Gabrielle Restaurant in New Orleans

I went for the Coolinary event. Superb. Everything was timed well, the food was delicious, and service was excellent. I got the peppermint patty dessert which was interesting and unexpected. Highly recommend.

What a wonderful dinner! We came during duck fest so lots of duck themed dishes. However I am a vegetarian and the chef made me the most unique vegetarian dish with zucchini and peaches. It was so delicious. Everyone loved their meal and our server Nelson was a true delight. Im so thankful our tour guide Micky recommended this gem.

Professional waitstaff. Beautifully presented foods. Amazing selection of Jazz and Heritage Fest posters. Consistently excellent experience!

Too notch food (roasted duck...omg), cocktails, and service. Superlative experience. Cant wait to return.

Excellent food, interesting menu, great service.

Best restaurant we’ve been to in New Orleans. From the service to the food it was spectacular. I wish I remembered our servers name, she was amazing. We’re from Toronto and ate at more that 40 different places in New Orleans and this place is hands down the best.

Great service and rich and decadent cuisine.

Amazing food. This unassuming building has an impeccable menu with very friendly staff.

We celebrated our engagement last night at Gabrielle. The service, hospitality, and food were all perfection. Thank you!

Great waiter, great food, nice atmosphere. Delicious dessert.

Everything we had was delicious! This is not one of those fancier spots where the dishes are small… we ordered way too much food! But happily took it home. The veal can’t be missed. Also they have a phenomenal wine list

Definitely one of the best restaurant gumbos in the city. The service was incredible, and the atmosphere is beaten only by the incredible food. Always a gem.

Highly recommend their gumbo. I know a side dish isnt what you go to a place to be impressed by but their side veggies were so plain. My girlfriend said "like bagged vegetables" which is harsh. They werent watery that way or limp just lazy-looking on the plate.The fish was good. The veal was good. The apps were pure regret. Oysters were all breading. Ducks just dont make good wings, but the sauce for them was the next best thing just after the gumbo.The ice cream was very creamy and flavorful, great with the brownie.Service also was very good but the crowd so loud and chatty. They sounded like regulars used to paying that much, where me and my girlfriend were hoping for something quieter, more romantic. Which to be fair they sounded like they were having a good time not just being obnoxious but it wasnt fun for us. Our two top table was also so long we couldnt hold hands or hear each other sometimes.If someone wanted to go here I wouldnt object but i wouldnt suggest it. Probably more fun with more people.

What an incredible restaurant.I love the exterior vibe of the aesthetic. Inside, it felt very warm and cozy. Like your favorite neighborhood spot.The food here is insane. Everything I ordered tasted so fresh and you can tell they have amazing cooks here because the food was prepared so well.Don’t skip desserts when you visit. If they have the white chocolate pound cake, you must order it.

Gabrielle is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in the city. A must have whenever I am home visiting my family. Start with the BBQ Shrimp Pie because it is LIFE!!! The double cut pork chop is like "butta". Gabrielle never disappoints and the service is always wonderful.

The food was very yummy and delicious! Order the BBQ Shrimp pie! Very very yummy!I’m only rating 4/5 stars because we felt obligated to order more, as my husband and I shared 4 courses to try as many things as possible. We also did not order alcohol as we do not drink so we ordered mocktails. We kind of felt like the staff were a bit condescending because we weren’t buying more

This is such a great little place. The food and was outstanding! Everything we had was amazing. Try the BBQ Shrimp pie.

We began with a friendly smile and welcoming environment. The select offered a variety of items. We tried the veal with crabmeat- it melted in your mouth! We tried a sampling of appetizers and the crawfish soup- perfect balance of spice. The pork chop was tender and big. Soft shell crab special was delicious! Great atmosphere too.

My wife, her sister, our brother-in-law, and I had a fantastic experience here last night. We chatted with Mary the owner about wine, she and our waiter Nelson were both very knowledgeable and helpful. We started off with craft cocktails and a white wine for me to go with our appetizers, oysters Gabby and a shrimp pie. We then choose an excellent Zinfandel to go with the duck, steaks, and veal we had for our entrees. All were excellent in their own ways, but the steaks surprised me the most, they were outstanding, as good as any steak Ive ever ordered in a restaurant. We will definitely be back.

Absolutely fabulous, the food was divine. This is the rare kind of restaurant I daydream about the next day and want to go back to immediately. Service was unbelievably perfect & the food was sublime. Do not miss the BBQ shrimp pie!

Was brought by local friends here as a first meal in New Orleans and I was not disappointed. Such friendly staff, amazing food, a bit on the loud side (mostly from our table), but overall an amazing and unforgettable meal that I can’t wait to come back to again soon. That shrimp pie and bisque WOW

The food was delicious, best duck Ive ever had. BUT, service was horrible! Our server, Nelson, treated us like we couldnt pay for our meal and spoke to us condescendingly consistently. We were the only minorities in the entire restaurant and we were definitely ostracized. Absolutely humiliating, never going back. No duck is that good.

