Abbate is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Allison Abbate, American film producer
Anthony Abbate, American former Chicago police officer and criminal
Carmelo Abbate (born 1971), Italian journalist
Carolyn Abbate, American musicologist
Federica Abbate (born 1991), Italian songwriter
Florencia Abbate (born 1976), Argentine writer, poet, and journalist
Janet Abbate, American computer scientist
Jon Abbate (born 1985), American football player
Lirio Abbate (born 1971), Italian journalist
Mario Abbate (1927-1981), Italian singer
Matteo Abbate (born 1983), Italian footballer
Mickael Abbate (born 1983), French/Italian film director
Paolo Abbate (1884–1973), Italian-born sculptor
Peter Abbate (born 1949), American politician
Simona Abbate (born 1983), Italian water polo player