Tip Top
8.0Friend Score / 10#4 of 18 Restaurants in Monaco
Known forMargherita pizzafour-cheese pizzaveal MilaneseRoyal Bacon Cheeseburger
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.
Key facts
| Hours | Daily 00:00–23:59 |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Casino/Monte-Carlo CAM bus stops 2 minutes away on Avenue des Spélugues; 12-15 minutes' walk or lift ride from the train station |
| Time needed | 1-1.5 hours |
| Best time to go | After midnight, when it becomes the only real show in town and the people-watching peaks |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
8.0/10- Value7.5
- iconic6.5
- Freshness9.2
- Crowd level6.5
- Authenticity8.0
- Accessibility9.0
Frequently asked questions
- Is it expensive?
- By Monaco-Casino-district standards, no — it's one of the more affordable sit-down meals in Monte-Carlo. Expect normal-city Italian prices in a place surrounded by €30 club cocktails.
- Who actually eats there at night?
- The classic mix: casino staff after shifts, drivers and mechanics during race weeks, clubbers from Jimmy'z, and residents who want pasta at midnight. That cross-section is the whole charm.
- Do I need a reservation?
- Not usually — it's a walk-in kind of place, though the small room can queue up post-club on weekend nights and during Grand Prix week. Off-peak you'll sit straight away.
- Where is it exactly?
- On Avenue des Spélugues, a one-minute walk from Place du Casino and next to the Hôtel Métropole. If you're stumbling out of anything in Monte-Carlo, you can reach it.
- Is Tip Top really open 24 hours?
- Yes — 24/7, which makes it essentially unique in Monaco. It's the standing answer to 'where can I eat at 3am in Monte-Carlo'.
- Is it good for a normal lunch or dinner?
- It's solid — good pizza, honest pasta, fair prices. But its magic is the late-night institution factor; at 1pm you're just in a nice casual Italian.
- Did Tip Top close or change owners?
- It got a full refurbishment in March 2024 under MC Hospitality Group with Michelin-starred chef Antonio Salvatore overseeing the kitchen. Same institution — it's been going since 1938 — smarter room.
- What kind of food does Tip Top serve?
- Italian-leaning comfort food: naturally fermented-dough pizzas with quality ingredients (stone-ground organic flour, fior di latte), fresh pastas, salads, grilled meats and burgers. Since the 2024 refresh under chef Antonio Salvatore's group, quality is a clear step up.
Nearby in Ask Monaco
- Le Bar Brasserie du Café de ParisBar0.07 km · 1 min walk
- Casino de Monte-CarloAttraction0.08 km · 1 min walk
- Le Tip TopCafé0.09 km · 1 min walk
- Monte-CarloNeighborhood0.09 km · 1 min walk
- Opéra de Monte-Carlo (Salle Garnier)Attraction0.1 km · 1 min walk
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