Restaurant Le Gabriel

My friends and I went to Le Gabriel in Paris to celebrate a birthday. We chose the seafood-themed tasting menu for dinner, and every dish was executed with perfect precision—especially the cooking of the seafood, which is notoriously hard to get just right. The ingredients were incredibly fresh, and the flavors came through beautifully. My personal favorites were the radish appetizer, which was light and full of character, and the dessert: dark chocolate paired with sea salt cookies—an unexpected and delightful combination. The wine list was also excellent and perfectly matched the dishes. What stood out the most was the service—it was one of the most professional and warm experiences I’ve had at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Overall, it was a truly memorable evening and a wonderful way to celebrate.

Restaurant Le Gabriel, three Michelin star restaurant. Two tasting menus are offered, each coming with either seven or nine courses. The first tasting menu's theme was Brittany, the home of the chef, and the second menu featured flavours from around the world, mainly from Asia. chef Jérôme Banctel reinterprets French classics, imbuing them with Japanese flavours. A choice of 7 and 9 courses on both menus. The food was good but lacked the wow factor. The desserts on the other hand were outstanding. The portions were generous. Service was professional and attentive.

Exquisite dining experience. Every superlative applies to our experience here - from the courteous response when making our reservations online, warm heartfelt welcome when we arrived, the delicious beautifully plated meal to our sendoff right through the front doors at the end - it was simply an outstanding experience. We came for lunch & had the 4 course degustation (an option for 5 courses also available) which was perfect. The amuse bouche consisted of 3 parts perfectly put together to tease our tastebuds. The courses arrived in a continuous flow yet nicely paced & the 3 hours we took simply flew by. The menu consisted of an array of seafood & the main meat course was duck. As expected of a 3 Michelin starred restaurant in Paris - every dish was carefully put together & each looked like a piece of art. Crockery & cutlery were refined adding to the drama against the starched white tablecloths. Service was exemplary - friendly yet professional. The wine list was a heavy encyclopaedic volume & the sommelier was friendly & knowledgeable tuning in to what we liked & wanted to spend & patiently explaining various wines which he thought we would like. This was the perfect lunch on a beautiful Parisian summer’s day. An absolute treat & if you can snag a reservation, definitely a must do when in Paris.

Dining at Le Gabriel was truly one of the most complete and thoughtful restaurant experiences I’ve had in Paris. The setting is stunning—elegant but never cold, with every design detail carefully considered. Even the chairs were unusually comfortable, which may sound minor, but makes a big difference during a multi-course tasting menu. The atmosphere was also just right: lively in the best way, with the soft hum of conversation creating a warm, vibrant energy without ever becoming noisy. The food was exceptional from start to finish. Every dish was full of flavor, beautifully balanced, and presented with refinement. There’s real creativity here, but it never feels forced or overly conceptual. Instead, the flavors are clear, often surprising, and always satisfying. You can tell the chef is not just technically brilliant but genuinely passionate about crafting dishes that stay with you. What truly sets Le Gabriel apart is the level of detail and care. Even the small things are done perfectly. The warm towel at the start, for example—hot but not too hot, moist but not dripping—was an early sign of how precise everything would be. Knife rests were placed thoughtfully on the table, and each chair had a small built-in platform for handbags—a discreet but deeply appreciated touch. The service was flawless. Every member of the staff was gracious, calm, and intuitive. There’s a real sense of quiet confidence and professionalism. When one guest in our group didn’t enjoy a particular course, the kitchen responded immediately and brought a special replacement dish made with artichoke hearts—which turned out to be one of the highlights of the evening. That kind of attentiveness is rare, even at this level. The only disappointment came at the very end of the evening. While enjoying the petit fours with only a few tables left, the kitchen staff became audibly loud. At this level of dining, and especially in such a serene setting, that kind of disruption simply shouldn’t happen. It slightly broke the magic of an otherwise seamless experience. Le Gabriel is not a place that tries to impress with flash or ego. It’s a restaurant that speaks in subtlety and excellence. Everything—from the food and the setting to the hospitality and the tiniest details—has been considered and executed with care. It’s a place where you feel truly taken care of. It truly deserves its 3 Michelin stars and Gault and Millau 18/20. An unforgettable experience.

