My Monaco Restaurant Review!

Of course, if you're visiting Monaco you can check Trip Advisor and/or the Michelin Guide to the restaurants here....but here's my take on the situation (from a local's perspective)!


Best French
1. Quai des Artists: Best Confit de Canard I have ever tasted.  It melts in your mouth!  They also have a fantastic raw bar, so don't skip on the oysters here! Good wine list, and great French cuisine...prices aren't too bad (for Monaco that is)!

2. Bouchons: Darling little French bistro, with some seriously good food.  Won't break the bank, and the staff (all men) are good looking and super friendly...which is hard to come by in France & Monaco!  Love this place!

Best Italian
1. Beef Bar: Not super traditional Italian, but a modern take with heavy and full flavors and amazing meat options (hence the name). Generous plates of gorgeous food, so be sure to go hungry! Not the cheapest place in town, but definitely not the most expensive.

2. Pizza & Pasta: This place is nothing fancy, but the food is consistently great!  Not to mention the prices...always a good go-to when you're in the mood for some pasta (or pizza, obviously).

Best Sushi
1. Yoshi - You can not go wrong here....even if you don't like sushi, you have to try Yoshis.  Gorgeous, creative menu and every single item is delicious!  Can get pricey, but hey, its Monaco!

2. My Sushi - Not as fancy as Yoshi, but still have amazing and creative rolls here!  My fave is the foie gras roll...sounds gross, but trust me, it's fabulous!
Best Atmosphere
1. Sass Cafe: This place sums up what Monaco is all about....to see and be seen! Def check it out and plan to stay LATE!

2. Capocaccia: Every Thursday, there is live music and a great happy hour!  Mostly an Italian crowd, but all the people in the Monaco scene like to frequent this spot.  It's a bit hard to find, but it's definitely a secret gem!

3. Anjuna: Only open in the summer, on a Sunday this place gets going around 2pm and goes until late.  Great food....fun company! Only in the south of France.

Best Thai
1. Royal Thai: This restaurant is, hands-down, the best Thai restaurant I've ever eaten at. Amazing dishes, and be sure to save room for dessert, because they are out of this world!

2. Maya Bay: Doesn't have the authenticity of Royal Thai. In fact the vibe is very different here, much more "scene-y"...but still pretty good none the less. They also are a Japanese resto, which is GOOD, but I believe the Thai part is better.

Most Romantic
1. Chevre d'Or: Technically in Eze...but trust me, it's worth the drive! This is possibly the best meal I've ever eaten!  Extremely new world, gourmet touch...but with old world cuisine (does that make sense?) Gorgeous views, so be sure to come before dark to have an aperitif and enjoy the sun set!

2. Constantine: Not only is this a darling little romantic spot, they offer an unbelievable seasonal menu. We are constantly impressed with the fresh ingredients, and the interesting dishes....always mouthwatering good!  Also offer a great wine list, which is always important on a romantic evening!

Best Random
1. Il Terazzino: Stumbled across this place, when the restaurant we were planning on going to was closed.  Ate the most incredible lunch here, which was a complete surpirse because I had no pre-concieved notions about this little place.  Only about 15 tables, and might be hard to find if you aren't familiar with it, but definitely worth checking out!

2. Avenue 31: Totally random menu, offering everything from sushi to traditional french fare....but always tasty!  Also offers a great lunch formula.

Best Take Out
1. Yamas Gourmet (Greek)
2. Indian Star (Indian) They have a brick & mortar establishment, but we prefer to take out :) Also, technically in Beausoliel...not Monaco.

Most Over-rated
Joel Robuchon!  Had dinner here, everything was mediocre...and definitely not worth the price tag.  I will say that the service was top notch!

Also, wasn't crazy about Mozza...which was suppose to be good, but fell short!


Places I haven't tried that are on my list, therefore not included in this review:
1. Le Louis XV
2. Le Grill
3. Fuji
4. Cosmopolitan
5. Elsa at The Monte Carlo Beach Hotel
There are lots of others, but these are my top 5...hopefully I will have the chance to visit them soon!