Rampoldi
Monaco’s first Italian restaurant, founded in 1946 near the Casino. In 2026 it celebrates its 80th anniversary.

Five tables, one Michelin star: contemporary Italian cooking by Antonio Salvatore on the lower floor of Rampoldi.
Guide MICHELIN France & Monaco 2026: one star
La Table d’Antonio Salvatore is on the lower floor of the long-established Rampoldi on Avenue des Spélugues, just a few steps from the Casino. The room, a former cigar lounge, has only five tables; Carrara marble and Murano glass lamps set the scene, while Rampoldi itself has existed since 1946. The restaurant has held a Michelin star since 2021, confirmed in the Guide MICHELIN France & Monaco 2026.
Antonio Salvatore comes from Matera in Basilicata and cooked in Spain, England and Russia, among other places, before taking over Rampoldi in 2016. His cooking is contemporary Italian: many ingredients come from small producers between Menton and Sanremo, others from southern Italy. Well-known dishes include bottoni di vitello tonnato, button-shaped filled pasta as a variation on the Piedmontese classic, and scallops with cauliflower, vanilla, Burgundy truffle and porcini.
Since spring 2026, alongside the large tasting menu, there have also been shorter menus and a small à la carte selection; citrus fruit from nearby Menton features in several dishes. The intimate format suits evenings for two and special occasions. Unlike many restaurants in Monaco that open only in season, it operates almost all year round.
Good to know: Dinner only, Tuesday to Saturday; closed on Sunday and Monday. With only five tables, book early.
Information checked in October 2026 against the sources listed; the editors have not tested the restaurant. Photos on this page are illustrations and do not show the restaurant.
Monaco’s first Italian restaurant, founded in 1946 near the Casino. In 2026 it celebrates its 80th anniversary.
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