almonds. Every dish was rich in flavor and thoughtfully prepared--this place is truly impressive when it comes to taste. And the drinks! I'm not much of a drinker, but every cocktail looked stunning, and my group thoroughly enjoyed each one (apologies for not remembering the names!). Overall, you will not be disappointed dining here. The only thing to keep in mind is that it can be a bit pricey--so I recommend reviewing the menu ahead of time so you can plan accordingly and fully enjoy the experience. read more

Me and the chief he is from Venice Italy. They made me a eggplant Parmesan, which was the best had anywhere. It came in a hot skillet. I would definitely recommend this place if you love eggplant Parmesan, everything else was delicious too. Service 10 out of 10 read more

Gaby Cucina - Me and the Chief and Manager - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The outdoor seating is lovely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was ok, but some items on the menu are hit or miss. My branzino, for example, was delicious, as was the side that came with it. But both the meatballs appetizer and the pizza that my mom ordered were a bit disappointing. I didn't like the taste of the meatballs, not sure what ingredients were combined to make the meatballs, but it just didn't taste good and it was too dense and tough. My mom's pizza was too doughy and had so little sauce, it was dry and tough to eat it. We had to request extra pizza sauce, which took forever and by that time the pizza was cold. Service was otherwise ok. I would say order appropriately here and avoid our mistakes because they're pricey. read more

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Overall this place is way overpriced. Food is average to good, service is average, but I probably wouldn't be back. The ravioli were room temp at best and the pasta was hard. Almost dried out. I definitely wouldn't order this dish again for $52. The server asked if we wanted bread and we said sure having no idea that is an extra charge. The bread was average at best. The salad was okay. I didn't remember seeing there was blue cheese on it on the menu. Pears seemed under ripped and $27 for that salad seems like a rip off. Honestly, I would skip this place unless you are looking for drop $$$$.... read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent atmosphere with the most attentive service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The best part... THE CUISINE... EXCELLENT!!!! Pizza, polenta and that sauce (OMG the best) the branzino with black rice was superb. Tiramisu took me back to Florence! Truly a delight of a restaurant. read more

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Lunch at Gaby by Call Me Gaby did not disappoint. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat inside, though the outdoor patio is perfect for people-watching.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was quick and attentive. I had an espresso martini--hands down one of the best I've ever had. The focaccia was just okay, but the pot of meatballs was outstanding--so moist and flavorful. Hubby and I shared the Asian pear carpaccio and the Little Gem salad, both absolutely delicious. FYI... 20% gratuity is already included. I'll 100% be back. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely spot for lunch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is well done. Service is efficient. We ordered the Margherita pizza, crispy polenta and watermelon salad. The salad was surprising filling with complex flavors. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside has a nice calming ambiance in a busy part of the mall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Only con - a bit on a pricey side. read more

Gaby Cucina - Watermelon salad, polenta and Margherita pizza - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

This was the first time at the Aventura Mall, and heading outside to find this place where it was located immediately reminded me of Lincoln Road in Miami...except better. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sat outside and enjoyed a great meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Pot of Meatballs - Lamb and beef meatballs, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, whipped ricotta & chives was a great way to start. For me, the Fiocchetti Alle Pere e Tartufo - Handmade pasta filled with Parmigiano Reggiano fondue, caramelized pear, Sage butter sauce, Aceto Balsamico di Modena Goccia d'Oro, truffle carpaccio was both unique and tasty. Service could have been a little more friendly, but I'm giving that a pass for this review since everything else came together so well. read more

