Gabbiano's Will Open Gabby's Next Door This Fall
The new dinner-only space at 5425 Northeast 30th Avenue will offer rotating seasonal small plates.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Dining Out
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Diners hoping for a table at the popular restaurant Gabbiano's will soon have a new nearby option as the owners prepare to open Gabby's Next Door this fall. The new space takes over the building formerly home to Beast and Lil' Dame.
Why it matters
The expansion arrives as a relief for locals who have struggled to find seating at the primary Gabbiano's location. By adding a second space dedicated to small, shareable plates, the team aims to provide a reliable dining alternative when their main kitchen hits capacity.
The new concept will offer a rotating selection of 6 to 9 small dishes at a time, moving away from a traditional large-format menu. While current lunch service operates from 11:30am to 2:30pm, the dinner service will run from 5pm to 9pm.
The players
Gabbiano's
A Portland restaurant expanding its operations to a secondary nearby location.
Gabby's Next Door
The new dinner-service space opening at the former home of Lil' Dame and Beast.
The details
Gabby's Next Door is situated at 5425 Northeast 30th Avenue in the space previously occupied by Beast and Lil' Dame. The kitchen will focus on seasonal produce, featuring shareable snacks like bagna càuda dip, charred brassicas, and shrimp fra diavolo. The owners intend for this expansion to serve as a high-capacity relief valve for the original Gabbiano's restaurant nearby.
Timeline
Lunch service is currently available from 11:30am to 2:30pm.
The new dinner service is scheduled to launch in fall 2026.
Dinner hours will run from 5pm to 9pm.
Beyond the Bridges
This project follows the industry practice of using adjacent real estate for overflow capacity, a strategy frequently seen in Portland's tighter dining corridors. It mirrors successful transitions in the neighborhood where popular spots expand into established kitchen footprints.
Portlanders living near Northeast 30th Avenue can expect the space formerly housing Beast and Lil' Dame to transition to evening activity by this fall. Residents will be able to visit for dinner between 5pm and 9pm once the doors open.
The takeaway
Diners should watch for an announcement regarding the specific opening date later this fall. When the restaurant opens, look for the seasonal rotating menu that focuses on small plates to help manage peak demand.
Further reading
For more on the latest neighborhood culinary shifts, see our coverage in Dining Out.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Axios.
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