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| Address: | 15 Galerie Charles III, 98000 Monaco |
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| Phone: | +377 99 99 09 69 |
| Website: | gaia-restaurants.com/monte-carlo/ |
GAIA Monte Carlo captures the essence of Mediterranean dining near Place du Casino, blending Grecian heritage with Monaco's elegant spirit. Chef-curated menus rooted in Greek-Mediterranean tradition offer thoughtfully layered dishes evoking memory and meaning. The intimate venue features a sunlit terrace framed by bougainvillea and an elegant interior anchored by a signature fish market, delivering warmth and rhythm of Mediterranean life in the heart of Monaco.
GAIA Monte Carlo captures the essence of Mediterranean dining near Place du Casino, blending Grecian heritage with Monaco’s elegant spirit. Chef-curated menus rooted in Greek-Mediterranean tradition offer thoughtfully layered dishes evoking memory and meaning. The intimate venue features a sunlit terrace framed by bougainvillea and an elegant interior anchored by a signature fish market, delivering warmth and rhythm of Mediterranean life in the heart of Monaco.
Global24910617853 TripAdvisor
Memorable and rewarding
Frankly great restaurant! The team is very friendly, the setting is really nice, and especially their fish is amazing. If you like fish, go for it, you will not be disappointed. When the chichas service it is at the top, the team and listening and do not disappoint you on taste I recommend it
adina sipos Google Reviews
The atmosphere is chic but relaxed. Natural materials, soft lighting, and an energetic buzz make it ideal for a stylish dinner with friends or a romantic evening that doesn’t feel overly formal. It’s lively rather than quiet, especially in the evenings, which adds to its social appeal.
Service is generally attentive and friendly, though the restaurant can feel busy at peak times , reservations are highly recommended. Prices are undeniably high, but this is very much in line with Monaco standards and justified by the quality and setting.
Gaia Monte-Carlo is an excellent choice if you’re looking for upscale Mediterranean dining with personality. It’s not traditional fine dining, but a vibrant, fashionable restaurant where great food, atmosphere, and Monaco glamour come together beautifully.
Will come again!
Bella V Google Reviews
This became one of my favorite restaurants ever! The vibe and decorations of this place are just incredible. Service was very good and everything came really fast. The food itself was beautifully served and was super tasty. I will definitely visit their other locations as well but if you are a fan of greek food and fancy restaurants you will definitely love it here!
anna andonn Google Reviews
Gaia has an authentic and unique concept – the atmosphere and design are truly impressive. However, the service was disappointing. The staff were unhelpful and lacked basic courtesy, showing little respect for the guests. They mostly spoke French among themselves, laughed, and seemed completely uninterested in providing good service, which created an uncomfortable experience.
Overall, it’s a beautiful place with great potential, but the attitude of the staff takes away from what could have been an enjoyable evening.
Nadim23 TripAdvisor
Excellent Greek gastronomic restaurant
Having introduced my favorite Greek restaurant to my chef friends Frederic and Simona... they in turn showed me a whole new level during my visit to the south, with Gaia Monaco.
🧿 Perfect Service, ultra attentive and warm... (well, I was the only one who wanted to pay but no one would let me, despite all my attempts — the whole team was clearly on Frédéric’s side 😂).
In terms of cooking, no false ratings:
✅ Toasted party = a killing 💥
✅ Nut honey yogurt = not only the most visually beautiful, but also just exceptional.
✅ Everything else? I let you see in pictures, I recommend all eyes closed.
💯 It’s official: mandatory restaurant every time in Monaco.
As usual, I attach the photos 😉
Chehab Marine Google Reviews
Trendy ! Greek food with a twist !nice atmosphere ! Always full ! Reservation is a must ! Music toooooo loud you can’t talk on the table !food is ok but a bit pricey for what they offer ! It is good to try it if you are in monaco !!
MAEVA B TripAdvisor
Exotic
Exotic restaurant. We're meeting in Greece. The food is good, even if prices are soaring but we are in Monaco.
roml719 TripAdvisor
Bias against the Russians
Disgusting attitude.Reserved a table online.Sewn up with two children.Employees at the entrance found my reservation by phone number, saw that I was from the Russian Federation, said they did not see the reservation and would not be allowed into the restaurant.We came to the opening and the restaurant was completely empty.Visitation was refused.It is very sad that there are racists in such establishments.
mikeds2019 TripAdvisor
Cute! and good
Nice restaurant 50 meters from the square of the casino .. floral decoration and very nice!
Excellent appetizers .. especially the Greek salad.
I also took a fish carpaccio and a tartare .. all very good. presentation Top!!
