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CityViewNC.com | 39 But during a recent visit, everyone was happily partaking of only the Peruvian home cooking. We found double-carb bliss in the authentic beef Lomo Saltado, topped with french fries with fluffy white rice on the side; add in lots of sauteed red onion, tomatoes and cilantro in an addictive sauce ($15.99). e dish can also be made to order with chicken. Another thumbs-up goes to the Milanesa de Pollo, a thin-cut chicken breast, breaded and lightly fried, served with rice or fries and a house salad or substitute black beans ($15.99). We also shared a super-fresh chicken tamale. We were too full for dessert but will make sure to save room next time for homemade arroz con leche (rice pudding). Above, the 7 Seas Stew, a favorite menu item at La Perla, is loaded with a bounty from the sea. Below, the Lomo Saltado is one of several authentic Peruvian dishes made to order at Gabriella's. If you're craving Italian or American fare, the bargain choices are abundant — from spaghetti and meatballs to burgers, grinders and fried chicken. A kid's menu also is available (about $5 to $8). e atmosphere is casual and simply feels like family. ey are proud of their food, and rightfully so. Our server was smiling, gracious and quick. Gabriella's is about a 30-minute drive from downtown Fayetteville, barring traffic snafus. If you're in town during the day, check out Organic Butcher Shop just down the street. It's a great place to shop for quality beef, poultry and seafood, including dry scallops, wild salmon and stuffed chicken breasts, plus stuffed mushrooms, a variety of sauces and Danny B's pimiento cheese, just to name a few. Gabriella's is at 325 E. Broad St. in downtown Dunn. Lunch and dinner hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. It's closed Monday. 910-304-1368 The atmosphere at Gabriella's is casual and simply feels like family. They are proud of their food, and rightfully so. Our server was smiling, gracious and quick.

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