The best restaurants Monaco

COYA Monte-Carlo sublimates the great classics of Peruvian cuisine in a magnificent green setting. A culinary journey that begins with a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean. Here, the chef intends to take his customers' taste buds on a modern, tasty and exotic cuisine. The colorful and healthy dishes are prepared in front of you: ceviches, causa frita, tres leches... All washed down with signature cocktails. Every Thursday, a "Clásico" evening with live music and dancers takes you to South America.

Very well located at only 50 meters from the Prince's Palace and the Oceanographic Museum, nestled in an alley, this restaurant offers a wide choice of typically local dishes and reserves a very friendly welcome. In the dining room, the welcome is warm; in the kitchen, you can enjoy home-made Monegasque and regional dishes made with fresh and quality products. Special mention for the "farandole monégasque", speciality of the house: stuffed, pissaladière, baba juans and panisses. The terrace is ideal to enjoy a gourmet break.

A luxury brasserie par excellence, the Quai des Artistes is a must for art and seafood lovers. The decoration is cosy, the welcome of the maitre d' is simply perfect and the dishes are remarkably fresh. Every day, new suggestions are proposed and the desserts elaborated by a young pastry chef are to fall. The establishment has recently changed ownership and is undergoing a makeover from February to mid-May 2023. In the meantime, it is always possible to have a drink at the adjacent Bar des Artistes.

No fuss for this panoramic restaurant, perched 85 m above the sea and located on the terrace of the oceanographic museum. The welcome and the service are friendly. In the kitchen, Mediterranean and Italian specialties are honored for an honest quality-price ratio. An efficient service and the view on the blue sky and the sea... What could be better for a gourmet break during the visit of the museum? The lounge area allows you to have a coffee or a refreshment.

A true institution since 1953, the Castelroc offers traditional French and Monegasque cuisine with authentic flavors. The dishes are delicately prepared with fresh and quality products while the menu varies according to the seasons. The only restaurant on the Place du Palais Princier, it stands out with its beautiful view between the sky and the sea, a professional and friendly welcome and, of course, refined dishes from appetizer to dessert! Le Castelroc also offers vegetarian options and can be privatized for your events.

It has been an institution for over 30 years! The restaurant even boasts of having been the favorite of Prince Rainier III. It must be said that the homemade Italian dishes are all absolutely impeccable and hearty. The typical and warm welcome has forged a solid reputation for this small address, nestled in the Principality's tangled streets. On the menu: salt-cured bass, sea bream, ravioli, gnocchi, Italian cold cuts, vitello tonnato (a typical Piedmontese dish), veal chop Milanese style... Valet parking is available in the evening.

This Italian address has it all: tempting formulas at lunchtime, beautiful antipasti plates for the aperitif and great Italian classics for dinner. Let's mention the unavoidable vitello tonnato, risottos and pastas of all kinds, but also pizzas and meats such as the Black Angus beef tagliata to make your mouth water. It's a treat for the eyes and the taste buds, since you can admire the port of Fontvieille, comfortably installed on the terrace or in the pretty room with its modern and neat decoration.

Integrated into the Rainier III nautical stadium, out of sight, this establishment combines many good points: a luminous interior room, a pleasant view of the port, a friendly welcome, a warm atmosphere and, of course, smiling staff. On the plate, you'll enjoy quality cuisine that's both traditional and regional. The kiosk adjacent to the restaurant, on the pool side, offers fast food for a very respectable price-quality ratio. A smart address to discover!

Norma is the new gourmet address, nestled above the Condamine market. The establishment is divided into several entities, grouped together in the same exceptional setting: a chic and friendly Italian brasserie, an elegant restaurant, a bar with its admirable 250^m2 outdoor terrace and a wine library for tasting the best Italian wines. The menu offers a wide selection of pizzas and Italian dishes, from vitello tonato to lobster linguine, from grilled prawns to lemon piccata and delicious desserts: tiramisu, panna cotta, meringata..

A luxury kebab: that's the promise of Babek, which opened in early 2023. You can choose between an Armenian patty or a cheese naan baked before your eyes, which will then be topped with spit-roasted veal, chicken tikka or falafel. The seasoning is up to you, but we recommend the white garlic sauce! Add an empanada or a samossa in case of big hunger, a soda or a beer, and why not a dessert. A simple but appetizing street-food, to enjoy in the sun on the terrace or to take away.

