L’Abysse Monte-Carlo has been awarded an impressive 17/20 rating by the esteemed Gault & Millau guide, securing its status as a ‘table de prestige‘. This accolade, announced on 18th November at the Gault & Millau ceremony, comes less than six months after the restaurant opened its doors in July 2024.

Nestled within the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, L’Abysse is the brainchild of two culinary luminaries: multi-starred French chef Yannick Alléno and Japanese chef Yasunari Okazaki. Their collaboration fuses the precision of Japanese gastronomy with the innovation of modern French cuisine, resulting in a dining experience that is as artistic as it is flavourful.

In the Gault & Millau guide, the designation ‘table de prestige‘ is a prestigious accolade awarded to restaurants that demonstrate exceptional quality and creativity in their culinary offerings. It signifies that the establishment has achieved a score of 17/20 or higher in the guide’s rigorous rating system. Such a score is reserved for restaurants that stand out for their innovation, technical mastery, and the ability to deliver an extraordinary dining experience.

This distinction reflects not only the skill of the chefs but also the overall excellence of the restaurant, including its service, ambiance, and attention to detail. Being recognised as a “table de prestige” places a restaurant among the finest dining establishments in the world.

The distinction adds to the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer’s already impressive portfolio of acclaimed dining establishments, reinforcing Monaco’s position as a global destination for haute cuisine.

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