An internationally acclaimed French pastry chef known for his fruit-sculpted desserts.
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Last updated: 8/1/2026, 5:48:04 AM
Key Information
Cédric Grolet Monte-Carlo is a high-end pastry boutique and tea room located within the prestigious Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo. It offers an exquisite selection of pastries, viennoiseries, and entremets, available for both dine-in (including breakfast) and pre-order/take-away. The establishment is known for its minimalist design, artistic creations, and the use of premium, high-quality ingredients, with elegant packaging reflecting its luxury status.
Customer Perception
Customers consistently describe the pastries as 'spectacular,' 'delicious,' and 'exceptional,' praising the intricate combination of taste, beauty, and textures. Many find the experience 'worth the hype' despite the high prices, acknowledging the premium quality and artistic nature of the creations. Service is frequently highlighted as kind, pleasant, and helpful. Some reviews mention the desserts can be 'too sweet' for certain palates and that the prices are 'high' or 'overpriced,' though often justified for a special treat.
The establishment is situated in the Patio of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, on Avenue des Beaux-Arts, offering an entrance via the patio. Its prime location is just in front of the Monte Carlo Casino. It provides seasonal dessert offerings and a convenient take-away option, with some staff even suggesting enjoying purchases in the nearby gardens with a view of the sea.
Early arrivals are recommended to avoid waits, while those planning to visit later are advised to make a reservation.
Awards & Recognition
World's Best Pastry Chef • 2018
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Awarded "World's Best Pastry Chef" in 2018 Cedric Grolet continues to train some of the best bakers in the world to this day, his commitment to excellence generating long lines at the Paris Opera location while guests visiting Monaco can experience Viennoiserie and Entremets or a full Breakfast on the bottom floor of Hôtel de Paris.
Half boutique and half tea room, early arrivals without wait while those later are recommended to reserve, it is inside a minimalist space with clean lines that diners will find everything from €12 Pan Suisse to €25 Cookies featuring the best imported Ingredients one can buy.
Enjoyed best along Avenue des Beaux-Arts, the Pan Suisse truly superb with shattering layers of Butter surrounding Dark Chocolate Chips, Cookie Chocolat Coco is approximately twice the size of a “traditional” Cookie with a Sable style base decorated in what can best be described as melting puddles of Cocoa and Cookie Butter with curls of Coconut, though its "value" is dubious.
Sepctacular.
I've been following Cedric for a long time and couldn't wait to try his products.
Expectations were high and I suspected that something would not work because I read various comments on other shops about their products where people rave about various things, but here everything was spectacular.
Even the girl who waited for us in front of the restaurant was a bit confused, confused whether she was going to assign us a table or not, and then I thought, here is the problem, but in the end she seated us and the fun has begun.
Omar the person who brought us menu was very kind, pleasant, patient and help us to choose the best things for us. We ordered and another very kind and nice boy brought us everything. When we started to try everything we ordered it was really spectacular. Literally every bite is amazing and you can feel it.
Definitely a well-rounded experience from the brand, products, atmosphere, interior, people all great. Definitely a special experience and highly recommended.
The desserts are worth to try, but for me, it feels like it’s too sweet. Even though the size is smaller than I expected, it’s hard to finish one dessert for one person. The interior looks amazing I can see the designers conception, but I still think the menu is overpriced. amazing that you can find Christmas desserts during the Christmas time in Monaco the location is just in the front of Monte Carlo Casino.
I follow Cedric quite long and finally could e joy without the long lines in Paris. The hype is worth it, soooooo delicious , the combination of taste, beauty and textures in one dessert !
The service was an extra surprise, with the hint to use the take away (better price) and go to the gardens close to the Casino and enjoy the sea and view while eating ! This was an extra point for them.
wow !! Congrats !!
The price is definitely high, but for me it’s clear: this isn’t something you treat yourself to every day. That said, it tasted absolutely exceptional. You can immediately tell that only high-quality, premium ingredients are used.
The packaging and everything around it are also extremely high quality… elegant, thoughtful, and perfectly in line with the high standards.
There are certainly many imitators who offer similar products for a lower price, but it’s hard to match the original. It’s important to remember that what is created here goes far beyond ordinary pastries… it is true art.
