A friendly neighborhood Italian-American joint in NE Portland
When you think about times that bring you the feeling of comfort, of generosity, and of love, what comes to mind? For all of us at Gabbiano’s, it is sharing a meal with friends and family, where love comes from food, and drinks, and the pure act of coming together for dinner. What was at our collective dinner tables? A passed down but constantly tweaked recipe for Sunday gravy, so much pasta, chicken parmesan, bread, wine, caesar salads (sometimes with *too* much anchovies, sometimes not enough), espresso martinis, and more. Food was always made with love, and everyone always had a role in the process and a space at the table.
Gabbiano’s was created to bring those feelings of warmth, of love, of comfort, and of hospitality to our guests on a nightly basis. With a menu that respects Italian-American traditions while giving them a little Gab’s tweak, and a seriously playful cocktail list that compliments the food, you’re sure to create new memories of meals shared together, and we can’t wait to be a part of them! Come by, say hi, we’d love to see you!
Meet the Crew
It takes a village to create the Gabbiano’s experience, and we would be lost without our incredible team who cultivate the magic of Gabbiano’s & Gabby’s Next Door on a daily basis! We’re all a little goofy, a little fresh, and full of a lotta love!
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Liz has been steering the ship in the kitchen since April, 2022.
Pasta shape I’d get a tattoo of: Farfalle
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My favorite way to lose track of time hands down is foraging for mushrooms. Any time spent deep in nature really helps me get lost in the best possible way.One of my favorite food memories is my dad teaching me how to clean a catfish we caught on a camping trip. I'll spare the graphic details, but a two by four, hammer, and ten penny nail were involved. This really shaped my connection to food and nature.
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Favorite pastime: Watching old movies and playing cards
Favorite Dish: Khao soi on a Thailand trip in Chiang Mai a couple of years ago
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Favorite Pastime: “Taking my dogs, Ryley & Moon, to the river and watching them play.”
Favorite Dish: Prime rib bites and a dirty gin martini on Jazz night at Clyde's Prime Rib.
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Favorite things to do in spare time: “Watching Love Island while playing Magic the Gathering on my phone.” A true multi-tasker.
Favorite Dish: Tortellini, in every form, all the time.
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Blake entered the restaurant industry at the age of 15, washing dishes.