There are restaurants that feel designed. Then there are those that feel lived – like they’ve grown gently from the place around them.
Elsa is that kind of restaurant.
Perched within the Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel, with the sea just beyond the windows and the horizon catching the light, Elsa doesn’t shout. It simply lets the Riviera speak.
This is a place where flavours arrive without fuss. Where the story isn’t told by décor or pretense – but by what’s on the plate, what’s in the air, and how it all feels together.
A Philosophy Rooted in the Riviera
Elsa is the only Michelin-starred restaurant in the region dedicated entirely to organic and wild-sourced ingredients – and it shows.
Chef Marcel Ravin, alongside Chef Domenico D’Antonio, brings something rare to the Riviera: a kitchen that refuses to cut corners. Every dish reflects a devotion to what’s local, seasonal, and alive with integrity.
This is Mediterranean cuisine, yes – but filtered through something finer. A fresh garden herb, sea fennel picked that morning, olive oil from trees you could name. It’s elegant without effort, modern without losing its sense of place.
You don’t feel preached to here. Just nourished.
The Menu: Seasonal, Subtle, Sincere
Elsa’s plates are composed with the kind of quiet confidence that doesn’t demand attention – but earns it anyway.
Expect dishes that feel clean and luminous. A langoustine crudo kissed with citrus and sea salt. Tomatoes so fresh they don’t need much more than themselves. A wild herb salad layered with restraint and rhythm.
Desserts, too, are unhurried. A fig tart that reminds you what summer tastes like. A sorbet that doesn’t overpower, just refreshes. Everything is measured, but never cold.
It’s food for people who notice the little things.
The sea stretches endlessly, its blue mirroring every quiet curve of the coast – where each bite lingers, and summer nights unfold beneath the stars.
The Space: 1930s Ease, Riviera Light
Elsa’s dining room glows with quiet glamour. There’s a softness to it – a nod to the 1930s in its curved lines and azure palette – but nothing feels nostalgic.
Floor-to-ceiling windows let the Mediterranean in. The light is part of the meal. The air moves gently. You feel held.
It’s the kind of setting that doesn’t demand photos, though you’ll probably take them anyway. The sea does that to people.
Hours to Unwind, Not Rush
Lunch: Tuesday to Saturday, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Dinner: Tuesday to Saturday, from 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Closed Sundays and Mondays
There’s no fast dining here. Elsa is for afternoons that stretch a little too long, and dinners where time disappears.
Dress with care. Not for anyone else – just for the moment.
Why Elsa Matters
- The first certified 100% organic Michelin-starred restaurant in Monaco
- A seasonal Riviera menu grounded in sustainability
- Breathtaking views over the Mediterranean coastline
- Designed for slow, thoughtful meals in a timeless setting
- Led by Chef Marcel Ravin and Chef Domenico D’Antonio
And You?
Have you ever tasted something that reminded you how food should feel?
Not extravagant. Not engineered. Just real. Sun-grown. Sea-scented. Served with the kind of ease that lets you slow down for a while.
If you’ve been to Elsa, maybe you remember the way the breeze moved through the terrace. The light in your glass. That feeling that everything – even the salt—had a purpose.
And if you haven’t yet…
perhaps next time you’re near the water, you’ll follow the scent of citrus and rosemary. It just might lead you here.
Practical Details for Elsa
Address: Elsa – Monte-Carlo Beach
Avenue Princesse Grace, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, Monaco
Phone +377 98 06 50 05
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FAQ - What People Want To Know
Should I book in advance?
If you want a quiet table by the window, or you’re hoping for that gentle lunch that stretches into the afternoon, yes. Elsa isn’t crowded – but that’s part of the beauty. Things move slowly here. Better to know your place is waiting.
Is it really all organic?
It is. Not in a trendy way – but in the way it’s always been. Every ingredient is chosen with intention. The olive oil, the herbs, even the flour… you feel the difference. It’s not forced. Just honest. Like it couldn’t be any other way.
What do people wear?
Nothing stiff. Nothing loud. Most guests arrive in pieces that move – linen, soft dresses, light tailoring. The kind of clothing that lets the sea air through and makes you feel quietly elegant without trying. You’ll fit in if you dress like the moment matters to you.
Is it a good place to come alone?
Yes. Actually, Elsa might be one of the best places for it. There’s no pressure to speak, no rush to finish. You can sit with your thoughts, your view, your plate… and no one will make you feel like you should be anywhere else.
What’s the food really like?
Clean. Clear. Almost like it’s whispering. There’s depth, but never drama. A tomato that tastes like the sun. A fig tart that brings August to the table. It’s food that makes you pause without needing to say a word.
Can you sit outside?
If the weather is kind – which it often is – yes. And once you do, you’ll understand why people return. The view doesn’t show off. It just wraps itself around the moment. You might stay longer than you meant to.
Where do I go?
Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel. Just beyond the curve of Avenue Princesse Grace. Look for the sea. The rest will find you.
