French Riviera Michelin Dining
A guide to Michelin dining on the French Riviera — the star restaurants of Monaco, Cannes and the coast, reached by private chauffeur.
Few coasts dine as well as the French Riviera. From legendary palace restaurants to a hilltop table once crowned the world's best, its Michelin stars are among the densest in France. Here is a guide to Michelin dining on the French Riviera — and how to reach it in style.
Monaco
Monaco packs remarkable gastronomy into two square kilometres, led by Alain Ducasse's Le Louis XV at the Hôtel de Paris, a temple of Riviera cuisine, alongside other starred tables across the principality. It is the coast's fine-dining heart.
Dinner here pairs naturally with an evening at the Casino or the harbour.
- Le Louis XV at the Hôtel de Paris
- A dense cluster of starred tables
- The coast's fine-dining heart
- Paired with the Casino and harbour
Cannes and Antibes
West along the coast, Cannes offers La Palme d'Or at the Hôtel Martinez among its starred tables, with more fine dining through Antibes and the Cap. The western Riviera matches its glamour with its kitchens.
It is a natural extension of a stay on the Croisette.
- La Palme d'Or at the Hôtel Martinez
- Starred dining through Antibes
- Fine tables on Cap d'Antibes
- Glamour matched by the kitchens
The villages and the coast
Beyond the cities, the setting is half the meal: the two-starred table at the Château de la Chèvre d'Or in Èze, clifftop above the sea, and, at the far eastern edge in Menton, Mirazur — three stars and once voted the best restaurant in the world.
These are destinations in their own right, worth the drive.
- La Chèvre d'Or, clifftop in Èze
- Mirazur in Menton, three stars
- Settings that are half the meal
- Destinations worth the drive
Dining by chauffeur
The best tables are scattered from Menton to Cannes, often up hills or in tight towns with no parking — and a great dinner deserves its wine. A private chauffeur handles the drive there and back, so the evening is spent entirely at the table.
It is the natural way to enjoy the Riviera's finest restaurants.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the best Michelin restaurants on the French Riviera?
Monaco leads with Le Louis XV, alongside La Palme d'Or in Cannes, La Chèvre d'Or in Èze and the three-starred Mirazur in Menton.
Which Riviera restaurant was voted the world's best?
Mirazur in Menton, at the eastern edge of the coast, holds three Michelin stars and was once voted the best restaurant in the world.
Does Monaco have many Michelin restaurants?
Yes. For its size, Monaco has a remarkable density of starred tables, led by Alain Ducasse's Le Louis XV at the Hôtel de Paris.
How do you get to the Riviera's Michelin restaurants?
A private chauffeur handles the drive there and back, so you can enjoy the wine and the evening without driving or parking.
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Château de la Chèvre d'Or Transfer
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