Gabriel’s Italian Restaurant

On a recent visit to Old Town Eureka, my spouse and I decided to dine at the local Italian restaurant Gabriel’s. The restaurant is nestled in a historic building with Victorian architecture. We were greeted by a smiling host and seated in the upstairs dining room.

The dining room was spacious, with dark wood floors and white tablecloths. We were seated along a balcony overlooking the lower dining room, where there was a steady flow of people arriving with reservations. Delicious smells wafted up to us from the dining room below, teasing our senses with a garlic scented deliciousness. Our server approached and took our beverage order. We chose a Humboldt Cider and a craft martini.

When the server returned, we both ordered a dish served with fresh pasta. I eagerly ordered the classic Spaghetti and Meatballs ($26), while my dining partner ordered the Clams and Linguine ($28) tossed in a light Alfredo sauce served with lemon wedges.

We both enjoyed the bread that was served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. We dipped the squishy slices into the condiments one by one. When there was just one square of bread left on the table, we heard a sudden ding. We turned to see what made the chime. There was a door to a dumbwaiter, and the server slid it open and took out our steaming plates. The server promptly delivered our plates, ground fresh Parmesan cheese on top of my spaghetti, and disappeared to let us enjoy our meal.

The Linguini and Clams looked amazing, and my dining partner raved about them long after the meal was done. The meal was delicious, every bite was a culinary delight. We are both excited to return to try more offerings. If you’re in the mood for authentic Italian cuisine, Gabriel’s is the place to be.