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Small spot complete with a warm, romantic vibe offers carefully sourced, inventive Italian eats.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–2:30 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 910 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 457-1677
Website: http://gabriellacafe.com/
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Reviews
G E
Gabriella is a cozy, cute cafe with excellent food. Our lunch was delicious and generous. Service was a little mixed. I would have liked the bacon and roasted potatoes that could have come with my bun-free burger, but whether that was confusion on my part or our servers, I can’t be completely sure.
… moreDesert Angie
This cute lil place has some serious power packed food. Cauliflower is a must. Grilled peaches are so delicious. Every chew on the Gnocchi is memorable. The fall off the bone braised lambshank is heavenly. So glad to have been able to partake in this delightful place and their ambiance and food is made with love.
… moreMEN OF TROY
Valentines Day nightmare. Show up for reservations and old man Host says “we have no reservation for you” and I had to repeat verbatim the conversation i had 2 hours prior. Then he says ok, but now we need to push you back 30 minutes. Hmmm, ok. Not starting off well here…. then we sit down and nobody acknowledges us for a good 10 minutes. The we get water and then ignored for another 10 minutes. No bread tbis entire time. Then the Waitress says “here is our fixed menu $95 a piece” and im like…hmm ok nobody mentioned that on the phone while making reservations and you guys set the high price so we expect good service and attentive staff. Then the waitress says “we dont have the crab cake app that you picked from the fixed menu”.. and I say.. hmm ok. So they forced you to pay $95 and got a late reservation, no bread for 20 minutes. Then when we finish our main course, nobody gives us the desert for 30 minutes!! We were literally twiddling our thumbs. THEN THE CHECK COMES! $250! JUST WOW. The chef and her daughter are AWESOME. But man this was awful, and it cost a TON of money. No thank you .
… moreKiara A
The ambience was very nice and we were looking forward to eating here as the reviews were good. However, we felt the service was not as enjoyable as others have said. We didn’t make a reservation so I’m not sure if that was the reason but we simply felt unprioritized and felt the service was flippant and unenthusiastic. We never really felt welcome and for the price—150.00 for two without alcohol, we felt a better experience was expected. The food was okay but not worth the price.
… moreRocio Carvajal
I really enjoyed my pasta, but I do wish it had larger pieces of mushrooms. The crispy brussel sprouts were pretty good, a little salty for me (but I like less salt). I think it is a little expensive for what we ordered, but it is in Santa Cruz.
I wish I had more of the pasta after I finished my plate. The foccacia was really nice, so soft. I enjoyed my deconstructed affogato, and the brownie reminded me of the puercito Mexican sweet bread. I think a richer and more moist brownie would have fit better. I would have liked a bit more ice cream.
Overall, I would return, but I think it is a bit pricey, so maybe every once in a while.
The service was great, and our waitress was very nice too.
I didn’t enter the establishment, just the patio area, so that’s the only pictures I have.
… moreI wish I had more of the pasta after I finished my plate. The foccacia was really nice, so soft. I enjoyed my deconstructed affogato, and the brownie reminded me of the puercito Mexican sweet bread. I think a richer and more moist brownie would have fit better. I would have liked a bit more ice cream.
Overall, I would return, but I think it is a bit pricey, so maybe every once in a while.
The service was great, and our waitress was very nice too.
I didn’t enter the establishment, just the patio area, so that’s the only pictures I have.
Stormtrooper 24
Cute cafe with patio seating. Don’t skip on the crispy cauliflower appetizer and the tagliatelle with bolognese- both fantastic. Skip on the weird butternut squash that comes with beets and apples, texture is missing on this one and the ravioli turns red from the beets.
Service was fantastic and the mimosas with fresh squeezed OJ are on point. Definitely a place you should check out.
… moreService was fantastic and the mimosas with fresh squeezed OJ are on point. Definitely a place you should check out.
Donna Braden
In our party of 5, everyone was very pleased with their food. Beautiful atmosphere. I can’t wait to go back for their pork entree and I am dreaming of the pumpkin panacotta!
… moreMatthew March
Some places feed you. Some places seduce you. Gabriella Cafe does both, then sends you home a little more in love with the world.
This is not some glossy, over-designed coastal concept chasing trends. This is a small, slightly tucked-away, utterly transportive café in downtown Santa Cruz that feels like it was airlifted from a windswept village in Brittany and dropped gently by the Pacific. The dining room is intimate, almost conspiratorial. Low hum of conversation. Wine glasses catching the light. You lean in when you talk. Outside, the café seating is pure California ease. Sun on your shoulders, a breeze off the ocean, and suddenly lunch becomes an event.
