Cipressa
Coquillade Provence Resort & Spa / Hameau Le Perrotet, Gargas
Restaurant in Gargas, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and fresh pasta served poolside in the Luberon valley. The format is generous-portion Italian with clean, bright flavours — a useful contrast to the area's Provençal tasting menus. Low booking difficulty and casual ambiance make it the most flexible option for lunch or early dinner when you want something light, shareable, and reliably good.
About Cipressa
Cipressa is an Italian restaurant in Gargas. It overlooks a garden and swimming pools and is built around authentic, wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas, fresh pasta, and other iconic Italian specialties. For travellers comparing it with Coquillade Provence and Les Vignes et son Jardin, Cipressa is clearly the Italian option.
Menu details are limited but useful. Expect wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza, fresh pasta, and Italian specialties, with the setting framed by a garden and swimming pools. Specific dishes, prices, portion sizes, service format, booking difficulty, and opening periods vary, so travellers should confirm current details directly before planning around a meal.
When It Works and When It Doesn't
Cipressa works best when you specifically want Italian cooking in Gargas: pizza from a wood-fired oven, fresh pasta, and a garden-and-pool backdrop. The dress code is smart casual, so it should not be approached as a formal-dress venue, but it is still worth presenting neatly.
The limits are also straightforward. Details like tasting menus, wine pairings, lunch service, dinner service, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, exact prices, or reservation policies are not available. If those details matter, confirm them before booking. For travellers comparing Les Vignes et son Jardin, Coquillade Provence, La Table des Amis, Le Piquebaure, or Omma with Cipressa, Cipressa is the clearly Italian option with pizza and pasta in a garden-and-pool setting.
Practical Logistics and Peer Positioning
Cipressa is located in Gargas. It is an Italian restaurant overlooking a garden and swimming pools, with wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas and fresh pasta among the menu highlights. The dress code is smart casual.
Against other named options, Cipressa should be considered when the priority is Italian food. Coquillade Provence, La Table des Amis, Le Piquebaure, Les Vignes et son Jardin, and Omma may be relevant comparisons depending on what kind of dining experience you want, but their formats, prices, or exact locations are not detailed here. Use Cipressa as the Gargas choice for wood-fired pizza, fresh pasta, and an Italian menu in a garden-and-pool setting.
Planning details
- Location
- Le, 84400 Gargas, France
- Reservations
- Book on TheFork
- Website
- coquillade.fr/fr/cipressa.html
- Phone
- +33 4 90 74 71 71
Venue details
Ambiance
An elegant yet relaxed, summery setting beside the resort pools, with shaded seating under lemon trees, colorful décor, and open‑air views of the Luberon hills that create a chic but unpretentious holiday vibe.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- wood‑fired Neapolitan pizzas
- fresh market salads
- homemade Italian pastas
- tiramisu
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Le, 84400 Gargas, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Coquillade Provence, French Provence, French Provence
- Les Vignes et son Jardin, Traditional Cuisine, €€€
- Omma, Modern Cuisine, €€€
- Le Piquebaure, Provençal, €€
- La Table des Amis, Modern Cuisine, €€€€
Restaurant context
Cipressa occupies the casual end of Gargas dining, delivering wood-fired pizza and fresh pasta in a poolside garden setting. Coquillade Provence and Les Vignes et son Jardin both run €€€ or higher and commit you to multi-course Provençal tasting menus with longer service times; Cipressa offers à la carte Italian at lower price points, with walk-in availability most days. If you want the most polished cooking in the village, Coquillade Provence takes the lead, but expect a three-hour commitment and higher spend. Les Vignes et son Jardin lands in the middle, more refined than Cipressa, less formal than Coquillade, and delivers traditional Provençal technique at €€€. For splurge-worthy occasions, La Table des Amis outside the village pushes into €€€€ territory with modern technique; for midday ease and flexibility, Cipressa is the faster, lighter, and more budget-friendly choice.
Booking is simplest at Cipressa, walk-ins are usually possible, particularly at lunch, and the outdoor setting makes it the best option for families or groups who need flexible timing. Coquillade Provence and Les Vignes et son Jardin both require advance reservations during high season and run longer service windows. If your priority is fresh, well-executed Italian cooking with no ceremony, Cipressa delivers the most value. If you are making a single dinner trip to Gargas and want Provençal cooking at its most polished, allocate the time and budget for Coquillade Provence or Les Vignes et son Jardin instead. For travellers exploring the broader Luberon dining scene, Omma (€€€, modern cuisine) and Le Piquebaure (€€, Provençal) offer alternatives outside the immediate village, but neither matches Cipressa's ease of access or poolside setting for a midday meal.
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Compare Cipressa
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cipressa | Gargas | , | No published awards | , |
| Coquillade Provence | Gargas | French Provence | No published awards | , |
| Les Vignes et son Jardin | Gargas | Traditional Cuisine | 2026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2024 Michelin Plate | €€€ |
| Omma | Roussillon | Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€€ |
| Le Piquebaure | Roussillon | Provençal | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| La Table des Amis | Bonnieux | Modern Cuisine | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 Falstaff Restaurant Guide2025 Michelin 2 Stars2024 Michelin 2 Stars | €€€€ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Cipressa?
Cipressa is an Italian restaurant in Gargas overlooking a garden and swimming pools. Menu highlights include authentic, wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas, fresh pasta, and other iconic Italian specialties.
What should I wear to Cipressa?
The dress code is smart casual. Neat, relaxed clothing is appropriate; do not assume a different level of formality unless the restaurant confirms otherwise.
What are alternatives to compare with Cipressa?
Other relevant named options to compare include Coquillade Provence, La Table des Amis, Le Piquebaure, Les Vignes et son Jardin, and Omma. Cipressa is the clearly Italian option among these references, with wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza and fresh pasta.
Is Cipressa good for a special occasion?
Cipressa offers an Italian menu in a garden-and-pool setting, with a smart-casual dress code. Whether it suits a special occasion depends on the type of celebration you want; details regarding formal service, tasting menus, private dining, or other occasion-specific details are not provided here.
How far ahead should I book Cipressa?
Information on booking timing and reservation difficulty is not available. Contact Cipressa directly to confirm availability, hours, and whether advance booking is recommended for your date.
Can I eat at the bar at Cipressa?
Information on bar seating is not available. Cipressa overlooks a garden and swimming pools, but the seating layout and bar options should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.
