More than 7 million people visit Monaco every year, many of them on a one-day excursion to see the Prince’s Palace and the Museum of Oceanography, and to sunbathe in style on the man-made beach. Monaco is a principality that is synonymous with wealth and luxury – the Place du Casino is straight out of a James Bond movie. If you’re planning the ultimate foodie road trip, you certainly won’t be hunting for greasy food trucks in Monaco – this is a place of fine dining and Michelin stars, and it is very much worth the trip.
Enjoy the road
Monaco is not only associated with money; it also has some of the most beautiful roads in the country. The D2566 is part of the first leg of the Monte Carlo Rally, and on non-racing days, it is yours to enjoy. For your luxury foodie road trip, choose a car with style, and enjoy the curves of the mountain roads. A car that suits the journey can really make a road trip: a Ferrari, Porsche or a Lotus will fit right in and handle like a dream on the narrow roads overlooking the ocean. Arriving in style at your first restaurant is all part of the experience.
The Blue Bay
If you’re hoping to sample some amazing Michelin-starred dining on your road trip, then make a reservation at Blue Bay (40 Av. Princesse Grace, 98000). This innovative restaurant features the best of Mediterranean flavours ingeniously infused with a Caribbean touch. The menus are the brainchild of inventive Chef Marcel Ravin, and include “7 hours milk fed lamb” with exquisite spices from the chef’s travels. The soaking lobster and scallops is a must-try on your road trip – fresh from the oceans of southern France.
Restaurant Joël Robuchon
Joël Robuchon is the most Michelin-starred chef in the world – his Monaco restaurant should definitely be on your road trip agenda. Not only is the food a wonderful culinary experience, the view from the Monte-Carlo terrace is worth putting your name on the reservation waiting list for. Start your meal off with the smoked salmon, organic soft boiled egg and caviar. For a real treat, try the Turbot for two with spiced pistachio oil. Don’t forget Le Chocolat Sensation to complete your perfect meal.
Monaco is not somewhere you rock up in your VW bus for some southern fried chicken wings. This is the place for the ultimate luxury road trip, complete with fine dining classics.