Its a cute place and overall the food was overall good but not amazing. We loved the paté and the surf and turf. The veal and oysters both seemed like they were missing something. Service was professional but definitely took awhile for things to come out (in the first hour we had only received one of two starters). We are foodies that have been eating our way around nola the last few months so the bar has been set high. Solid place but would give it a skip if you only have a few nola dinners.

We had an outstanding meal last night. Everything was perfect!! The gumbo, veal with crabmeat and the off the menu salad were very memorable and I will definitely be back.

This restaurant is incredible! This is a small, beautiful and quaint restaurant. We had the trout with crab enchilada, veal, and lamb chops. Every item was perfect. The service from Nelson was superb! I highly recommend this place while in NOLA.

Valentines Dinner was awesome. Food was excellent and so much food that it could have easily fed 4 people. Take out was very professional..highly recommend.

Their "warm goat cheese salad" was disappointing. Their Gumbo and Roasted Duck tho were really good.

We booked Gabrielle’s 6 months ago after the classic “Best Restaurant in New Orleans” exercise I suppose everyone does!! It was an inspired choice as we lived it, it get’s things just right. It oozes idiosyncrasies with lovely staff and a relaxed pace that suited us down to the ground!! Food was a delightful mix of Cajun & Creole dishes not priced over the top and nicely portioned!! This restaurant has a lovely history and deserves the plaudits it receives. Highly recommended!!

Today was my first ever participation in Coolinary by purchasing take out from Gabrielles on Orleans Avenue. I picked up my order at 6pm, which consisted of Turkey and Bacon Cobb Salad, Barbecue Shrimp Pasta and chocolate pecan Mini Pie.OMG!!! The entree was still warm! The shrimp were latge gulf shrimp and neither the shrimp nor portion was skimpy. The salad greens were fresh and not wilted. The blend was perfect!I cant describe the dessert! Heavenly!!!Thank you Gabrielles. I will be back!

Starting with our arrival all the way to leaving, we had an amazing time. The food was delicious and the drinks were great. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful with the menu. It was more pricey than I planned but I have no complaints. Would suggest!!

Perfect place for brunch on Friday Gras. We had reservations. Great drinks, creative cocktails. Pate was fresh and the pickled veggies were a nice addition. The scallop was more than enough for me as I paired it with the crab bisque. The strawberry shortcake was a nice way to end our meal. Looking forward to another brunch here. Quick service, no lines and you can actually enjoy conversation without shouting.

Went on a Saturday night around 7 with reservations. Great service, attentive and helpful with the menu. We split the smoked quail gumbo and sea scallop for appetizers. Both were outstanding, in particular the grits that went along with the scallop and the whole gumbo itself. We tried the traiteur fish and the fresh market fish of the day, which was trout. The trout was cooked perfectly. The crabcake that came with the traiteur fish was jusr ok. Great selection of cocktails and wine.

So happy to see gabrielles back in business. Still does not get the visibility it deserves but it is definitely worth venturing out of the Quarter. Great food, great service, and small but very nice wine list. Its as if they never missed a beat since the old location on Esplanade.

A wonderful spot. Inventive, original cuisine that plays wonderfully on classics. Attentive service. Nicely decorated dining room that seems to invite you to relax. Id happily go back and reorder what we had, the rabbit belly and smoked gumbo, fish and crab cake and the slow cooked duck.

Come a stranger, leave as a friend. They make you feel like you belong. The service is welcoming, even after the restaurant closes and youre still eating. Their daiquiri is made with local NOLA rum and has a distinct taste. The rabbit on the appetizer menu is to die for. I loved everything they suggested...including the fabulous lemon chess box pie.

The food here is awesome (Quail Gumbo and BBQ Shrimp Piereasonably priced for what you get and great staff. Will be back when I come back to New Orleans.

This was our second time eating at Gabrielle and it definitely wont be our last. Service is exceptional and you feel welcome right as you walk in the door. We were a table of four and every single dish was superb. That quail gumbo... to die for. We hardly had room for dessert but dont make that mistake! We had the pumpkin cheesecake. It was so light and fluffy. Perfect end! Were already planning our next visit!

I was meeting a friend for dinner. I arrived in time for happy hour and was able to secure their bottle of wine special. It was a delightful and effervescent white wine from Portugal obtained for a very reasonable price. My friend and I both decided to try items off the Coolinary menu. I had the scalloped wrapped in duck bacon. It was rich and just the right portion size.