My wife and I had the pleasure of having lunch at Le Gabriel. We did the light lunch in 3 sequences. Amuses and petit fours were mostly very intricate and complex but very creative in flavors and very playful. Our starter highlighted seasonal artichokes and consisted of hearts marinated in Sakura vinegar, with a light mousse and surrounded by a beurre blanc sauce. Somehow a very balanced dish we loved. Next up was a sea bass with chanterelles in a rich brown sauce, cut with the sweetness of peas and razor clams. Next up was a perfectly roasted young duck with miso and seasonal white asparagus. While the duck was amazing, the highlight bite from our whole trip for me was the white asparagus fibers, rolled in crispy duck skin, topped with caviar. This is one of those bites that sticks with you forever. Finally for dessert we had a confit mango and spiced sorbet. Everything was delicious and we'd look forward to revisiting for the dinner menu. The non-food highlight was Alex, I believe a captain, who was great to talk to and was kind enough to share an extensive list of restaurants to visit in the city on our stay.

Dined at the stunning Le Gabriel at La Réserve – a true three-Michelin-star experience. From foie-gras macarons to artfully plated langoustine and miso-marinated salmon, every dish was elegant and unforgettable. Service was polished, the ambiance opulent, and the wine pairings spot on. One of the finest meals I’ve ever had in France.

Visited in February 2025 for lunch, we chose the Escale 4 course menu which I think must be one of the best value 3* meals around! The food was fantastic, with great balance between acidity, richness and depth of flavour. I think the highlight was their signature sand carrot dish with pickled ginger, which definitely lived up to the hype. We also loved the Mackerel fish course, finished table-side. I was very happy to find an incredible Vincent Dauvissat 1er Cru La Forest Chablis available by the glass that just blew us away (we had 2 each). We also a bottle of Georges Descombes Saint Amour Beaujolais 2018 which was superb. Service was warm and attentive, with every member of staff having fantastic English (much needed as our French is nowhere near perfect). Will definitely look to book again next time we are in Paris!

Dining at Le Gabriel was far below expectations, especially for a Michelin-starred restaurant. The staff service was unprofessional, and during the course of the meal, a staff member made multiple mistakes—spilling sauce or water three separate times. These were the kind of basic errors you wouldn’t even expect from an intern. To be honest, the level of service was comparable to a fast-food chain like McDonald’s. Definitely not recommended.

Another trip to Paris meant an excuse to find another Michelin three star restaurant to dine at! After doing some research, I had to go with Le Gabriel as it literally just earned its third star in 2024. To me, that just shows me that they really grinded to get that third star. After coming here, Michelin dining in Paris is still peak dining! Reservations for Le Gabriel aren't terribly hard to book as long as you are on top of when they come out. But it's certainly not anywhere close to as difficult as booking three stars in the U.S. Having so many three stars in Paris definitely plays a factor here. Le Gabriel offers the Virée menu, which is their standard menu, and the Périple menu, which is a more flavorful menu. Seven courses was €278 and nine courses was €378. Our servers told us the Virée menu would have a lot of different flavors and might not be for everyone...but clearly they haven't met my palate where I'm always chasing flavor! As expected, the food here was at a comprehensively elite level. The techniques they used to cook each dish was so unique. And the creativity was off the charts! Every dish just hit the spot. It's hard to really pinpoint a favorite because I liked every dish. But if I had to pick three, the abalone with caviar, Binchotan grilled spiny lobster, and the mackerel were my top picks. You could just see the execution and attention to detail for each dish. Of course, the service has to match the quality of the food and I would have expected no less than they were on point here. Le Gabriel has an army of waiters ready to go at all times. Every dish was explained to extreme detail. We even had our mackerel finished and prepared right in front of us! Ended up striking a decent rapport with Arnaud, who could tell we were very interested in the techniques used to cook every dish and took his time to explain in good detail. I have been to many three Michelin star restaurants, but you never take great service for granted. Ambience is as I would expect for a Parisian Michelin three star restaurant. It is located in the La Réserve hotel. And the dining room we were in...was literally the restaurant. There is no other room. Made me feel very exclusive, as it became very clear to me that each table is seated only once per night since the dinner took four hours. I enjoyed the layout, very high ceilings and tables spaced far from each other. You never had to speak too loud in here. Also grateful that we were seated on the edge rather than the center, which allowed me to take the room in. I salute Le Gabriel for earning its third star this year. I personally wanted to come here because I knew they were still hungry to prove they belonged, and they did not disappoint. Haute cuisine in Paris is just on a totally different level than anywhere else!

