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Inside Gabriella’s Modern Italian, Delray Beach’s Most Glamorous Dining Experience
Discover Gabriella’s Modern Italian in Delray Beach—an upscale dining hotspot known for house-made pastas, luxury ambiance, celebrity sightings and unforgettable “Show & Substance” hospitality.
March, 5th, 2026
One year ago, the iconic restaurant, Gabriella’s Modern Italian, well-known and loved amongst all of the elite in New Jersey, moved to Delray Beach. Downtown Delray Beach has quietly become a hotbed for art, entertainment, culture, and culinary
At the epicenter of Gabriella’s is the owner Frankie Brusco, who is as legendary as the restaurant itself. He is New Jersey exemplified and the central vein for the heartbeat of the restaurant. When you pull up to the valet amid the array of Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Bentleys with your mouth already agape, Frank is there to help usher you in and reassure you, saying, “I got you. Whatever you need, come see me.”
Now, if this were just hearsay, then I’d see right through it, but Frankie Brusco is the genuine article.
Gabriella’s Modern Italian is so much more than just an upscale eatery, this is an unforgettable dining experience where impeccable ingredients, first-class courtesy, and a velvet-roped atmosphere, all come together like nowhere else locally. They have coined this as, ‘Show & Substance.’
Your reality becomes twisted into what you thought only existed on screen, but now, you are there and you’re a part of it. This experience is done (in part) by its well-crafted structure and luxurious but contemporary interior. The bar area, surrounded by high structured arches culminating to its center is simply mesmerizing.
The soft elegant seating and upholstered couches help this restaurant go from its stationed singularity to blending the lines of a lounge and nightclub as well. The live (not overpowering) DJ on-site only reiterates this very chameleon nature. This is continued outside as well with their torch-lit patio, creating that after hours ambient vibe.
This, although important, is only the opening act to their incredible food. They have tableside services that include their Carbonara, a decadent Tiramisu, and even a Parmesan Bar, so you can build your dish just as you’d like it. At Gabriella’s they say that, “Every plate tells a story. It is crafted fresh, and served with soul and heart. We design each dish to highlight texture, technique, and balance.”
The freshness is really showcased with their house-made pastas and chef-inspired sauces. I had their Garganelli and was absolutely blown away. This beautiful rich past was teeming with rich truffle flavor and melted into buttery creaminess. It had added peas for enhanced flavor and texture and sliced 18-month prosciutto which increased its salty and savory element. Each unrelenting bite after another I was stunned at just how good it was.
Not to be outdone was their Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna. It was unexpectedly good with the perfect backend hit to the tastebuds. The Chicken Parmesan rewrote the book of what I thought Chicken Parmesan was or tasted like. Each taste had the trifecta of sauce, cheese, and pesto at the highest level.
To go with the richest, most decadent food was Gabriella’s incredible list of wines and cocktails. I enjoyed their Ca’Del Bosco Cuvée Prestige Wine which paired perfectly with some of the heavier dishes. My favorite was their Ciao Bella. This was one of the most refreshing drinks I’ve had in a while. It was like a strawberry explosion with mint, reinvigorating the Tito’s Vodka.
Many specialized cocktails and sparkling wines are featured with a more simplistic but high-end menu for their Pop-Up Brunches. These brunches are the place to be with live music pumping from DJs, saxophonists, or trumpetists. We were blessed by a highly talented electric violin player.
The word of Gabriella’s Modern Italian has already spread and become a new celebrity hotspot. I chatted with Jason Pierre-Paul, who was an NFL linebacker and defensive end for the Tampa Bay buccaneers and NY Giants. Also there was Tommy DeVito, a quarterback with the NE Patriots. And enjoying the evening was Rosalyn Yellin with some of her other costars from Netflix’s Members Only: Palm Beach series.
Frankie Brusco has not only created a spectacular restaurant but has given South Florida a destination, an experience not to be missed. For anyone searching for an unforgettable Delray Beach dining experience, Gabriella’s Modern Italian delivers incredible food, luxury ambiance, and the kind of atmosphere that turns dinner into an event.
This intimate chef-driven tasting experience in Broward blends elevated cuisine, live culinary artistry, and a mission that transforms lives.
June 20th, 2026
Not every memorable night out in South Florida happens at the trendiest Miami hotspot or the newest Fort Lauderdale restaurant. Sometimes, the most unforgettable dining experiences are hidden in places you’d least expect.
Arc Broward’s Arc Culinary is one of those rare gems.
More than just a dinner reservation, Arc Culinary delivers an immersive chef’s table experience where guests enjoy thoughtfully curated multi-course meals while watching talented chefs prepare and present each dish right in front of them. The result feels part fine dining, part live performance, and entirely unforgettable.
With limited seating and rotating themed menus, every event feels exclusive like being invited to an intimate dinner party hosted by some of South Florida’s most passionate culinary talent.
The real magic begins once the first course arrives.
At Arc Culinary, dinner becomes an experience. Instead of dishes quietly appearing from behind kitchen doors, guests get a front-row seat to the craftsmanship behind every plate. Watching the chefs work adds a level of connection and appreciation that transforms the meal into something far more interactive and personal.
For its recent Fresh SoFlo Summer Flavors dinner, Arc Culinary showcased a four-course tasting menu celebrating seasonal Florida ingredients with elevated technique and thoughtful presentation.
The evening began with a refreshing Florida blue crab starter served with avocado, ruby red grapefruit, hearts of palm, and a bright key lime vinaigrette. Light, citrusy, and beautifully balanced, it captured South Florida summer on a plate.
Course two brought a stunning pan-seared Florida snapper, perfectly crisp on the outside and paired with sweet corn purée and blistered cherry tomatoes. The standout element, however, was the sauce. A swap to miso chili oil added layers of umami, subtle spice, and richness that completely elevated the dish. It was one of those bites that makes the entire table pause.
The third course featured a beautifully cooked grilled filet mignon, served with roasted summer peppers, shaved fennel, arugula, and key lime chimichurri. Rich yet balanced, it delivered the kind of bold, satisfying flavor you hope for in a main course.
Dessert ended the evening on a classic South Florida note: a stunning key lime tart that was equal parts creamy, tart, and sweet.
While the food alone makes Arc Culinary worth visiting, what makes the experience truly special lies beyond the plate.
Founded in 1956, Arc Broward has spent nearly seven decades serving individuals with developmental disabilities and life challenges throughout Broward County. The nonprofit supports individuals from ages 1 to 91, offering programs that include education, employment services, behavioral health support, residential programs, and family resources.
Arc Culinary operates as one of Arc Broward’s most innovative social enterprises, using food as both a source of funding and a pathway to opportunity.
Proceeds from dinners, private events, catering, and culinary programming directly support Arc Broward’s life-changing services while also helping create hands-on training and workforce opportunities in hospitality and culinary arts for individuals with special needs.
In other words, this isn’t just dinner.
It’s a chance to support inclusion, independence, and meaningful opportunity—all while enjoying an exceptional meal.
That’s what makes Arc Culinary so special: you come for the chef-driven menu, the intimate atmosphere, and the creative flavors, but you leave with something deeper.
In a region filled with restaurants competing for attention, Arc Culinary offers something increasingly rare a dining experience that feels personal, purposeful, and genuinely impactful.
Because at Arc Culinary, every course tells a story and every bite gives back.
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