Starred restaurants
The Louis XV-Alain Ducasse ***
The Louis XV-Alain Ducasse at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo and its three Michelin stars never cease to amaze. Its Riviera-inspired cuisine makes the most of the region's produce, flavours and colours, and celebrates the exactness of its tastes. This iconic address in the Principality opened in 1987: Le Louis XV-Alain Ducasse became the first hotel restaurant to receive three Michelin stars thirty-three months later, with chef Alain Ducasse at the helm aged... 33.
Blue Bay Marcel Ravin ** (in French)
Awarded a second star in 2022, Le Blue Bay Marcel Ravin, part of the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, is a perfect alchemy of Caribbean and Mediterranean flavours. Chef Marcel Ravin, honoured by the Grandes Tables du Monde, is committed to responsible gastronomy, growing fruit and vegetables from the hotel's organic garden and offering fish that complies with the Mr Goodfish charter. The menu offers a daring mix of must-try dishes and ephemeral creations, and is renewed every three weeks.
Les Ambassadeurs by Christophe Cussac ** (in French)
The name refers to the emblematic address of the Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo in the 1920s, when the great names of the aristocracy and diplomats from all over the world liked to meet up. Opened in 2023, Les Ambassadeurs by Christophe Cussac has been awarded two stars in the 2024 Michelin Guide. Chef Christophe Cussac develops a contemporary, gourmet Mediterranean cuisine inspired by his gastronomic heritage, as a worthy disciple of Joël Robuchon.
L'Abysse Monte-Carlo ** (in French)
L'Abysse Monte-Carlo was awarded two stars in its first year, thanks to the modern French cuisine of chef Yannick Alléno and the Japanese tradition of sushi master Yasunari Okazaki. The setting at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo celebrates the perfect balance between two complementary worlds. Inspired by the four elements - the earth of Monegasque hinterland vegetables, the fire of masterful cooking, the water and air of exceptional sushi - the two chefs offer a unique gastronomic experience.
La Table d'Antonio Salvatore *
Located in the heart of the Rampoldi institution, La Table d'Antonio Salvatore has been awarded its first Michelin star in 2021 thanks to its combination of classics and original, creative dishes. Influences from the south of Italy and France give the dishes on offer a unique character. The restaurant, which breaks the codes of haute cuisine, unveils a menu that makes the most of local produce and gives pride of place to organic vegetables, supported by a network of local producers.
Le Grill *
Nestling on the roof of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, chef Dominique Lory's Le Grill offers an exceptional panoramic view of Monaco, France and Italy. This not-to-be-missed Michelin-starred address promises an exhilarating moment, overlooking the Mediterranean and savouring a famous grill under the stars... celestial stars, that is. The sun-drenched cuisine, which showcases seasonal produce from the spit and seafood, is a veritable voyage of the senses through the pleasures of the Riviera.
Pavyllon Monte-Carlo *
Elegance, sharing, modernity: three words that epitomise Pavyllon Monte-Carlo, a restaurant designed by Yannick Alléno. The gastronomic restaurant of the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo offers light and tasty cuisine, while cultivating a resolutely local identity... all from a terrace with a breathtaking view of the Principality. Know-how, excellence and boldness combine to delight the taste buds of connoisseurs, lovers of culture and refinement.
Elsa *
An authentic restaurant by nature, Elsa offers exceptional gastronomy under the leadership of chef Marcel Ravin. Facing the Grande Bleue, with the Principality's coastline as its horizon, this Monte-Carlo Beach address offers a committed menu inspired by the world of the sea. Winner of the 2023 "Prize for Ethical and Environmental Responsibility" from La Liste, Elsa offers a cuisine of conviction, delicacy and refinement.