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Mediterranean Restaurants in Monaco — 18 of Our Favourites

Find your perfect Monaco restaurant, shortlisted by our local experts

There's a wide range of restaurants in Monaco to suit all tastes, and budgets.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Monaco Where to Eat Guide.

Hostellerie Jerome Restaurant, La Turbie interior

1. Hostellerie Jerome Restaurant, La Turbie

Location
Monaco

Chef Bruno Cirino prepares Mediterranean dishes that carefully showcase the flavours of local produce. A light and creative cuisine that you can enjoy in their elegant dining room with vaulted ceilings and frescoes or their shaded terrace overlooking the sea.

There are various tasting menus to choose from, featuring mouthwatering dishes. Combine them with a bottle from their extensive wine list, carefully selected by head sommelier Marion.

The restaurant is open for dinner only Wednesday - Sunday except in July and August when it is open every evening.

Le Grill Restaurant, Monte-Carlo interior

2. Le Grill Restaurant

Location
Monaco

Situated in the luxury Hotel de Paris, this restaurant serves modern Mediterranean cuisine qith great panoramic views of the sea.

Located on the eighth floor of the hotel, this restaurant offers a reinterpretation of Mediterranean gourmet dishes. In summer, the roof slides back to reveal the sky and what has to be one of the most beautiful views on the French Riviera.

Some of the Grills legendary dishes from past and present include: Scallops, chimney braised radicchio, Herb crusted rack of Sisteron Lamb… Amongst the dessert choices, the famous soufflé, on the menu since 1898, is an all-time favourite.

Open daily for breakfast from 7:30-10:30, and lunch 12:30 to 14:00 and dinner 19:30-22:00.

La Maree Restaurant, Monaco restaurant terrasse

3. La Maree Restaurant

Location
Monaco

'Fish chic' restaurant in Port Hercule that is located on the sixth floor of the Port Palace Hotel, overlooking the marina.

This restaurant starts its day by selecting the best catches from the local fishermen. The team then splits the best produce between the tanks and the kitchen, while the Chef dresses the fish counter in the Boutique. You may choose your fish directly from their Boutique counter, have it weighed and decide how you want it cooked: raw, grilled, “à la plancha”, roasted, steamed or in salt crust. 

Service runs daily from 12:00 until midnight, non-stop, during the summer months. In the winter service is from 12:00 until 23:00.

Horizon Deck Restaurant & Champagne Bar, Monte-Carlo terrace

4. Horizon Rooftop Restaurant & Champagne Bar

Location
Monaco

Views over the Principality's legendary Opera House, Prince's Palace, and Casino - against a backdrop the azure splendour of the Mediterranean.

The Horizon proposes a Mediterranean food based on local products.

Discover what it's new this season at the Horizon restaurant:

  • Pink Sunday - from noon to 4pm
  • Iced Yoghurt - enjoy a BIO vanilla and add your favorite topping
  • Champagne Happy Hour - every day from 6pm to 8pm
  • Cool & Rich cocktail - mix your glass of special Champagne with fresh fruits or vegetables
  • Juice bar - fresh and gourmand squeezed fruits or vegetables

Open every day from 6:30-11:00 for breakfast, and Monday to Saturday for lunch from 12:00-15:00.

Dress code - Breakfast & Lunch: Casual, shoes are required. Dinner: smart casual.

Joel Robuchon Restaurant, Monte-Carlo interior

5. Metropole Monte-Carlo Restaurant

Location
Monaco

Located in Hotel Metropole, this restaurant is lead by Executive Chef Christophe Cussac. It holds two Michelin stars.

This is a culinary experience as well as a visual experience thanks to the theatre décor and the outstanding view over Monte-Carlo from the terrace. The cuisine is Mediterranean, with Michelin-star touches.

Open every day except on Wednesday for lunch and dinner.

Louis XV Restaurant, Monte-Carlo interior

6. Louis XV Restaurant

Location
Monaco

Considered by many to be the finest restaurant on the Riviera, this Alain Ducasse delight has an opulent and dazzling setting in the heart of the Hôtel de Paris and holds three Michelin stars.

