Restaurant in Monte Carlo, Monaco

Zeffirino

Name: Zeffirino
Address: 11 Rue du Portier, 98000 Monaco, Monte Carlo, MC
Telephone: +377 97 77 03 04
Price range: $$$

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About Zeffirino

Zeffirino is a practical €€€ Italian choice in Monte Carlo, suited to diners who want a polished meal near the port without stepping into the highest local spend tier. Michelin Plate recognition adds confidence, but this is better framed as a reliable Italian booking than a destination tasting-menu play.

€€€ is the key signal here: Zeffirino is an Italian restaurant in Monte Carlo at a premium price marker. Consider it if the goal is Italian dining in Monte Carlo at this price level; skip it if the night depends on a specific format that is not confirmed here.

The useful way to read this restaurant is as a practical Monte Carlo choice. The verified schedule helps: service runs at both lunch and dinner all week, with later dinner hours on Friday and Saturday than on most other nights.

Italian dining at a Monte Carlo price point

The value case is simple. Zeffirino is verified as Italian and priced at €€€, which makes it a clear option for diners who want an Italian meal in Monte Carlo. For diners considering another comparison, La Table d'Antonio Salvatore au Rampoldi is another option to compare before choosing.

There is no need to overcomplicate the decision. This is a better fit when Italian lunch or dinner in Monte Carlo is the priority than when the evening depends on a confirmed long, highly structured progression. The Michelin Plate recognition for 2026 is a useful trust signal for diners comparing restaurants.

How to use it in a Monte Carlo itinerary

Use Zeffirino when timing matters. Lunch is available daily, with service listed from 12–2:15 PM Monday through Saturday and 12–2:30 PM on Sunday. Dinner is also available daily, running 7–10:30 PM most nights and 7–11 PM on Friday and Saturday.

For travelers comparing options, the category matters more than the label. Epiro, Gennaro Di Pace, Vintage 1997, Le Patio are useful names to cross-shop depending on the kind of meal you want. Against that set, Zeffirino's appeal is direct: Italian cooking, Monte Carlo, €€€ pricing, Michelin Plate recognition for 2026.

The main caution is expectation-setting around format. If a tasting menu or a specific service style is the reason for booking, there is not enough confirmed detail to treat this as the clear choice for a progression-driven meal. Approach it as an Italian restaurant for lunch or dinner, then compare other options only if the evening needs a more specific format.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zeffirino worth the price?

It can make sense if you want Italian in Monte Carlo at a €€€ level with Michelin Plate recognition for 2026. It is easiest to judge when that combination of cuisine, price point, recognition fits your plan.

How far ahead should I book Zeffirino?

Booking timing is not confirmed here. What is confirmed is the schedule: dinner runs 7–10:30 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, 7–11 PM on Friday and Saturday.

What should a first-timer know about Zeffirino?

Expect Italian dining in Monte Carlo at €€€, with a smart casual dress code. Lunch is listed daily, from 12–2:15 PM Monday through Saturday and 12–2:30 PM on Sunday.

Is Zeffirino good for a special occasion?

It can fit a special occasion if the plan calls for Italian dining in Monte Carlo at a €€€ price point. The Michelin Plate recognition for 2026 adds credibility, the smart casual dress code helps set expectations.

Is the tasting menu worth it at Zeffirino?

There is not enough confirmed detail here to assess a tasting menu or fixed-format meal. Judge Zeffirino on the verified basics: Italian cuisine, €€€ pricing, Michelin Plate recognition for 2026, daily lunch and dinner hours, smart casual dress.

Location

11 Rue du Portier, 98000 Monaco

Monte Carlo, Monaco

Compare Zeffirino

Italian choices near Monte Carlo, by spend

Compared with La Table d'Antonio Salvatore au Rampoldi, Zeffirino is the more controlled €€€ decision. Rampoldi is the higher-spend Italian play; Zeffirino is the one to choose when the night needs polish without pushing into €€€€ territory.

Epiro and Gennaro Di Pace are better for diners prioritizing a lower bill. Vintage 1997 is the cleanest like-for-like on price tier, while Le Patio makes more sense when a higher-spend setting is part of the brief.

If you cannot get the table

Try Vintage 1997 first if the target is a similar €€€ Italian spend. It is the closest cross-shop for diners who want to keep the budget in the same range.

For a cheaper fallback, choose Epiro or Gennaro Di Pace. For a more formal Italian splurge, move up to La Table d'Antonio Salvatore au Rampoldi.

How It Compares

Zeffirino is the middle-lane Italian pick in Monte Carlo: more polished than the lower-priced options, but less financially aggressive than La Table d'Antonio Salvatore au Rampoldi or Le Patio. Choose it when the brief is central, Italian, controlled on spend rather than a full luxury production.

If value is the priority, Epiro and Gennaro Di Pace are easier to justify at €€. If the budget can stretch and the occasion calls for a more formal Italian room, La Table d'Antonio Salvatore au Rampoldi is the stronger splurge comparison. Vintage 1997 is the closest price-tier cross-shop, so the choice comes down to location and the mood of the meal.

For booking difficulty, Zeffirino is the lower-stress option in this set. That makes it useful for travelers planning around Monaco's tighter evening schedules, especially when the meal needs to fit around port, casino, or hotel plans rather than dominate the night.