As of 2026, this Monaco food guide covers 13 restaurants by category — including Marché de la Condamine — La Halle Gourmande, Le Cantinetta, U Cavagnetu. See prices, locations and must-try dishes below.
Monaco is Monaco is Monegasque and Riviera fine dining — barbagiuan, socca, fresh seafood, and Belle Epoque tables — from the Condamine market to Ducasse's Le Louis XV. We've organized 13 restaurants across 5 categories. Each entry includes prices, hours, local tips, and a Google Maps link so you can plan straight from the page.
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Marché de la Condamine — La Halle Gourmande
La Condamine (Place d'Armes) · Monégasque & Market
Barbagiuan, socca, and pan bagnat — the local snacks, cheapest at the Condamine market hall
Marché de la Condamine — La Halle Gourmande
Marché de la Condamine · La Condamine (Place d'Armes)
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MUST TRY
Barbagiuan €4-7, socca €4-6, pan bagnat €6-9, fresh pasta plate €10-15
Monaco's covered market on Place d'Armes, inaugurated in 1880, with a food hall (La Halle Gourmande) of around 20 stalls. This is the one place in Monaco to eat well for little — barbagiuan, socca, pasta, and Niçoise sandwiches at communal tables. A genuine local favourite.
Local tip: By far the best value food in Monaco — barbagiuan (Swiss chard and ricotta pastry, €4-7) and socca (chickpea pancake, €4-6) are the Monégasque staples to try here. Go for an early lunch; the market winds down in the early afternoon and the best stalls sell out. A 5-minute walk from Port Hercule.
A long-running stall and small eatery inside the Condamine market hall, known for fresh pasta and Monégasque snacks at honest prices. Counter and shared-table seating; busy with locals at lunch.
€10-20
(€10-20)
Roughly 08:00-15:00 (closed Sun afternoon)
Local tip: One of the market hall's most popular stalls — the daily fresh pasta (€12-16) and barbagiuan are the picks. Cash and card both fine. Arrive before 13:00 to get a table; it fills with office workers and market traders.
Barbagiuan starter, stocafi (Monégasque salt-cod stew) €22-30, fresh pasta
A traditional Monégasque restaurant in the old town on the Rock, a short walk from the Prince's Palace. One of the few sit-down places serving local dishes like stocafi (salt-cod stew) and barbagiuan rather than generic tourist fare.
Local tip: Order the barbagiuan to start and stocafi (slow-cooked salt-cod stew, a Monégasque classic) as a main — both are genuinely local. It's in the old-town lanes near the palace, so pairs naturally with the 11:55 changing of the guard. Reserve at busy times.
Grand cafés on the casino square — French brasserie classics with a side of people-watching
Café de Paris Monte-Carlo
Le Café de Paris Monte-Carlo · Monte-Carlo (Place du Casino)
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Brasserie classics, côte de boeuf charolaise €130, crêpe Suzette
The grand Belle Époque brasserie on the casino square, open daily from morning to 1am. A Monaco institution for 150 years, with terrace seating facing the casino and the parade of supercars. Mains run from about €23 (salads) to €130 (the côte de boeuf).
€25-130
(€25-130)
08:00-01:00 daily
Local tip: You pay a premium for the location, not for it being the best cooking in town — but the casino-square people-watching is the point. Crêpe Suzette was reputedly invented here; have it for dessert. A coffee on the terrace (€6-10) is the cheapest way to soak up the scene.
Monaco's only microbrewery, on the port at La Condamine, brewing its own organic beers on site. A relaxed, less formal alternative to the casino-square grandeur, with a terrace over Port Hercule and a bistro menu.
€20-45
(€20-45)
11:00-00:00 (later on event nights)
Local tip: A rare casual, value spot in Monaco — the house-brewed beers (€8-12) are the draw, paired with burgers or charcuterie. Good for a harbour-side lunch or an evening drink without the casino-square markup. Busier and livelier on Grand Prix weekend.
Three-star Le Louis XV (Ducasse) and the principality's haute-cuisine landmarks
Le Louis XV — Alain Ducasse
Le Louis XV — Alain Ducasse à l'Hôtel de Paris · Monte-Carlo (Hôtel de Paris)
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Tasting menu (Riviera produce, whole grilled fish and meats over fire)
Three-Michelin-star restaurant at the Hôtel de Paris, opened by Alain Ducasse in 1987 and one of the most celebrated dining rooms in the world. Mediterranean haute cuisine built on Riviera produce, with chefs Alain Ducasse and Emmanuel Pilon. Tasting menus run roughly €390-490 per person before drinks.
Local tip: A genuine bucket-list, special-occasion meal — book well ahead and budget €400+ per head before wine. A jacket is required at dinner all year. The lunch menu can be a (relatively) gentler entry point. Smart dress is non-negotiable.
Grilled fish and meats, soufflé, rooftop sea views
The rooftop restaurant of the Hôtel de Paris, with a retractable roof and panoramic views over Monaco and the sea. Classic grill cooking — whole fish, prime cuts, and a celebrated soufflé — in a glamorous Riviera setting.
Local tip: A more approachable luxury option than Le Louis XV downstairs, with the same hotel pedigree and a view you won't forget. The retractable roof opens in good weather. Book a window or terrace table at sunset. Smart-casual to smart dress.
A long-established upscale seafood restaurant in Monte-Carlo, known for daily fresh catch — shellfish platters, whole grilled fish, and lobster. A favourite of the yacht crowd, with prices to match.
€60-150
(€60-150)
12:00-14:30, 19:30-23:00
Local tip: Among the better seafood addresses in Monaco, though expect to pay €60-150 per person. Fish is sold by weight, so confirm the price before ordering whole fish or lobster. Booking advised, especially in summer and on event weekends.
