Came here for a business dinner. Our group (6 tables) were seated in the back private room. The menu was pre-selected with set selections and I just had to pick my main course. The food was amazing, course after course. Just when you think it was over, another dish of something would be placed before you. I don't even know where to begin and I even lost track of what we ate and wasn't able to take photos of everything...for our antipasta we were served fresh buffalo mozzarella & tomato salad, followed by salad and then--fresh ravioli and paparadelle. My entree was langoustine (shrimp) and risotto--aside from it being a little salty for my taste, it was overall delicious. The risotto was perfect, the Arborio rice was not over-cooked and paired well with the shrimp. Dessert consisted of a tasting plate of flourless chocolate cake, Italian cheesecake & tiramisu. The servers were attentive and spoke Italian. The room had a gorgeous view of the bay. This is a wonderful restaurant, great ambiance and I recommend it for any occasion. read more

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Great service, incredible food with a fascinating view of the Miami skyline. The branzino was incredible as well as the tuna tartare to start. I highly recommend this place for a great meal w family and friends. read more

I've been to a lot of restaurants, but the service here is hands down the best I've ever had. The waiters go above and beyond to make sure you're taken care of, and it doesn't go unnoticed. From the moment I sat down, they were on top of everything. They even pull out your chair for you and ensure your drink is always filled before you even have to think about it. What really stood out to me was how attentive and considerate the staff were. They were constantly checking in, making sure everything was perfect, but never in an intrusive way. The level of service made the whole experience feel so special and effortless. I honestly can't remember the last time I felt so well taken care of at a restaurant. If you're looking for a place where the service makes the meal even better, this is the spot. read more

a fine dining experience for sure. You will feel like the servers are only there for you, service is top notch and they tend to every detail. High quality italian food. They have about 8 daily specials so I would recommend trying one of these off menu items. It is priceyyyy i'd definitely be back though. read more

Il Gabbiano - mushroom ravioli - Italian Near Me - Miami, Florida

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IL Gabbiano is a must for me whenever I'm in Miami. The waterfront ambiance, service, and food are phenomenal. Dress well, and be prepared to spend some money. Reservations are highly recommended well in advance. Enjoy! read more

Views are spectacular of course. Probably the best Italian restaurant in Miami! And service is ok!

There are not enough characters to say good things about dining here. One of the best locations in Miami (water view on the patio) with some of the best service. The menu itself is impressive and there are always some compelling specials that make me think twice about what I plan to order. As a seafood lover, my favorite thing I've had is the Dover sole. Cannot wait to be back here read more

Ambiance 9/10 Service 10/10 Good 8/10 - I really enjoyed my appetizers but can't say the same for my main dish. The Bolognese was prettyyy bland. I ended up adding a lot of cheese and asking for more sauce, but because the sauce was so bland it still didn't provide enough flavor. I wouldn't recommend the bolognese at all. read more

Il Gabbiano - Escargot - Italian Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Beautiful restaurant with ocean views. The food was delicious and service friendly and efficient. We had veal Milanese which was delicious read more

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Food was excellent, very tender octopus to the point, shrimp appetizer was delicious, my friend had the lamb chops for me were a little over price, I had the villainess. I will have it again. It was very good Service was excellence! ***** Ambience ***** This is a very high end restaurant read more

Il Gabbiano - Shrimp with avocado - Italian Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Always great food and fantastic service! The ambiance is amazing. I would recommend anyone visiting Miami to go and try it.

