La Rose des Vents elevates authentic Italian dining to new levels.
The name Flavio Briatore will be a familiar one to the vast majority of readers. For the uninitiated, though, the billionaire Italian business titan is, among other things, a former Formula 1 boss (the Benetton team), nightlife impresario and hospitality innovator. And it’s in this last capacity that the Monaco resident has decided to grace the Principality’s dining scene by adding La Rose des Vents to his impressive portfolio.
Nestling in the heart of the picturesque cultural hotspot that is the Larvotto district—in a zone designed by renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano, lauded for his work on Paris’s iconic Centre Pompidou—La Rose des Vents marries the charm of a genuine Italian eatery with the congenial beachfront experience already familiar to Riviera residents (naturally, an exclusive beach-club vibe will reign supreme over the coming months).
The menu, served in a relaxed atmosphere free of the stiffness that still plagues so many establishments on the global fine-dining circuit, sees an emphasis on fresh catches from the Mediterranean’s bounty, prepared in a way that pays homage to Italy’s gastronomical heritage. With around 200 covers inside and out, two luxury cabanas and 36 sun beds—arranged to offer guests unparalleled views of the azure waters—dining here is a serene experience.
And yet, it’s also the perfect setting for both romance and revelry; indeed the ideal venue, thanks to the impeccable service and scope for tailored menus, to elevate a special event to new levels of bona fide Italian sophistication.