The menu is a Mediterranean and is a seasonal symphony of a style and haute cuisine that Alain Ducasse qualifies in one word as "essential". Specialities include Mediterranean sea bass studded with marjoram and cooked flat, Pyrenean baby lamb seasoned with Espelette pepper and roasted in the fireplace, and fennel and offal "alla romana".

The restaurant’s new look, designed by Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku, highlights the easy-going lifestyle of the French Riviera.

Lunch on Sunday and Monday, and Dinner from Thursday to Monday.

Brasserie du Cafe de Paris, Monte-Carlo style of cuisine

7. Brasserie du Cafe de Paris

Location
Monaco

With Belle Epoque style windows, recalling the old Parisian bistros, the building creates a bright and friendly atmosphere.

This is an ideal place for lunch or dinner in the heart of Monte-Carlo, right on the legendary Place du Casino, to enjoy the cuisine prepared by Chef Jean-Claude Brugel. In true brasserie style the waiters sweep by holding aloft succulent plates of seafood in season, tempting dishes of the day and traditional fare.

Outside the terrace offers you the privilege of being “outside” at any time of the year. This space can also be booked for groups of up to 100 people (maximum). Open year round, from breakfast until late into the night, the terrace bar is the place to savour a wide range of drinks and exotic cocktails.

Open daily 08:00-02:00

Marcello Restaurant, Winery & Store interior

8. Marcello Restaurant, Winery & Store

Location
Monaco

The kitchen is open from 11am until late at night and has the ability to mix new and traditional dishes from the Emilia region in Italy.

For a quick lunch they offer sandwiches with delicious fillings, pies and salads. Or, with a little more time, there is also the choice between the dishes of the day or an a la carte menu.

Open Monday-Friday 08:00-15:00 and 17:30-00:00, Saturday 10:00-15:00 and 18:00-00:00, closed Sunday.

Avenue 31, Monte-Carlo interior

9. Avenue 31

Location
Monaco

This restaurant offers a great selection of Mediterranean dishes for lunch and dinner with seasonal ingredients. The interior is cosy with a bar and a nice terrace.

The elegant and sophisticated setting is perfect for a romantic dinner, a business lunch or a meal with friends. Chef Simon Maringoni is a passionate young Italian chef, always in search of new flavours and combinations of amazing products. He will delight you with his Modern Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. He has worked alongside some of the most recognised Italian chefs.

Lunch: 12:15-14:15, Dinner 19:30-22:45 (and 23:45 Friday & Saturday evenings).

La Montgolfiere Henri Geraci, Monaco interior

10. La Montgolfiere Henri Geraci Restaurant

Location
Monaco

Located in the old town of Monaco, this little restaurant is the perfect place for a lunch break or a gourmet dinner.

Chef Henri Geraci cooks right in front of you and share with you his passion for ingredients and flavours. His cuisine is creative and constantly evolving, influenced by the seasons and by his many trips abroad. He only uses fresh ingredients from local markets.

Henri's wife Fabienne does the service and will make you feel at home.

Opening times:

  • Lunch: until 13:45
  • Dinner: 19:45 - 21:30
  • Closed on Wednesdays and Sundays
U Cavagnetu Restaurant, Monaco restaurant terrasse

11. U Cavagnetu Restaurant

Location
Monaco

With traditional Monegasque dishes on offer this is one of the best places to sample the more rustic side of Monaco away from the glitz and glamour.

Really reasonably priced food, with a good atmosphere and an outdoor terrace

Lo Sfizio Restaurant, Monte-Carlo style of cuisine

12. Lo Sfizio Restaurant

Location
Monaco

Fabrizio, the owner of the restaurant, comes from Rome. For more than 14 years, he's been offering his best Italian specialities (and Roman in particular) in a elegant yet relaxed atmosphere.

All their products are fresh, carefully chosen at the market every day. Their few specialities include, carciofi alla romana e alla giudia, bucatini alla amatriciana, spaghetti alla gricia, tonnarello cacio e pepe and pizzas.

