Maison des Pâtes
8.8Friend Score / 10#1 of 18 Restaurants in Monaco
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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.
Key facts
| Hours | Mon–Sun 07:00–15:30 Tue–Sat 07:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Price | $ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Place d'Armes, under 5 minutes' walk from Monaco-Monte-Carlo station's La Condamine exit |
| Time needed | 30-45 minutes |
| Best time to go | Before 12:15pm on weekdays, ahead of the local lunch rush |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
8.8/10- Value9.5
- iconic6.5
- Freshness9.1
- Crowd level6.5
- Authenticity9.0
- Accessibility9.5
Frequently asked questions
- Is it affected by the Condamine market renovation?
- The market hall closed in January 2026 for about 13 months of works, and the food traders moved into equipped temporary kiosks right on Place d'Armes. Service continues — just in the outdoor village rather than the old hall.
- Which pasta should I order?
- The barbagiuans and the gnocchi are local-favorite moves, and the daily fresh cuts with pesto or the house tomato sauce never miss. Ask what was made that morning.
- Is it really good or just cheap?
- Really good — the pasta is made fresh daily by a family firm that has supplied the Prince's Palace since 1999 and several of Monaco's top restaurants. The market stand is the same product at street prices.
- Can I buy pasta to cook at home?
- Yes — they're first and foremost an artisan producer, so you can take away fresh pasta, sauces and Monegasque specialties. Great edible souvenir if you have a kitchen.
- How do I find them from the train station?
- Take the Place d'Armes exit and you're at the market in a few minutes — look for the pasta kiosk in the temporary village. It's the easiest quality lunch to reach in the whole country.
- Is there seating?
- You eat at the market's communal tables — about 300 seats in the temporary setup. Peak lunch (12:30-1:30) is a friendly scramble; go early or late.
- How much is a plate of pasta at Maison des Pâtes?
- Around €12 for pasta plus your choice of sauce, with a small supplement for the fancier sauces. In Monaco terms that's practically charity.
- What are the opening hours?
- At the Condamine market: roughly 7am-3:30pm daily, plus evening service about 6-9:30pm Tuesday to Saturday. Renovation-period logistics can nudge these, so evenings are worth confirming.
Nearby in Ask Monaco
- Condamine Market (Marché de la Condamine)Market0.01 km · 0 min walk
- Chez RogerRestaurant0.02 km · 0 min walk
- Prince's Palace (Palais Princier)Attraction0.05 km · 1 min walk
- Musée des Souvenirs Napoléoniens et Collection des Archives Historiques du PalaisMuseum0.08 km · 1 min walk
- Musée du Palais Princier (State Apartments of the Prince's Palace)Museum0.09 km · 1 min walk
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