It pains me to describe this restaurant as mediocre, especially since we flew all the way from New York explicitly to celebrate my birthday dinner here, based on the excellent experience we had two years ago. But things have definitely changed. The room is still gorgeous. But now we have to talk about food and service. Regarding the former, there were two dishes we simply could not eat (and we literally eat everything without complaint). One was a truly disgusting fish called skate wing. When the cloche was raised, the immediate experience was one of smelling garbage that had been left out for a couple weeks in the hot sun. I did make a stab at it but actually gagged. Nothing else was that bad, but one other dish did come close. The wine pairing was also a bit odd. I understand these are going to be inferior, lesser-priced wines, but in some cases we really felt as though we were drinking Yellowtail, or something of that ilk. We had to ask for replacements for the undrinkable a couple of times and, when we did, the replacement wines were FAR better. We should have just ordered a nice bottle of something and called it a day. Lastly, the service was what I would call uneven. We had one delightful young lady who was a joy, but then a couple of other servers who helped with our table gave off a feeling of serious disinterest. There were a few times where we needed something and just could not catch the eye of a single person. When you have to raise and hold your hand up like you're in school, then the staff is simply not sufficiently attentive. I noticed they were much younger than the last time we dined here. Finally, we could not understand the sommelier's introductions to the wines because he mumbled. He also seemed way too young to have had enough experience drinking to answer any questions we had. For $1,575, the bill for our two dinners seemed completely out of range for the experience we had. Dinner at also-three-starred-Alleno the next night (same cost) helped make up for this unfortunate experience, but for the trouble we went to for this special meal was disproportionate.

Just a superb experience. The location is in a very nice area, inside a very elegant hotel. The staff were AMAZING. The experience is like watching a performance, everyone moving at just the right speed and showing up at just the right moment. There were 5 of us and we had a bottle of champagne, one white and 2 reds. The total was 350€ per person. Loved every minute!

If you've never had a 2-star Michelin experience, Le Gabriel is a great start. Hefty price but the excellent service, the beautiful platings, and the delicious high-quality food make it all worth it. You have to make a reservation, I don't even think they take walk-ins. It looked like they only accepted one round of guests because I never saw anyone else come in after. It's a really long meal, especially if you choose the 8-course. It took us over 3 hours to finish! Some things I noticed with their excellent service...stains were covered up with a white cloth. If you have multiple people at your table, they always uncover your food at the same time. There's just a lot of synchronized movements with minimal communication. In the beginning, they gave us a menu that lists all the potential ingredients to ask if we needed to modify anything. I'm not really going to describe the dishes we had because they probably change throughout the months. But as you can tell from the pictures, the food is arranged aesthetically...even the plate designs are incorporated. The quality of the food is amazing, everything was delicious. Each dish represented the chef's journey around the world and our waitress described each dish and how to eat them in English. At the very end, they rolled a dessert cart with small bites. I thought it was going to cost us extra so I didn't grab one of everything but it's free! They had these passionfruit caramel chews that were delicious. What an amazing experience. Definitely for special occasions but now my standards for 2-star Michelin restaurants will be compared to Le Gabriel!

