Gabriella’s Modern Italian – The Florida Fling You Didn’t Know You Needed
Right then, lads—if you’re heading Stateside and looking to rack up a few serious brownie points with the missus, cancel your usual steakhouse plans and get Gabriella’s Modern Italian in Delray Beach on the sat nav. Trust us: this one’s worth the detour.
Freshly opened in Spring 2025 and already causing a stir among the coastal elite, Gabriella’s isn’t just another pasta joint with a view. It’s the lovechild of hospitality don Frankie Brusco—the man behind New Jersey’s heavyweight Gabriella’s Italian Steakhouse—and it’s bringing bold flavours, big vibes, and beautifully curated cocktails to South Florida’s sun-kissed Atlantic Avenue.
Frankie’s not your average restaurateur. He’s the sort of bloke who knows what it takes to impress both your old man and your girlfriend on the same menu. With a resume that includes Patricia’s of Holmdel and Over Easy Kitchen, Brusco’s brought his A-game to Delray Beach—a town already bursting with buzz but somehow crying out for this exact kind of Italian flair.
Let’s talk atmosphere. Floor-to-ceiling glass panels, a wraparound bar that practically begs for an Aperol Spritz photo op, and a sun-drenched patio that seats 60—this place was made for lingering. Inside, it’s all lush, colourful décor and the kind of lighting that makes everyone look ten years younger. Ideal for date night, lads—especially if you’ve been slacking on compliments lately.
The food? Let’s just say the menu reads like a greatest hits of Italian indulgence. Think rigatoni that’ll punch you in the taste buds, miso salmon for the purists, and a skirt steak that would make a New Jersey wise guy weep. Then there’s the signature tableside tiramisu- carefully constructed in front of your eyes- easily destroyed in one mouthful. It’s high-end, but not pretentious—flavour first, faff later.
Gabriella’s is upscale, yes, but never uptight. It’s the sort of place where you can rock up in a linen shirt, order three cocktails before mains, and still leave feeling like you’ve just been hugged by Nonna and seduced by a supermodel. Take the missus. Tell her you booked it for her. Secretly know it was for you.
Where: 40 NE Seventh Ave., Delray Beach, Florida
Why go: To experience the full tilt Italian fantasy—modern, moody, and magnificently mouthwatering.
Bonus points: The cocktail specials. Perfect for pretending you’re in a bond movie while your date Instagrams the decor.
Go now. Thank us later.