The 10 Best Vegan-Friendly Destinations In Monaco

These Restaurants Provide Vegans With Good Food Options

f you’re planning a trip to the French Riviera, then a visit to Monaco is an absolute must. This paradise on earth takes up roughly one square mile and is neatly tucked between France and the Mediterranean Sea. This is where some of the wealthiest people in the world come to play.

Monaco’s natural harbor is filled with luxury yachts and the narrow, winding streets are filled with luxury cars. During your visit, you will be able to enjoy exclusive haute couture shopping or allow yourself to feel like you’re in a James Bond movie as you experience Monaco’s palatial Casino de Monte-Carlo.

Thousands of tourists come to Monaco each year to try their luck at one of Monaco’s four casinos. The Principality made the news after they began to offer video bingo for casino visitors who love to play bingo. Players who want to take a break from the bright lights and bustle of the casino are still able to play bingo games online from the comfort of their hotel room.

Vegan travelers often find it a challenge to find places that cater to their needs. It’s a relief to know that in tiny Monaco, there’s no shortage of vegan-friendly establishments. Here is a list of the top ten vegan-friendly restaurants in the Principality for you to enjoy!

1. Eqvita

 Monaco and residents alike are understandably health conscious, and Eqvita offers a menu that is almost entirely plant-based. Every recipe that Eqvita serves offers dishes that are is gluten, sugar and dairy free. Founded by Novak and Jelena Djokovic, it’s located near the Hermitage Hotel and is a delight for all of your senses. It doesn’t matter if you want a light lunch or to enjoy a fresh and delicious dinner, Eqvita is truly unique!

2. Le Louis XV, Alain Ducasse

Inside the newly restored Hotel de Paris, this establishment has earned three Michelin stars. Le Louis XV offers a full range of vegetarian and vegan fare that is sure to impress every guest.

3. Restaurant Joël Robuchon

Just the Hôtel Métropole is Joël Robuchon. This restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients by Chef Christophe Cussac.

4. Il Terrazzino

This tiny restaurant located a short distance from Monaco’s Grand Casino has the reputation as the best Italian restaurant in Monaco, even if you are eating on a budget.

5. SenSais

Located on the Rue du Potier just behind the Japanese Garden, SenSais is sophisticated and vegan-friendly. Stop in for a light lunch during your sightseeing and enjoy their delicious, affordable fare from the restaurant’s stylish and airy terrace.

6. Maya Bay

If you want the tastes of either Japan or Thailand, Maya Bay has a wide range of meat and dairy free options for their guests. Located at 24 Avenue Princesse Grace, Maya Bay is closed on Sundays and Mondays but open for lunch from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 – to 11:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

7. Eat Me By L’Inattendu E

Eat Me By L’Inattendu E is a lunchtime favorite that offers dishes both gluten-free and vegan-friendly. For dessert, you will want to try their vegan cheesecake or raw food desserts.

8. Graziella

If you are in the area of the Princess Grace Rose Garden, family owned and operated Graziella offers vegan-friendly options of traditional Italian cuisine and a location that offers fabulous views of the Principality from Old Town.

9. Blue Bay

Chef Marcel Ravin has earned Blue Bay a Michelin star of its own with the unique style and creativity he has brought from his native country of Martinique. On offer are vegan-friendly dishes with either a Caribbean or Mediterranean emphasis. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available every Tuesday through Saturday.

10. Stars and Bars

Surprisingly affordable for Monaco, Stars and Bars servers burgers and burritos American style. Stars and Bars are happy to prepare guests with vegetarian and vegan versions of these fast food favorites along with a wide variety of smoothies.

If you’ve visited Monaco and found a great vegan- friendly place that isn’t on our list, be sure to drop us a line and let us know.