Amazing food and service. Top notch. The epitome of a fine dining restaurant where the chef takes simple ingredients, something that you'll have heard of, and turn them into innovative, appealing and mouth-watering dishes. Of course, in haute cuisine you'll always encounter fancy ingredients like caviar and foie gras, etc., but a true talented chef doesn't need to rely on expensive elements to make a dish to wow his customers. Due to my dietary restrictions at that time, I had to contact the manager about my requirements. I originally wanted to try their prix fixe menu but realized it might not be practical because that would change too much of the chef's ideas. Upon arrival, the wait staff were all aware of the restriction and recommended us going a la carte for our dinner. We got the green asparagus and the morels for our appetizers, fish and pigeon for our main courses and passion fruit souffle to end our dinner. EVERYTHING WAS EXCELLENT. The taste, the texture, the portions (we were so full), the service, the details... I've never had asparagus cooked like this, never knew mushrooms and vegetables could be elevated to this level. The meat and fish of course were cooked perfectly with flavor and juiciness. On top of the stuff we ordered, we got generous amount of amuse bouche and they even prepared something special for our anniversary. I loved the candles they put there and asked where I can find them. The manager ended up giving me a box of candles to take home along with some goodies in a bag! You would think a Michelin star restaurant would nickel and dime you. No, these people really want to please you and make sure you have a great time! It was not an inexpensive meal but my husband and I both thought it's worth every of our penny! If you want to pick Michelin French restaurant in Paris to try, among the many others, look no further, this is it!

This is a Michelin 2 star restaurant. I was out of my lègue as i was under dressed and felt so. The staff is very formal, accommodating, and friendly. Ambiance was quiet, somber tones, and comfortable. They were kind enough to seat me even though I was dressed casually. I ordered a la cart rather than menu fixée because they were out of the Filet au Poivre. I had a superb meal and was treated royally. Experience was worth the extravagance but I will dress appropriately next time.

Excellence in regards to everything. Expensive Prix fixe surprise menus worth every centime. Wonderful food, beautiful atmosphere, and an attentive staff. Well deserved two Michelin stars.

Le Gabriel is located in La Réserve in a really nice area - walking there and walking around after dinner were really nice. The main dining room had only maybe 7 tables, so it was a nice intimate experience. There are currently 2 dinner options: Virée with 7 courses for 178€ and Périples with 8 courses for 238€. The Viree is more flavors from the chef's home in Brittany, whereas the Périples has more Japanese influence. There's also an add on cheese course option. I was pregnant and have pretty much been a pescatarian, and they were extremely gracious and conscientious about adapting the menu for me, which I really appreciated. For the raw / undercooked seafood, they were able to sub out the oyster and also cook the fish a little longer for me. I also saw them accommodating a well behaved little girl at a table near us, giving her a special adapted menu. VIRÉE - 1. Amuses - Buckwheat crisp with Parmesan and shaved mushroom - Tapioca rice crisp with lemon for me, and for my husband, raw oyster from Brittany with an interesting nutty sauce - Celery tartlet: wonderfully intense. The regular menu had creamy pork and sweet garlic tart 2. Carrot marinated in limestone water filled with mashed carrot and ginger - this was a very cool texture and presentation, andhe rich flavor was reminiscent of a bolognese. Poured over was a sauce of carrot juice and fermented ginger broth. It was served with a warm crispy brioche for the sopping up the sauce 3. Buckwheat flour bread and butter from Brittany 4. Binchotan grilled blue lobster from Brittany: with a light grill/smoke flavor, sitting on top of herbs, topped with almond praline, served with cooked celery in an apple juice infused curry 5. Mackerel on galet: mackerel cooked in the kitchen then finished with white wine on hot stones between cedar wood, potatoes confit with bottarga and sea asparagus, a thicker sauce of a urchin and shallot under the fish, then poured over was a fish-garlic-ginger stock. 6a. Artichoke heart roasted in limestone water, sakura vinegar, artichoke chips 6b. Regular menu: crispy pig layered with potatoes and nori like a crispy mille feuille, served with poached shells in cream - described to be like a surf and turf - very interesting and tied together with the nori 7a. Whiting from Brittany with morels, super tender razor clams, and spring peas 7b: Regular menu: poultry from Culoiseau: chicken breast marinated in a fermented leaf, with green peas, onion, ham, and garlic in a tart. It came with a sauce of chicken jus in white garlic oil 8. Cheese cart: a great selection with many unique cheeses that we haven't seen elsewhere 9. Meringue, pink grapefruit, oyster leaf and sea asparagus with champagne foam - a light but substantially sized palate cleansing transitional dessert 10. Buckwheat tart with vanilla ice cream, cocoa crisp, cider and caramel sauce for me They also brought a very nice berry tart as a birthday surprise (with a candle!). There were also Mignardaises to go. As you would expect for a Michelin 2 star place, service was on point with coordinated placement and removal of dishes. The dishes were all presented nicely with sauces poured table side, but the mackerel on stones stood out as the highlight for presentation. The food style was a bit more traditional than what j normally seen out. However, the staff truly went above and beyond for accommodations, and service was impeccable.