Thai and Japanese tasting plates, sushi, sea-view terrace
A stylish Thai-and-Japanese restaurant toward the Larvotto end of Monte-Carlo, a sleek alternative to the French classics. Sushi, Thai curries, and tasting plates in a design-led room with a terrace.
Local tip: A change of pace from brasseries and Michelin French — modern Asian in a glossy Monaco setting. Mid-to-high prices (€40-90), but more relaxed than the casino-square institutions. Reserve for dinner.
Beefbar Monaco · Fontvieille (Port de Fontvieille)
10
#3
MUST TRY
Kobe and Wagyu cuts, street-food-style beef bites, harbour terrace
The original Beefbar, born in Monaco at Fontvieille harbour before becoming a global brand. A design-forward steakhouse focused on premium beef — Kobe, Wagyu, and Black Angus — with a relaxed terrace over the Fontvieille marina.
€40-120
(€40-120)
12:00-15:00, 19:30-23:00
Local tip: Beef is the whole point, sourced from top breeds and priced accordingly (€40-120). The Fontvieille location is quieter and more local than the Monte-Carlo glamour zone. Good for a smart but unstuffy dinner. Book ahead in season.
Glamorous hotel bars, gelato, and the famous crêpe Suzette of the casino square
Le Bar Américain (Hôtel de Paris)
Le Bar Américain · Monte-Carlo (Hôtel de Paris)
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Classic cocktails €20-30, champagne by the glass €30-60, live jazz
The wood-panelled bar of the Hôtel de Paris, evoking 1920s transatlantic glamour, with live jazz on many evenings. The quintessential Monte-Carlo cocktail experience, next door to the casino.
€20-40
(€20-40)
18:00-02:00 (jazz on select nights)
Local tip: The most atmospheric drink in Monaco — cocktails run €20-30 and champagne €30-60 a glass, but you're paying for the Belle Époque room and the jazz. Smart dress expected. A nightcap here pairs naturally with a casino visit.
Gelaterie & pâtisseries · Monte-Carlo & La Condamine
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#2
MUST TRY
Gelato €4-7, pastries, espresso €3-6
Italy is minutes away, and the Riviera gelato and pastry tradition is strong in Monaco. Several gelaterias and pâtisseries around Monte-Carlo and the port serve quality ice cream, espresso, and cakes — an affordable treat between sights.
€4-15
(€4-15)
Roughly 09:00-23:00 (summer later)
Local tip: One of the few cheap pleasures in Monaco — a good gelato (€4-7) or espresso (€3-6) on a port bench costs a fraction of a casino-square terrace. Look for artisan gelaterias near Port Hercule and the Condamine rather than the tourist-strip stands.
Provençal bistro plates, daily lunch menu €20-30, desserts
A relaxed café-bistro by chef Alain Llorca at the Grimaldi Forum near Larvotto, serving Provençal and southern-French plates at fairer prices than the casino square. A good lunch stop near the beach and conference centre.
€18-35
(€18-35)
08:00-19:00 (lunch service midday)
Local tip: A more sensible-value sit-down option (€18-35) from a respected Riviera chef. The set lunch menu is the smart order. Handy if you're near Larvotto beach or the Grimaldi Forum rather than the Monte-Carlo core.
Condamine market socca/barbagiuan + a bakery lunch + a casual plate.
Mid-Range
€50-110/day
A Café de Paris brasserie meal + a seafood lunch (La Marée).
Luxury
€250+/day
Le Louis XV (Ducasse, 3-star) or Le Grill + a Monte-Carlo evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about food and restaurants in Monaco.
Where can I eat cheaply in Monaco?
The Condamine market food hall (Marché de la Condamine, on Place d'Armes) is the one genuinely affordable place — around 20 stalls serving barbagiuan (€4-7), socca (€4-6), fresh pasta, and pan bagnat at communal tables, mostly in the mornings and early afternoon. Otherwise Monaco is expensive: even a casual brasserie lunch runs €30-50, and the casino-square terraces are pricier still. Gelato and espresso from port-side spots are the other cheap treat.
What is Monaco's national dish?
Barbagiuan — a fried pastry parcel filled with Swiss chard and ricotta (sometimes rice, onion, or pumpkin), eaten as a snack or starter (€4-7). The name means 'Uncle John' in the Monégasque dialect, after the cook who reputedly invented it. It's traditionally eaten on Monaco's National Day (19 November). Find it best and cheapest at the Condamine market, or as a starter at old-town restaurants like U Cavagnetu. Socca, a chickpea-flour pancake shared with neighbouring Nice, is the other local staple.
Is Le Louis XV worth the price?
If you want a world-class three-Michelin-star meal, yes — Le Louis XV (Alain Ducasse, at the Hôtel de Paris) is one of the most acclaimed restaurants anywhere, built on Riviera produce and Mediterranean technique. Tasting menus run about €390-490 per person before wine, and a jacket is required at dinner all year. It's a once-in-a-lifetime splurge rather than a typical dinner. Book well in advance; the lunch menu is a slightly gentler way in.
What's the best way to do Café de Paris on a budget?
Sit on the terrace for a coffee (€6-10) or a single dish rather than a full meal — the value is the casino-square view and the supercar parade, not the cooking. Mains range from about €23 (salads) to €130 (côte de boeuf). It's open from 8am to 1am daily, so it works for a mid-morning coffee or a late dessert. Crêpe Suzette was reputedly invented here, so it's a fitting sweet to order.
Cash or card in Monaco?
Card everywhere — Monaco uses the euro and cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay are accepted essentially universally, including at market stalls. There's no real cash-only economy here, so you don't need to carry much. ATMs are plentiful. Service is included by law (service compris), so tipping is optional; rounding up or 5-10% is appreciated for good service but never expected.
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