I have had several opportunities to visit Chez Serge in Carpentras, France, and I continue to be very happy with the food, service and atmosphere there. The restaurant is owned and operated by Serge Ghoukassian, who was also named Sommelier of the Year for France last year by Gault-Millau.
The restaurant is a beautiful combination of simplicity and elegance. Chef Serge himself is welcoming and fun. There is a sense of energy in the air. The restaurant focuses on local favorites and uses fresh, seasonal ingredients. Chef Serge started out making pizzas, and his pizzas are still great! Chez Serge offers special menus during the year, too, including a truffle menu in the season. My last truffle lunch there included a salad with goat cheese that was coated with a batter of truffles and hazelnuts and then fried. Our main course was seared scallops with rich, truffle-laced mashed potatoes. For dessert, we had a lovely dish of truffled honey that was topped with fresh, creamy cheese. The dish was finished off with a drizzle of truffle oil. The combination of the sweet honey and the tart cheese worked well with a hint of truffle flavor.
Chez Serge has one of the best selections of wines available. They have wines from all over France, but the focus is on Rhone Valley wines.
I highly recommend a visit to this friendly and upbeat restaurant.
Chez Serge
90 rue Cottier
84200 Carpentras
Provence – France
011 33 04 90 63 21 24
