Elite Traveler September-October 2017

EXPLORE MONACO GUIDE TO MONACO

The city-state of Monaco can’t help but conjure romantic visions of yachts, casinos and glamour, all set against an alluring Belle Époque backdrop and the calming azure hues of the Mediterranean. Famous for being home to the highest number of millionaires and billionaires per capita in the world, this small principality punches well above its weight in terms of world-class hotels, exceptional restaurants and luxury entertainment.

by Thea Halstead

TOP RESTAURANTS

MAYABAY Serving Thai and Japanese dishes, Maya Bay combines edgy oriental style with high quality ingredients. The relaxed atmosphere offers a respite from the buzz of the principality and the cocktail list is substantial. A new offering from its owners, the Pastor Group, is also worth looking out for when it opens in mid-September —Maya Jah will combine Indian and Moroccan cuisine. Contact +377 977 074 67, mayabay.mc

LE LOUIS XV—ALAINDUCASSE À L’HÔTEL DE PARIS The legendary hotel is in the midst of a refurbishment and Le Louis XV looks all the better for it, as its position as the go-to for stand-out gastronomical experiences in the principality has only been solidified by the new decor and revamped menu. Ranked by Elite Traveler readers as one of the 40 best restaurants in the world, this three-Michelin-starred establishment offers dishes such as

The open teppanyaki -style kitchen serves up sophisticated dishes like clams and cockles with sorrel and shimeji mushrooms in a vermouth shellfish broth, quail stuffed with foie gras, and caramelized, truffle mashed potato. For a particularly intimate experience, why not ask the concierge to reserve the chef’s table for a special occasion? Contact restaurant@metropole.com, +377 931 515 15, joel-robuchon.com

gamberoni from San Remo, rock fish gelée, caviar and guinea fowl from Les Landes, girolle mushroom and potatoes. Contact Michel Lang, restaurant manager, adhp@sbm.mc, +377 980 688 64, alain-ducasse.com

JOËL ROBUCHONAT THEMETROPOLE

Though he now has three restaurants in the hotel, Joël Robuchon’s first foray (launched in 2004) is still our favorite.