For the first time in its 124-year history, the Michelin Guide will unveil its France & Monaco restaurant selection in the Principality, shining an international spotlight on Monaco’s dynamic culinary scene.

The annual Michelin Guide France & Monaco awards will take place on 16th March 2026 at the Grimaldi Forum, organisers confirmed Friday. The ceremony will announce newly starred restaurants across both countries, along with the recipients of the Michelin Special Awards, which recognise excellence in service, sustainability, and emerging talent.

The event is being organised in partnership with the Government of Monaco and the Société des Bains de Mer (SBM). It marks a notable shift in the guide’s recent strategy of rotating the ceremony through regions that reflect France’s diverse gastronomic landscape.

“By hosting the Michelin Guide France & Monaco ceremony in Monaco for the first time, we are honouring one of the Guide’s historic destinations,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guides. He described the region as “a living culinary heritage” that continues to define gastronomic excellence and international influence.

Monaco has appeared in the Michelin Guide since its first edition in 1900 and is home to several renowned chefs and high-profile restaurants. Its dining scene is considered among the most refined in Europe, blending French tradition with international trends.

The 2026 ceremony is expected to draw a large contingent of chefs, hospitality professionals, and media, both local and international. Further details about the event programme will be released in the lead-up to March.

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Photo of the Hôtel de Paris by Cassandra Tanti