Monaco continues to amaze gourmets and connoisseurs of fine dining with new restaurants that not only offer exquisite dishes but also set new trends in the Principality’s culinary scene. At the end of 2024 and in 2025, of several establishments opening their doors HelloMonaco has chosen to highlight two in particular to tell you about. They add new flavours and atmospheres to the gastronomic map of Monaco.
New Moods: the return of a nightlife legend
On 30 November 2024, in the presence of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlène, the newly revamped club-restaurant New Moods opened in Monaco. This venue is a revived version of the legendary Moods, which operated in the Principality from 2008 to 2011.
New Moods combines a live music venue, bar, and restaurant. Its artistic director, Alfonso Ciulla, has curated a programme featuring live musical performances and stand-up comedy shows. Guests can enjoy dishes crafted by chef Marcel Ravin, along with signature cocktails. The venue’s atmosphere is accentuated by luxurious interior details, including velvet sofas, mirrors, and stage lighting.
New Moods is open from October to March, welcoming guests on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 18:00 till 00:00. Visitors can enjoy the performances while ordering from a light bites menu, with a minimum spend of €50. The venue has a total capacity of 134 guests, fostering an intimate and exclusive ambiance. Additionally, New Moods is available for full private rent, making it an ideal location for personal or corporate events.
Place du Casino, Monte-Carlo
Information & reservations: +377 98 06 20 08
Marlow: British elegance in Monte-Carlo style
A brand new restaurant by Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Group is now open at the impressive offshore extension development, Mareterra, which was launched on 4 December: Marlow. This new venue was inaugurated by H.S.H. Prince Albert II, accompanied by Stéphane Valeri, Chairman and CEO of SBM, and Albert Manzone, Managing Director. The intimate inauguration took place in the presence of Thomas Brezzo, President of the National Council, Georges Marsan, Mayor of Monaco and Formula 1TM racing driver Charles Leclerc.
Marlow pays tribute to British elegance, as well as to the first customers who frequented Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer establishments more than 160 years ago. This warm and sophisticated venue welcomes customers in the stylish and relaxed atmosphere of an English club. It serves English specialities and cocktails at any time of day and evening. With Marlow, the Monte-Carlo lifestyle takes on a British vibe. The Marlow experience evolves throughout the day and the evening. British specialities are showcased from breakfast to dinner, from Tea Time to pre-dinner drinks.
The breakfast and dinner menu showcases British specialities such as Beef Wellington and truffle purée, or Marlow Pie (walnuts, honey, mushrooms, rocket and Cheddar). Also available are fish, seafood and shellfish, crudos and caviar, and also the famous English creamy blue cheese, Stilton. Don’t forget to leave space for dessert, in particular Lord Mess (meringue with seasonal fruits and tonka bean-flavoured whipped cream). A Roll Bar completes the menu with specialities made with brioche rolls: Lobster Roll, Crab Roll or Grilled Cheese. In the evening, the venue becomes an elegant bar, with a cocktail menu inspired by great British classics, such as Vesper Martini (loved by James Bond), Hanky Panky (created in 1903 at the Savoy by Ada Coleman, first barmaid in history), Milk Punch and Irish Coffee, etc. A fine selection of whiskies, cognacs and ancient rums, as well as a cigar cellar complete the English club experience. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, live soul music will bring the mood up a gear.
The artist, architect and interior designer Hugo Toro, of Franco-Mexican origin, unveils a superb décor covering over 300 sq.m inside and a 100 sq.m terrace. This British-inspired venue combines the codes of an English private club and the Mediterranean sun. For Marlow, Hugo Toro created an entirely custom-designed 360 degree décor: from the architecture to the lights, including the furniture and even the door handles. The Victorian universe and its panelled architecture blend with coral-inspired motifs. This unique project features a variety of spaces (seafood bar, private lounge, musical stage), all around a central bar.
Open from 8.30am until midnight, from Wednesday to Sunday & every day from April.
Breakfast: 8.30am -11am / Roll Bar: 11am – 10.30pm / Lunch: 12 noon – 3pm / Tea Time: 3pm – 6pm / Dinner: 7pm – 10.30pm.
Brunch: 11.30am to 3pm on Sundays.
Capacity: 80 places inside / 40 places outside (terrace opens from March)
Takeaway service.
Place Princesse Gabriella, Mareterra
Information & reservations: +377 98 06 14 00
