Signature Monaco Tables — Monaco’s Michelin-Starred Icons
Monaco is home to some of the most exquisite Michelin-starred dining rooms in Europe — temples of gastronomy shaped by Mediterranean terroir, Riviera light, and extraordinary culinary vision.
Each restaurant is an immersion into refinement, where craftsmanship meets architecture, and every detail feels intentional.
These are the Principality’s true signature tables — the ones that define fine dining in Monaco.
⭐ 1. Louis XV – Alain Ducasse at Hôtel de Paris (3★)
Haute Cuisine • Riviera Essence • Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo
Louis XV is Monaco’s crown jewel — the most celebrated dining room in the Principality and a cornerstone of European gastronomy.
Alain Ducasse’s Riviera-inspired cuisine is luminous, precise, and deeply rooted in the Mediterranean. Expect sun-drenched vegetables from local producers, delicate fish from the Ligurian coast, and sauces executed with absolute mastery.
The Belle-Époque setting, polished service, and serene atmosphere create an experience that is both grand and intimate.
Why it’s Signature:
The soul of Monaco’s gastronomy — timeless and impossibly refined.
⭐ 2. Le Grill – Hôtel de Paris (1★)
Panoramic Dining • Open-Sky Roof • Mediterranean Classics
On the rooftop of the Hôtel de Paris, Le Grill offers breathtaking views that stretch toward Italy. Its retractable roof opens to the sky on warm Riviera evenings, creating one of the most magical atmospheres in Monaco.
The cuisine blends French tradition with contemporary refinement — meats carved tableside, elegant soufflés, and signature dishes shaped by the region’s coastal character.
Why it’s Signature:
A Monaco ritual — fine dining beneath the sky.
⭐ 3. Yoshi – Hôtel Metropole (1★)
Japanese Haute Cuisine • Minimalist Elegance • Metropole Monte-Carlo
Yoshi is the only Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant on the Côte d’Azur, led with poetic precision by chef Takeo Yamazaki under the vision of Joël Robuchon.
The setting is serene — lacquer, bamboo, jade tones — and the Japanese garden designed by Didier Gomez brings a sense of calm to the dining experience.
The cuisine is pure, balanced, and beautifully restrained.
Why it’s Signature:
Japanese refinement at its highest level, in a peaceful Metropole sanctuary.
⭐ 4. Pavyllon Monte-Carlo – Yannick Alléno at Hôtel Hermitage (1★)
Modern French Cuisine • Riviera Lightness • Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo
At the Hermitage, Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno brings his signature modern French approach to Monaco — elegant sauces, precise techniques, and a celebration of natural flavors.
The dining room reflects the quiet luxury of the Hermitage: soft tones, architectural lines, and a serene, sunlit atmosphere.
It’s contemporary French gastronomy elevated with Riviera simplicity.
Why it’s Signature:
A masterful blend of technique and Mediterranean ease — modern Monaco elegance.
⭐ 5. Blue Bay – Marcel Ravin at Monte-Carlo Bay (1★)
Creole-Mediterranean Fusion • Sea Views • Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
Marcel Ravin’s Blue Bay is one of Monaco’s most innovative Michelin-starred restaurants. His cuisine blends his Caribbean heritage with Riviera ingredients — bold, emotional, and technically brilliant.
The dining room is elegant and geometric, opening onto a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean.
Each dish feels like a story: colorful, expressive, and architecturally plated.
Why it’s Signature:
A singular voice in Monaco’s fine dining scene — vibrant, personal, unforgettable.
✨ THE ESSENCE OF MONACO’S FINE DINING
Monaco’s Michelin-starred restaurants are not simply places to dine — they are cultural institutions.
They combine Riviera heritage, international vision, and the Principality’s unmistakable aesthetic: sunlit elegance, precision, and beauty in every detail.
To explore more ways to savor the Principality, continue through our Gastronomy category or discover Riviera Casual: Sea-View Terraces & Sunset Bistros for the lighter side of Monaco dining.
