At the end of the rocky point of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, Monte-Carlo Beach floats between pine trees and turquoise sea. It is here that a Martinican chef, three-starred in Monaco, reinvents the great cuisine of the sea: Marcel Ravin, discreet but highly coveted.
Since 2024, the gourmet restaurant of the seaside palace has been called Elsa Marcel Ravin and has developed a Mediterranean concept. Menu dictated by sustainable fishing, vegetables from Domaine d’Agerbol, Mr. Goodfish label: a clear vision of the sea of tomorrow.
Marcel Ravin, three stars between Blue Bay and Monte-Carlo Beach
Born in Martinique, Marcel Ravin has kept an instinctive link with the sea and artisanal fishing. Based in Monaco for more than twenty years, he manages the Blue Bay, two Michelin stars, and now signs the Elsa menu, starred in the 2025 Michelin Guide with Domenico D’Antonio.
In 2023, Elsa received the ethical and environmental responsibility prize from La Liste, and in 2025 the chef was crowned “Top Chef” at the Hotel and Lodge Awards. Distinctions which reinforce a trajectory based on commitment more than on fashion.
At Monte-Carlo Beach, the Marine Garden of the Elsa Marcel Ravin restaurant
In the heart of Monte-Carlo Beach, the restaurant opens onto a room designed by India Mahdavi, Riviera spirit from the 1930s. Large bay windows, azure blue, terrace at sea level: , describes the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer site.
Under this signature, the Elsa Marcel Ravin restaurant tells a real story. Mediterranean fish from responsible fishing and certified by the World Ocean network via the Mr. Goodfish label, vegetables from Domaine d’Agerbol, seawater steam cooking, marine and vegetable juices, Rossini-style tuna pairings or iodized celery with plankton make up dishes that are readable, but never wise.
How to best enjoy a dinner at Marcel Ravin at Monte-Carlo Beach
The table is seasonal: Elsa opens from spring to fall, with service from Tuesday to Saturday, lunch and dinner. To enjoy the view, it is better to book early for weekend evenings and ask for a table on the terrace, facing the sea.
And then, a few reflexes can really change the moment:
- Choose a tasting menu around the and let the chef decide according to the catch of the day.
- Prevent your more plant-based desires or your dietary constraints in advance, the cuisine being able to adapt without losing the maritime spirit.
How to book at Elsa Marcel Ravin at Monte-Carlo Beach?
Reservations are made via the Monte-Carlo SBM website, by telephone or concierge, especially in high season.
What is the concept of Marcel Ravin’s Marine Garden?
The menu follows sustainable Mediterranean fishing and combines responsible fish, vegetables from Domaine d’Agerbol and marine techniques.
Does the Elsa Marcel Ravin restaurant accept special diets?
Yes, the team adapts the menus upon prior request, taking into account constraints without renouncing the maritime spirit.