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Good food but the restaurant is EXPENSIVE for what you get. Be prepared to spend $$$. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself is really cute and cozy with a bit of a romantic feel to it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was top notch our waitress made great recommendations and was very attentive and friendly throughout our meal. We ordered the hugo spritz which has always been one of my favorite drinks to order in Italy after an afternoon spent sightseeing and walking around because the drink is so perfectly refreshing and not overly sweet which I love. The Hugo spritz was absolutely amazing, so much better than I expected, and brought me right back to the streets of Rome. Highly recommend! To start our meal we ordered the crispy polenta and it was a great way to start our meal. I absolutely love polenta and had never had it served this way so I was really excited to try it and it didn't disappoint it was absolutely delicious. The polenta was crispy and warm served over a layer of Cacio e Pepe cream sauce with fresh grated Parmesan cheese. Such a simple dish but done so well and in a way I've never had before. We ordered a Margherita pizza and the braised short rib ravioli of the day to share. The Margherita pizza was very good, the dough was cooked perfectly, and it was another simple dish done well. The ravioli was just OK, but we were expecting something wow for the $50 price point, it was definitely NOT WORTH IT. Portion size for the price of this dish was very small and the ravioli itself wasn't very impressive it was lacking in flavor and the short rib inside was a bit too dry. We were also expecting a bit more as far as the pasta went, it didn't have that fresh homemade ravioli taste, the pasta itself didn't taste homemade or was anything special. The dish was simply ok, but again very expensive for what you get. We ended our meal with the tiramisu which was also just ok, not anything special, and definitely not worth the $15 price point. It was served in a small tea cup so portion size was small and didn't taste at all like a traditional tiramisu. Even a double espresso here cost $7 which again is a bit overpriced for what you get. To put it in perspective, for two people for lunch our check was $200 and the restaurant already included 20% gratuity even though we were just two people (most restaurants add the gratuity for parties of 6 or more). I forgot to mention, that dining here they didn't bring any bread to the table either when we sat down, so I'm assuming that would have been an additional charge as well. So although we enjoyed our drinks and the meal, for the price point I don't think we will be back again. read more

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The food was very fresh and the service was excellent. We stopped by after doing some shopping and had a great brunch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is super cute and has a nice menu.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We did not try the regular menu but the brunch menu had many options. read more

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1st time...and it was really! Food was delish, drinks well done, ambience cool...service wonderful by Lucy , she was a sweetheart. We def recommend this place , very beautiful, clean bathrooms and over all wonderful. We had a nice lunch with my mother and she loved it. We had tomato, arugula , burrata and prosciutto salad , fried calamari, fillet mignon and tiramisu....every single plate was yummy!!!!! We will be back!!!! read more

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I looked at the reviews before I came to dine here, so I thought I would try it. However, very much disappointed I got the polenta which were a few small sticks. No taste to it and I feel like it was definitely overpriced. At the pizza had no flavor and the service was not that great. I would not recommend it. read more

Gaby Cucina - Polenta - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

7/27/35- Sunday @1:30pm- If I could give 10 Stars I would! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Outstanding service, food and atmosphere! Definitely exceeded my every expectation![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A very busy Sunday at the Aventura Mall. I knew enough to make a reservation for inside. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is beautiful, casual , comfortable and inviting! The outside patio dining is a magical setting and the indoor has a casual family friendly vibe![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Greeted warmly by the Host I was seated inside at a perfect location for me. Then it began! Great Service ! Extremely attentive, knowledgeable and friendly service from Oscar G. . The entire Team was amazingI Hospitality at it's finest! I ordered the most delicious Pinot Grigio with an appetizer of Focaccia.. oil and balsamic vinegar was brought to the table. Their olive oil is so delicious...very high quality. After reviewing their menu online for weeks in anticipation of my visit, I decided on the CRISPY POLENTA Served on a bed of Cacio and Pepper cream, Truffle oil, fresh grated parmesan cheese, chives! I started eating the Focaccia, pillowy buttery soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. A touch of Rosemary, course salt and olive oil. It definitely was the most delicious Focaccia I've ever had! My Pinot Grigio was iced cold and balanced by the pillowy Focaccia. Then came my entree the absolute masterpiece! I love Polenta I've never had it prepared this way and will never be satisfied with any other! The presentation was Michelin Star Quality! Then came the true taste test! Absolutely piping hot and delicious. The CRISPY POLENTA Served on a bed of Cacio and Pepper cream, Truffle oil, rosemary and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Truly things that dreams of.. The gracious manager, Giuseppe, greeted every table ensuring the service and the food exceeded expectations. And of course it delivered! He is charming and sincere!! For dessert I was offered their home made tiramisu. Creamy, light, delicate but full of flavor! What can i say but the entire experience was Magical! Yes, there are so many great restaurants at Aventura but Gaby should be your priority! I highly recommend read more

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Decided to try this restaurant located at Aventura mall during lunch time and it was pretty good. The drinks were delicious and my favorite dish was the crispy polenta. That sauce! The Fiocchetti alle pere e tartufo was not my favorite, I think needed a little more seasoning in my opinion. I do want to go back and try the other pastas. Service was great, super attentive, and because it was lunch time it wasn't too busy so everything came out quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute spot to check out if you are at Aventura mall![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Adorable spot inside Aventura mall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Haven't tried their sister restaurant yet but this one was great, food was fresh and flavorful. Would return! read more

