Gabriel's

04/24/2008 Posted by oliveyr

My wife & I have been to Gabriel's several times over the years. We love the atmosphere & service but mostly return due to the delicious cuisine which is always served fresh and cooked perfectly. What we also like about it is that it's not all typical red-sauce Italian dishes and the menu always has something interesting to offer. Highly recommended!

Pros: Cuisine, Service, Atmosphere

02/01/2008 Posted by toonie

I stopped in here for dinner all by myself one day. I had to spend some time before going to the opera. I'm so glad I did because the food was delicious and the martinis generously sized and perfectly made. Before my dinner arrived I was given a wonderful selection of bread and rolls. My entree was a zucchini pasta and it was so good I could have eaten two. The atmosphere struck me as a little snobby (the other patrons, not the staff), but it could have been because it was full of well-heeled folks on their way to the Met. I definitely would like to go back, next time for an occasion. It's a little pricey but I left there feeling I had gotten more than my money's worth.

Pros: Great food and drinks

Cons: none, really

05/25/2007 Posted by bbccrain

Went to Gabriel's on recommendations from friends. We had a great time. Very good food, great wine list and nice ambiance. The service was friendly and attentive as well. Definitely be back

Pros: Food, Ambiance, Service, Wine List

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05/18/2007 Posted by cbundy

I went to this restaurant with my husband last Friday based on the good reviews in here, but was very dissappointed. We ordered the scallop and beef ribs. The scallop was overcooked and the rib is very dry, its like chewing on paper. The service was not bad. But the food is really not good and price is expensive. Not recommended at all. When it comes to food, I am usually not as picky as my husband, but I have to agree with him this time.

Pros: Okay service, nice setting

Cons: Pricey, Bad Food

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09/05/2006 Posted by uwsjade

I had the Grilled Portobello appetizer and the Tortellini filled with Lamb and my dining partner had the Cesar Salad and the Baby Chicken. Everything was delicious! The service was attentive and the atmosphere was simple and quiet. The highlight remains, for me the food. This was one of the restaurants that we both left raving and recommending prompting my company to ask how I had found such a wonderful place.

Pros: Delicious food, Convenient location, Quick lunch service

Cons: Odd outside signage

08/12/2006 Posted by b102198

So convenient for me, ends up being a great standby. Courtious staff who always remembers a face and good food. It has gotten a little crowded since Time Warner Center opened, but still a good place to have around in a snap.

06/26/2006 Posted by Ed_Uyeshima

For those looking for a well-turned, moderate-to-expensively priced dinner close to the theater district and Lincoln Center, this unassuming American bistro does a nice job. You would hardly notice the restaurant on 60th Street even if it does have a prime location near Columbus Circle simply because the massive Time Warner building complex dwarves it. Yet, you can get a fine pre-theater meal even if the sight of four (count 'em, four) hostesses seems a bit overwhelming. My friend and I were there at around 5:30PM, and a number of guests in their theater finery were already well into their meals. It's a relatively small place, tastefully appointed...just the type of place that wealthy, older Upper West Siders are bound to go to avoid the crowds. A little more pizzazz in their decor wouldn't hurt as there was no one remotely hip in the place (a lot of fur and sequins...and on women, no less), but fortunately the food is quite good. My friend had the pappardelle with quail and mushrooms in a light creamy sauce. It was tasty and the noodles had a nice consistency. But I have to say my order was superb...butternut squash ravioli in a brown butter sauce that was almost decadently flavorful. Our waiter was quite nice and attentive and not the patronizing sort one would expect from such a place. This is definitely an option to consider before a performance at the Met or a Broadway show.

05/08/2006 Posted by craspin

My wife & I went here for a Birthday dinner and were immediately impressed with the wine list. So many to choose from. The service was attentive without being bothersome. The appetizers(Caesar Salad & Portobello Mushroom) came out fresh & timely. My wife had gnocchi which was cooked perfectly. I had the salmon which had a really nice sauce. No room for dessert, maybe next time as we'd go back again

Pros: wine list, freshness of food, service

02/13/2006 Posted by jbny

After reading good reviews, I was looking forward to dinner here, but it was nothing special. The food was just ok, service marginal. The ceasar salad didn't taste especially good & had too much anchovy (& I like anchovies). The waitress, though polite, basically ignored us after taking our order. And it was expensive for what we got. To say something positive, the bread was very good. I'd try it again, maybe it was just a bad night, but with so many other better places nearby, I wouldn't rush back.

Pros: good location, not too loud, nice atmosphere

Cons: ordinary food, indifferent service, expensive

11/07/2005 Posted by gwwong

Went there for only the second time last Thu with friends at 9pm for a quick bite. The waitress lost some points for not refilling our champagne glasses. We only wanted appetizers but also ordered a pasta entree to share. It couldn't be helped, delicious! The mussels were all fresh, unlike most places in NYC where you always get a few bad ones. The beef carpaccio was also marvelous as was the apple pie dessert. The first time I went, we rushed to catch a show. Take your time and enjoy wine or champagne or both. You won't be disappointed. Only thing not on the regular menu is a nice veal dish, parmagiana should be a staple in every italian restaurant. I always try to use it for an apples to apples comparison. But then again, I'm neither italian nor a chef, just an amateur food critic.