Why this strange title about a restaurant? Because both chef Jérôme Banctel and director Marco Tognon make us a superb show of what modern French cuisine is but not losing its roots. But let's begin at the beginning. (Epanadiplose and pleonasm I must calm down!) The appetizers are far from basic with a tart of foie gras and Shitake mashed potatoes, then a thin compote of onion and red pepper mousse and finally a yuzu meringue with crabmeat and Granny Smith apple. Some plum-flavored rice chips. Here we recognize the Korean influence where dry plum is commonly used. The three pieces are really worked while being in a taste approach fairly neutral so as not to disturb the mouth at the beginning of the meal. With the artichoke, Jerome Banctel reminds us of his native Brittany. The flower (yes, this big green ball is a flower!) is cooked in limestone. This operation has no real taste effect but causes a molecular reaction that will prevent the artichoke heart from breaking up during cooking. It will maintain a beautiful appearance while being perfectly cooked. After a tour in Gironde (since the artichoke is from Macau), we travel to Japan with Japanese cherry vinegar deglazing. Some artichoke chips and fresh coriander, artichoke puree, cherry vinegar gel. And back in France with an emulsion of barigoule, Provencal accompaniment. This starer is powerful, toned. No misguidance in vaporous tastes. The taste balance is really perfect. The student of Alain Senderens is perfectly recognizable with an absolutely fantastic food and wine pairing with La Goulée of Cos d'Estournel. With touches that can almost be described as salty. We come back to much more appeasement with salmon marinated in yuzu, daikon, aubergine mousse. Even if the final pollen emulsion brings a disconcerting but understandable bitterness. It is true that I am very sensitive to bitter. The nasturtium leaves bring the peppery tip. The piece of salmon is barely grasped unilaterally, without coloration of heat. Then comes the ultra-classic piece, the veal chop. No particular work on the baking itself but a cut in the dining room by the director Marco Tognon who magnifies so much this calf which is not dead for nothing, with the superb carving trolley, unique piece made for the restaurant by the House Ercuis, with Cos's elephant engraved on the cover. But we would not be in a 2 star if it was not accompanied by a "simple" but subtle ravioli cress and watercress. A small veal stock will moisten the whole. Obviously, I will raid on the bone... One more that the cooks will not have! The only (small) disappointment will come from the wine served with the veal chop, a Pagodes de Cos 2012. Good but which did not have its coherence with the dish, contrary to the white one. If I had to sum up the effect this dessert makes, it would be in the squeaking of the knife on the meringue. This plunges back into the (almost!) inimitable crunch of the Ovaltine bar of the snacks of our childhood. And of course it's excellent. There is very little bitterness in coffee that is weighted by plain ice cream and cherry syrup. The other dessert is comparatively a little absent even if the multiplicity of vanilla seeds augur the fragrance of the islands. But I will not give up because it allowed me to leave the coffee so much hated! To sum up, apart from the obvious taste interest of this table emeritus, the menu offers a nice balance between a very good technique and a simplicity of products. The artichoke is really the masterpiece with a strong but subtly muted taste.

