(212) 956-4600

11 W 60th St (Between Broadway and Columbus Avenue)
New York, NY 10023 40.768994 -73.982441

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Neighborhoods: Clinton, Midtown

GABRIELSBARANDREST.COM

Years in business

Established in 1991

Hours:

Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm

5pm-11pm

Sat 5pm-12am

Last updated 1.24.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Private Rooms, Lunch Spot, Business Dining, Group Dining, Private Parties, Notable Wine List

Cuisine:

Seafood, Italian

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What People Are Saying About Gabriel's

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The Scene – This welcoming favorite owes much of its success to the unfailingly charming owner, Gabriel Aiello. The saffron walls of the large rectangular room are whimsically appointed with colorful art and angled mirrors. Deep, horseshoe-shaped leatherette booths offer a clear view of luminaries from the art and media worlds. Recent soundproofing has significantly improved your chances of eavesdropping on Beverly Sills. – – The Food – The kitchen turns out symphonic pastas and delicious grilled items. Penne arrabbiata strikes just the right balance of hot and sweet,…

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What to Drink:
The bartender blends house special bellinis made from seasonal fresh fruit and champagne.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Delicious, good atmosphere.”
  2. “The location is really great because we like to get cocktails after dinner and the Mandarin Hotel is steps away- so we went up to MoBar to end the night.”
  3. “We love the atmosphere & service but mostly return due to the delicious cuisine which is always served fresh and cooked perfectly.”
  4. “Very good food, great wine list and nice ambiance.”
  5. “The ambiance was also very nice for for a first date.”
  6. “have been back a few times and have never been dissapointed in the wonderful service, unique dishes and delightful decor.”
  7. “Great meal, great location!”
  8. “I've been to Gabriel's many times for both business and personal meals, and although the food is delicious and interesting, there's something about the ambiance I don't like.”
  9. “The service was attentive and the atmosphere was simple and quiet.”
  10. “Gabriel's was a very good experience: Excellent wine list, delicious food, very good service, convenient location”
  11. “Very cool decor and the food is unique and delicious.”
dessert
50.0% positive
  1. “The appetizers are always good - and the desserts are worth to try.”
  2. “Despite the editorial review, our desert of chocolate-hazelnut cake was dry and a few days from fresh.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “Take your time and enjoy wine or champagne or both.”
  2. “The food was delicious, the waiter was very attentive and the wine list was exceptional.”
  3. “Gabriel's was a very good experience: Excellent wine list, delicious food, very good service, convenient location”
  4. “The food was decent but not worth the $350 + it came to for just three of us (before tip, just one bottle of wine).”
  5. “Casually elegant setting, and good place to pop in for a drink, too.”
  6. “terrific place to linger over a nice wine -- their cellar/selection is excellent and sommelier is terrific, too.”
  7. “The location is really great because we like to get cocktails after dinner and the Mandarin Hotel is steps away- so we went up to MoBar to end the night.”
  8. “Very good food, great wine list and nice ambiance.”
  9. “Good wine list, but.”
  10. “Very good wine list.”
  11. “The service was great and the wine list was exceptional.”
  12. “Even a great wine can be ruined if served at the wrong temperature.”
food quality
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “Service was slow but the food made up for it.”
  2. “The food is mediocre and the prices are too high!”
  3. “I'm so glad I did because the food was delicious and the martinis generously sized and perfectly made.”
  4. “I've been to Gabriel's once before and had great service and an excellent meal.”
  5. “Everything was delicious!”
  6. “Very cool decor and the food is unique and delicious.”
  7. “To say something positive, the bread was very good.”
  8. “The mussels were all fresh, unlike most places in NYC where you always get a few bad ones.”
  9. “The food was delicious, the waiter was very attentive and the wine list was exceptional.”
  10. “But the food is really not good and price is expensive.”
  11. “We love the atmosphere & service but mostly return due to the delicious cuisine which is always served fresh and cooked perfectly.”
  12. “The ceasar salad didn't taste especially good & had too much anchovy (& I like anchovies).”
  13. “Great meal, great location!”
  14. “Courtious staff who always remembers a face and good food.”
  15. “Very good food, great wine list and nice ambiance.”
  16. “Despite the editorial review, our desert of chocolate-hazelnut cake was dry and a few days from fresh.”
  17. “The fresh mozzarella appetizer was out of this world- definitely soft, homemade mozzarella, and since I order it everywhere I'm somewhat of an expert at this point.”
  18. “Only thing not on the regular menu is a nice veal dish, parmagiana should be a staple in every italian restaurant.”
