Fourchette, La

Avignon offers a wide selection of highly ranked gastronomic possibilities according to the good folk of Michelin guide. So, wanting to try a decent restaurant that serves cuisine provençale, nothing beats the helpful young man at the tourism who kindly suggests several options within a five block radius. Of course, being tired and hungry does not mean that any food, however kindly suggested, will do and the tried and true trick of inspecting the menus and seeing what the staff eat in preparation for the dinner comes handy. With the, presumed, head chef of La Fourchette, a Michelin two black forks establishment, attacking a large plat of pilaf, a generous bowl of lush green salad, and a beautifully steamed whole fish with gusto right next to the entrance, a more effective advertisement has not been devised.




The setting and décor is cozy with a grasshopper/cicada motif. There seems to be a good mix of locals and tourists with the locals greeting each other and visitors enthusing over the day's adventure. The service is pleasant and one senses earnestness and ambition for higher recognition of the Michelin variety. Food presentation is good and all the savory dishes are well executed. The fish dish, simply roasted on a bed of salt, is particularly impressive. Beyond the goodness of fresh fish, the table side service also dug up the fish cheek as part of the offering. Salt and nutmeg grinders are offered for additional personalized seasoning - delectable.




Sadly, the deserts are merely serviceable when compared with the multi-sense feast of the savory offerings. This case of the wanting desert offerings seems pandemic with a good number of French establishments during this tour. It makes you wonder if the patrons would be better served if these restaurants just get their sweets from the neighborhood patisseries.

Details
La Fourchette
7, rue Racine
84000 Avignon
T: 04-90-85-20-93

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