From start to end this restaurant is a superb fine dining experience. The service is top notch, the food is quality and authentic, and the ambiance is breathtaking. Overlooking Miami's beautiful water views, right on biscayne - dining at Il Gabbiano is a perfect way to get a get a breath of fresh air, while watching boats pass by and enjoy a fantastic meal. To start, I'll say service is just 10/10. All the servers have the entire menu and specials memorized to perfection. They take the time to recommend dishes based on your liking, and palate and do a really good job to explain each menu item. While being greeted the servers naturally begin to place tomatoes, parmesan cheese and and bread on each individual plate, such a nice detailed touch! To share we got the calamari then each ordered our own entree. I mentioned to the server that my sister and I would be sharing our entrees so we could try a bit a both and they actually split the serving and platted it separately... amazing! We ordered a few bottles of wine and enjoyed a selection of different desserts, my favorites were the tiramisu and the creme brulee, both chefs rich in flavor but not overly sweet. I think what I loved the most of this spot is how underreated it was, I felt so present within ,y dining experience and shared a great time with my family - didn't even take out my phone once and that was great! Can't wait to go back again soon. read more

Amazing service and food. The seafood grouper was a huge dish that was absolutely amazing.

High class establishment serving what I believe is the best Italian in Miami. Far superior dishes to Carbone or the equivalent, just in a less buzzy, more business like environment. Hard to appreciate the restaurants views at night. We sat outside and it was relatively mild with the wind breaking glass. The house ravioli and shrimp diavolo were my favorite amongst the appetizers. The bartender did a great job serving up classic cocktails. The staff and waiter were very polite and accommodating read more

Il Gabbiano - Chicken Parm, veal chop, ravioli, shrimp diavolo, octopus - Italian Near Me - Miami, Florida

Following a business event, we grabbed dinner at Il Gabbiano. Our group was promptly seated and offered drinks and a variety of house made breads. I enjoyed a Cesar salad and Scampi alla Romana. The shrimp was enormous and I was surprised how tender it was (not commonly found in shrimp of this size). Overall, I enjoyed my meal and look forward to eating here in the future. Shoutout to the staff for their attentiveness. They are constantly monitoring tables to refill drinks, bring the next course or clear used items. Bravo! read more

Overpriced for what you get. They didn't hear me order my dish so we only split what my partner ordered. I waited so long for anyone to notice and then the server asked some questions.. letting me know that he basically didn't hear me and was in too much of a rush to check. The nearby staff did check on me, which I did appreciate. Nice ambiance. I would give this place another shot. I was quite disappointed though. read more

Didn't get a chance to take any pictures but this restaurant was amazing. From the food to the service to the beautiful view. I highly recommend. read more

What a wonderful evening I had at this restaurant . It's undoubtedly quite classy and a wonderful spot to have dinner. The decor was magnificent. The star of the show was the view, and our servers and serving assistants were always checking in. The wine selection and cocktails were superb. I had a St. germain that tasted like I was on a spritzy holiday. The only negative was that my boyfriend's dinner was just ok; however, I really enjoyed my pesto pasta. The pesto pasta felt like it had transported me to a family friends home who was from Italy. I had a wonderful evening. read more

Il Gabbiano - Cortadito and View - Italian Near Me - Miami, Florida

Just knocked back 30 oysters I could prob go for another 30. Money. Dipped half w a lil lemon and cocktail, almost kissed my momma on the forehead. Tap in. read more

Il Gabbiano - Italian Near Me - Miami, Florida

Talk about mouth watering food. Outstanding meal here the other night. Service is outstanding, servers are well trained, to provide while glove style service. We got a few bottles of wine and moet to start. Bruschetta and a piece of Parmesan is placed on your plate to start with a delicious bread basket for the table. Menu is in Italian for the most part, but the servers can answer any questions I opted for the saltimbocca omg SO good. Those with me got sea bass, bolognese, lobster ravioli, and shrimp dishes all left very happy. The cheesecake for dessert was phenomenal and we even topped it off while limoncello. I will absolutely be back. read more

This restaurant never disappoints - delicious food, exceptional service, and a beautiful view. I always get great feedback when I recommend Il Gabbiano. I was the first of my party to arrive, so I enjoyed an espresso martini at the bar. To start things off, one of the servers, who had a beautiful Italian accent, recited the evening's specials. We ordered a few appetizers for the table, and we all ordered our own entrées, and to finish things off, we ordered a few desserts to share. I wish I took more pictures! Everyone enjoyed their food. I went for a business dinner with a party at five. We went at about 6 o'clock. The restaurant filled up about an hour later. I highly recommend you make a reservation. As for the seating, there is an indoor seating, outdoor seating, an indoor bar, and an outdoor bar. The indoor dining room is nice, but I prefer to sit on the terrace to enjoy the bay view. Due to the location, I believe valet is the only option for parking, or else you will have a hell of a walk since the restaurant is tucked away. read more

