There’s something quietly magnetic about the pool at the Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo. Designed by Karl Lagerfeld, it feels both cinematic and intimate—an unlikely setting for one of the Riviera’s most relaxed dining spots. On April 20, 2026, Zia at Odyssey reopens here, bringing back its distinctly Italian way of spending the day, from morning coffee to late-night plates.
Behind the project, Manon Santini and Rocco Seminara keep things simple in spirit, even if the details are carefully considered. The idea isn’t to impress with complexity, but to create a place where people settle in and stay longer than planned.
Breakfast starts early and unhurried. A sfogliatella arrives crisp and filled with vanilla cream and strawberries; a soft parmesan soufflé can be ordered plain or dressed up with truffle or caviar. Nothing feels rushed. The setting does most of the work—still water, pale colors, the quiet of early hours before the day picks up.
By lunchtime, the mood shifts. The menu leans into southern Italian flavors: raw fish brightened with citrus, generous plates built around tomato, olive oil, and spice. It’s the kind of food that suits long conversations and a second glass of wine. Desserts follow the same logic—familiar, but done well—whether that’s a properly bitter affogato or strawberries paired with pistachio cream.
Late afternoon is when the energy changes again. People drift in for drinks, the light softens, and the music gradually takes over. The aperitivo here isn’t staged—it just happens. A Negroni (or several versions of it) anchors the menu, alongside simple things to eat: focaccia, antipasti, pizza.
Dinner, launching on May 27, brings a slightly deeper tone without losing the ease of the place. Melted provolone, aged charcuterie, tomato dishes finished with stracciatella—everything is designed for sharing. The pool reflects the lights, the room fills up, and the evening carries on without much structure.
There’s also a small twist with the Negroni Club, where guests can build their own version of the classic. It could feel gimmicky elsewhere, but here it fits—another way of keeping things personal, informal.
Zia at Odyssey doesn’t try to redefine Italian dining. It simply recreates a rhythm that people recognize instantly: coffee, lunch, drinks, dinner—each moment slipping into the next. In Monte-Carlo, that’s more than enough.
Address: 4 Av. de la Madone, 98000 Monaco
Phone: +377 93 15 15 15