PRIVATE DINING & EVENTS
Cafe Gabbiano is a 4,000 square foot facility that offers the perfect setting for your next special event including weddings, rehearsal dinners, and club or company parties.
If all you need is the excellent food & wine of Cafe Gabbiano, we are also happy to cater your off-site special event.
At Cafe Gabbiano we serve freshly prepared authentic Italian dishes and deliver only the best guest experience. For parties of 24 or less, we offer our regular menu. For parties of 25 or more, we offer family style dinners with a wide selection of courses. Minimum spend or room fees may apply based on room capacities.
Our Event Spaces
With both private wine rooms and our climate controlled outdoor patio, we can accommodate intimate parties of 4 guests or less as well as large events with up to 150 guests. We welcome you to use our in-house event coordinator to help plan an event as special as you’ve imagined it. Minimum spend or room fees may apply based on room capacities.
Wine Cellar
A seating capacity for up to 14 guests.
Table 37
A secluded wine cellar, for small parties of up to 8 guests.
Event Packages
Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or a large gathering, Café Gabbiano provides the perfect setting for memorable moments. Please fill out the Event Inquiry Form with all your event details and preferences, and our coordinator will be in touch to assist with your planning. We can’t wait to help you create an unforgettable experience at Café Gabbiano!
Hors D'oeuvres/Tapas Package | $50 per Guest
Choice of five:
- Mozzarella Caprese — Freshly sliced tomatoes paired with basil, finished with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, cracked pepper, and balsamic reduction
- Burrata — Traditional mozzarella filled with a creamy center of fresh mozzarella and rich stracciatella
- Cozze Alla Isolana — PEI mussels sautéed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, and fresh basil
- Calamari Fritti Con Pomodoro — Lightly breaded calamari fried to order, served with lemon and house-made marinara sauce
- Chilled Shrimp Cocktail — Gulf shrimp cooked and chilled, served with our house-made cocktail sauce
- Piatto Di Formaggi Misto — A curated selection of fresh cheeses, sliced prosciutto, breadsticks, truffle honey, and marinated olives
- Seasonal Fruit & Vegetables — A selection of seasonal produce served with house-made dip; grilled and marinated vegetables available upon request
- Pollo or Carne Skewers — Grilled cocktail skewers finished with a balsamic glaze
Classic Italian Dinner Package | $70 per Guest
Includes Hors D’oeuvres/Tapas (choice of 3) for cocktail hour
Entrée (Choose 1 Pasta, Fish or Chicken):
- Spaghetti al Pomodoro Fresco — Spaghetti tossed with garlic, fresh cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, housemade marinara, and basil
- Mushroom Ravioli — Wild mushroom ravioli finished with a delicate butter and sage sauce, topped with truffle oil
- Salmon Sole Mio — Atlantic salmon sautéed with olive oil, garlic, white wine, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and herbs
- Pollo Mamma Lucia — Tender chicken breast sautéed with wild mushrooms and Marsala wine, finished with a touch of marinara and topped with melted mozzare la
Side Dishes:
Seasonal vegetables or Penne pasta with house-made marinara
Dessert (Choose 2):
- Homemade tiramisu
- Cannoli
- Chocolate soufflé
- Assorted gelatos
Additional dessert options available upon request. Please inquire for our full dessert menu.
Signature Italian Dinner Package | $85 per Guest
Hors D’oeuvres/Tapas:
- Bruschetta di Ischia — Toasted Italian bread topped with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil
- Mozzarella Caprese — Freshly sliced tomatoes paired with basil, finished with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, cracked pepper, and balsamic reduction
- Cozze Alla Isolana — PEI mussels sautéed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, and fresh basil
- Calamari Fritti Con Pomodoro — Lightly breaded calamari fried to order, served with lemon and house-made marinara sauce
Salad (Choose 1):
- Insalata di Cesare — Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with house-made Caesar dressing and topped with croutons
- Insalata di Spinaci — A fresh spinach salad featuring the finest seasonal ingredients
Entrée (Choose 2):
- Ossobuco Ravioli — Ravioli filled with braised veal and served with our signature Bolognese sauce made with filet tips, veal, and ground beef
- Lasagna Bolognese — Fresh pasta layered with mozzarella, ricotta, Parmigiano, and our house-made Bolognese sauce
- Pollo Mamma Lucia — Free-range chicken breast sautéed with wild mushrooms, Marsala wine, and a touch of marinara, finished with melted mozzarella
- Scaloppine Piccata — Tender veal sautéed with butter, lemon, and white wine for a light and flavorful classic
- Scaloppine Alla Fiorentina — Veal sautéed with olive oil and onion, topped with fresh spinach, mozzarella, and a touch of marinara
- Filet of Sole di Amalfi — Lightly battered sole sautéed with lemon, butter, and white wine
- Salmon Sole Mio — Atlantic salmon sautéed with olive oil, garlic, white wine, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and herbs
Side Dishes:
Seasonal vegetables or Penne pasta with house-made marinara
Dessert (Choose 2):
- Homemade tiramisu
- Cannoli
- Chocolate soufflé
- Assorted gelatos
Additional dessert options available upon request. Please inquire for our full dessert menu.
