Em Sherif Monte-Carlo: Lebanese cuisine continues to reinvent itself in 2026

It’s only a stone’s throw from Beirut to Monaco Monte-Carlo. On 10 April, Em Sherif Monte-Carlo reopened its doors in the heart of the prestigious Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo for its fifth season. Founded by Mireille Hayek in 2011, the Em Sherif group has continued to expand worldwide, showcasing the full range of flavours of Lebanese cuisine from Beirut to London, via Doha. In 2022, the brand is setting up in Monaco Monte-Carlo, and it is Yasmina Hayek, Mireille’s daughter, who is taking the reins as Executive Chef of Em Sherif Monte-Carlo. A graduate of the Institut Paul Bocuse, she brings all her talent and keen sense of excellence to the restaurant, thus continuing her family’s legacy. Highly creative, she offers delicious new dishes each season, such as, this year, alongside other grilled specialities, Le Lobster (skewers of marinated blue lobster tail with fennel sauce), Black Angus Lahmeh ( skewers of marinated Black Angus beef, zaatar chimichurri) or the Lahmeh Shawarma (confit lamb shank, artichokes, coriander).

Of course, you’ll always enjoy the fine selection of hot and cold mezze, from the traditional Hummus ( chickpea purée, tahini, lemon, extra virgin olive oil) , and Muttabal ( flambéed aubergine, tahini, lemon, pomegranate, extra virgin olive oil) to the tasty Batata Harra ( spiced potatoes, coriander) and the equally delicious Halloumi ( grilled marinated halloumi cheese, roasted tomatoes). As for desserts, the famous Baklawa Em Sherif ( crispy baklava with a variety of pistachios) makes a triumphant return, alongside other gourmet surprises such as Meghli ( spiced rice flour pudding, walnuts) or the Coconut Riz bi halib ( coconut rice pudding, puffed rice nougatine, mango/passion fruit, cardamom sorbet). All accompanied by excellent signature cocktails, all available in non-alcoholic versions, such as the Beirut Mule(rum, arak, citrus), the Oasis on the Rock (gin, green tea, ginger, verbena) or the Rose Royale (Champagne, Saint-Germain, lime, rose). Guests will be delighted to dine on the beautiful terrace overlooking the Mediterranean, listening to live music or DJ sets (from Friday to Sunday and every evening in July and August), whilst enjoying the Chicha Lounge Bar and its many flavours. For football fans, selected matches from the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be screened in the lounge area. The restaurant will now be accessible via the new entrance on Avenue de Monte-Carlo.