  19. “had the salmon which had a really nice sauce.”
  20. “have been back a few times and have never been dissapointed in the wonderful service, unique dishes and delightful decor.”
  21. “The service is good & the food is fresh & taste great!”
  22. “Love the pastas and the pork shank and definitely get a recommendation from the sommelier - he is excellent and won't suggest anything overpriced.”
  23. “Yet, you can get a fine pre-theater meal even if the sight of four (count 'em, four) hostesses seems a bit overwhelming.”
  24. “One time the food and service top notch, another time the food is uninspired and the service poor.”
  25. “The mussels (appetizer) were excellent, but the entrees (red snapper for me, seared tuna steak for my friend) were lukewarm and dissapointing.”
  26. “this is a classy restuarant with great food.”
  27. “butternut squash ravioli in a brown butter sauce that was almost decadently flavorful.”
  28. “The pasta I had is outstanding.”
  29. “Wonderful food and service”
  30. “Their excellent dishes were accompanied by their excellent service.”
  31. “We have eaten at Gabriel's several times, and each time the food was delicious.”
  32. “My husband ordered the seafood risotto which I was surprised he said was excellent because the plate looked kind of boring, and it was just beige, and didn't look so hot.”
  33. “The food was decent but not worth the $350 + it came to for just three of us (before tip, just one bottle of wine).”
  34. “Gabriel's was a very good experience: Excellent wine list, delicious food, very good service, convenient location”
  35. “and on women, no less), but fortunately the food is quite good.”
  36. “I've been to Gabriel's many times for both business and personal meals, and although the food is delicious and interesting, there's something about the ambiance I don't like.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Only thing not on the regular menu is a nice veal dish, parmagiana should be a staple in every italian restaurant.”
  2. “terrific place to linger over a nice wine -- their cellar/selection is excellent and sommelier is terrific, too.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “It is a great restaurant that I would highly recommend for an intimate date night or big get together with friends.”
  2. “Our waiter was quite nice and attentive and not the patronizing sort one would expect from such a place.”
  3. “Casually elegant setting, and good place to pop in for a drink, too.”
  4. “Only thing not on the regular menu is a nice veal dish, parmagiana should be a staple in every italian restaurant.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “We love the atmosphere & service but mostly return due to the delicious cuisine which is always served fresh and cooked perfectly.”
service
95.45000076293945% positive
  1. “The service was attentive without being bothersome.”
  2. “I've been to Gabriel's once before and had great service and an excellent meal.”
  3. “service is attentive and pleasant.”
  4. “Wonderful food and service”
  5. “The hostess, bartender, and waiter were so friendly and attentive.”
  6. “The service was attentive and the atmosphere was simple and quiet.”
  7. “The service was not bad.”
  8. “Their excellent dishes were accompanied by their excellent service.”
  9. “The service was great and the wine list was exceptional.”
  10. “We love the atmosphere & service but mostly return due to the delicious cuisine which is always served fresh and cooked perfectly.”
  11. “The food was delicious, the waiter was very attentive and the wine list was exceptional.”
  12. “The service is good & the food is fresh & taste great!”
  13. “The staff is very professional and friendly.”
  14. “The service was friendly and attentive as well.”
  15. “Our waiter was quite nice and attentive and not the patronizing sort one would expect from such a place.”
  16. “Courtious staff who always remembers a face and good food.”
  17. “One time the food and service top notch, another time the food is uninspired and the service poor.”
  18. “The service and staff were excellent: accomodating, helpful and charming.”
  19. “The waitress, though polite, basically ignored us after taking our order.”
  20. “Really amazing service.”
  21. “have been back a few times and have never been dissapointed in the wonderful service, unique dishes and delightful decor.”
  22. “Gabriel's was a very good experience: Excellent wine list, delicious food, very good service, convenient location”
value
75.0% positive
  1. “Food not that great, Service is not bad, quite pricey.”
  2. “The appetizers are always good - and the desserts are worth to try.”
  3. “The food was decent but not worth the $350 + it came to for just three of us (before tip, just one bottle of wine).”
  4. “Well, he probably ordered small because my friend and I got huge portions!”
  5. “Love the pastas and the pork shank and definitely get a recommendation from the sommelier - he is excellent and won't suggest anything overpriced.”
  6. “This place is not that expensive really, typical restaurant.”
  7. “The food is mediocre and the prices are too high!”
  8. “But the food is really not good and price is expensive.”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “Service was slow but the food made up for it.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/20/10

