Caffe Gazelle

Cafe Gazelle – A True Italian Gem!
Wow — what a fantastic experience at Cafe Gazelle! This place is a cozy, romantic little spot that feels like you're dining in a small village in Italy. Perfect for a date night or just a special evening out.
We started with the bruschetta and artichokes, and both were fresh, flavorful, and a great way to kick things off. For our mains, we shared the Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Piccata, and the Carbonara Pasta — everything was absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked, and full of classic Italian flavor. You can really tell the kitchen takes pride in what they serve.
And don’t skip dessert — the Limoncello Cake was light, lemony, and the perfect ending.
What really made the night was the service. Our server was amazing — super friendly and attentive without being overbearing. And the two owners were actually present the entire time, helping take orders and personally presenting dishes. You don’t see that kind of care and involvement very often, and it made the experience feel even more personal.
Prices were very reasonable for the quality and atmosphere. I left full, happy, and already planning my next visit.
Highly recommend — this place is a must-try if you love real Italian food with heart! 🇮🇹🍷🍋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hidden jewel. I had the chicken parmesan. Very tasty. I will be back soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a wonderful find in Huntington Beach. Very excellent southern Italian cooking. In a very unattractive strip mall, the ambiance is nothing to talk about, but the food is truly great. The sauces are marvelous. The regular Wine list is lacking, but they do have monthly special wines that are reasonably priced and are quite fine. The staff is quite attentive and gives very good suggestions. We've been back several times, and the food and service do not disappoint.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

HB hidden gemstone 💎 delicious food 10/10

Some of the best Italian dishes. And the most friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We love this place. It’s our favorite italian restaurant for lunch ( more casual) or date night dinner. Amazing food and excellent service. We tried many dishes here and all of them were so tasty and would order again and again.We enjoy Italian food so we tried many restaurants but this one is the best or one of the best in the area.Small, cozy and romantic for dinner.Easy, fast and tasty for lunch.Very reasonably priced and staff is so friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our family's favorite spot! Great food! Great service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Italian born owners welcome you into a cozy room with white cloth covered tables. The dining experience feels European. Authentic recipes, attentive but unrushed service encourages you to linger. It's a perfect place to dine, not just eat.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala

It is always so welcoming to "come home" to Cafe Gazelle. The food quality and taste was superb, the service "fabulous" as usual, and miss this wonderful place when it has been a little while since our last visit. Will look forward to our next time hoping it will be very soon. Thanks for a wonderful experience....again ❣️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Always delicious!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Marsala, Eggplant Parmigiana, Milanese

Excellent service and great food!!!

To my surprise, under all that strange brown sauce, there was a piece of dry chicken.I would suggest going to the Carl's Jr. That shares the same parking lot.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Cozy Italian restaurant with linen tablecloth. Excellent flavors at a reasonable price. Great service and easy parking.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best Italian restaurant around...... great staff and service...... it's a hidden gem.....

Wonderful Italian fare. Consistently high quality. Light and fresh are the words that come to mind. The meals are well-filling, but those looking for oversized American portion sizes may be disappointed.