La Note Bleue

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.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to rent a sun lounger to eat there?

No — the restaurant and beach club are separate operations. You can book dinner or lunch without paying for a bed, though combining a beach day with lunch is the classic move.

Do I need to reserve for jazz nights?

Absolutely, especially Friday and Saturday in July-August — the music nights are popular with residents. Ask for a table near the stage but flag if you actually want to talk.

What's the food like?

Contemporary Mediterranean with Asian accents — fresh fish, salads, some spice-led dishes. It's genuinely good for a beach restaurant, which in Monaco is not a given.

When is the live jazz?

In season, live jazz, soul and funk typically run Wednesday to Saturday evenings from about 6:30pm, plus the Mercredis Live concert series. It's the closest thing Monaco has to a proper jazz club.

Is La Note Bleue open year-round?

Its core season runs roughly mid-April to mid-October, when beach, restaurant and music are all going. Outside those months, check their site or call before making the trip — winter operation has varied over the years.

How do I get to Larvotto without a car?

CAM buses 1, 4 or 6 along Avenue Princesse Grace drop you at Larvotto; from the train station it's about a 20-25 minute walk or a short bus hop. Parking at Larvotto fills fast in summer.

Can I swim before dinner?

Yes — it sits directly on Larvotto's public-and-private beach strip, rebuilt in 2021 with a wide promenade. Rinse off, throw on a shirt and walk straight to your table; it's that kind of place.

How expensive is it?

Upper-mid for Monaco: expect a proper dinner with wine to land well over €60-70 a head, though lunch and brunch can be done more gently. You're paying partly for sand-between-toes real estate.

Nearby in Ask Monaco

• LarvottoNeighborhood0.04 km · 1 min walk
• Twiga MonacoBar0.11 km · 1 min walk
• Nouveau Musée National de Monaco – Villa SauberAttraction0.18 km · 2 min walk
• Plage du Larvotto (Public Section)Beach0.18 km · 2 min walk
• Sass CaféRestaurant0.19 km · 2 min walk