My husband and I had the occasion to dine at Le Gabriel for lunch in early December 2018. The restaurant is situated inside La Reserve hotel, overlooking a courtyard near Le Grand Palais, Le Petit Palais, and the Avenue des Champs-Elysées. The restaurant room itself is stunning, and a nod to high French artistocratic design and culture. Gold bedazzles the ceilings and antique mirrors line the walls. The servers are dressed in black suits, perhaps to The lunch menu is cheaper than the dinner menu and also offers several menu options depending on your budget. The lunch menu provides high level descriptions of the courses without actually providing details of the courses themselves. They call it a "blind menu." I chose the "market menu" lunch and my husband chose the "hunting menu" lunch which was a bit more expensive. All we knew was that the ingredients would represent either the local market availability or what someone might hunt, such as venison. My husband is not the biggest fan of some classic French dishes such as paté and foie gras. He also doesn't like poultry. So we should have known that a blind menu at a French restaurant could result in him getting some dishes he did not fancy. Unfortunately, that is precisely what happened. I think my husband was hoping for a slab of venison with some side dishes. But no, he got paté for his appetizer, and squab for his entrée. I had mentioned to the water in the beginning that my husband "doesn't like chicken," so when the planned dish was a close cousin to chicken, I wish they would have clarified and accommodated. This is the risk of a blind menu. For my market menu lunch, on the other hand, I was served three dishes which absolutely fancied my tastes. The lunch began with an asparagus soup, followed by a delectable scallop dish, and finished with a coconut meringue dessert. Each of my dishes was artfully presented and carefully crafted to make my mouth and soul satisfied for weeks. Le Gabriel is an excellent restaurant. I see why it has 2 Michelin stars. The service is like watching a ballet, except in a restaurant. The servers cover up the stains on your table cloth like ninjas--blink and you'll miss the action. I certainly felt as though I spoiled myself on this lunch, but I felt bad that my husband got a whole lunch that he hated. The 4 stars is not for quality of food or drinks or ambiance or the service; it is for the choice of a blind menu that can result in a diner's unhappiness. My advice to would-be Le Gabriel visitors is to be very detailed in taste preferences off the bat. Hopefully, they will accommodate you.

This meal was amazing and (literally) life-changing! My boyfriend gifted me with a reservation here for Christmas last year -- we were about to go on our first trip to Paris, and he wanted to experience real fine dining to celebrate. We actually missed our reservation thinking it was 30 minutes later, but a call between them and our hotel's concierge remedied that. The restaurant offered to move our reservation 30 minutes later to allow us time to arrive. The staff was very kind and courteous, especially since we spoke English and were clearly American. We were escorted into the building and had our coats taken to be hung up. We sat by a large window in the dining room, and they even had a pedestal for my purse. We chose the 5-course meal and paired it with some delicious champagne. All of the food was to die for. The flavors, the creativity, the presentation -- all of it was wrapped up in one really lovely experience. Halfway through our meal, my boyfriend got down on one knee and proposed to me! Little to my knowledge, the staff had known this was planned and were helping him take photos of the occasion. They were very sweet and brought me tissues when I couldn't stop crying too. (For the record, I said yes!) The chef and staff absolutely spoiled us and brought multiple rounds of dessert following our meal, including a Congratulations plate with a special treat on it. I was sent home with a pastry to enjoy on the following morning as well. The dining room was very beautiful, and we walked through a library-like bar on the way in and out. I would have loved to check that out, but we finished our meal relatively late and wanted to return home. The experience was extremely memorable for many reasons, and we are still dreaming about all of the delicious food. We already plan on returning whenever our next trip to France happens!

This was our second visit to this two star Michelin restaurant and although the meal was certainly of five star quality, our experience paled in comparison to our initial experience. Does time enhance the memory? I believe the "let down" was caused by ordering the four course luncheon menu, rather than opting for the independence of a la carte. This time it was a tale of quantity over quality, as neither one of us were able to "clean our plates;" a lesson to be learned. Located in the "over the top" La Reserve Hotel, Restaurant Le Gabriel is the personification of elegant. A bevy of well trained, sophisticated servers cater to your every need. However, this is no "stuffy" wait staff. Quick with a joke, personal and charming, servers ensure your comfort and take the "chill" out of Michelin star dining in this gilded black and gold salon. The four course weekday luncheon, a veritable steal at 115 Euros, climbs the price scale when ordering wine, water etc. Remember, France imposes a separate food and liquor tax that adds 10% and 20% to your check. Thus, what appears reasonable at first, slaps you financially on exit. Caveat emptor. Our lunch came to approximately 375 dollars as a final tally, a great deal more than I expected to pay. Of course, that included several amuse bouche courses adding to our gluttonous repast. In hind sight, always a guilty waste of energy, a la carte would have made sense. Le Gabriel is a master of presentation, and each dish was a visual work of art. However, tastes were across the board. The terrine was a contradiction of delicate and hearty deliciousness, and could have been a meal in itself. The fish serving was refined, accompanied by a sauce that had a fine"wisp" of horseradish, but was unmemorable. By the time the stuffed poultry was served, both madame and I were uncomfortably full, which detracted from our culinary enjoyment. Desserts, while beautiful and creative, were eaten begrudgingly. It was simply too much. All this food was washed down with a gorgeous white wine from Collioure at a reasonable 90 Euros. While Le Gabriel certainly is deserving of its two star status, we deserve to lose all our stars for not realizing a la carte menu choices allows for culinary freedom and independence, necessary for pure dining enjoyment.