Excellent Service. Prices a bit high .. but given the place there can be
Sylvia Google Reviews
We loved the restaurant's extensive Greek/Mediterranean menu! All the food was savory and well prepared. The Lobster pasta is superb!and the Lamb cutlets are delicious and good ro share. We had an early reservation at 7:45 because we booked last minute through our concierge, so the only thing is that food courses came out very fast, and we felt a little rushed thru the meal. Our server Edgar was great and very attentive as were the lovely hostesses and all the staff is quite helpful. The restaurant has a very nice, relaxed, upscale vibe with great music. The location was very convenient as it is within a 3 minute walk from the Hotel de Paris and Place du Casino. It doesn't have any outdoor dining but it is big and bright with large glass windows and a nice garden like interior so it feels very open.
Pavlos S TripAdvisor
Avoid
Substandard service
Rude staff
Not recommended sadly
The food is actually good but the service let the restaurant down
Konstantina Google Reviews
The food was absolutely delicious — every dish felt fresh, flavorful, and carefully made. The service stood out too; the staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything went smoothly without being too formal. The only thing to keep in mind is that the prices are definitely on the higher side. But if you’re looking for a quality meal with great Greek vibes, it’s definitely worth it.
Mohammed Almohawes Google Reviews
This restaurant should be featured on premium TV channels for high class clientele. 10/10 , truly amazing Chefs, probably in top 2 in all restaurants i have been in the world, and I have eaten in few hundreds of restaurants. Thank you for imprinting such a beautiful Monte Carlo memory!
GIORGOS LAOUDIKOS Google Reviews
A flawless dining experience at GAIA Monaco. From the moment you step inside, you’re welcomed with warmth and elegance. The team is not only highly professional but genuinely kind, attentive, and accommodating — striking the perfect balance between efficiency and heartfelt hospitality. Every detail of the service was impeccable: from the timing of the dishes to the thoughtful wine pairings and the way each request was handled with a smile. You truly feel like a valued guest. As for the food — outstanding. Authentic flavors elevated with finesse, beautifully presented, and full of character. GAIA is a masterclass in modern Mediterranean dining, where tradition meets luxury. An unforgettable experience, not just for the food, but for how the people there make you feel. Highly recommended.
mariagrazia zanotti Google Reviews
Top location, exceptional service, and outstanding quality food! If you're a fan of Greek cuisine, this is the place to be🤩
montecarlojim TripAdvisor
This was our second visit to Gaia and we couldn't wait to return after our first lunch there a couple of years ago. Service is excellent and staff is very nice. This second lunch didn't provide us with the 'wow' we had previously. Food was delicious but not extraordinary. Portions are large and we could have ordered about half of what we did. Atmosphere is lovely and very upscale. Be prepared to spend a lot, especially if you are having wine with your meal.
IonaC560314 TripAdvisor
What a lovely well located restaurant with an entrance covered in brightly coloured bougainvillea. We arrived a little before the 19.00 and walked in on everyone having a meeting but they we very nice and asked us to wait. Once they let us in we walked passed a very large ice bed of fresh seafood some of which were so fresh they were reaching out to be rescued . We were given a lovely quiet table in the corner and service was quietly efficient. My friend asked for a cocktail not on the menu and they had no problem in producing it . Our meal of meat balls , prawn saganaki , sole and calamari - all beautifully cooked especially as prawn and calamari are very sensitive and sole can dry out. This is definitely a restaurant we will visit again .
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igde69 TripAdvisor
They pretend to be a Greek restaurant but unfortunately they don't have much to do with it. I don't even know how to get a cold ouzo. The Greek salad was left. The barbunya were not fresh .The potatoes were not traditional and not fried in fresh oil! The turbot was very overpriced. I was very disappointed and it came to that that everything was pointlessly overpriced!!! If you want to go out for a Greek meal you don't need champagne and beluga caviar!!!
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Viko Morales Google Reviews
Awesome terrace in the heart of Monte Carlo. The service was a bit slow, which is very understandable considering it was Formula 1 Saturday.
Samer Abdel (Samer) Google Reviews
Gaia is a must-visit Greek restaurant in Monte Carlo. It's an upscale spot that elevates Greek cuisine to the next level.
SamerA997 TripAdvisor
Gaia is a must-visit Greek restaurant in Monte Carlo. It's an upscale spot that elevates Greek cuisine to the next level.
Ben Yap Google Reviews
A very special lunch in Monaco with all our friends for the Lunar New Year. The food were specially suggested and recommended by Gaia Monaco staff in attendance after we liberated on the kind of food to try out. We really enjoyed the food,ambience and the company of each of us.
Karla Jimenez Google Reviews
It was a magical experience, one I’d love to relive.
