Published on November 09, 2020Updated on June 19, 2023
Today more than ever, let’s make sure we continue to enjoy some of the finer things in life – a good place to start is by sampling the very best food and drink that Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer has to offer. Get ready to discover – or rediscover – the unique spectrum of skill and gourmet delights: there really is something to satisfy every desire…
The desire... for a brasserie-style setting
Head to the Café de Paris Monte-Carlo, one of Monaco’s top spots, for lunch in the most traditional of brasserie settings. It’s the perfect opportunity to revisit the classics, elevated here by the use of top-quality ingredients.
Dishes from €20/person.
Seafood platters from €85.
The desire... to get away from it all
Treat yourself to a trip to the Far East at the Buddha-Bar Monte-Carlo, with far-flung flavours celebrating the many subtleties of Asian cuisine. A glass of sake or a signature cocktail make the perfect pairing for sashimi, maki, sushi, and many other Oriental delights from China, Japan, Thailand and Southeast Asia.
Dishes from €22/person.
...to reach for the sky
To take lunch or dinner to a whole new level, make your way up to the eighth floor of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo and the heady heights of Michelin-starred Le Grill. It’s the perfect place to take in the legendary restaurant’s enchanting surroundings, all whilst enjoying breath-taking views of the Casino de Monte-Carlo. Creative cooking takes centre stage here, with a selection of dishes where seasonal produce and top-quality ingredients are the stars of the show.
That’s not all: Le Grill is also delighted to be bringing you some brand-new themed gourmet weeks, available at both lunch and dinner. Whether you love truffles, citrus or seafood, there's a gourmet menu for everyone showcasing the excellence of our ingredients.
Lunch menu from €65/person
Themed menu from €195/person
...laid-back tranquillity
For a special, more intimate experience, head to the three Michelin-starred Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse à l’Hôtel de Paris, a unique place where diners can enjoy the full Riviera experience. With the utmost care taken over every single ingredient here, you can be sure of an exceptional meal.
Riviera lunch menu from €180/person.
…stylish “snackonomy”
Treat yourself to a tray of chic cuisine at Mada One, right at the heart of One Monte-Carlo. It’s an original concept restaurant by Marcel Ravin offering fast, healthy and sophisticated snacking options both to eat in and take away. Here, “ready-to-eat” is the order of the day for a relaxed lunch in the Carré d’Or, just a stone’s throw from the Place du Casino.
Starter, main course and dessert from the daily specials menu: €32
Starter and main, or main and dessert: €26
...peace and quiet
Treat yourself to an indulgent lunch break in the cosy intimacy of the Salon Rose, a traditional setting with a boudoir style that’s well away from the gaming rooms of the Casino de Monte-Carlo. Will you be betting on the Roulette, Black Jack or Poker menu? Whichever you choose, it’s risk-free: the chef guarantees you creative, hearty food, where Mediterranean flavours mingle with inspirations from around the world. And if you've got time to spare at the end of the meal, remember that for a €30 supplement per person you’ll even get entry into the Casino de Monte-Carlo. That’s what you call a Casino Royale offer!
Roulette menu, €44 (starter/pasta, main course and dessert/cheese).
Black Jack menu, €31 (main course and dessert/cheese).
Poker menu, €20 (starter/pasta and a glass of wine)
Monday to Saturday, lunchtimes only.
...to relax
At the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, Le Limùn awaits you in the Beaumarchais lobby, and is a fabulous place to enjoy lunch in quiet, casual surroundings. A true oasis of peace, it’s ideal for soaking in the snug yet sophisticated ambiance of the luxurious garden.
Every Sunday, the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo also invites you to enjoy time with friends under the majestic Eiffel cupola at one of its chic champagne brunches*.
*Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health.
Lunch Chic menu at Le Limùn: €59/person.
Chic Sunday brunch: €120/person.
Refined bistro classics...
When it comes to bistronomy, chef Marcel Ravin is setting the tone at L’Orange Verte.
The menu here is a roll call of refined bistro classics – perfect for lunch on the go in Monaco.
Diners can choose from a selection of seasonal starters and beautiful cuts of meat and fish, as well as bistro staples including tartare and burgers.
These delectable dishes can be enjoyed out on the terrace or in the winter garden throughout the day.
Dishes from €26/person.
...well-being
If this is you, then make time in your work day for a Healthy break at L’Hirondelle, the restaurant at Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo. A Prest’ô Bento makes a deliciously balanced lunch singing with Mediterranean flavours. Whatever you choose though, you’ll enjoy fresh ingredients and seasonal dishes which are both nutritious and delicious. After lunch here, you’ll be ready to conquer the world.
Prest’ô Bento: €32
Tasty treats to take away...
If you're looking for healthy snacks to enjoy at home, Mada One is the place to go! They offer a range of delicious, lifestyle-friendly treats to satisfy every last desire at any time of day. If you're in the area and in the mood for brasserie food, you could also drop in on the Café de Paris Monte-Carlo where you can pick up a magnificent seafood platter to take away – or if shellfish aren't for you, the chic eatery also offers plenty of other takeout options, too.
To round off your tour of Monte-Carlo in style, head to Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse à l’Hôtel de Paris to pick up a delicately sweet panettone.
Seafood platters from €85
Panettone from €30
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