On Tuesday, 14 November, Café de Paris Monte-Carlo will be reopening on Place du Casino following a 19-month renovation project.
The extensive renovations have resulted in increased space within the Principality’s iconic brasserie, including a new upstairs terrace offering exceptional views of the Casino de Monte-Carlo and Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo. By spring 2024, the boutiques that line the building will have opened their doors, and they will be joined by the new Amazonico Monte-Carlo restaurant, which will be located on the rooftop.
The new Café de Paris at the heart of Place du Casino
The restructured building comprises three levels, two for the Café de Paris brasserie and one for Amazonico Monte-Carlo – scheduled to open next spring, bringing an international concept of festive dining to Monaco.
This vast real estate development project has been led by Monegasque architect Alexandre Giraldi and Alain-Charles Perrot, the Chief Architect for Historic Monuments – under Luc Leroy, the Director of Construction and Building Heritage.
The Reinvented “Tout-Monaco” Brasserie
The philosophy of the new Café de Paris Monte-Carlo is based on delicious and straightforward interpretations of the great classics of French brasserie.
With the addition of a sommelier and new all-day long experiences, whether in bistro or restaurant mode, at a table or countertop, in the lounge bar or the open air – all guests will soon savour this fresh chapter for Café de Paris Monte-Carlo with a new and unique view over Place du Casino from the upstairs terrace.
The refined bistro atmosphere will welcome residents and passers-by on the ground floor in a magnified Art nouveau setting. With restored historic stained-glass windows, chequered marble, terrazzo mosaics, leather and wood panelling, shades of green, pastel pink and burgundy, and a high ceiling, all the classic codes of French brasserie have been reunited with particular attention being paid to the lighting.
A large zinc counter has been installed in the centre of the room, carefully placed under the monumental chandelier. It’s a place for enjoying a cocktail or a glass of wine, with a suggestion from the new snack menu, seafood from the famous “banc de l’écailler”, which is making its great comeback. The experience continues on the iconic terrace, in the heart of the action on Place du Casino.
Upstairs, patrons will find an elegant, tranquil atmosphere marked by warm tones, parquet flooring, and tables covered in tablecloths await guests. It is an ideal setting for a business lunch, a romantic dinner, sharing a meal with friends, or a place to spend time before a performance at the Opera.
The space also has a bar featuring warm curves and carries on to the venue’s other major new feature: a 200 m² terrace that overlooks the legendary Place du Casino.
A New Brasserie Experience
Café de Paris Monte-Carlo pulls out all the stops with a team working around Eric Gorjux, who became head of this Monegasque institution in January 2022. The brasserie’s identity has been reinvented by the interior design and architecture company David Collins Studio.
Victor Marion, who started a few years ago at Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, oversees the kitchen. “Café de Paris Monte-Carlo is a Parisian brasserie in the land of the Mediterranean”, says the Chef, adding, “While ensuring the continuity of this great culinary history, we will be working closely with local producers and introducing more seasonality and movement to the menu.”
The menu features dishes from the Café’s gastronomic heritage: French onion soup, leeks with sauce gribiche, pâté en croute, eggs mayonnaise with a touch of caviar, millefeuille monté minute, and more. One of the menu highlights is the famous Crêpe Suzette (below right), first invented at Café de Paris in 1896 during a visit from the Prince of Wales and flambéed in front of customers.
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Sommellerie makes its début with the arrival of Noël Bajor, formerly of Louis XV-Alain Ducasse à l’Hôtel de Paris, who will share his expertise with the support of a team of six sommeliers. Additionally, new mixology will be spread over three bars to meet every taste under the aegis of twenty bartenders.
Stéphane Valeri, Chairman and CEO of Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, said, “Café de Paris Monte-Carlo was the very first dining concept created by our Group in 1868. More than a concept, it’s a veritable institution: an essential venue for Monegasques and a must for all visitors to the Principality.
I would like to thank all the teams that worked on its reinvention, in keeping with its DNA, so that the legend of Monte-Carlo continues to be written.”
- Address: Place du Casino – MC 98000 Monaco
- Opens on 14 November 2023 – 7 days a week, 8 am to 2 am (last order 1:15 am)
- Reservations (from 9 November): Tel. +377 98 06 76 23 or cafedeparismc@sbm.mc
- Website: www.montecarlosbm.com
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