The Far-West opens its doors to you for an evening in this establishment specialized in burgers and tex-mex dishes. We recommend the French, with chopped steak, bacon, camembert, candied onions and arugula... Note that all the burgers are available in a veggie version. For an appetizer, tortilla cheese, mozzarella sticks or chicken wings will do the trick. As for the atmosphere, cowboy saddles, a saloon decoration and a very pleasant service! If you still have room for dessert, the chocolate milkshake is particularly greedy.

Direction the singing and sunny Provence with Maison Fonfon and its pretty view on the port. The charm works thanks to the warm decoration: striped tablecloths, colored plates, art frescos... In the plate, choose an assortment of the South (mini pan-bagnat, candied peppers and garlic chips, Monegasque barbagiuans...) or for the lunch formula (for example marinated anchovies and Provençal-style sea bream, accompanied by a glass of white wine and a lavender crème brûlée for dessert). The service is very friendly.

Le Tavolo offers a menu where Mediterranean flavors are honored. All dishes are made with fresh, local and responsible products. The freshness of the cuisine, combined with the friendliness of the welcome, makes Le Tavolo a perfect place for lunch. The best seasonal ingredients are sublimated in beautiful and generous plates: mozzarella croquettes, focaccias, a wide choice of pizzas, fish and chips, burgers... A cuisine full of sunshine, with quality ingredients. You can also privatize the place.

Belgian gastronomy comes to Monaco with Smakelijk, the new brasserie in the heart of Le Méridien Beach Plaza. This 100% Belgian brasserie is an invitation to discover the unmissable gastronomic delights of the flat country, in a contemporary setting overlooking the sea. The atmosphere is both elegant and convivial, in the purest tradition of authentic ^20th-century Belgian brasseries. And for total immersion in the land of beer, the head sommelier has concocted an exclusive menu with evocative names like Sudden Death or Organicus.

For more than two years, the Monegasque Palace had closed one of the Principality's most prized restaurants (Joël Robuchon Monte-Carlo**) in preparation for a major renovation. Summer 2023 marks the opening of a new gastronomic establishment, located in the heart of the elegant Hôtel Métropole and orchestrated by talented chef Christophe Cussac. It offers an exceptional culinary experience with its delicate, sophisticated cuisine. Enjoy mouth-watering dishes such as Sar tartare, caviar and lemon marinated sardines and, of course, the legendary purée! The verdict is clear: it's "very, very good"! An exceptional address, staff as friendly as they are competent, an elegant ambiance without being pretentious, impeccable service and a resolutely talented chef.

Behind his counter in the gourmet halls of the Condamine market, Julien Bravetti cheerfully manages the counter of his father-in-law Roger, who founded this institution in 1976. It is here that the regulars of the market enjoy the specialties of the house: socca, pissaladière and its Monegasque variant made with tomatoes. Dishes at low prices, prepared with fresh products according to an authentic know-how. The atmosphere is warm and family-oriented: a smart address not to be missed, to discover the gastronomy of Nice.

This establishment, a little hidden and yet well known to Monegasques, lives up to its name. Pasta, risottos, fish, meat and Mediterranean wines are served in this charming Italian restaurant with Tuscan influences. The setting is extremely warm, with an impeccable service and an extremely friendly team. A very good address to discover or rediscover, where the locals enjoy themselves every week. Add to that delicious home-made desserts and you will enjoy your meal... without worry!

The three-starred chef Yannick Alléno has opened an innovative establishment in the sumptuous Hôtel Hermitage. He offers an elegant and refined cuisine, prepared with local products. Discover the shrimps from San Remo, the swimming of scampi with the aroma of Meursault or the green lasagna with Bolognese and Parmesan. His goal: to offer "gastronomy without a tie", "serious work without taking oneself too seriously". And for the desserts, no reason to deprive yourself: the sugar is replaced by birch water!

The good life in this restaurant starts in the morning with tasty breakfast formulas, including Italian coffee, of course! At lunchtime, La Bella Vita also offers daily suggestions, as well as the chef's specialities à la carte, at a great value for money. Special mention for the excellent desserts! It's also the ideal place to enjoy a drink while nibbling on a few antipasti and a good pizza on the terrace or in the spacious interior room, decorated in a warm, modern style.