Les Ambassadeurs by Christophe Cussac
Monaco
Les Ambassadeurs by Christophe Cussac is Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo's Mediterranean restaurant, set in a Jacques Garcia dining room of bronze, ivory and gold. Cussac follows a three-flavour principle, keeping the focus on each main ingredient. Marinated sardine with caviar and Menton lemon, and sea-bream tartare with caviar cannelloni, illustrate the approach. The meal includes a bread trolley from the hotel's bakers and a trolley of tarts and sweets by pastry chef Patrick Mesiano. A private salon accommodates more secluded gatherings, while the chef's table sits within the kitchens for a close view of the brigade. The restaurant serves dinner and requires elegant evening dress.