Gourmet

The return of Stars

The return of an old acquaintance... For over thirty years, Stars has been a fixture in the lives of Monegasques and residents alike, with family lunches, aperitifs with friends and dinners overlooking Port Hercule. Today, the restaurant is reborn under the name Stars of Monaco, with the aim of recapturing the convivial spirit that made it such a success. With its generous international cuisine, dishes to share, large central bar and festive programme, the Stars of Monaco welcomes its customers every day from midday to midnight.

Gustave, the new bar at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo

A new addition to the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo. The connoisseur's hotel has created Gustave, a new bar designed as an elegant refuge for lovers of cocktails and intimate atmospheres. Its name is a tribute to Gustave Eiffel, designer of the famous glass roof of the Jardin d'Hiver, the architectural setting for the bar. With its Belle Epoque heritage, bourgeois style and contemporary touches, the bar combines discreet refinement, muffled lighting and a creative menu of revisited classics.

Robuchon Monaco wins its first star

At the Michelin Guide ceremony at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco, Robuchon Monaco was awarded its first star in recognition of the work of chef Jonathan Larrieu. Faithful to the legacy of Joël Robuchon, the restaurant offers contemporary French cuisine, where the great classics are revisited with precision and carefully selected seasonal produce. Monaco now boasts 14 stars spread over 9 establishments, confirming a rare gastronomic density.

The Festival des Etoilés returns

The sixth edition of the Festival des Etoilés will once again feature a very high-altitude score: six four-hand dinners, devised by some of the finest names in gastronomy. From 13 May, Marcel Ravin will be opening the ball alongside Glenn Viel, before orchestrating a new event on 23 July with Christopher Coutanceau. Meanwhile, Dominique Lory and Christophe Moret will meet up again on 22 May, before Yannick Alléno welcomes Gérald Passedat on 13 June and Martino Ruggieri on 19 September. On September 23, Alain Ducasse and Björn Frantzén promise to set the world alight, before the traditional closing gala on November 14.

Sen, a confidential version of the spirit of Japan

Conceived by the Kodera family, Sen will soon open at Le Méridien Beach Plaza in a speakeasy format. Head chef Hiroki Hiyama offers a precise, contemporary approach to Japanese cuisine, faithful to the fundamentals. In a hushed setting, the emphasis is on sobriety and detail, with an experience designed to remain intimate and controlled.

Maona Monte-Carlo, a stylish season 2

Back from 14 May, Maona Monte-Carlo continues its Mykonos-inspired festive spirit with a new season. While the Greek cuisine and musical ambience remain at the heart of the experience, it is above all the evolution of the venue that attracts attention. From June, the lounge area will be transformed with a new look designed in partnership with APM Monaco, bringing a more assertive aesthetic signature.

La Vigie Zanoni, a solar version of Italy

A new addition to the 2026 season, La Vigie Zanoni Monte-Carlo opens at the end of the Monte-Carlo Beach peninsula on 12 June. Chef Simone Zanoni will be serving generous, seasonal Italian cuisine, including pasta dishes, sharing platters and fine cuts of meat and fish. All in a luminous setting, punctuated by lemons and bees, with a signature touch: small jars of honey to liven up the plates. An address designed to Enjoy the moment, from lunch to dinner, in a friendly and rhythmic atmosphere.

zēphyr, the Greek soul of Mareterra

At Mareterra, zēphyr distils a spirit from the Aegean Sea. Born in London and now based in Monaco, the restaurant cultivates the art of Greek-style sharing in a serene, bright atmosphere on the Quai du Petit Portier. The Hellenic heritage is expressed in all simplicity, between sunny cuisine and Monegasque elegance. When night falls, the Naked&Famous bar extends the experience in a hushed setting.