Booking is advised.

Opening times:

  • Monday to Friday: 12:00 - 14:30 & 19:00 - 23:30
  • Saturday: 19:00 - 23:30
Le Petit Bar Restaurant, Monaco style of cuisine

13. Le Petit Bar Restaurant

Location
Monaco

Located in a pedestrian street in the old Monaco, Le Petit Bar is an authentic little restaurant that offers good value local food.

It's the ideal spot for breakfast, lunch, drinks (apéro) or dinner. The place is very small so remember to book in advance!

In the summer:

  • Open from Sunday to Friday from 08:00 to 19:00
  • Closed on Saturday

In the winter:

  • Open from Sunday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00
  • Dinner by reservation only
  • Closed on Saturday
Brasserie Le Cap Restaurant, Cap d'Ail style of cuisine

14. Brasserie Le Cap Restaurant, Cap d'Ail

Location
Monaco

A simple yet refined brasserie restaurant situated right on the port side in Cap d'Ail.

Discover classic Provençal dishes with a thoroughly modern flair at Brasserie Le Cap, the Riviera La Porte de Monaco hotel's stylish restaurant. Start your day in Monaco with a delicious breakfast, join us for an evening meal or experience a superb Sunday brunch.

The outdoor terrace showcases incredible ocean views of Cap d'Ail; it offers a buffet breakfast, as well as a three-course lunch and a fabulous dinner service.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, dress code is casual and reservations are required.

L'Intempo Restaurant, Monte-Carlo restaurant terrasse

15. L'Intempo Restaurant

Location
Monaco

Sitting right on the beach at Le Méridien hotel, L'Intempo restaurant has a central cooking station where you can watch your food being prepared.

The large glass floor to ceiling walls make for fantastic views and they have four different dining areas. The cuisine is Mediterranean.

Brunch: L'intempo invites you to experience every Sunday it's Brunch with a choice of Mediterranean inspired food, a choice of indoor or terrace tables. The ideal option for a perfect Sunday.

Open every day from 6:30-23:00.

L'Hirondelle, Monte-Carlo restaurant

16. L'Hirondelle Restaurant

Location
Monaco

Located in the Monte-Carlo thermal baths, this restaurant offers healthy cuisine with Mediterranean flavours.

Chef Jacky Oberti uses his expertise to produce light yet tasty meals of around 500 kcal per menu.

You can enjoy your balanced meal on the terrace overlooking the harbour and the famous rock of Monaco.

Open every day for lunch: 12:00-15:00 (Monday-Thursday), 12:00-15:30 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays).

Closed for dinner.

Nikki Beach Monaco, Monte-Carlo pool

17. Nikki Beach Monaco Beach Club

Location
Monaco

High on the rooftop of the luxury Fairmont Monte-Carlo hotel, the International brand of Nikki beach have brought their own touch of global luxury with a pop-up beach club and restaurant, open from March 29th until September 30th.

Modeled after the same stylish and contemporary look and feel of all of the brand’s locations around the world, Nikki Beach at Fairmont Monte Carlo will be adorned in plush, all-white sun beds. Guests will be able to spend their days and evenings around the pool while indulging in refreshing cocktails, endless champagne and an extensive menu of delectable dishes representative of all the countries Nikki Beach is located including delicious salads, creative sushi rolls, original seafood entrees and slow-roasted free-range rotisserie chicken.

Open daily from 09:00 until late.

A'Trego Restaurant, Cap d'Ail style of cuisine

18. A'Trego Restaurant, Cap d'Ail

Location
Monaco

Whether for a birthday, lunch or dinner, meeting, wedding, gala evening or just a coffee and chat with friends, this restaurant is the perfect venue for you with a chic and intimate setting.

Designed by Philippe Starck, the building itself if a stunning mix of traditional yacht, magnificent bridges of mahogany and enriched with eclectic furniture and many objects that show personal touch of the renowned designer.

Open for brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks daily from 11:30-23:30.

There is seating indoors and out.