Victoria L Google Reviews
Changing my opinion and giving 5 stars for everything! Yesterday, an incredible lady served our table, and she was absolutely brilliant. She skillfully guided us through the menu, suggesting what to adjust and what to add, and even paired an unbelievably delicious wine! Everything was incredibly tasty and the dishes were served so quickly. We ordered zucchini salads, spinach pie, and octopus. Everything was fantastic! We’re beyond impressed! Thank you, Gaia team , for fixing all the issues — your service deserves a confident 5 stars!
Karim Osman Google Reviews
Amazing reception, very friendly staff and a calm atmosphere .
779laurenceh TripAdvisor
A sharp reduction in one year: an example: the portions of squid for the same price have halved! It no longer makes sense. We won’t go back even though we live nearby.
A885OSpeters TripAdvisor
great place, very friendly, prompt service, super helpful with gluten free options. the staff was super helpful. great location, within walking distance of the hermitage and paris hotel
Kristijan Terzioski Google Reviews
Food was excellent ,calamaris especially ,chicken and orzo pasta was also very good , waiter named Mathieu was horrible ,pushed us all the time forcing us to order drinks and more bottles of water , very rude , throwing plates, impatient literally threw the check at me and then escaped what the hell , rude servers destroy this very nice place and nice food
dj1271 TripAdvisor
We decided on our last evening in Monte Carlo to stay at the Gaia, and that was an absolute highlight. The food was great, though not as “typical Greek” as we know it from Germany. Everything was just right and the Greek yogurt at the end was awesome. Perfect!
ranietti TripAdvisor
Despite a week’s Reservation and a half-empty restaurant, we are refused a terrace table. Was it because of my two teenage daughters? So bad , Monaco is full of very good restaurants more welcoming and we ate very well elsewhere...
DianaTR TripAdvisor
We are true Greek restaurant aficionados - husband is half Greek - so we decided to try out this cute restaurant near our hotel. Seated quickly and offered a wooden table for my bag - nice touch! - and a small appetizer plate to nibble on. We enjoyed the watermelon with feta stack, the tzatziki and pita bread, greek salad, shrimp saganaki, and the dessert of donuts with a Happy Anniversary plate. The saganaki was dry and didn't have enough cheese - but we are very picky. Service was excellent, vibe was fun, and nice lighting.
Emma Google Reviews
What a fantastic place. Get the truffle pasta and frozen yogurt dessert, good lord they are delicious. Lovely service every time, and always a pleasure to dine at.
valentinarossi1 TripAdvisor
The food at this restaurant was exceptional, with a diverse range of dishes that were all outstanding. While the service from our waiter was satisfactory, it did not detract from the overall excellence of the dining experience. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking exceptional, fresh cuisine in Monaco.
Dr T. Google Reviews
Amazing Greek food. Trendy crowd, albeit Expensive. Recommended!
Anya Liu Google Reviews
Gaia Monaco was an extraordinary dining experience that left a lasting impression. The restaurant’s atmosphere is both elegant and vibrant, with a beautiful interior that perfectly complements the exquisite food. I was particularly impressed by their famous yogurt dessert—it was a delightful surprise, both in taste and presentation. The staff were not only courteous and professional but also genuinely friendly, adding a personal touch with their warm smiles and light-hearted humor. This is definitely a place I would recommend to anyone visiting Monaco. I’m already looking forward to my next visit and sharing this gem with my family!
Polina Mikhaylova Google Reviews
My favorite restaurant in Monaco. I suggest taking a lot of appetizers to share for the whole course, mains are not that great as all starters are. Sea bream ceviche, moussaka, octopus, tzatziki, feta with honey are the best. Service is amazing, attentive and professional staff.
Damla ERBOĞA Google Reviews
I tried famous yogour dessert. I didnt expect that it was such a perfect thing. I liked it so much and staffs were kind smilling sophisticated, briefly excwllent. Next year I will bring my family to try this excellent dessert ! Thank you for everything
Alex Swatridge Google Reviews
Beautifully fresh and delicious food. Particularly loved the Greek salad, best taramasalata ever, fabulous sea bream carpaccio, that cheese pie and finished with Greek yoghurt ice-cream to die for!
Lovely C Google Reviews
If you're comfortable with the price (though it's on the higher side) and can visit during off-peak hours, you're likely to have an enjoyable experience. The food, in general, is quite delicious
Karina Matsota Google Reviews
Love it! Food is so delicious and the atmosphere is so relaxing and beautiful! Greek salad is a must and re the desert it is Miele F. The staff was super friendly and helpful! Well done!
