Monaco offers glamour and elegance and plenty of luxury dining.
Monaco is a glamorous sovereign city-state where luxury knows no bounds.
Mentioning Monaco is the same as mentioning ‘wealthy’ and ‘luxury’ because this is where the welatheist people live.
Italian and French designer labels are common place and the world’s most expensive sport cars as well as mega yachts are just part of daily life.
Lately, Monaco has upscaled its lavishness with some chic and amazing luxury dining openings, promising to be the ultimate paradise for the very wealthy.
Amazónico Monte-Carlo
Location: Pl. du Casino, 98000 Monaco
- Sunset view over Place du Casino
- Open every evening from 6 PM to 2 AM
- Price range: €100+
- Dress code: No sporty clothes, beach outfits, shorts, or caps

Amazónico Monte-Carlo is a chic restaurant and nightlife venue situated on the rooftop of the renowned Café de Paris in Monaco’s Golden Square. Officially opened on April 4th by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene, the restaurant brings a unique dining concept to the heart of Monaco.
The venue encompasses diverse dining and entertainment areas, such as the Restaurant Terrace offering breathtaking views of Place du Casino, the Bar & Lounge, and The Club, an exclusive space accessible via a leopard-print staircase.
While adhering to the brand’s core concept of Amazonian-inspired cuisine, Amazónico offers a multicultural menu blending Latin American, Asian, and Mediterranean flavours. The menu features amazing dishes like Peruvian sushi and carefully crafted cocktails with an exotic Amazónico twist.
Amù Monte Carlo
Location: 12 Avenue des Spélugues, 98000 Monaco
- Largest rooftop restaurant with 360° views in Monaco
- Price range: €100+
- Open daily from 7 AM to 11:30 PM

Amù is a stunning rooftop restaurant on the top of the Fairmont Hotel. Officially opened its door in May 2024, this place is the largest rooftop restaurant in Monaco and the Riviera with panoramic 360° views overlooking the sea and Monaco’s iconic landmarks.
Amù also has a breathtaking view of the casino and opera house, promising to bring its customers a luxury ambiance and stylish check-in photos.
Amù restaurant’s cuisine offers a twist of Riviera cuisine, Italian and French gastronomic traditions. Every dish here is a journey to discover unique flavours and the chef’s excellent techniques in combining and balancing different culinary cultures.
Niçoise salad, Linguine alle vongole elevated with confit lemon and tropézienne tart are some of the must-try dishes here.
L’Abysse Monte-Carlo at Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo
Location: Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo Sq. Beaumarchais, 98000 Monaco
- Cuisine: Japanese, French
- Overlooking view to the Mediterranean Sea
- Price range: €100+
- Open every evening from 7 PM to 11 PM

Nestled within the luxurious Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, the opening of L’Abysse Monte-Carlo restaurant is a chic dining spot that people should not miss when traveling to Monaco. The Hôtel Hermitage’s Belle Époque architecture and the stunning view of the Mediterranean Sea add to this restaurant’s luxury and elegant vibes.
Under the guidance of Michelin-starred Chef Yannick Alléno and Chef Yasunari Okazaki, who master traditional sushi, L’Abysse Monte-Carlo delivers an excellent dining experience. The restaurant offers French and Japanese cuisine fusion tastes to every dish, from ala carte nigiri to Omakase.
Zeffirino
Location: 11 Rue du Portier, 98000 Monaco
- Cuisine: Italian
- Price range: €85+
- Opening hours: Lunch (from 12:00 PM to 2:15 PM), Dinner (7:30 PM to 10:30 PM)

This summer welcomed the launch of Zeffirino at Rue du Portier near the Carré d’Or, bringing to the Principality’s cuisine a touch of Italy. Zeffirino in Monaco is operated by the Giraudi Group, known for their expertise in the food and hospitality industry. The restaurant has a rich history since 1939 and is renowned for its pesto recipe that attracted many notable patrons, including Frank Sinatra.
With an open kitchen, Zeffirino offers its customers a unique dining experience in which they can observe the chefs making the pasta while enjoying their meals. Besides the famous pesto pasta, Italian staples including veal saltimbocca and made-to-order gelato are also worth trying.
Marius
Location: 6 Quai Antoine 1er, 98000 Monaco
- Cuisine: Italian
- Price range: €100+
- Opening daily from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Another exciting addition to Monaco’s chic openings this year so far is Marius, located on the picturesque Quai des Artistes in Port Hercule.
Founded by the double Michelin-starred chef Sénbastien Sanjou and industry veterans Marc Dussoullier and Didier Rubiolo, this restaurant’s casual elegance and sophistication make it a great place for both special occasions and relaxed dining.
Marius highlights the tastes of Provence while emphasizing a straightforward, genuine, and sustainable approach to cooking. Piedmont beef fillet with sun-dried tomato sauce, octopus stew, fresh langoustines, and purple artichokes à la Barigoule are some of the favourite dishes.