Just above Monaco, that proximity shapes everything about eating here: expect Mediterranean and European cooking done with real care, leaning Italian and French, and priced to match a neighbourhood where the border is a short walk away. The terraces tend toward unhurried, longer lunches and dinners that justify the spend, making this a reliable choice when you want a meal that feels like an occasion rather than a stop. Coming up from the Principality, the restaurants along the hillside streets offer a slightly more residential, less performative version of the same high-end Mediterranean table.