Le Gabriel is located in the gorgeous 5 star hotel La Reserve. I enjoyed the meal overall but it wasn’t my exact cup of tea. They have a Virée menu which is more based on the chef’s native Brittany and Périple menu that has flavors from around the world. Neither is more popular, they are evenly selected. We chose the 7 course Virée menu for €310, you could also opt for 9 courses for €410. They also have a 4 course quick lunch menu for only €148, which seems like an incredible deal.
Food: Overall, the food feels refined and carefully orchestrated. While some plates showed real finesse, others leaned either too salty or acidic for my taste, which made the progression of the meal less balanced than I’d hoped. While the dessert were beautifully plated, I also found them to be too repetitive in flavor. I found their octopus, mackerel and hen farm chicken to be the standouts. The sauce work here also leans on the heavy side which is to be expected in Paris.
Service: Attentive without being overbearing. Some servers were more natural, others more rigid and formal in their presentation of dishes. No major issues.
Vibe: Beautiful and elegant dining room. It was dark and moody but maintained a sense of luxury. No music was played, so the vibe felt slightly formal.
Summary: Don’t let this review dissuade you, Le Gabriel is still undeniably polished but there’s no accounting for taste. If you feel hesitant, check out the 4 course lunch menu for only €148, I would gladly try that if their menu changes.
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Le Gabriel is located in the gorgeous 5 star hotel La Reserve. I enjoyed the meal overall but it wasn’t my exact cup of tea. They have a Virée menu which is more based on the chef’s native Brittany and Périple menu that has flavors from around the world. Neither is more popular, they are evenly selected. We chose the 7 course Virée menu for €310, you could also opt for 9 courses for €410. They also have a 4 course quick lunch menu for only €148, which seems like an incredible deal.
Food: Overall, the food feels refined and carefully orchestrated. While some plates showed real finesse, others leaned either too salty or acidic for my taste, which made the progression of the meal less balanced than I’d hoped. While the dessert were beautifully plated, I also found them to be too repetitive in flavor. I found their octopus, mackerel and hen farm chicken to be the standouts. The sauce work here also leans on the heavy side which is to be expected in Paris.
Service: Attentive without being overbearing. Some servers were more natural, others more rigid and formal in their presentation of dishes. No major issues.
Vibe: Beautiful and elegant dining room. It was dark and moody but maintained a sense of luxury. No music was played, so the vibe felt slightly formal.
Summary: Don’t let this review dissuade you, Le Gabriel is still undeniably polished but there’s no accounting for taste. If you feel hesitant, check out the 4 course lunch menu for only €148, I would gladly try that if their menu changes.