A guide to the best restaurants in Monaco

There are no fewer than 81 of France’s 668 Michelin-starred restaurants in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region where Monaco is located, seven of them holding a coveted three Michelin stars. Few places in the world rival the Principality for its variety of world-renowned restaurants, all located within a stone’s throw from one another. It’s an exceptional and rare scenario that pushes the best of the best to continually jostle for pole position, resulting in the gastronomic itinerary of a lifetime.

The atmosphere

Le Louis XV commands eye-watering Monaco prices and yet reservations are highly recommended. A smart dress code is required, with jackets to be worn even when dining on the terrace in summer. The ornate decor is a celebration of gilded mirrors and marble pillars in an ode to the Palace of Versailles, and a nod to 'le bien aime'.

The cuisine

Sit back and prepare for the contemporary Mediterranean menu to take you on an epic journey of the French Riviera. Bold flavourful sauces, intense broths and fresh condiments accompany fish from local fishers, herbs and vegetables from the hinterland. Head Chef Dominique Lory’s renowned gastronomy is accompanied by exceptional wine pairings from Head Sommelier Noel Bajor selected from one of the finest cellars in the world.

The atmosphere

The restaurant provides a lively and vibrant dining experience seven days a week. Frequented by a loyal following of Monegasque residents, it shuns the formalities adopted by many of its gastronomic neighbours in favour of a relaxed and inviting ambience. Tables are grouped together in small lounge areas, while the sun terrace affords panoramic views across Port Hercules.

The cuisine

Simplicity is the name of the game, proposing reinventions of traditional fare. Dishes include king crab topped with cream and nettle vinegar, Norwegian lobster with spring herbs and sea bream sashimi. For those short on time, the business lunch menu is an unrivalled express option.

The atmosphere

The dining room experience is as sophisticated as the food on the plate, while on the terrace, patrons are treated to sprawling vistas of the Mediterranean Sea. For something a little more special, reserve a seat at Ravin’s table, which faces the open kitchen and provides an intimate setting for a one-to-one with Chef and his team.

The cuisine 

Blue Bay’s signature dishes slip off the fork faster than they roll off the tongue, from green papaya spaghetti with carbonara, truffle and Iberico ham, and the unmissable organic chicken with truffle and passion fruit. Each dish is dressed on a made-to-measure plate thrown by a potter from Ravin’s native island that evokes the memory of the Caribbean seabed.

The atmosphere

The space has been designed by Laurence Bonnel-Alléno in partnership with RoWin’atelier architects, who have created a serene ambiance that echoes the marriage of Japan and Monaco in the menu by blending a contemporary Japanese aesthetic with Monaco's coastal charm. The restaurant uses predominantly white tones with pale pink seats for pops of colour, ensuring the culinary artistry takes centre stage.

The cuisine

Prepare to experience umami in all its forms, as sushi master Naoki Kikuchi blends Japanese tradition with the modernity of Chef Yannick Alléno's French cuisine. Inspired by the four elements – the Monegasque land, the fire of the cooking, and mastery of water and air instilled by the refinement of Kikuchi's movements – the freshest ingredients converge in a menu guided by the seasons and the fishermen's catches.

The atmosphere

Designed by Jacques Garcia, rich materials and warm tones create an elegant décor with a sophisticated and intimate atmosphere. As with the food, every detail of the dining experience is carefully orchestrated, with impeccable service that adds finesse throughout the meal.

The cuisine

This two Michelin starred restaurant takes guests on a journey of Mediterranean cuisine, with classic dishes enjoying a modern spin, all expertly seasoned, cooked, and plated. Highlights include lobster, tarragon, spinach and spianata lasagne; John Dory and artichoke in a coriander stock. But a special mention goes out to the bread and dessert trolleys which are a firm favourite among guests. Complementing this high-flying cuisine is an equally exceptional wine selection that will impress even the most seasoned oenophiles, with the finest classics sitting alongside rare gems from prestigious French and international vineyards.