Updated on May 22, 2025
Each year, the Formula 1 Tag Heuer Grand Prix de Monaco brings a buzzing sense of excitement to the whole Principality. As April wraps up with the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, the Principality shifts into high gear with the excitement building around the arrival of the Grand Prix. It is fair to say that, between the practices sessions, qualifying rounds and races, there is always something going on! But this legendary sporting event is about more than the race itself, as the fabulous gastronomic symphony orchestrated by the restaurants of the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer has helped to win much of its renown. Below, we have selected our gourmet top tips themed around 10 ambiances.
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Contents
- Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo: gastronomy for lunch and dinner
- A luxurious and elegant atmosphere at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo
- Enjoy the Monaco Grand Prix at Amazónico Monte-Carlo!
- Delicious gastronomic itineraries at the Blue Bay Marcel Ravin
- Café de Paris Monte-Carlo at the heart of the circuit
- Experience unique moments at the Café Hirondelle during Formula 1 events
- Between adrenaline and gastronomy at the Casino de Monte-Carlo
- Discover the à la carte delights of Monte-Carlo Beach during the Formula 1 races
- An elegant Monaco Grand Prix at Marlow: so chic, so British
- The frenzy of the Grand Prix de Monaco comes at Maona
#1 - Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo: Gastronomy for lunch and dinner
Louis XV - Alain Ducasse à l'Hôtel de Paris, Le Grill, Em Sherif, the Bar Américain… Our luxury Palace restaurants are the place for a delicious break from the track throughout the Monaco Grand Prix.
Connoisseurs who want to keep one eye on the race will be delighted to tuck into a gastronomic meal as they gaze out over the track from the terrace of the Louis XV - Alain Ducasse at the Hôtel de Paris. Enjoy exquisite food prepared by Michelin starred chef as part as your Grand Prix experience.
The terrace of the Em Sherif restaurant will offer a generous and colorful Lebanese cuisine to live the race instantly.
On the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo’s eighth floor, the Michelin-starred Le Grill offers equally outstanding and unique views over the racetrack, turning every viewing moment into a memory to cherish. The Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo is perfectly located near the Casino de Monte-Carlo, offering prime views on the track and easy access to event.
As for the Bar Américain, its usual opulent, jazzy ambiance takes on a slightly more frenetic beat, making it an essential place to visit for lunch, dinner or a few drinks during the Monaco Grand Prix.
#2 - A touch of luxury and elegance at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo
The Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo’s restaurants brilliantly blend the event’s effervescent buzz with a more chilled-out ambiance. People come here to sample the light, fresh and gourmet menu at the Michelin-starred Pavyllon Alléno restaurant. Lunch on the restaurant’s terrace is simply a must. Its panoramic views make it a thoroughly special place to take in every moment of the race!
Don't miss an unforgettable visit to l'Abysse Monte-Carlo, Yannick Alléno's new Japanese gourmet restaurant. Let yourself be transported by Chef Yasunari Okazaki's world of exceptional Japanese cuisine!
When you need to cool down after all the adrenalin of the race, treat yourself to some time out in the intimate surroundings of Le Limùn. This elegant and extremely charming restaurant is in the heart of the hotel’s Beaumarchais lobby. It is the place to try a gourmet coffee or lunch as you get ready to take the plunge back into the Monaco Grand Prix. Not far from the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, Square Beaumarchais is a pop-up shop with a takeout snacks and drinks menu, so you can stay close to the action while you eat.
#3 - Enjoy the Monaco Grand Prix at Amazónico Monte-Carlo!
Celebrate the pinnacle of glamour and excitement in the heart of Monte-Carlo! From Thursday to Sunday, during the Monaco Grand Prix, Amazónico Monte-Carlo invites you to unforgettable evenings. Enjoy our unique tropical ambiance, our delicious Latin American cuisine, and an unparalleled experience.
Every night, discover an exclusive program with an exceptional lineup of DJs, ready to set the dance floor ablaze for heightened emotions. Let yourself be carried away by vibrant rhythms in a magical setting, where the party never stops.
Discover the Amazónico Monte-Carlo program
#4 - Delicious gastronomic itineraries at the Blue Bay Marcel Ravin
The Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort's two-starred restaurant welcomes gourmets with a poetic culinary score, between Creole and Mediterranean, presented by Chef Marcel Ravin. From Thursday, May 22 to Sunday, May 25, the Chef will be concocting specialty menus, with the possibility of enjoying a wine and food pairing. A chance to get away from the excitement of the runway, for a dinner that awakens the senses. In the dining room overlooking the kitchen, or on the terrace overlooking the Mediterranean, another of the resort's Michelin-starred restaurants guarantees a tasty meal.
