Eat · Monte-Carlo (casino & gardens)
Rampoldi
A long-running Italian restaurant a few minutes from the casino: pasta and grills at prices lower than the square's terraces but still high; book for dinner and in Grand Prix week.
Key facts
- Per person
- €40–80 (≈ US$50–95)
- Italian
- Hours
- unknown
- see note below
- Walk in
- 12:00–13:30
- easiest window
- Seating
- chairs
- Card
- yes
- Getting there
- Avenue des Spélugues, Monte-Carlo
- 4 min walk
Go now?
Open?
Lunch and dinner service; confirm the closing day
Busy this hour
Estimate by hour below
Easiest walk-in
12:00–13:30
Reservations
Walk-in, no reservation
Paying
Bring cash
Per person
€40–80 (≈ US$50–95)2026 estimate · check
- Italian near the casino
- Book dinner
- Lower price than the square
- Order: Italian pasta and grills
- Table seating
- Walk-in window: 12:00–13:30
- Queue risk: 19:00–20:30
- Bring cash
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Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Streets between the harbour, the Rock and Monte-Carlo are…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- France and Monaco ↗France has run temporary identity checks at its internal Schengen land borders since 2015; carry a passport or EU/EEA national ID on trains and buses from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
- France and Monaco ↗Nights in France and Monaco draw on the same Schengen 90-in-180-day allowance as the rest of the area; Monaco does not reset or pause it.
- Monaco ↗Monaco is not in the EU but is inside the Schengen area in practice through France: the French entry rules for your passport apply, and there are no border checks from France.
- Monaco ↗The Monte-Carlo Casino gaming rooms admit adults only with a passport or ID; Monaco citizens may not gamble there, and dress rules apply in the evening.
- Monaco ↗Do not walk around the town bare-chested or in swimwear away from the beach: local rules forbid it.
- Monte-Carlo ↗Plan every leg along the coast by regional train or bus; avoid the Grand Prix days when trains and roads are full.
- Monaco city ↗Streets between the harbour, the Rock and Monte-Carlo are steep: large suitcases go from the car to the door, never on a walk between districts.
- Monaco city ↗During Grand Prix week (late May or early June) streets close for the circuit and hotels on the whole coast fill; plan another date or a base in Nice with an early train.
Map & directions
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Plan
When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay
Walk-in windows
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
When to go, hour by hour
Quietest listed hour: 14:00 (light).
- 12:00busya short wait is possibleLunch
- 13:00heavyexpect a line
- 14:00lightlittle or no wait
- 19:00busya short wait is possible
- 20:00packedexpect a long linePeak dinner
- 21:00heavyexpect a line
Desk estimate on an ordinary weekday; weekends run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.
How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
- 1Walk in for lunch on a weekday; book dinner by phone or the hotel desk.
- 2Ask for the menu with prices and the plat du jour.
- 3Service is usually included; round up for good service.
- 4Dress smart-casual in the evening.
No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| How much is it? | Combien ça coûte ? | kom-BYAN sah KOOT |
| The bill, please | L'addition, s'il vous plaît | lah-dee-SYON, seel voo PLEH |
| Hello | Bonjour | bon-ZHOOR |
| Thank you | Merci | mehr-SEE |
Portions and sharing
- Veal cutlet: Big portion.
- Dessert: Share.
Paying and tipping
Service is usually on the bill already; unlike in the US, don't add 15–20% on top.
- Cards accepted; keep some cash for tips.
- Tipping: Service is included; round up or leave 5–10% for good service.
At the table
- Ask the price of fish by weight before ordering.
- Read the cover and service charges on terrace menus.
- Lunch menus are cheaper than dinner; Monaco lunch is the value meal.
Price and paying
- Typical spend
- €40–80 (≈ US$50–95) per person for a main and a drink (2026 estimate)
Paying
Useful for small bills.
Accepted at most tables.
No transit card here.
Phone payments at some places.
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianyes
Pasta, salads and vegetable plates; ask.
- Veganask
Ask for dishes without cheese or butter.
- Halalask
No certified menu known (check).
- Gluten-freeask
Ask; pasta is standard.
- Nut allergyask
Tell the waiter in French or English.
What is in the dishes
- Grilled fish of the dayPoisson grilléfish
Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.
Who it suits, booking, closures
- How to book
- No bookings needed.
- How far ahead
- Not needed
- No-show / cancel fee
- Not applicable
- Dress code
- None; smart-casual is fine.
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Some weekdays or a rest day | check before you go | Closing days are not confirmed; call first. |
| Grand Prix week | check before you go | Set menus and higher prices possible. |
On the ground
Hygiene and comfort
- Seating
- Chairs at tables
- Kids
- kids' menu: ask · stroller: ok · Pasta on request
- Access
- step-free: yes · Ground floor likely; confirm
Hygiene
- Choose busy places with fast turnover.
- Carry hand wipes; wash points are not always available.
Facts
- Reservations
- Not taken — Walk-in.
- Capabilities
- food · seated_rest
- Getting there
- Avenue des Spélugues, Monte-Carlo · ~4 min walk
Cons
- Prices are high for pasta; check the menu before you sit.
- Dinner books out in Grand Prix week and summer.
Deep dive
Questions, nearby food and sources
Questions and answers
Is it good for a group?
Yes with a booking; tables for 6 or more need notice.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
Do I need to book?
For dinner in season and race week, yes; lunch is usually fine walk-in.
Is it expensive?
It is mid-to-high by any standard and mid-range by Monaco's.
What should I wear?
Smart-casual; no swimwear.
How do I pay?
Cards work; round up for service.
Nearby alternatives
If it is closed or the line is too long
- Café de Paris Monte-Carlo5 min walkA coffee on Casino Square.
- Stars'n'Bars10 min walkA casual American-style bar and restaurant on the harbour front: burgers, live sport and a lower-key crowd than the casino terraces; go for a relaxed dinner or a drink when the fixed-price places feel too formal.
- Les Perles de Monte-Carlo11 min walkAn oyster and seafood bar on the harbour front at Port Hercule: a light lunch or an early evening drink with the yachts; oysters and shellfish are priced per piece, so ask the total before you order.
- Quai des Artistes11 min walkA French brasserie across from the port: a classic dinner or a seated lunch with fish and grills, in a room with a bar and a terrace; book for weekend and race-week evenings.
Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h3 mph.
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Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
Used as a seated rest node in Monaco city in 4 days.
Sources
- officialVisit Monaco