gabbiano al mare is one of the most renowned and admired cuisines in the world - superb italian fine dining, brought to one of the most exotic locations in rio de janeiro, the establishment focuses on offering its guests contemporary italian cuisine, with a sophisticated, yet friendly atmosphere. 

the gabbiano al mare has become a favored eatery for many local cariocas, as well as the city's artisans and intellectuals - opened in 2013, as a sister restaurant to the world renowned gabbiano, in the barra da tijuca neighborhood.

the original restaurant in barra offers authentic italian food, whilst the gabbiano al mare is emulates that with a seaside twist.

located in the mezzanine floor of the towering hotel sol ipanema, the restaurant hangs onto the golden coast of the iconic ipanema beach, making it ideal to enjoy the tropical sea breeze - in fact, one the finest attributes of the restaurant, architecturally, is its wide glass door, that opens out onto the beach, giving guests a stunning ocean view.