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Local Cuisine Restaurants in Monaco — 16 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.

Horizon Deck Restaurant & Champagne Bar, Monte-Carlo terrace

1. 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.

Le Vistamar Restaurant, Monte-Carlo

2. Le Vistamar Restaurant

Location
Monaco

Orchestrated by Chef Joël Garault, this chic restaurant offers delightful gourmet seafood.

Le Vistamar was awarded a Michelin star. Their motto: “One fish, one vegetable, once cooked”.

Designed by Pierre Yves Rochon, the décor is simple and elegant. In the summer, you can also enjoy their beautiful terrace, with a magnificent view over the port of Monaco.

Open for lunch Monday-Friday from 12:00-14:00, and for dinner every evening 19:30-22:00.

Maison Martin & Fils Restaurant, Menton restaurant terrasse

3. Maison Martin & Fils Restaurant, Menton

Location
Menton

Located in Menton's old town, right in front of the old market, this restaurant serves classic dishes from the Core d'Azur region, using only fresh seasonal ingredients.

Their menu changes throughout the year and includes traditional local recipes such as pissaladière, Niçoise salad, barbajuans or petits farcis. Sometimes you can even find some less-known delicacies such as "merda de can" (green gnocchis), Niçoise tripes and estocafic, a traditional fish soup.

They offer good value daily menus.

U Cavagnetu Restaurant, Monaco restaurant terrasse

4. 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

Marcello Restaurant, Winery & Store interior

5. 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.

Nikki Beach Monaco, Monte-Carlo pool

6. 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.

Le Castelroc Restaurant, Monaco restaurant terrasse

7. Le Castelroc Restaurant

Location
Monaco

Sitting opposite the Palais Princier, this restaurant has a lovely lounge and a terrace serving traditional food from Monaco and the region.

It is a Monégasque classic, having been around for 50 years.

Opening times: every day for lunch, except Mondays.

Le Petit Bar Restaurant, Monaco style of cuisine

8. 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
Le Comptoir Restaurant, Monaco restaurant terrasse

9. Le Comptoir Restaurant

Location
Monaco

Located in the Condamines Market, Le Comptoir is the perfect spot for a lunch with your friends, colleagues or family.

Have a quick but tasty bite to eat at the market, with traditional focaccia, pissaladières, quiches and other home-made products. You can eat there or take away. They have a different 'plat du jour' every day, depending on the products available at the market.

Opening times:

  • From Monday to Saturday: 07:00 - 15:00
  • Sunday: 07:00 - 14:00
Papaya Beach Club, Eze beach

10. Papaya Beach Club, Eze

Location
Eze

This private beach spot is a lovely place to relax away a day, on the gorgeous bay in Eze. A private area where you can relax, sunbathe and swim in peace.

Blue and white stripey loungers line up along the water's edge where the sea laps gently against the pebbles beach. Clear turquoise waters invite you in for a paddle or a swim, and the bay offers stunning views across the bay of Eze.

This beach club is also great in the evening for a sunset cocktail or dinner. There is a shuttle service available if you wish to moor your yacht in the bay and come inland for a relaxing day on the beach or a meal.

La Cabane de L'Ecailler Restaurant, Cagnes sur Mer interior

11. La Cabane de L'Ecailler Restaurant, Cagnes sur Mer

The restaurant has 15 years of experience working with produce from the sea and every day they serve fresh wild fish from various French fishing harbours.

The Chef Antoine Losfeld prepares quality dishes with fresh produce served in a refined atmosphere and an enchanting setting. The team at the Cabane de l’Ecailler is pleased to welcome you every day from 09:00 to 23:00, with non-stop service for the oyster and seafood platters as well as the take-away service.

Anjuna Plage Beach Club, Eze restaurant

12. Anjuna Plage Beach Club, Eze

Location
Eze

Being situated in the small and picturesque village of Eze, the Anjuna Plage is a fashionable restaurant that should not be missed during the summer holidays.

Set in a cove at the cliff’s foot, the beach restaurant has evolved season after season, re-inventing and improving itself each year. Guests can enjoy the panoramic view of the Mediterranean sea while dining on this restaurant's private beach. They can also taste superb seafood specialities, such as calamari, tuna sashimi and tempura with shrimps.

You will a life guard on duty and sun loungers at your disposal. There is live music on certain days and during the busy summer season. A boat service is available for those who arrive by yacht.

Beach open from 10:00, Restaurant from 12:00-23:00.

See more information in our Guide to the Best Beach Clubs!

La Rose des Vents Restaurant, Monte-Carlo beach

13. La Rose des Vents Restaurant

Location
Monaco

Located on the Larvotto beach, close to the Grimaldi Forum and opposite the Monte Carlo Sporting Club, the Restaurant and Beach “La Rose des Vents” offers traditional Monégasque and Italian dishes prepared with fresh products and served in a refined atmosphere.

Here you'll find warm salads with the taste of a sea breeze, with shrimps and prawns so fresh that they are almost wriggling. You can also enjoy relaxing under the familiar red parasols for the day, deckchairs and sun loungers await you. Lunch can be served here on the beach or in the restaurant area - the choice is yours.

Open every day from 9:30 to 22:30.

Eden Plage Mala Beach Club, Cap d'Ail beach

14. Eden Plage Mala Beach Club, Cap d'Ail

Location
Eze

Peace and tranquillity on this private beach that is hidden away in an intimate cove. You have to walk a bit to get to this beach club, but the welcome and calm environment is well worth the effort.

Sun loungers and parasols are available throughout the day and towels are also available to rent. There is also a good restaurant and staff serving you cocktails right to your sun lounger. What more could you ask for?

A boat shuttle service is offered for those arriving by yacht and you will find that a lifeguard is on duty to ensure your safety. WIFI is also available.

They have live music every Saturday and Sunday night, a selection of rock, pop, reggae and jazz. As well as eating, relaxing and drinking you can enjoy the beach clubs boutique, a massage or some Eden Fitness.

La Montgolfiere Henri Geraci, Monaco interior

15. 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
A Braijade Meridiounale Restaurant, Menton restaurant terrasse

16. A Braijade Meridiounale Restaurant, Menton

Location
Menton

Situated in Menton's old town, near the church of St Michel, this restaurant serves traditional Provençal food, classic recipes from the French Riviera with an Italian touch.

There are various set menus to choose from, some including wine pairings. This is an intimate restaurant, great for a romantic dinner, and they also have some tables outdoor to dine under the Mediterranean sky.

There is also a variety of vegetarian options. Open for lunch on Monday through to Friday from 12:00 and for evening meals every evening during the week and the weekend from 19:00.