Le Gabriel

Paris, France

Opened in 2015, Paris' sumptuous Michel Reybier-run La Réserve hotel serves Michelin-starred cuisine in its 40-seater Le Gabriel. As soon as you set foot in the bijou dining space, it's evident you're somewhere special. Gilt walls, ornate mirrors, deep carpets, crisp white drapery and real candles bring a Belle Époque romanticism. Head chef Jérôme Banctel, who has worked alongside some of France's greats, including Alain Senderens at Lucas Carton, masterfully reinterprets French classics, imbuing them with Japanese flavour using techniques gleaned from his many visits to the country. Representative is his Le Saumon starter, in which the fish, having been marinated in miso for five days, is served with a paper-thin slice of daikon wrapped around smoked aubergine, a lemon paste 'berry' on top. Other dishes might include artichoke hearts topped with sakura vinegar; squid tagliatelle with duck juice and caviar; and miso ice cream served alongside grilled vanilla soufflé. You can go a la carte at lunchtime, while evenings are reserved for set menus, which have between seven and nine courses.

Key Information

• Average price per person $297
• Tasting menu from $384
• Lunch and dinner: Mon – Fri
• 33 1 58 36 60 66
• Visit Le Gabriel's Website

Location

La Réserve Paris, 42 Avenue Gabriel, 8th arrondissement, Paris, 75008 Paris