The Festival des Etoilés Monte-Carlo is set to welcome two newly Michelin-honoured restaurants into its glittering fifth edition, with a pair of four-hands dinners promising unforgettable gastronomic journeys. L’Abysse Monte-Carlo and Elsa, both recently recognised by the prestigious Michelin Guide, will host celebrated guest chefs for evenings that marry creativity, precision, and culinary heritage.
On Sunday 27th April, sushi master Yasunari Okazaki will welcome Chef Hirotaka Wada to L’Abysse Monte-Carlo, the refined sushi sanctuary at the Hôtel Hermitage. The restaurant, conceived by Yannick Alléno and Okazaki, earned an impressive two Michelin stars just eight months after opening. For this exclusive four-hands dinner, Okazaki will be joined by Wada, chef of the one-starred Sushi Kanesaka in London. Together, the two Japanese masters will craft an Omakase menu that honours the purity and elegance of traditional Japanese cuisine, using rare ingredients and showcasing world-class technique. The evening is priced at €650 with wine and sake pairings. Reservations can be made by calling +377 98 06 94 94.
On 23rd September, the spotlight shifts to Elsa, the Mediterranean jewel nestled within Monte-Carlo Beach, where Chef Marcel Ravin—having successfully reclaimed the restaurant’s Michelin star—will host a culinary evening grounded in sustainability and innovation. Alongside Elsa’s own Chef Domenico D’Antonio, Ravin will team up with Chef Florent Pietravalle of La Mirande in Avignon, another Michelin-starred talent whose restaurant also boasts a Green Star for its environmental ethos. The chefs will create a “Jardin Marin” menu that celebrates fresh, responsibly-sourced produce, including ingredients from the Agerbol estate above Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. The experience, complete with breathtaking sea views, is priced at €450, with an optional wine pairing for €225. Bookings can be made via +377 98 06 50 05.
These two dinners are more than just meals—they are immersive culinary experiences that embody Monaco’s commitment to excellence, artistry, and sustainable fine dining.
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Photo of L’Abysse Monte-Carlo sourced from Monte-Carlo SBM