Premium Italian Dinner Package | $95 per Guest
Hors D’oeuvres/Tapas:
- Bruschetta di Ischia — Toasted Italian bread topped with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil
- Mozzarella Caprese — Freshly sliced tomatoes paired with basil, finished with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, cracked pepper, and balsamic reduction
- Cozze Alla Isolana — PEI mussels sautéed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, and fresh basil
- Calamari Fritti Con Pomodoro — Lightly breaded calamari fried to order, served with lemon and house-made marinara sauce
Salad (Choose 1):
- Insalata di Cesare — Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with house-made Caesar dressing and topped with croutons
- Insalata di Spinaci — A fresh spinach salad featuring the finest seasonal ingredients
- Burrata with Tomato & Basil — 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 balsamic reduction
Entrée (Choose 3):
- Linguine Pescatora — Linguine with calamari, mussels, clams, and shrimp sautéed in olive oil, white wine, and a touch of marinara
- Swordfish Piccata — Fresh-caught swordfish sautéed with butter, lemon, and white wine sauce
- Allen Brothers Filet Mignon — 8 oz. cut aged filet mignon served with mushrooms, risotto, and the vegetable of the day
- Costolette di Vitello Milanese — 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
Side Dishes:
Seasonal vegetables or Penne pasta with house-made marinara
Dessert (Choose 2):
- Homemade tiramisu
- Cannoli
- Chocolate soufflé
- Assorted gelatos
Additional dessert options available upon request. Please inquire for our full dessert menu.
Grand Italian Dinner Package | $125 per Guest
Includes 1 hour of Hors D’oeuvres/Tapas & Prosecco Toast
Hors D’oeuvres/Tapas:
- Mozzarella Caprese — Freshly sliced tomatoes paired with basil, finished with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, cracked pepper, and balsamic reduction
- Cozze Alla Isolana — PEI mussels sautéed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, and fresh basil
- Calamari Fritti Con Pomodoro — Lightly breaded calamari fried to order, served with lemon and house-made marinara sauce
- Chilled Shrimp Cocktail — Gulf shrimp cooked and chilled, served with our house-made cocktail sauce
Salad (Choose 1):
- Insalata di Cesare — Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with house-made Caesar dressing and topped with croutons
- Insalata di Spinaci — A fresh spinach salad featuring the finest seasonal ingredients
- Burrata with Tomato & Basil — 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 balsamic reduction
Entrée (Choose 3):
- Allen Brothers Steak & Lobster — A 1¼ lb. Maine lobster tail paired with aged Allen Brothers steak, served with mushrooms, risotto, and the vegetable of the day
- Costolette di Vitello — Bone-in 14 oz. milk-fed veal chop prepared with sautéed mushrooms, cream, and brandy
- Costolette di Vitello Milanese — 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
- Pan Seared Sea Bass Acquapazza — Seared sea bass with cherry tomatoes, potatoes, garlic, and olive oil
- Grilled Atlantic Swordfish Piccata — Fresh-caught swordfish grilled and served with a butter, lemon, and white wine sauce
- Pollo alla Tartufo — Free-range chicken breast marinated in truffle mustard, grilled, and served with sautéed wild mushrooms
Side Dishes:
Seasonal vegetables or Penne pasta with house-made marinara
Dessert (Choose 2):
- Homemade tiramisu
- Cannoli
- Chocolate soufflé
- Assorted gelatos
Additional dessert options available upon request. Please inquire for our full dessert menu.