Sani Lioness Google Reviews
My favorite Greek restaurant.Everything is super delicious,fresh and tasty.Service extremely kind and helpful.Strictly recommend!Amazing place.Also one thing that impress me is a chair for ladies bags 💗Beautiful interior with a lot of flowers.🌸🌸🌸
The Hungry Road Google Reviews
(Last visited 11/6/2021.) Never in my life did I think I'd find myself wandering the streets of freaking Monaco while filming the plethora of supercars that traverse the numerous twisted streets for my YouTube channel, but here I am! I spent about 10 hours walking around, gawking and just seemingly living in Heaven as V12 after V12 roared past me, but after all of that... I'm hungry and it was rather late. One thing I've learned in Europe though, is that places stay open LATE. So I did some Yelp'ing, but there wasn't Yelp in the area so I did some good ol' Google'ing and I found this place. So here's how it went! Atmosphere/Appearance: This place is kinda nestled at the top of a city hill among some other restaurants, but I also wanted a place to film for my channel (The Hungry Road). I heard some PUMPIN' music coming from inside so I spoke to the hostess and of course I didn't have an reservation, but they worked with me. They let me sit in the bar right next to the live DJ. This place is BEAUTIFUL. There is a main dining room that's elegantly decorated which lies just past the raw bar showcase. Once through the dining room you enter the bar area which I was sat. The bar is straight ahead, but if you make a right you go to the outdoor section of the restaurant that stretches the entire length of the restaurant. Service: I can't remember the name of my server, but the service was impeccable. They saw my camera equipment and were extra friendly. Lol. They made good recommendations, helped me with wine choices and so much more. Food: I started off with some complimentary focaccia bread that's served with feta cheese, tomatoes and olives. I put all of the ingredients on the bread and tried them all together. It was amazing. The feta cheese was so creamy, tomatoes were fresh and everything just tasted of the highest quality. For my entrée I went with the "Katsikaki", which is baby goat served underneath roasted tomatoes and peppers. It's cooked for 48 hours to create such a tender experience. It was so succulent, savory, hearty and a good portion size. Like, I didn't even think it was goat and I had to ask my server if what I was eating was correct. Lol. It was THAT good. For my first side I chose the "Riza" and it's a very buttery, garlicy, delicious Basmati rice that was so tender. My other side dish was "brokolo", which is lightly seared broccoli that's cooked with chilis, garlic and lemon oil. It was cooked a little past al dente, which was fine, but the lemon and the garlic kinda take their time punching your taste buds. Very delicious. Value: It's Monaco... and you don't come here without money in your pocket. I believe my bill for everything came to around 150€. I mean, it's kinda what I expected. Lol. In conclusion, I'M SO HAPPY THAT I STOPPED IN! I had so much fun meeting the friendly people of Monaco, trying the incredible Greek dishes of Gaia and just really enjoying myself. I will certainly make a return trip here WHEN I catch myself in Monaco again! If you made it this far in the review, I appreciate you reading. Please do me a favor and head on over to "The Hungry Road" on YouTube and subscribe! My channel features a lot of food, car and exclusive shoe related content! Help me grow! Thank you so much!
Jess G Google Reviews
The restaurant is in a prime location, right across the casino. It’s an ideal place for lunch or coffee during the shopping and sightseeing in the centre of Monaco. It serves greek cuisine and seafood. We tried Greek salad, pita bread and Mousaka. They are all very delicious. We had 2 amazing desserts, coconut cake and pistachio strawberry tart. Plus a bottle of wine, it costed €320 for 3 people.
A. D Google Reviews
We went to Gaia for lunch on a friend’s recommendation. And we had one of the best meal in Europe ever. The restaurant is stylish, service was friendly and professional, the cooking was spot on, ingredients top notch. It’s not cheap, but we felt the price was worth every penny. We ordered whatever our server, Gregorie, recommended. The best: 1) thinly sliced seabrim was very fresh and the eating method was innovative. 2) The grilled octopus was the best we have ever eaten. I don’t know how the chef could make the octopus skin so crispy. 3) The seafood with ozzo pasta was perfectly cooked and flavorful. The slight hint of tomatoes was addictive. The good: 1) crispy calamary was tender and fresh. 2) Baked feta cheese was good combination of sweetness, tartness and savory. 3) Frozen greek yoghurt was refreshing and good end to a perfect meal. The bad: nothing, but we could imagine some people might have been a bit shocked by the bill. But we are in Monaco, at a hip restaurant, so we expected it already. The quality of ingredients and cooking more than made up for it.
Tarek SAMET Google Reviews
A very beautiful and Well designed restaurant. Smiley, Professional and very caring staff. Very delicious and generous dishes. And the desert is very big and very tasty. It is remember me the Greece. I recommend it especially for a romantic dinner.
Markus Meister Google Reviews
Great restaurant with semi-outside tables where I also feel comfortable and safe in times of Corona. Open kitchen, all waiters and chefs in the kitchen wear a mask. Very good food, but no lunch offers and a bit expensive.