Gave this place a try for COOLinary and generally enjoyed it. Service was a little slow - from getting seated to ordering drinks but can be forgiven since its a slow month and I doubt theyre at full capacity. I had the duck blind scallop which was really good although I didnt care for the grits. My girlfriend had the crimson tide watermelon salad which was quite pleasant and the fried duck/chicken wings contrasted nicely with the cool watermelon. I had the nova scotia jambalaya for my main entree which was again pretty good - the lobster and shrimp were great but there was a certain spice to it I couldnt place and didnt care for. Also not sure why okra was in it. My girlfriend had the fish and the crabcake/sauce it came with were phenomenal. Finally for dessert I had the shoot for the moon pie and bourbon milk punch but it looks like they ran out of moon pies and it came with a mediocre chocolate chip cookie. The punch was pretty good and hid the bourbon well. My girlfriend did the apple upside down bread pudding and that was phenomenal - a really great take on a classic american dessert. We had the JeniSu and Maries Favorite cocktails which were very good. Overall solid location and a lot of the main menu looks great - definitely some gems and even the lesser dishes are still pretty good. Ill be sure to visit again (and hopefully when someone else picks up the bill).

Food, oh my goodness! Gumbo elevated to ambrosia. Everything else was delicious as well, but DO NOT pass up an opportunity to have their gumbo, EVER! Wait staff was excellent, so sorry I have forgotten the name of the young man who waited on us. He was pleasant, appropriately friendly, and efficient. So happy that my daughter and her fiance (localsintroduced us to this restaurant.

Went here with two coworkers on a Tuesday and I did make a reservation. Beware that this restaurant is located in a run-down neighborhood so parking is a bit tricky so your best bet is to Uber here! Do make a reservation as this place gets packed. Its a family-owned and run so it provides great welcoming atmosphere. A loaf of fresh warm bread welcomes you as you await for your entre. We ordered the fish on a crab cake and served with corn and snap peas - it was really tasty and fresh. Then we also ordered the duck per the servers recommendation, this was also great. We had nothing left on the plate and we used the bread to scoop out the last bit of juice on our plates. This place really deserves a 4.5 star and the only thing that nicks it from a full 5 star is the bread pudding, which was rather a disappointment. The chocolate chip pecan pie is a must so do leave some space for dessert!

The menu is rather pricey for the entrees what a good way to approach this restaurant is go through the appetizers till your full which is easy to do. There smoked quail and andouille gumbo is quite excellent and very rich. The rabbit appetizer with grains is also and unusual treat. A very courteous and helpful staff.

An absolutely wonderful place to eat presentation of the food was fantastic service wonderful enjoyed the entire night

Gabrielle Restaurant is well worth the visit off the beaten path. Great food and great service.I was part of a larger group. Each one of us enjoyed the entire experience. The Sazarac was great. The BBQ Shrimp pot pie was very savory. I had the roasted duck for the main entree. It was moist, full of flavor. Delicious is an understatement.You can tell it is a small restaurant, with the care they place into each dish and customer. You will not leave hungry or disappointed.If I return to NOLA, I will definitely put this on my places to revisit.

Great food and excellent drinks. Small restaurant and bit noisy. One dessert was especially good-lemon cake. We sat by the kitchen and it was warm compared to other locations in restaurant. Limited menu but all is excellent-really loved the pork chop.

Excellent food. Very small and noisy....make sure you do not get the table in the back in front of the kitchen. Very warm and you will come out smelling like food! As to the food...I had the oyster appetizer, another person had the BBQ shrimp pie and the She Crab soup. All were good, but the soup was the best. Amazing flavor and the best of the four. I had the pork chop, and I must say, this was the best pork chop I have ever had in the city. It was brined without being salty and so moist and flavorful. Paired with marinated root beer apples. Amazing! The Lemon Chess Pie was by far the best of the desserts. Light lemon flavor, and a very good crust. None of the other desserts could compare. All in all, an excellent meal!

Delightful! A true classic New Orleans restaurant experience. The food was magnificent, as was the service. The deep black gumbo was one of the best Ive ever tasted, and their pies are among the citys best (which is saying a lot).

This place is top-notch. Amazing food (apps, entrees, and desserts were all stellarand cocktails, reasonable prices, great ambiance, and genuinely nice, prompt, professional service from everyone there. We were able to get in at 6:30pm on Saturday (albeit a rainy dayand I was surprised - based on our experience I expected to see lines down the block. Support a lovely family owned neighborhood joint. Highly recommend!

Very imaginative menu that was well executed. Had a scratch made andouille sausage that was stuffed w boudin and fried...totally delish! Quail gumbo and super pork chops.

The Sonnier family continues to delight. The swirl of flavors are such a beautiful mix of deliciousness that our taste buds danced through each course. To compliment that perfection, the entire staff was exceptionally attentive and elegant. We cant wait to return and eat ourselves through the entire menu. We walked in as strangers and left feeling part of the family.