The story
Le Grill occupies one of the most storied addresses in Monaco — Place du Casino, at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, the palace that has defined the principality's hospitality for generations. Part of the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer constellation of restaurants, it sits alongside celebrated names yet holds its own distinct identity: a fine dining room where Mediterranean cuisine meets the grandeur of its surroundings.
The restaurant is part of an institution that describes its flagship hotel as "an iconic palace known all over the world" — and Le Grill carries that weight with ease. Outdoor seating opens the experience to the Monaco sky and the energy of the Casino Square below, making lunch here as much about the view as the plate. Come evening, the room shifts register, becoming one of the more quietly impressive dinner destinations on the Côte d'Azur.
Where Le Grill distinguishes itself beyond the kitchen is in its wine programme. Wine Spectator awarded the restaurant its prestigious Best of Award of Excellence for 2025 — a recognition reserved for lists that demonstrate exceptional depth, breadth, and thoughtful pairing with the cuisine on offer. For a table committed to Mediterranean cooking, where the interplay between food and wine is central to the experience, this honour speaks directly to the seriousness of what is poured here.
Lunch and dinner are both served, with table service that reflects the formal yet unhurried pace of a great Monaco address. The Mediterranean kitchen draws on the produce and traditions of the surrounding region, and the wine pairing possibilities — validated by one of the industry's most respected guides — give guests every reason to linger. This is fine dining in a setting that requires no embellishment: the Casino Square address, the SBM pedigree, and a cellar recognised at the highest level do the talking.
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