Breathtaking view and amazing food! As an American tourist, this was everything i dreamed of for a…read moremeal on the French Riviera. We thought the raviolis were amazing

Don't forget to bring Euros before ordering! This place won't take credit cards or dollars. That's…read morewhat I did and had to walk to Monte Carlo Bay Casino, a 2 mile walk, to the nearest ATM. I stumbled upon this beautiful restaurant, which has an unobstructed view of the Mediterranean, during a lunch walk with my colleague from our office and so of course I had to take Nicole. It's one of those places that you can't resist walking by and saying wow. Well not only was the view great but the food was exquisite. The location of the restaurant is tricky. It is situated near the eastern boarder of Monaco but on French soil. You'll find it less than 1.5 miles west of Monaco on the Path called the Sentier du Littoral, which is an ocean side trail that runs all the way to Italy. It's not easy to find but once you do, you'll see placards of it (see picture). I would take a cab or walk from Monaco. Most of the roads leading to it are blocked. We ordered a bottle of Côte du Rhone red and sparkling water. The red was much like a Pino Noir, not too light and not too heavy. As an appetizer we shared their fried calamari. Stupendously delicious! The breading on the squid was prefect and if you are a calamari lover then you'll love some of the long tentacles they had. Tasted like the essence of ocean. Sitting among a garden of palms and different planted flowers with a seaside view, for the main course we ordered Mediterranean Sea Bass which came with sautéed medley of vegetables including peppers, olives, tomatoes, and zucchini, and fried gnocchi cubes. Nicole pointed out that the olives along the Mediterranean are much milder in flavor than in the US and are much more palatable and agreeable. The Mediterranean sea bass, not to be confused with a Chilean Sea Bass, had the consistency of trout without the gamey flavor, was presented to us twice: first, right after it had been prepared but not filleted on a beautiful serving tray; it was presented again on a dinning plate for dinner. Evidently, the presentation is a matter of equal importance as the service at La Difference, and it showed! At a table next to us were seated a nice couple from Russia and Turkey whom we discussed everything from our working vacation to our gastronomic adventures. They also had the sea bass and commented it was served a bit dryer than they were used to in Turkey, which also boarders the Mediterranean and has access to the same fish. Wonderfully sated, we retraced the steps I had taken back along the shore to the Monte Carlo Bay Casino on this nearly full moon night. It was a great night.

Great food and service!! We had 4 for dinner and traveling from the US. Recommended by the…read moreMarriott. Great atmosphere and food! Booking a 2nd reservation!

I wanted to venture out from my hotel for a different place to eat. I am in a stage that I'm not…read morevery adventurous and just want to get my work done and go home but I had enough of the hotel food. So just a few steps away a great place overlooking g the bay here was available. Walk down the pier and up the stairs to see they have a full bar and restaurant with beautiful patio dining. Service amazing as you are greeted at the door and escorted to a table. I didn't have to wait both times I tried it which was nice. Tables have white tablecloth and the service is upscale. Don't have to dress special, it's at the beach and pier so it's relaxed. I ordered a burger and a beer and loved it so much, the second time I came back I ordered the same. They have Italian items on the menu and French as well but damn that burger I really liked it that much. Funny thing is I like to try variety of things but serious I like their burger that much. The caramelized onions have to be one good thing as well as the meat quality. I'll get it again next time.... Beer cold, Aperol spritz was made very well as well. They serve you olive spread with biscuits before ordering which is a nice touch. Great place and I will definitely go back.

Great food and wonderful view, with nice service. I stopped…read morefor lunch in July and there was also live music playing, perhaps a bit too loud for the nearest tables but enjoyable from mine. Good wine list, not super but with all the basic covered, plus they have good cocktails too. Food wise you will find everything you expect from Southern France, plus a bite of Italy.

Awesome find in Medieval Village of Roquebrune. Excellent…read moreservice and 1st class menu. Enjoyed the salmon tartar, wine and more.

Quality/Quantity - Break time. After walking uphill for an hour in the HOT sun... We deserved a…read morebreak! Found this Michelin Star hotel and restaurant. They gave us a good seat upfront by the rail. We actually could have moved even closer towards the ocean, but were just too tired after the hike. My wife got a coke and I got a glass of wine. They gave us some snacks, see pictures. Limited foods in the bar seating area. We had to go downstairs to get the Michelin Star food. But we were just not that hungry, so we passed on lunch. We did watch the people below us eat. :) Beautiful plating and entrees, my pictures will not do it justice. Ambiance - Beautiful views. Both indoors and outdoors. Indoors had beautiful upscale decor. Clean restrooms with two outside sinks, thank you. Service - So professional and welcoming, not just to us but everyone here. We watched the team take care of all the customers that were coming in and out. Price - 23 Euros. $27US. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 2003.