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My friends and I were in town for a conference. One afternoon we just wanted to get away at lunch and have a drink and look at the water. IL Gabbiano was nearby and fit the bill. It had a nice outdoor patio, the staff was very pleasant, and I enjoyed the aesthetic. We only got drinks and then a dessert sampler (Dolci Assortiti). We had flourless chocolate cake, Tiramisù, cheesecake, and a couple other items. Overall we had a pretty good time. We didn't eat any food, but saw a number of very appetizing dishes brought out to other tables. The only knock on the restaurant is that it is relatively expensive. However this isn't a surprise, you pretty much know what you are getting up front; It has white tablecloths and the staff are formally dressed. So I would not recommend this as a casual stop, but as long as you are looking for something a bit higher end I'd highly recommend it. read more

The view of the water from Il Gabbiano is exceptional. This is an upscale Italian restaurant with multiple people who will make the dining experience very enjoyable. The service is prompt and professional. The food is exceptional and the wine list is extensive. There was complimentary bruschetta and bread to start. This is a more pricey restaurant. We have eaten here twice and drivers had difficulties finding it both times. read more

Came here with my wife and a couple of friends. The food was excellent, the service was excellent, and the view was fantastic. Favorite part was the dessert. I got the chocolate lava cake and it was probably the best I've ever had. Valet isn't too expensive which is a plus... The one flaw is that the food is a bit overpriced. But if you're looking to splurge on a nice date-night type of experience, this is a great option. read more

Celebrated a friend's birthday here the other week. Had always enjoyed my meals here previously pre-Covid but this was my first time since and it was a different experience--not awful, but not great either. Not sure the size of our party, 9, made a difference but the veal chop I ordered was tough and brown--not white, implying a lower quality of meat (non-prime?) served. Ordered a side dish of penne amitriciana (which I have ordered countless number of other times elsewhere) and the sauce was just flat--nada de particular. The usual freebies were served prior to the entrees and the service was decent (though there was an AC issue necessitating the use of fans). Good Caesar salad and desserts. I was not particularly wowed with the main dishes from this most recent experience and might return but will not be in a hurry to do so. Wondering if this place has gone downhill or did I get them on an off night ?? A friend told me I didn't know what to order, as if a Veal Chop Parmigiana and red sauce pasta are Mexican cuisine....lol read more

Beautiful atmosphere, amazing menu and food, so much potential yet the staff and service were very negligent and a bit rude and unfriendly. My boyfriend and I came here for an amazing dinner. We ordered an expensive bottle of wine and we had to pour it ourselves. Our server was snooty and barely acknowledged us after we ordered. We wanted to have a nice night but the service was some of the worst in miami. I assumed they would have a tip included since they were so bad but they didn't.... I do not recommend. Look elsewhere. read more

is simply a great classic. waiters are trained to detail to customers each item on the menu, including preparation of dishes. Remarkable service. Expensive, except that you are receiving a fine service and amazing food. Plates are generous and the restaurant has a nice view to the water. A Miami must go read more

Amazing Italian restaurant the food was amazing we order all type of stuff for the table and 2 bottle of wine super good wine . the staffs are super friendly and helpful the bar here is super tight to hang out at I loved the baked clams wow I could've ate the whole plate the dessert looked great but didn't have any I highly recommend this place if you are in the area They bring around these big shrimps to show you what type of dish you will have next super cool read more

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Ambiance is great, service was 10/10 and the food was delicious!! We had an amazing anniversary dinner at Il Gabbiano and would for sure dine again in the near future. Super romantic & chill vibe out on the patio at night. Il Gab is a perfect restaurant for special occasion, definitely recommend to anyone wanting upscale Italian in MIA! read more