And the food? The food is love, man.
This is French-influenced California cooking that actually means something. Not garnish-as-theater. Not farm names as decoration. Real-deal ingredient worship. You taste it immediately in the produce. Especially the ones coming from Dirty Girl Produce. Those dry-farmed tomatoes? They don’t just taste like tomatoes. They taste like August. Like sunburned fields and salt air and patience. The Tokyo turnips are so delicate they feel like they were handled with white gloves. French green beans that snap with quiet confidence.
Then there’s the supporting cast: Route 1 Farms, Pinnacle Farm, and other amazing, local purveyors. This is not farm-to-table as marketing. This is farm-to-table as religion.
The butternut ravioli? It’s the kind of dish that makes you pause mid-sentence. Silky. Balanced. Rich but never cloying. The kind of thing you close your eyes for. You don’t shovel it in. You respect it.
Seafood is local and sustainable. Poultry from Mary’s and Line 38. Beef raised with care. Rabbit from Devil’s Gulch Ranch. There’s integrity on the plate. You can taste the intention.
And then there’s Paul. The quiet architect behind the curtain. He curates the menu with the steady hand of someone who understands restraint. His wine list? Thoughtful. Democratic. Whether you want something minerally and electric or bold and brooding, he’s got you covered. No ego. Just great hospitality.
Weekend brunch here is a ritual. Lunch feels like you’ve discovered something the tourists haven’t figured out yet. It is, without exaggeration, one of the true hidden gems of Santa Cruz.
Gabriella’s doesn’t shout. It doesn’t need to. It whispers. And if you’re paying attention, it tells you everything you need to know:
Food is connection. Food is place. Food is memory. Food is love. This is Gabriella Cafe.
… moreThis is not some glossy, over-designed coastal concept chasing trends. This is a small, slightly tucked-away, utterly transportive café in downtown Santa Cruz that feels like it was airlifted from a windswept village in Brittany and dropped gently by the Pacific. The dining room is intimate, almost conspiratorial. Low hum of conversation. Wine glasses catching the light. You lean in when you talk. Outside, the café seating is pure California ease. Sun on your shoulders, a breeze off the ocean, and suddenly lunch becomes an event.
And the food? The food is love, man.
This is French-influenced California cooking that actually means something. Not garnish-as-theater. Not farm names as decoration. Real-deal ingredient worship. You taste it immediately in the produce. Especially the ones coming from Dirty Girl Produce. Those dry-farmed tomatoes? They don’t just taste like tomatoes. They taste like August. Like sunburned fields and salt air and patience. The Tokyo turnips are so delicate they feel like they were handled with white gloves. French green beans that snap with quiet confidence.
Then there’s the supporting cast: Route 1 Farms, Pinnacle Farm, and other amazing, local purveyors. This is not farm-to-table as marketing. This is farm-to-table as religion.
The butternut ravioli? It’s the kind of dish that makes you pause mid-sentence. Silky. Balanced. Rich but never cloying. The kind of thing you close your eyes for. You don’t shovel it in. You respect it.
Seafood is local and sustainable. Poultry from Mary’s and Line 38. Beef raised with care. Rabbit from Devil’s Gulch Ranch. There’s integrity on the plate. You can taste the intention.
And then there’s Paul. The quiet architect behind the curtain. He curates the menu with the steady hand of someone who understands restraint. His wine list? Thoughtful. Democratic. Whether you want something minerally and electric or bold and brooding, he’s got you covered. No ego. Just great hospitality.
Weekend brunch here is a ritual. Lunch feels like you’ve discovered something the tourists haven’t figured out yet. It is, without exaggeration, one of the true hidden gems of Santa Cruz.
Gabriella’s doesn’t shout. It doesn’t need to. It whispers. And if you’re paying attention, it tells you everything you need to know:
Food is connection. Food is place. Food is memory. Food is love. This is Gabriella Cafe.
dusty boyd
Excellent lamb, duck and sole. Prob best dish is chicken picatta!
Very homey environment and food is 5+.
… moreVery homey environment and food is 5+.
T Loc
I read reviews highly recommending the cauliflower. Perhaps it placed my expectations much higher than it deserved. It was crisp but that’s all that was enjoyable about it. Thank God the waitress recommended we also try the melon wrapped in prosciutto. It was a nice balance of sweet and salty and it was a refreshing appetizer. We also decided to try the Bigoli spaghetti. Loved the depth of the sauce so I forgave that the pasta was very slightly overcooked.
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