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

There's only one step from Beirut to Monaco. On 10 April, Em Sherif Monte-Carlo reopened its doors in the heart of the prestigious Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, for a fifth season. Founded by Mireille Hayek in 2011, the Em Sherif group has continued to expand around the world, bringing out all the flavours of Lebanese cuisine from Beirut to London, via Doha. In 2022, the brand moved to Monaco and Yasmina Hayek, daughter of Mireille, took up the reins as Executive Chef of Em Sherif Monte-Carlo. A graduate of the Institut Paul Bocuse, she puts all her talent and acute sense of excellence at the service of the restaurant, perpetuating her family history. Highly creative, she offers delicious new dishes every season, such as this year's Lobster (skewers of marinated blue lobster tail, fennel condiment), Lahmeh Black Angus(skewers of marinated Black Angus beef, chimichurri with zaatar) or Shawarma Lahmeh (lamb mouse confit, artichokes, coriander), among other grilled dishes.

There's also a great selection of hot and cold mezze, from traditional Hummus(chickpea purée, tahini, lemon, extra virgin olive oil) and Muttabal(flambéed aubergine, tahini, lemon, pomegranate, extra virgin olive oil) to tasty Batata Harra(spiced potatoes, coriander) and the equally tasty Halloumi(grilled marinated halloumi cheese, roasted tomato). As for desserts, the famous Baklawa Em Sherif(crispy baklawa with pistachios) is making a comeback, alongside other gourmet surprises such as Meghli(spiced rice flour pudding with walnuts) or Coconut Riz bi halib(coconut rice pudding, puffed rice nougatine, mango/passion, cardamom sorbet). All accompanied by excellent signature cocktails, all of which can be made without alcohol, such as the Beirut Mule(rum, arak, citrus fruit), the Oasis on the rock (gin, green tea, ginger, verbena) or the Rose Royale (Champagne, Saint-Germain, lime, rose). Enjoy dinner on the terrace overlooking the Mediterranean, where you can listen to live music concerts or DJ sets (Friday to Sunday and every evening in July and August), while sampling the many flavours of the Chicha Lounge Bar. For football fans, some 2026 FIFA World Cup matches will be shown in the lounge area. The restaurant will now be accessible from the new entrance on Avenue de Monte-Carlo.