The Top 10 Restaurants in Monaco

Fresh-pasta makers since 1977, run by the Cesano family since 1984, official supplier to the Prince since 1999 — and their Condamine market stand serves a plate of handmade pasta with sauce for around €12. It's arguably Monaco's best cheap lunch. Note: with the market hall under renovation, they're operating from the temporary village on Place d'Armes.

The socca institution of the Condamine market since 1976 — Roger's stand turns out hot, crispy-edged chickpea pancake and pissaladière for a few euros, eaten elbow-to-elbow with locals. A friend would absolutely send you. Note: with the market hall under renovation since January 2026, the traders operate from temporary kiosks on Place d'Armes, so ask for the socca stand.

A roughly 20-seat family-run gem hidden on Rue Basse in the old town, where Monaco-born chef Henri Geraci cooks Mediterranean food with Asian accents from his travels. Lunch is a steal for Monaco (mains €16-31 off the slate); dinner menus run €59-70. Book ahead — with this few seats, walking in rarely works. Closed Wednesday and Sunday.

Monaco's beloved late-night safety valve since 1938 — pizza, pasta and grills served 24/7 a minute from the Casino. Refurbished in 2024 under Michelin-starred chef Antonio Salvatore's direction, it's where croupiers, F1 mechanics and night owls actually eat at 3am. A friend sends you here after midnight; at noon it's merely a decent, fairly priced Italian.

Three generations of the same family have run this Monaco-Ville trattoria since 1967, and it's the easiest place to actually eat Monegasque food — barbagiuans, stocafi, oven-baked specialties — near the Palace without getting fleeced: the Monegasque set menu is €29.50, weekday lunch deals around €16.50. Caveat: it keeps daytime-heavy hours; don't count on dinner every night.

Alain Ducasse's flagship restaurant inside the Hôtel de Paris is one of the most celebrated dining rooms in the world, holding three Michelin stars. The cuisine is rooted in the flavors of Provence and the Mediterranean, with dishes like langoustines and black truffle showcasing extraordinary produce. The room itself — gilded, opulent, and theatrical — is part of the experience. Caveat: this is one of the most expensive meals you will ever have, and reservations must be made well in advance.

Le Marché is a fresh, market-driven bistro near the Condamine market hall that sources its ingredients daily and builds a short, seasonal menu around what is best that morning. The cooking is honest and confident — think grilled fish, vegetable-forward plates, and good local charcuterie. It is a favorite among food-conscious locals who want quality without the ceremony of Monaco's grand restaurants. Caveat: the menu changes constantly so there are no guarantees on specific dishes, and it closes early.

Beefbar is a globally recognized premium beef concept that originated in Monaco and remains one of the best places in the principality for serious carnivores. The menu spans wagyu, USDA prime, and Argentinian cuts, all prepared with precision. The industrial-chic interior and knowledgeable staff make it a reliable choice for a high-quality meat-focused dinner. Caveat: vegetarians will find little here, and the wine list, while excellent, pushes the bill up quickly.

Yoshi at the Hôtel Métropole is Monaco's only Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant, offering refined kaiseki-influenced cuisine in a sleek, minimalist setting. The omakase menus and the black cod with miso are perennial highlights, and the sake selection is exceptional. Chef Takeo Yamazaki brings genuine Japanese technique to the finest Mediterranean ingredients. Caveat: it is pricey even by Monaco standards, and the atmosphere can feel slightly corporate.

Elsa at the Monte-Carlo Beach hotel is a rare gem: a fully organic, Mediterranean restaurant with a Michelin star that sits right on the water's edge. Chef Paolo Sari champions seasonal, locally sourced ingredients in dishes that are vibrant and health-conscious without sacrificing indulgence. The setting — a terrace overlooking the sea — is genuinely spectacular. Caveat: it is only open seasonally (spring through early autumn), so check ahead.

Monaco's feet-in-the-sand beach restaurant on Larvotto, doing Mediterranean food with Asian touches plus real live jazz — sets typically Wednesday to Saturday evenings in season. A friend sends you for a sunset dinner with the band, not for the beach beds alone. Caveat: it's seasonal at heart (roughly mid-April to mid-October); verify opening outside summer.

Quai des Artistes is a reliable, well-loved brasserie on the port in La Condamine that draws a genuine mix of locals, yachties, and visitors. The menu covers French brasserie classics — tartare, moules-frites, duck confit — executed with consistency and care. The terrace overlooking the port is one of the most pleasant spots for a relaxed lunch in Monaco. Caveat: it can get crowded during Grand Prix and peak season, and reservations are advisable.

Sass Café is a Monaco legend — a late-night Italian restaurant and bar that has been a fixture of the principality's social scene since 1975. The pasta and risotto are genuinely good, but the real draw is the atmosphere: live music, a glamorous crowd, and an energy that peaks well after midnight. It is where Monaco's night truly begins for many regulars. Caveat: it is more scene than cuisine, and the kitchen can be inconsistent late in the evening.

Yannick Alléno's newest Monaco venture at the Hôtel Hermitage brings his celebrated French technique to a counter-dining format that is intimate and theatrical. The cuisine focuses on sauces and extractions — Alléno's signature obsession — applied to pristine Mediterranean ingredients. It earned a Michelin star shortly after opening, confirming its place among the principality's finest tables. Caveat: the counter format means limited seats and advance booking is essential.

Perched on the eighth floor of the Hôtel de Paris with a retractable roof that opens to the sky, Le Grill is one of Monaco's most dramatic dining settings. The rotisserie meats, the whole roasted fish, and the legendary wine cellar (shared with Louis XV) make it a serious gastronomic destination. On clear nights, the views of the harbor and the sea are breathtaking. Caveat: prices are very high and the experience is firmly in luxury-hotel territory.

The Monaco branch of the legendary Venetian institution serves refined Italian classics in an elegant setting near the Casino. The risotto, the carpaccio (invented by the original Cipriani), and the bellinis are all executed with the brand's characteristic polish. It attracts a well-heeled, international clientele and the service is attentive. Caveat: it is a brand experience rather than a local trattoria, and authenticity-seekers may find it too polished.

Maya Bay is a stylish Asian fusion restaurant near the Casino that has built a loyal following among Monaco's international crowd for its creative Thai and Asian-inspired dishes. The black cod, the dim sum, and the cocktail list are all standouts. The decor is dramatic and the energy lively, making it one of the more fun upscale dining experiences in the principality. Caveat: it skews more scene than substance on busy nights, and noise levels can be high.

Nobu's Monaco outpost at the Fairmont hotel delivers the brand's signature Japanese-Peruvian fusion with consistent quality and a glamorous setting overlooking the sea. The yellowtail jalapeño, black cod miso, and rock shrimp tempura are as good here as anywhere in the Nobu network. The terrace is one of the most coveted spots in Monaco on a warm evening. Caveat: it is a global brand rather than a local discovery, and the experience can feel formulaic.