Gourmet

A taste of Monaco's constellation of starred restaurants

In Monaco, there is the Salle des Etoiles and its unique artistic programme. And then there are the starred restaurants and their equally unique shows. Thirteen Michelin stars are scattered around the Principality for lunch or dinner in eight exceptional venues. The three-star Louis XV-Alain Ducasse at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, the Grill on the roof of the palace and Elsa, an authentic restaurant by nature, are just some of the exceptional places to treat your taste buds. The Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo boasts two gastronomic jewels: Pavyllon Monte-Carlo, a restaurant designed by Yannick Alléno, and L'Abysse Monte-Carlo, which was awarded two stars in its first year. On the other side of Place du Casino, the Métropole Monte-Carlo sublimates French culinary art and boasts two stars with Les Ambassadeurs by Christophe Cussac. The constellation extends nearby, from R-La Table d'Antonio Salvatore and its first Michelin star, awarded in 2021, to the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort with the Caribbean flavours of Blue Bay Marcel Ravin. This seaside restaurant has been awarded two Michelin stars for its savoir-faire.

Take your taste buds to the four corners of the world

Some 139 nationalities live side by side in Monaco throughout the year. This cosmopolitan atmosphere is reflected in the dishes! Fans of fusion cuisine will be delighted at the Fairmont Monte-Carlo's Nobu restaurant, halfway between Japan and South America, or at the Buddha Bar , where Asia meets the West in a lounge atmosphere conducive to partying. Gaïa showcases Greek gastronomy, Sexy Tacos offers a trip to Mexico and The Niwaki is a Japanese destination not to be missed. In the Larvotto district, Song Qi offers refined modern Chinese cuisine and Maya Bay offers a choice of two tempting destinations, Japan or Thailand. The eco-district is not to be outdone in terms of cosmopolitan gastronomy, with Marlow, in the central square, revisiting the great British classics, and 99 Sushi, in the little marina, offering the very best in Japanese cuisine. To enjoy a Latin-Brazilian atmosphere on the rooftop of the Place du Casino, Amazonico Monte-Carlo reveals its creative cuisine in an exotic setting. Fans of jovial, gourmet cuisine will prefer Smakelijk , the Belgian brasserie at Le Méridien Beach Plaza, while the new Anahi address on rue du Portier offers a unique journey to the heart of Argentina.

Enjoy a chic and gourmet Tea Time

At a time of year when the days are getting shorter and the winter chill is becoming more insistent, there's nothing better than a tea time break! Mada One, whose menu is designed by two-starred chef Marcel Ravin, offers a refined gourmet interlude in the heart of One Monte-Carlo. A cocooning atmosphere guaranteed! The Tea Shop on boulevard des Moulins is also a cocoon. This tea bar and concept store offers a wide range of teas from all over the world. Finally, at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, Limùn acts as a lush garden in the hotel's Beaumarchais lobby, offering teas and sweets in a unique setting. A stone's throw away, Café Fauchon and the MetCafé offer a chic and trendy gourmet break in an elegant setting in the heart of the Métropole Shopping Centre. On the^1st floor of the shopping centre, Café Pierre Hermé serves its haute pâtisserie for a unique savoury experience. For a break in the heart of a hotel establishment, the Lobby Bar at the Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo welcomes everyone from 8am to 1am. Not far away, Cédric Grolet Monte-Carlo offers a tea time like no other. Further on, Pâtisserie Riviera 1955, which opened its doors in the middle of the last century, lets you experience history in the present. Finally, Pasticceria Cova Monte-Carlo offers its sweet interludes at two addresses, the first on Boulevard des Moulins in a refined setting, the second in the Larvotto district, facing the Mediterranean.

Discover the gastronomic savoir-faire of Monaco-Ville

The history of Monaco was partly born on the Rock, and this is the ideal place to take the pulse of the Principality. Under the pine trees of Place du Palais, Castelroc invites you to discover its Mediterranean cuisine inspired by local traditions, in particular stockfish à la monégasque, or stocafi. You can also try this dish as you wander through the colourful streets of the old town, at the restaurant La Montgolfière , with its menu of traditional dishes revisited. A little further on, Saint-Nicolas offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu that changes with the seasons, at the foot of the Cathedral.

An exceptional evening in the heart of the Casino de Monte-Carlo

François Blanc, founder of the Casino de Monte-Carlo , used to say that "nothing can be done here like anywhere else". With its James Bond atmosphere and Belle Epoque architecture, the establishment invites you to daydream, and its two gourmet addresses combine an intimate setting with elegant cuisine. Le Train Bleu takes guests on a chic dinner of Italian flavours in a prestigious restaurant carriage with a unique décor. As for the Salon Rose , its boudoir style and terrace overlooking the Mediterranean invite guests to savour local and international dishes in a haven of tranquillity...

Delighting in the Grande Bleue

Nestled between the sea and the mountains, the Principality has a wealth of places to enjoy a meal overlooking the Mediterranean. At the heart of the Fairmont Monte-Carlo hotel, the Lobby Lounge Restaurant & Bar offers a bistronomic menu with its large windows overlooking the sea. Authentic, tasty, generous, festive and accessible: these are the adjectives that define Marius , the new address on the port of Monaco, a veritable ode to the southern region.

A stone's throw away, Le Quai des Artistes distils its generous, convivial cuisine in a refined, elegant setting, with the marina as a backdrop. Located on the roof of the Hôtel Port Palace, La Môme offers a breathtaking view of the Port Hercule and the Princely Palace. On the famous Sainte-Dévote bend, Caffè Milano offers a blend of modern and traditional Italian cuisine overlooking Port Hercule. Finally, to enjoy the sound of the waves on the shore in summer and winter alike, there is no shortage of concepts at the Larvotto seaside resort: Mediterranean-inspired cuisine at Le Neptune or La rose des vents , wood-fired pizzas at Miami Plage , inventive inspiration at La note bleue or Italian ambience at Giacomo.

Sit down to a meal at the Café de Paris Monte-Carlo

Sit down at the Café de Paris Monte-Carlo for an experience like nowhere else... Enjoy lunch on the friendly Parisian terrace overlooking the Casino de Monte-Carlo, take a gourmet or festive break, dine until dawn... the Principality's leading lifestyle venue reinvents itself between chic and elegance for a truly unique experience. Monaco's iconic address unveils its skylight in the centre of the brasserie. The transformed Café de Paris Monte-Carlo has two distinct floors, with a modern brasserie on the ground floor and a cosier space on the first floor.

REGIONAL ADVICE

TAKE TO THE SKIES TO DISCOVER THE REGION'S BEST ADDRESSES

The Monegasque experience of excellence also includes an unforgettable helicopter flight to enjoy a meal in some of the region's finest restaurants: a must! With "Héli Gastronomie" , Héli Air Monaco is offering a free shuttle service between your accommodation and the helipad, a round trip by helicopter and an exceptional meal at Chez Bruno in Lorgues, a pretty farmhouse in the heart of Provence.