In Monte Carlo, it all begins with the setting: part of a tiny principality, nestled between water and mountains, where terraces look out to the open sea and where every meal feels like an event. Here, people don’t just come to eat; they come to savour a certain notion of luxury, amidst Mediterranean light, impeccable service and restaurants that rank among the most iconic in Europe.
As is often the case on the Côte d’Azur, the experience is as much about the atmosphere as it is about the food. Lunch might stretch out with a view of the yachts, dinner might turn into a hushed ballet beneath gilded palace ceilings, or, around a corner on a quieter street, reveal a contemporary spot led by a new generation of chefs. For whilst Monte Carlo cherishes its heritage, its culinary scene is never static.
So, what to do with a full day in Monte Carlo? Follow the rhythm: a gourmet brunch, a Mediterranean lunch, a few hours of strolling, then dinner at a spot that’s almost hidden away, but highly prized by connoisseurs.
