Gastronomy is an integral part of Monaco’s life. That the principality is home to hundreds of restaurants, cafés and bakeries, goes on to say how much Monacoians love their food.

Monaco’s location determines the vitality of its flavours. Located adjacent to the gastronomical capital of the world, France, and right at the Mediterranean coast. With fish, seafood, fresh vegetables and fruit, Monaco has the benefit of some produce. The most famous dish, Barbagiuan is a savoury, filled pastry originating in Monaco and is mainly found in the eastern part of the French Riviera.

While Monaco is fairly faithful to its Mediterranean roots, the influence of French and Italian cuisines cannot be overlooked. Typically French, the brasseries here offer steak with French fries in a traditional atmosphere, the pizzerias, and creperies offer the family favourites, fine dining spaces meanwhile offer the luxurious refined world cuisines by Michelin star-winning chefs, even as they compete to offer you their best.