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.

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.

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.

My friend took me to this restaurant for my birthday, Le Gabriel, every dish was perfect and we enjoyed it very much, the service was also very good 👍