We love the food and call me Gaby at the South of fifth location. Stumbled across this location, and the food is exactly exactly the same. Everything is absolutely delicious. But the icing on the cake was our experience with the staff. They are exceptionally nice, and and have a great sense of humor. Stella and Dylan were outstanding (truly out-stand-ing!) We will be back very soon !! read more

Gaby Cucina - Margarita pizza with olives, and salad nicoise - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

Loved it. Food was great and fresh. Service was excellent. Wine was also a treat

This is the first time I've been to Call Me Gaby and Aventura. I live near their original restaurant in South Beach and so I was interested to find out how well they had pulled off their casual chic, Mediterranean, Italian atmosphere. In short, it is a fantastic rendition. I loved everything about this location, completely forgot I was in a mall, and the attention to detail, the service, and the food, were among the best I've had at Gaby. The host, Jason, was super, and everyone was attentive without being overbearing. From the charcuterie board to the Nicoise salad to the focaccia, there was no let up on delivering full flavors and great fresh ingredients. Super for lunch. I'll have to try it again once for dinner to see if the atmosphere stays as wonderful read more

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Recently ate at Gaby by Call me gaby. The food was great and the service was nice and fast. We walked in without a reservation and got a table instantly. Would definitely go back. read more

Gaby Cucina - Watermelon salad Burrata - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

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My fiancé and I give it 2 stars, but the people we were with probably would have given in 4, so we'll settle here at 3. The cliff notes for me were it's over priced and not that good. My fiancé's salmon was super under-seasoned and bland. I did not like my Fiocchetti Alle Pere e Tartufo. The first bite was ok, but somehow the more I ate, the more I disliked it. The Focaccia & Watermelon salad we shared with the table were good. That said, we had a toddler and a dog with us. We were also a large party of 7 so I give them credit, and as I mentioned everyone else seemed to really like their food. read more

Food always good service Good Receptionist not great Outside had 3 tables left she told us they were "reserved " so we went inside ate ! after almost 2 hrs nobody was eating on these "reserved tables " Not the best way of organizing the tables ! Receptionist 0 read more

We absolutely love this spot! We come here every time we come to the mall to shop. The food is real authentic ingredients and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the interior is very cute and vibrant with many colorful pillows.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's a bit pricey but so worth it for the quality of the yummy ingredients! read more

Gaby Cucina - My favorite Maria pinsa - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

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I wanted to love this place - truly. The atmosphere is cute and on a nice day, it's a treat to sit outside. The menu is great too. But I don't know if maybe they were understaffed? We saw our waiter a few times before we were ready to order ... and then had a really hard time flagging him down. It seemed like he was helping people inside and out, which doesn't make sense since it's a decent sized restaurant. Some of the food arrived cold, and one of the drinks melty and 15 minutes after we ordered it. I think sitting outside isn't the best idea as it took forever for things to get to us. And overall, it was fine - but you have no say in the 20% tip that's included in the check. The food was pretty good, I just have liked to enjoy it hot and offered water and Parmesan cheese while I was enjoying my pasta. I would go back and just sit inside. read more

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Wow speechless the food is AMAZING [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere for any occasion[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and manager Jason provided me with an unforgettable experience and 5 star service !!!! Highly recommend this place read more

Decent food and expensive drinks. For food my party ordered the "POT OF MEATBALLS" and the "PARMA" pizza. The "POT OF MEATBALLS" came with three meatballs and the "PARMA" pizza was a flatbread style pizza with eight slices. For drinks my party ordered an Aperol Spritz and a Corona. Both dishes I found to be decent in taste but nothing noteworthy. In terms of price, the Aperol Spritz cost $20 and the "POT OF MEATBALLS" cost $21 which is a costly drink when you consider it is nearly the price of a dish. However, the Corona was $9 so it is clear that not all drinks are that expensive. Overall, Gaby by Call Me Gaby is an okay restaurant but has an interesting pricing structure for their drinks versus their dishes. read more

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So, being an Italian from New Jersey, I should have known better to eat Italian food while visiting in Florida, but my wife wanted to come here. Let me say the service was great and the atmosphere was super cool. However, the food was just ok. I got a pasta dish and my wife got the margarita pizza. My pasta was a little undercooked and was the size of a lunchable, but was tasty. My wife's pizza was small and bland. Both were overpriced for what we got. Save yourself some money and eat inside at the food court. Thankfully enough, my wife doesn't eat much and I had her leftovers. read more

