I visited Gabriel's restaurant from 'Emily in Paris' in real life. There was no French food in sight, but the location and Kir royales made it a must-visit.

Maria NoyenJan 29, 2023, 17:51 IST

Gabriel's restaurant in "Emily in Paris" (L) and in reality (R).Netflix, Maria Noyen/Insider

I'm a foodie as well as an outspoken fan of "Emily in Paris" on Netflix.
When I visited Paris, I booked dinner at Terra Nera, the real restaurant where Gabriel's is set.

Some of the most dramatic and romantic moments in all three seasons of "Emily in Paris" take place in Gabriel's restaurant.

Gabriel's restaurant in "Emily in Paris."Netflix

Season three of "Emily in Paris" saw Gabriel dream of his restaurant earning a Michelin star.

The restaurant puts a modern twist on French classics in "Emily in Paris."Netflix

I'm no Michelin inspector, but I was keen to see if Terra Nera, the real restaurant where filming for "Emily in Paris" took place, matched up to the show. The food wasn't Michelin-level, but I did feel like I'd stepped onto a Netflix set.

Restaurant Terra Nera in Paris, France.Maria Noyen/Insider

I'm no Michelin inspector, but I was keen to see if Terra Nera, the real restaurant where filming for "Emily in Paris" took place, matched up to the show. The food wasn't Michelin-level, but I did feel like I'd stepped onto a Netflix set.

From the deep-red painted exterior to the terrace seating, the outside of Terra Nera is identical to Gabriel's restaurant.

Gabriel's restaurant in "Emily in Paris" (L) and in reality (R).Netflix, Maria Noyen/Insider

But inside the restaurant, things were noticeably different. In the show, Gabriel's restaurant looks bigger and is equipped with an open kitchen.

In "Emily in Paris," Gabriel's restaurant has an open kitchen.Netflix

In reality, there is no open kitchen, which made me think filming for the inside of the restaurant in "Emily in Paris" took place elsewhere.

The interior was different from how it's shown in "Emily in Paris."Maria Noyen/Insider

At Terra Nera, I started the meal with a Kir royale, a cocktail Emily tries for the first time in season three.

Emily (Lily Collins) tries a Kir royale for the first time in season three of "Emily in Paris."Netflix

My friend Amy insisted we start the night with Kir Royales. Like Emily, I was trying the drink for the first time in Paris.

We started the dinner with Kir Royales.Maria Noyen/Insider

Starters that Gabriel serves in "Emily in Paris," such as this leek dish from season two, look elegant and delicious.

A vegetable starter Gabriel makes in season two of "Emily in Paris."Netflix

Our starter was a Caprese salad. It tasted good, but didn't quite live up to the elegance of starters on "Emily in Paris."

Our starter was a Caprese salad.Maria Noyen/Insider

Gabriel's restaurant also serves wholesome, hearty mains. In season three, he enlists the help of his grandmother, who makes fish soup for the restaurant.

In season three, Gabriel's grandmother makes fish soup for the restaurant.Netflix

Just as Emily was impressed with Gigi's soup, I was in awe of the seafood pasta I got as my main. It was comforting, delicious, and unpretentious.

The main was delicious.Maria Noyen/Insider

The dessert we ordered at Terra Nera was a little dry, so we were thankful it came with a heaping of whipped cream.

The dessert was a pistachio cake with whipped cream and caramel.Maria Noyen/Insider

After ordering dessert, I took a peek around the restaurant and, again, was surprised at how different the layout was compared to the show.

The restaurant was a lot different from how it appears in "Emily in Paris."Maria Noyen/Insider

Meanwhile, in the show, the restaurant is big enough to fit a full-sized bar within a spacious seating area.

There's even a bar inside the restaurant in "Emily in Paris."Netflix

While Terra Nera isn't as upscale as Gabriel's restaurant in "Emily in Paris," it was the perfect backdrop for me to live out my "Emily in Paris" fantasy for an evening.

The restaurant is located right by Emily's apartment building in the show.Maria Noyen/Insider

While Terra Nera isn't as upscale as Gabriel's restaurant in "Emily in Paris," it was the perfect backdrop for me to live out my "Emily in Paris" fantasy for an evening.

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I visited Gabriel's restaurant from 'Emily in Paris' in real life. There was no French food in sight, but the location and Kir royales made it a must-visit.

Some of the most dramatic and romantic moments in all three seasons of "Emily in Paris" take place in Gabriel's restaurant.

Season three of "Emily in Paris" saw Gabriel dream of his restaurant earning a Michelin star.

I'm no Michelin inspector, but I was keen to see if Terra Nera, the real restaurant where filming for "Emily in Paris" took place, matched up to the show. The food wasn't Michelin-level, but I did feel like I'd stepped onto a Netflix set.

From the deep-red painted exterior to the terrace seating, the outside of Terra Nera is identical to Gabriel's restaurant.

But inside the restaurant, things were noticeably different. In the show, Gabriel's restaurant looks bigger and is equipped with an open kitchen.

In reality, there is no open kitchen, which made me think filming for the inside of the restaurant in "Emily in Paris" took place elsewhere.

At Terra Nera, I started the meal with a Kir royale, a cocktail Emily tries for the first time in season three.

My friend Amy insisted we start the night with Kir Royales. Like Emily, I was trying the drink for the first time in Paris.

Starters that Gabriel serves in "Emily in Paris," such as this leek dish from season two, look elegant and delicious.

Our starter was a Caprese salad. It tasted good, but didn't quite live up to the elegance of starters on "Emily in Paris."

Gabriel's restaurant also serves wholesome, hearty mains. In season three, he enlists the help of his grandmother, who makes fish soup for the restaurant.

Just as Emily was impressed with Gigi's soup, I was in awe of the seafood pasta I got as my main. It was comforting, delicious, and unpretentious.

The dessert we ordered at Terra Nera was a little dry, so we were thankful it came with a heaping of whipped cream.

After ordering dessert, I took a peek around the restaurant and, again, was surprised at how different the layout was compared to the show.

Meanwhile, in the show, the restaurant is big enough to fit a full-sized bar within a spacious seating area.

While Terra Nera isn't as upscale as Gabriel's restaurant in "Emily in Paris," it was the perfect backdrop for me to live out my "Emily in Paris" fantasy for an evening.