A slice of elegant British culinary excellence, inspired by 19th-century literature, enters Monaco’s burgeoning dining scene.
The president of the National Council Thomas Brezzo, the mayor of Monaco Georges Marsan, Formula 1 racing driver Charles Leclerc and HSH Prince Albert II were among the distinguished guests at the January opening of Marlow—a British restaurant, inspired by 19th-century literature, on the offshore extension development Mareterra.
Expect the likes of beef wellington and truffle purée, Marlow pie (walnuts, honey, mushrooms, rocket and cheddar), traditional full English breakfasts, and a distinctly British take on seafood, cheese and dessert—not to mention a Roll Bar replete with lobster, crab and grilled cheese brioche creations. The venue becomes an irresistible cocktail bar in the evenings (Vesper Martinis, as per James Bond’s preference, are a speciality) and a brunch destination on Sundays.
Hugo Toro—an artist, architect and interior designer of Franco-Mexican origin—is behind an aesthetic ethos which conjures up the charm and atmosphere of a Victorian-era English member’s club, but in the glorious Mediterranean setting we call home. The interior space covers 300 m², and there’s also a 100 m² terrace.
Marlow’s day-to-day running will be overseen by Bryan Gaillard, a hospitality luminary who, after studying in Paris, worked at boutique five-star hotel The London EDITION before managing the much-decorated Berners Tavern. “This new maison concept has been created to appeal to the largely English-speaking clientele of the new Monegasque district, but also of course to local residents, as well as visitors to the Principality,” remarks Albert Manzone, deputy chief executive officer of Monte- Carlo Société des Bains de Mer. Here’s to the best of British.