Oscar took good care of recommending the selection of plates to be shared by the five of us, all the food absolutely delicious! Well prepared and abundant. Branzino took the top spot followed by the pizzas. Desert did not fall short either. Highly recommend trying this Italian eatery! read more

Gaby Cucina - Inside ambiance - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

With Oscar as our server, my family and I had the most incredible experience. From the mussels as our appetizers to the pasta and Veal as our entrees, the experience was a 10/10. If you're lucky enough to have Oscar as your server, make sure to ask for his recommendations. Will definitely be back. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Tucked inside Aventura Mall, but feels like a mini escape to the Amalfi Coast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bay by Call Me Gaby is surprisingly romantic for being steps from Zara. Candlelit vibe, soft music, and a solid wine list -- it's giving date night energy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The pastas are beautifully done -- fresh, al dente, and full of flavor. Portions are definitely on the smaller side, so don't come starving. But honestly? For mall dining, this is a standout. A little pricey, but not outrageous. You're paying more for the atmosphere than the size of the plate -- and honestly, that's fine when it hits the spot like this does. read more

Went there for quick lunch [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place was very nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] the service was great the food was phenomenon we ordered pasta, eggplant with cheese and other things and amazing deserts highly recommend this place loved it read more

What a wonderful surprise! Gaby by Call Me Gaby turned out to be an amazing brunch spot. I had a delicious fried egg dish served with incredibly good focaccia bread--some of the best I've had. The iced coffee? Possibly the best ever. The food alone makes this place worth visiting, but what truly sets it apart is the hospitality. The staff is genuinely friendly and welcoming, creating such a warm and inviting atmosphere. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I also love how dog-friendly the space is--it's a huge plus![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm already planning to come back and try their dinner menu. Highly recommend this gem for brunch lovers and anyone looking for a great experience all around. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], food was amazing, service was great! Everything was perfect again!

They are extremely rude and only seat u at the worst seat in the house - or the bar. My friend had a brace on his leg and they refused to accommodate us at a table that would work for him! [[HIGHLIGHT]]btw they were not even busy .[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Shame on them. They should do better read more

Cozy and warm "mall restaurant" with an Italian cuisine menu and polite service. The menu is curated with interesting dishes, although some of your usual upscale favorites are included. We started with one of their pizzas - an arugula and prosciutto to which we added some red sauce - and it was excellent. Very well made and bursting with flavor. Loved the Roman crust! We then moved on to the linguini with clams; the pasta was cooked al dente - perfect! Clams were tender and the "broth" flavorful. Note that the kitchen can be a bit slow (the staff admitted that to us), so don't come if you're in a rush. One minor annoyance: the food heat lamp is outside the kitchen - basically in the dining room - and constantly clicks on and then off, which makes the room suddenly brighter and then back to darker. A bit unnerving. Overall, a solid mall destination for well made, modern Italian food. read more

Robert service was the best. Ambience is great. Food was great. Everything was great. I can not wait to go back. read more

Gaby Cucina - Charcuterie platter - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Lively restaurant in the Aventura mall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice esthetics and the service was good[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], however the food was overpriced. I got the meatball appetizer ( 4 meatballs), small burrata and the focaccia bread. Everything was just average. Nearly 80 dollars for lunch, plus they will add auto 20% gratuity. The bulk of the menu was pizza which was priced around 30 , then extra cost to add protein. Barely enough to share. I may come back for a drink, but not for the food. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Even though it's at Aventura mall - it had a very authentic and hip vibe[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - service, food were top notch. The flatbreads were delicious - they even have a desert one with nutella - the salmon was super fresh. Highly recommended read more

Nice ambience. Good food. Veal parmeseana was good and so was calmari.calamari. Thank you

This place has amazing pizza - very fresh ingredients and not greasy at all. We had the "Maria". The chef is from Italy and came out to greet us and make sure that our food was on point. atmosphere is nice and the staff is super friendly. Just left with my daughter and sister and we all enjoyed it. will return. read more

Gaby Cucina - Maria - Italian Near Me - Aventura, Florida

Good service. Food is very over rated. Things were super salty! Do look at your receipt, they add the tip/service already on there.