Inside La Reserve hotel, this two-star michelin restaurant offers high-end cuisine and attentive service, in the French tradition of fine dining. The chef adds a twist of originality with light Japanese inspiration added to all dishes, which usually makes for an interesting discovery (with a few hit-or-miss). We went à-la-carte for dinner, a great choice as the prix-fixe tasting menu didn't appeal to everyone on our party. We also had two bottles of the house wine, good Bordeaux, but not of greatest value (we tried two different years). The wine menu is extensive - a michelin-star criteria - but not particularly a bargain either. I went with the mackerel and the cochon de lait. Very well executed -- but not "unforgettable". My guests were very happy with their choices, and all amuse-bouches were excellent. Bread was divine ! The dining room is filled with black and brown color - it looks a little bit dark, nevertheless the interior is elegant and rather chic. This is absolutely a great table, and while we had an amazing dinner, I was expecting a tiny bit more of a "wow" factor. The staff and chef still made for an amazing night.

Does a 2* Michelin need another glowing review? I took my best friend here for his birthday April 2022. We have eaten at many fine restaurants in Paris for almost 40 years now. This place is as good as any. The only experiences that compare were Taillevent under the great Claude Vrinat. That was a different era and style of very fine dining. Gabriel has introduced a more relaxed style which is demanded by the mobile phone age. Still the service is immaculate, but relaxed. Taillevent was immaculate but hidden, the well oiled machine (without Vrinat it is not so good, and feels rather stuffy). I appreciate both. Gabriel's dining room is a nice as any you will visit, exceptionally beautiful. The food is fantastic. I will return.

The best dining experience we had in our trip to Paris. We had the tasting menu with the wine pairing. The food was classy and expertly prepared. The wine was fantastic. The service was what you expect at a Michelin rated restaurant. They were funny, friendly, attentive, and were super helpful since our French isn't the best. Ambiance is elegant and high class. I would recommend wearing a jacket when dining here, unlike places such as Joel Robuchon where they're more modern. It was a full experience and we both had a lot of fun, would absolutely do it again!

Unbelievable experience at Le Gabriel. Dinner was well put together (even had a dish paired with Sake!). I was also blown away by the service. Extremely attentive staff. I will be back during my next visit to Paris!

Booked this two star Michelin restaurant one week ago after reading the interesting story of a Chinese girl who interned here. The 3 plates lunch menu with red fish is certainly recommended.The champagne is above average according to my girlfriend who's the wine expert. The chef made me a special cake with candle when he knew it was my birthday. Nice staff and cozy environment. Will come back for sure.

Absolutely amazing!!! Amazing amazing amazing! What a phenomenal meal and what amazing service. My favorite place in France from now on.

Wow, it doesn't get any better than this. I have had dinners at ALL of the Michelin three star restaurants in Paris, and this two star restaurant is better that the other three star restaurants. Everything was perfect from starter to dessert. The service is impeccable. Atmosphere is beautiful. It is a real treat.

Everything you can expect from a 2 Michelin star restaurant. Precision, execution and exceptional service. The chefs style is a blend of progressiveness and traditional styles. This is something I truly enjoy as some establishments get too creative only to mask nature's flavors. We have been back for drinks and were blown away at the sophistication of the mixologist Roxanne and Tinny.