Arriving by boat from Port Hercule, walking along the rocks, seeing tables set up just above the water: the summer of 2026 has brought a new meeting place for Monaco’s gourmets. At the tip of La Vigie, the wait was strong.
The Monte-Carlo Beach responds with La Vigie Zanoni Monte-Carlo, a seasonal Italian restaurant designed with Lombard chef Simone Zanoni, starred at the George V in Paris. Open from June 12 to September 13, 2026, this place between sea, pine forest and lemon trees promises a very confident dolce vita, from lunch to dinner.
La Vigie Zanoni Monte-Carlo, the Italian restaurant that Monaco dreamed of
For him, Monaco still lacked a great Italian table in its image. , confides the chef to Nice-Matin,
Perched on the tip of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, the old club regains the spirit of an elegant holiday home, open to the sea and shared cuisine. , confides Simone Zanoni. A free maritime shuttle connects the Monaco Yacht Club pontoon to Monte-Carlo Beach in fifteen minutes.
A bright Italian menu, between classics and creations by Simone Zanoni
In the kitchen, the chef creates a bright menu based around carefully sourced seasonal products: fresh pasta, fish crudos, grilled meats and sun-kissed vegetables. Milanese escalope, tortellini carbonara, braised veal agnolotti or risotto vongole sit alongside focaccia and pizzas. On each table, a small pot of mustard and acacia honey, a personal touch from the chef, accompanies the dishes.
Some plates are designed for the address, such as the tagliolini caviar and champagne, already announced as future bestsellers. Other signatures have everything to seduce: arancini with spicy tuna, tomato soup with burrata, Caesar salad with crispy artichokes or papardelle with vegan ragù, according to the chef. For a first dinner, many rely on this trio:
- tagliolini caviar and champagne,
- tiramisu and pistachio semifreddo,
- Bellini Reale with homemade white peach and champagne.
Atmosphere, service and DNA: prepare for your break at Monte-Carlo Beach
At lunchtime, the atmosphere remains relaxed, almost with your feet in the water, to share salads, raw fish and large pizzas with several people. In the evening, the light becomes softer, the music slows down and La Vigie becomes a romantic balcony overlooking the Monaco bay.
As a backdrop, Simone Zanoni applies the same DNA as in Paris: everything homemade, friendly service, pasta served al dente but adapted to everyone’s desires. It boasts measured luxury, products sourced between Italy and France to respect vegetables, fish and the ecosystem.
What are the opening dates?
From June 12 to September 13, 2026.
What are chef Simone Zanoni’s signature dishes at La Vigie?
Milanese escalope, tortellini carbonara and caviar-champagne tagliolini.
What budget should you plan for at La Vigie Zanoni?
Pastas start at 28 euros and pizzas at 26 euros.
