Our Story

My journey started in Palermo (Sicily) where even as a child, I had a strong passion for cooking. I was always the first to help my mother Rita and my father Salvatore in the kitchen after Sunday morning mass.

Growing up my best moments were when my dad, Salvatore, used to take me to discover different restaurants around Italy. He always wanted to find a better culinary adventure. This passion led him to travel the world, researching for superior food ingredients to reflect his style, distinctive flavors, and exclusivity providing for his family and friends an outstanding culinary adventure.

My passion is to visit the regions, meet the producers and to source the best quality ingredients to bring authentic Italian flavors to the American table.

I believe that an excellent meal is a pleasurable way to enjoy life.

Grazie e Buon Appetito
Gabriele Ruggieri

 

“Wow!!! I’m in heaven. I haven’t found anything this spectacular since I lived in Providence, Rhode Island. Absolutely one of the most engaging places I’ve frequented. This is my new favorite place.”

Connie

“We sat at the chefs table and watched them prepare everything with great care.  Everything was fresh, high quality and so good.  What a lovely surprise.  Cozy and top notch.”

Kelly

“Gabriel’s Food + Wine is the authentic Italian restaurant Cape Girardeau desperately needed. From the moment we walked in, the owner Gabriel and his staff made us feel like VIP.”

Sam

“I’ve enjoyed Italian food from some of the best restaurants in the country and Gabriel’s is up there with the best. A small menu of fresh authentic Italian dishes, each item is thoughtfully crafted and delicious. Attention to detail with every part of the meal is noted. ”

Jeffrey