First, the view is really stunning. The food is generally what you'd expect from a Michelin star…read more(in the fancy-sense), but some of the dishes were a miss. Now the things to beware: They start you on the terrace with a drink. Unclear if you are waiting for your table to be prepared, or if they are waiting on you to have a drink. For us, this turned into an hour long affair. For one single glass of wine. Next, the pace of service is very very slow. We ordered the seven course meal, and it was over four hours from start to finish. You're talking about 30min stretches between courses, and it just really drags on. A couple next to us left mid-meal because it was taking so long, and they couldn't stay. We were tempted to do the same, but stayed through the dessert course before we asked for the bill 3x.

Another Rick Steve's hit. We were the only non-locals and happy to be. I had the cod and my wife…read morehad the vegetable lasagna. Everything fresh and hardy as you would expect from local produce and seafood. We split an apple tart with ice cream for desert.

I love restaurants which have more locals as customers than tourists! Many locals fill the…read morerestaurant on Friday and Saturday evenings when live music begins at 8pm. La Trinquette's owner actively supports local folk and jazz bands and strives to give them wider visibility. And oh yeah, the food. I love their mussels (Moules) and thought I would never order anything else on the menu. During our last visit the server encouraged my wife and I to try their signature dish, the whole fish. Although I could not understand her description in French I could see her enthusiasm for this dish, and enthusiasm does not require a translation! So we both ordered the whole fish. I'm originally from Seattle and now live in San Diego so I've eaten quite a bit of seafood. Honest folks my wife and I rated this as our favorite fish dinner, ever! Lastly, La Trinquette sits quietly, somewhat undiscovered alongside Villefranche marina. The main tourist zone and train station are east of the castle. La Trinquette is just west of the castle. Although easy walking distance most tourists don't venture past the castle. Better for me as I can dine with the locals!

Very nice spot for a meal! I am baffled by the negative reviews. Our food was good. We came at 11…read moream and they let us order from either menu (breakfast or lunch) which was very nice and accommodating, most places don't allow that because it's annoying for the staff. My companion got breakfast (eggs, yogurt and coffee) and I got the goat cheese salad, which was really delicious! Service was perfectly fine. And the location is wonderful.

Seaside casual ......BUT view blocked. Neighbors have the view. Good service, good pizza,…read moresalads, 8Euro wine. Steps from the cruise dock.

Steak was "too well done" instead of medium-rare. Strange…read morefor a resto that specializes in steak and fish. Better place, 100m up the road: L'Hippocampe / menu `a la francaise'. Ambiance OK, view over the baie.

Great food, great service, great location and view. What else matters? Really enjoyed our visit…read more Handled us with no reservations with no problem.

From the owner: Ambiance médiévale Située dans une rue étroite et pentue du village médiéval de…read moreRoquebrune-Cap-Martin, à quelques mètres seulement du château, cette ancienne bergerie voûtée datant du XIVème siècle exhale encore l'odeur du passé. Sous l'oeil attentif de l'Inquisiteur, représenté sur un grand tableau accroché aux murs de pierre, on déguste -très paisiblement rassurez-vous- une cuisine régionale, à laquelle le maître des lieux aime ajouter sa petite touche personnelle : fleurs de courgettes farcies sauce morilles, poulet bio aux cèpes en terrine ou filets de cannette aux oranges amères de Menton.

Nice casual seaside restaurant. They are a little picky about directing you where to sit (instead…read moreof where I want to sit), but they are friendly and the food is tasty. Our French waiter was polite and friendly, and spoke English well. Second trip -- not a particularly friendly waiter. I don't think this place is French owned. My guess is it's Kazakhstan or some former Soviet republic. Very particular about forcing you to sit as close as possible to the road.

Wonderful service, great food and beautiful scenery!…read more Max was our server and he couldn't have been more enjoyable - prompt, personable and great to talk to! The mozzarella and tomato appetizer, as well as the tuna tartare were fresh and delicious. We also tried the shrimp risotto and the sea bass for two, which were both fantastic! The sea bass for two was really impressive, being prepared and presented in a salt crust. We were also celebrating a birthday and they brought out a delicious strawberry cake with sparklers! It was a great experience and we would all return and recommend this restaurant!