#5 - Café de Paris Monte-Carlo at the heart of the race
Monaco’s most well-loved brasserie! For 150 years, it has been the beating heart of Monaco. An iconic brasserie where celebrities and artists, locals and visitors alike enjoy meeting up at any time of the day. Tale a seat overlooking the Place du Casino and enjoy a meal right in the heart of the action.
#6 - Adrenaline and gastronomy at the Casino du Monte-Carlo
Monaco is a destination you don’t simply visit but live. The Casino de Monte-Carlo is the Principality of Monaco’s beating heart and has become an emblem of its luxurious spirit. While the cars’ engines thrum outside, the casino’s restaurants – Le Salon Rose and Le Train Bleu – unveil menus including all kinds of colors and flavors from the Riviera and elsewhere. Le Train Bleu offers an elegant italian dining experience, ideal for race weekend.
#7 - Very special coffees and lunches at L’Hirondelle
At the heart of the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo, L’Hirondelle is a tranquil restaurant that serves healthy, tasty cuisine to its guests as they look out over Le Rocher and Monaco port. During the Monaco Grand Prix, its terrace offers spectacular views of the race’s fastest section – the Tunnel’s exit – and the chicane. This location offers guests a balance of gourmet and healthy choices with a privileged trackside ambiance close to the circuit. At this choice location, you can choose from a special menu which is equal parts gourmet and healthy. This is the restaurant’s trademark cuisine, and it uses low-fat, tasty and ethically fished ingredients.
#8 - Dining à la carte at the Monte-Carlo Beach
With the Monaco Grand Prix as your backdrop, don’t miss out on the experience of dining at the exceptional gastronomic restaurant Elsa. Its cuisine bursts with flavor and can be enjoyed indoors or on the terrace as you take in unspoiled views of the Mediterranean.
Furthermore, Le Deck brings a brasserie vibe to a chic, relaxed setting. Its cuisine celebrates the Mediterranean and its seafood, and has a vibrantly colorful Italian look. From its terrace between the sea, palm trees and Olympic-sized infinity pool, you might almost (almost!) forget that the world’s best drivers are burning rubber not far away. Extend your stay to fully enjoy Monaco’s charm beyond race day.
#9 - An elegant Monaco Grand Prix at Marlow: so chic, so British
At the heart of Mareterra, the new six-hectare district reclaimed from the sea, the Marlow café-lounge is evolving, warm and sophisticated, with a touch of eccentricity.
Inspired by her travels and her taste for the unusual, Lady Marlow has devised a menu where traditional Anglo-Saxon cuisine is reinvented with mischief. Here, every dish is a conversation between the comfort of classics and the surprise of daring twists.
#10 - The frenzy of the Grand Prix de Monaco comes at Maona
This summer, Monaco takes on a Mykonos air with Maona Monte-Carlo, a festive late lunch where you can dance the night away. A fiery atmosphere, an exhilarating DJ set, generous Greek cuisine... Let yourself be carried away by the unique energy of the Mediterranean's most legendary parties.
Here, the Mediterranean is celebrated at its most vibrant. Lunch stretches out, the music swells, the atmosphere ignites... Time stands still, and it's time to party!
Don’t hesitate to call ahead to secure your table for this unforgettable party.
Additional Info
Many guests arrive from Nice, just a short scenic drive along the French Riviera. VIP packages combine luxury stays, gourmet meals, and exclusive race access. The Automobile Club de Monaco ensures the race meets the highest standards, and the grid is always a spectacular moment as the engines roar to life. Ticket sales open early, so plan ahead to secure your spot. Choose your grandstand wisely to enjoy unbeatable view of the action. Your location along the circuit will define the intensity and exclusivity of your experience. Be sure to read the event program to plan your race week-end and not miss any key moments.
For each race, our Resort’s hotels prepare top-quality packages so that you can enjoy an exceptional motor-racing experience on the Cote d’Azur.
Find out more:
- Schedule Grand Prix Monaco 2025
- Dream stays in our hotels in Monaco during the automobile races
- Legendary parties at the Monaco Grand Prix
- Monaco Grand Prix
- Monaco E-prix
- Monaco E-prix: A race for electric cars
- Monaco Historic Grand Prix 2024
- Experience the Historic Grand Prix from the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo restaurants
- Monaco Grand Prix : where to enjoy the best views
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