A perfect rest stop for an afternoon latte break or an aperitif in a contemporary setting. Fresh Italian design is in the details, from the bulbous chinoiserie chairs to the neon handles of the espresso cups.
A sleek and masculine space designed for meat-eaters: steak is the specialty. The crowd is hip — but not too hip — and it's roomy. The owners also run popular Italian spot La Salére a few doors down.
Philippe Starck strikes again with a beachy interior inside an unsuspecting building along the port. There's a perfect 25-euro lunch on weekdays; a table in the sunroom is the one to reserve. Keep your eye out for special wine and cheese nights.
If you'd like a break from high-society dining, throw on your loafers and order pizza and a beer at this homey, welcoming spot (it's been around since 1938) where you don't need a reservation.
Stop at this boulangerie for pastries (pain au chocolat, fruit tarts) and teas on a silver banquette with trompe-l'œil trees overhead.
Two small sister outposts are conveniently located next to morning markets. Order a fresh-pressed juice with your favorite combination of fruits or a light and healthy lunch of lentils and hummus. There are a few tables available, but it's nice to order on the go for drinking en plein air.
A warm and bustling Italian bistro with an impressive back room filled with wine and spirits. Order from the adorable menu of cutlets or share salumi and cocktails while perched on a tufted banquette.
Plan on making a reservation at the two-Michelin star restaurant at least a week in advance. For something more low-key, go for lunch or ask for a bar seat facing the open kitchen.
If you're not staying in the casino district, this is a nice, price-friendly option that's still central to the action. The hotel concept is built around calm, contemporary styling in a locale that can be quite lavish. Rooms overlook the Mediterranean Sea and the Princess Grace rose garden.
Two words: rooftop pool. Catch sunrise over the Mediterranean on one side and the towering buildings of Monaco on the other. The rooftop champagne bar is the most convenient viewing area for the most famous hairpin turn of the Grand Prix race.
The belle époque beauty is one of the most magical hotels in Monaco. The breakfast room, designed by Gustave Eiffel, will make you swoon. If you've booked a room elsewhere, at least stop by for afternoon tea.
While well-known labels appear in the store, the curated selection feels down-to-Earth. Inventory (furniture, lamps, vases, tabletop objects) is constantly changing and consistently enticing.
This may be the mecca of second-hand designer clothes and bags in Monaco, but there's not thriftiness in the prices. Dig carefully and consider your purchase a well-worn splurge.
When you tire of the designer labels around Place du Casino, head to the underground Métropole shopping center, which feels more like a hotel lobby. Les pavillons des merveilles (pod-like pop-up shops) are set up in the casino area.
Showcasing an eclectic mix of designers from around the world, the boutique is the perfect place to pick up unique chocolates, tabletop items, books, and colorful fashion accessories.