Monégasque cuisine.
Start with a taste.

WHAT TO EAT

Local dishes, explained.

These are specialties from our featured city guides. Regional styles and availability vary.

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Barbajuan

Fried savoury pastry traditionally filled with chard and ricotta.

Planning estimate: €3–7; check current menu

Where to look: Monégasque restaurants and market counters in Monaco

Find Barbajuan in Monaco ↗

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Socca

Chickpea pancake from the Riviera, eaten hot in pieces.

Planning estimate: €4–8; check current menu

Where to look: Riviera snack counters; ask about current availability in Monaco

Find Socca in Monaco ↗Find Socca in Monte-Carlo ↗

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Pissaladière

Onion tart usually topped with anchovies and olives.

Planning estimate: €4–8; check current menu

Where to look: Bakeries and market food counters in Monaco

Find Pissaladière in Monaco ↗Find Pissaladière in Monte-Carlo ↗

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Fougasse monégasque

Sweet decorative bread associated with local celebrations.

Planning estimate: €4–9; check current menu

Where to look: Traditional bakeries; not stocked every day in Monaco

Find Fougasse monégasque in Monaco ↗Find Fougasse monégasque in Monte-Carlo ↗

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Stocafi

Salt-cod stew with a tomato-based sauce.

Planning estimate: €22–35; check current menu

Where to look: Monégasque restaurants; confirm the menu in Monaco

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LOCAL SPECIALTY

Barbagiuan

Fried savoury parcels traditionally filled with chard and rice; ask which fillings are available.

Current portion price must be checked on the menu; no live quote.

Where to look: Monaco bakeries and La Condamine market stalls

Find Barbagiuan in Monte-Carlo ↗

LOCAL SPECIALTY

Mediterranean fish

Ask about the fish species, whole-fish weight and whether the price is per portion or per kilogram.

Current portion price must be checked on the menu; no live quote.

Where to look: Le Grill or another named seafood kitchen

Find Mediterranean fish in Monte-Carlo ↗

GO STRAIGHT TO THE TABLE

Find restaurants by city.

Different places. Different flavours.

Compare the specialties and food neighbourhoods in our featured destinations. This is a starting selection, rather than a complete map of every regional cuisine.

Plan your food budget.

Examples from the city guides below. Planning estimates are per dish or stated portion, not a full-day allowance. Check service charges, drinks and current menus separately.