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Lovely... Outstanding service, second to none! If you so much as appear as though you need or want something, they're there to help. Robust wine list Impeccable seafood choices We enjoyed ravioli as an appetizer which was rich, delicious decadence. Black and white seafood pasta was rich too but really good. Veal was good but served plain, no sauce, no side which given the decadence of the other dishes we tried, seemed out of place. While I tried everyone's dishes, I opted for spinach salad and grilled salmon which could not have been better. The ambience here is also second to none. The location waterside is perfection. Finding it however was challenging. When the nav directs you to take a slight right, trust it. What appears to be a paver sidewalk is actually the driveway to the valet for their building. While very pricey this is an amazing place. read more

This is probably my number one frequented restaurant in Miami, I have been coming to il gabbiano for almost 9 years now and father has been coming even longer than that. It is by far the best upscale Italian restaurant in Miami. From the view, to the service and of course the food it is 5 star all the way. Some of my favorites are the lobster ravioli, chicken Marsala, shrimp Francese and the crab stuffed avocado. I could go on and on but this is a must try in Miami. read more

Il Gabbiano - Lobster ravioli - Italian Near Me - Miami, Florida

Great ambiance! Great service paying attention to the smallest detail.! The Bronzino was spectacular! The fried zucchini side delicious! The Frutta Di Mare so so. I suggest not trying so hard. Focus on the sauce and the Frutta. Don't try to add too much to a simple dish. 4.4 starts out of 5. read more

One of the best Italian restaurants in Miami I don't have nothing bad to say, excellent service, food, view and ambiance I'll come back read more

As expensive as this place is, you'd think they'd do a better job with customer service. We ate there, with a big group, and the waiter was a real jerk about kicking us out of the table to seat another group. I understand that other people have reservations, but we just dropped a lot of money there and shouldn't be made to feel rushed out. The waiters need better training. As a local, I think this place gets more praise than it's worth. It's just meh to me. Another overpriced unnecessarily douche restaurant in Miami. Try frateli milanos across the street for better prices and better Italian food. read more

Favorite Italian restaurant. I love sitting outside. Inside is chilly. Friendly waiters. Clean restroom. Valet parking. I get the chicken parm and capellini arrabbiata. Spicy and delicious. They give you bruschetta and cheese with balsamic to start out. Lava cake is my favorite dessert. They will sing happy birthday if you are celebrating :) Nice area to go for a walk after. read more

If you want the most gorgeous views and then after your meal an area where you can have a nice walk along the river - then this is your spot of heaven. read more

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Love this restaurant, great water view!!!! And Great service!!!! staff is attentive and always on call For anything you might need. What to order: Branzino is huge and salted so perfect, they bring it to table so you can see it before they prepare it. The truffle risotto also a must get side, perfect combination for your choice of protein. ( rice is " Al dente " ), just like risotto needs to be!!!! The avocado shrimp appetizer wasn't so good but it was eatable. Overall great dining experience. The service here is second to none. They offer valet parking as well .... Will be back soon.... read more

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Came on Feb 12th, a Saturday! We made reservations really ahead of time and were still asked to wait for about 30 mins. We found a chair at the bar and had some fantastic strawberry margaritas. It was awesome for them to have bread and some burrata as a complimentary appetizer/starter. We had lobster ravioli and cheese tortellini with prosciutto. I kind of wish I had had the tortellini as the ravioli wasn't as tasty as I thought it would be. The desserts - unfortunately I didn't try the tiramisu, so I can only speak for the cheesecake and chocolate cake which were not that great. The views were spectacular and it was nice to go for a stroll after dinner alongside the river! read more

Il Gabbiano - Italian Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Great atmosphere and excellent service. The food is always top notch. Ordered the lamb chops for dinner. Enough for two people.

Besides Bayfront Park, visit Il Gabbiano in the vicinity. The Italian cuisine is on the menu at this bar. Have a nice time here and share nicely cooked lobster ravioli, grilled octopus and rack of lamb with your friends. Do not go away without eating good tiramisu, chocolate ice cream and ricotta cheesecakes. read more

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