17 stars for Alléno
In less than a year, L’Abysse Monte-Carlo, Yannick Alléno’s French-Japanese fusion restaurant in Monaco, has established itself as one of the most remarkable in Europe. But what’s more?
A feat signed by Yannick Alléno
On March 31, 2025, at the Michelin Guide ceremony, L’Abysse Monte-Carlo was awarded two stars. A dazzling accolade for an address opened just eight months earlier, and one that propelled Chef Yannick Alléno to his 17th star. Nestled in the heart of theHôtel Hermitage, this exceptional counter is the fruit of a rare dialogue between French cuisine and Japanese tradition.
The union of extremes: from Paris to Monaco, towards Osaka
The story of L’Abysse begins at the Pavillon Ledoyen in Paris, where Chef Alléno collaborates with Japanese sushi master Yasunari Okazaki. Together, they lay the foundations for an Omakase menu where terroir meets the sea. In Monaco, the Mediterranean becomes their new field of expression. The fish is local, sustainably caught, sublimated by the Japanese ikejime technique, and poetically presented in dishes such as Artichoke tofu and smoked pike egg, or a seasonal collection of nigiri.
An immersion in taste and culture
More than a meal, L’Abysse Monte-Carlo is an immersion. Each service evokes a haiku, a Japanese poem evoking the seasons. The experience is underpinned by prestigious wines from the Caves de l’Hôtel de Paris and rare sakés, carefully selected. The art of gyotaku, an ancestral fish-imprinting technique, symbolizes this sensory memory left with the customer.
Gastronomy and ecology: a concrete commitment
Beyond culinary performance, L’Abysse is committed to an ethical approach. Respect for reproductive cycles, collaboration with responsible fishermen, seasonality… L’Abysse is a forerunner in sustainable haute cuisine.
A meeting for insiders only?
As L’Abysse prepares to open in Osaka in October 2024, it remains a well-kept secret in Monaco. The lucky few who secure a reservation will discover a table where every dish is a tribute to the living.
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