Love Gabriel's

by Huskyy at Citysearch

Gabriel's is GREAT! I've been there many times and will continue to go back due to the delicious food and excellent service. They also have an exceptional wine list.

  • Pros: Food, Service
4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/19/10

Classic place

by mac2010 at Citysearch

This is a classic that feels great every time we go back

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/13/09

Great Place for Dinner

by Georgehy at Citysearch

Gabriel's was a very good experience: Excellent wine list, delicious food, very good service, convenient location

  • Pros: Food, wine, service
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/02/09

Exceeded my expectations-I'll be back

by cpiro at Citysearch

Dinner at Gabriel's was a very nice surprise. I always was hesitant to try Gabriel's because the pictures of the sign out front made me think it was more like Chucky Cheese- I mean the interior is beautiful- calm, warm and inviting. They should get a more subtle sign in the front. But that's just my opinion- the owner has children, their pictures are on the menu which makes you feel more connected to the family restaurant?nice touch, so I guess that's the reason for the funky sign. The fresh mozzarella appetizer was out of this world- definitely soft, homemade mozzarella, and since I order it everywhere I'm somewhat of an expert at this point. I ordered the short ribs with a polenta side. Perfect portion- I like a little more then most women, and I got exactly what I wanted. My husband ordered the seafood risotto which I was surprised he said was excellent because the plate looked kind of boring, and it was just beige, and didn't look so hot. Mine really did as far as presentation. Our other guest had the tuna steak which he raved about. The location is really great because we like to get cocktails after dinner and the Mandarin Hotel is steps away- so we went up to MoBar to end the night. It is a great restaurant that I would highly recommend for an intimate date night or big get together with friends. Service was impeccable.. Thanks for the good times-- I'll be back!

  • Pros: Great fresh dishes
  • Cons: Front sign
4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/08/08

fantastic...

by bairrbob at Citysearch

A client recommended lunch at this restaurant and I had never heard of it. I can now say I think it is fantastic! Very cool decor and the food is unique and delicious. You should definitely try it. The appetizers are always good - and the desserts are worth to try.

  • Pros: food'desert

The Details on Gabriel's

Place Categories:

  • attentive service
  • recommend place
  • attentive waiter
  • nice wine
  • very cool decor
  • fresh mozzarella appetizer
  • great meal
  • very professional staff
  • really great location
  • recommended highly
  • all fresh mussels
  • very nice ambiance
  • attentive bartender
  • attentive hostess
  • huge portion
  • love atmosphere
  • unique dishes
  • gem gabriel
  • superb order
  • great restaurant
  • really nice brown butter sauce
  • outstanding pasta
  • elegant dining
  • delicious food
  • worst experience