Monaco has long been synonymous with prestige, but two of its most forward-thinking entrepreneurs are now shifting the conversation from what’s on the plate to how it’s served.
Restaurateur Riccardo Giraudi, known for his global Beefbar empire and artful culinary concepts, has partnered with designer Kamyar Moghadam to bring a new vision of elegance to the dining table — literally. Their collaboration, Marbellous, turns precious onyx into one-of-a-kind presentation pieces, blending heritage craftsmanship with modern luxury.
Wordless Luxury: Letting the Experience Speak
“When Kamyar first came to me with the Marbellous concept, I was a little skeptical,” admitted Giraudi during a presentation to the press at Beefbar. “But when I saw the first samples, I started imagining the possibilities.”
What followed was months of collaboration between chefs and artisans in Mexico, handcrafting onyx pieces that are more art object than serving ware.
Giraudi has long been a trendsetter in haute cuisine presentation. “A few years ago, we were the first to introduce enameled serving plates, now you see them everywhere. With Marbellous, we’ve taken that idea much further,” he said.
Each piece is unique — no two plates are the same — allowing the restaurants to stand out in a saturated luxury market. “I wanted to offer something no one else has done.”
Starting in July, the plates will debut quietly in Giraudi’s six Monaco restaurants. “We’ll serve the dishes without saying anything — just to see the clients’ reactions,” he said. That experiential surprise is part of the innovation. “In luxury dining, we struggle to find serving pieces that are both unique and prestigious. Now, we’ve created them.”
From Interiors to Onyx Innovation
Kamyar Moghadam is no stranger to aesthetic revolutions. Known for Maison Moghadam’s couture approach to interiors, he took that same philosophy and channelled it into Marbellous, his new design label that features everything from table lamps and chairs to art pieces and tableware.
“We had huge losses trying to ship large onyx pieces,” Moghadam explained. “So we rethought everything. That’s when Marbellous really started. We wanted to integrate real craftsmanship into something practical.” The result: a line of exquisite pieces using the world’s finest onyx, crafted using ancient techniques in Puebla, Mexico.
Each piece of tableware feels like a sculpture, but is meant for daily use in top-tier restaurants. “It’s so beautiful it would be a shame to keep them hidden,” said Moghadam.
The collection is not only featured in Riccardo’s restaurants, but is also available to the wider public.
Made in Monaco, Exported Globally
At its heart, the collaboration between Giraudi and Moghadam is not just about luxury — it’s about Monaco’s evolving cultural footprint. Both entrepreneurs have reimagined their respective family legacies: Riccardo in gastronomy, and Kamyar in design. That convergence of vision, ambition, and creativity has resulted in a project that is distinctly Monégasque in DNA, but global in ambition.
“When ‘food is the new fashion’ meets ‘make your home sexy’, going out to eat becomes a one-of-a-kind experience,” reads the tagline of their branding material — a fitting encapsulation.
As Giraudi put it, “We’ve created something that’s not just beautiful, but purposeful. That’s what luxury should be.”
With Marbellous, the line between tableware and art continues to blur — and Monaco has a new export to be proud of.
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Main photo: Kamyar Moghadam and Riccardo Giraudi, credit: Cassandra Tanti, Monaco Life
