“ The return of la Dolce Vita ”
From 2 May 2025, the Executive Chef of the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo, Christophe Cussac, will once again be inviting the talented duo of chefs Manon Santini and Rocco Seminara to bring ZIA back to life throughout the season.
The Italian culinary experience has been expanded to include breakfast and lunch, in addition to dinner at Odyssey, the magical space designed by Karl Lagerfeld.
Open to all, external guests welcome on reservation: odyssey@metropole.com +377 93 15 15 56
Colazione da ZIA
Opening on Monday 3 May 2025.
Forget the classic breakfast and let yourself be transported to Italy with a gourmet and authentic creation by Zia. On the menu: homemade Viennese pastries, almond croissant, cornetto e cappuccino Pancakes and ricotta fresca with flower honey, Pandoro French toast, our signature.
Wake up to a friendly atmosphere, surrounded by a swimming pool and aromatic gardens, the perfect way to start the day in Dolce Vita style.
ZIA del Mezzogiorno
Opening on Friday 2 May 2025.
At lunchtime, the restaurant takes you on a journey with sunny flavours: Sicilian-style Branzino, Gamberoni rossi, Pizze cacio e pepe, and Tigelle di Modena. To accompany these dishes, mocktails and refined cocktails complete the experience.
Whether you’re on holiday or just passing through, ZIA promises an elegant and enjoyable lunch, where you take the time to enjoy every moment.
ZIA Aperitivo Lounge
Opening on Wednesday 28 May 2025.
At the end of the day, Odyssey is the place to be for an Italian aperitivo. Around the pool, you can enjoy signature cocktails such as the Negroni Rosa or the Frozen Negroni.
As the evening progresses, the music changes: soft and chill at the beginning of the evening, it gradually gains in energy to prolong the experience. An ideal moment to relax, share and savour the Italian vibe.
ZIA Cena
Opening on Wednesday 28 May 2025.
When night falls, ZIA offers an exceptional dinner, under the stars, where each dish tells a story: refined antipasti, gourmet pizzas like the Tartufo Soufflée and its truffle caviar, and the surprising Sweet Pizzetta, exclusive creations of Manon Santini, World Pizza Dessert Champion.
The atmosphere is cosy, warm and festive, turning every dinner into a real celebration of Italy. For total immersion, the Chef’s Table promises a unique and memorable experience.
The Chefs
After graduating from a hotel school in Marseille in 2015, Manon Santini undertook several internships – including a pastry course at the Plaza Athénée with Christophe Michalak – before joining chef Rocco Seminara at the Hôtel de Paris in Monaco. In 2016, she won the prestigious Neptune prize alongside him.
After an initial stint in the kitchens of Bagatelle Monaco, Manon became head chef of the Cucina restaurant at the Byblos hotel under Alain Ducasse in 2019. That same year, she won the title of World Champion Pizza Dessert for her delicious and creative sweet pizzas in Rome, before being appointed Head Pastry Chef of the Bagatelle Group in 2021.
Born in Provence, Rocco Seminara celebrates the flavours of Mediterranean cuisine by working with exceptional products. He cut his teeth alongside Christian Willer at the Hôtel Martinez in Cannes, then at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo alongside Franck Cerruti and Alain Ducasse.
The 2016 winner of the prestigious Neptune prize, awarded by world-renowned chef Joël Robuchon, he joined the kitchens of the Bagatelle Monte- Carlo the following year. In 2018, Rocco Seminara was appointed Executive Chef of the famous Byblos palace in the tropics, where he will officiate before joining the Bagatelle Group in 2021 as Executive Chef.
An inspiring culinary Signature
Since 2020, they have been developing their culinary identity internationally, highlighting Mediterranean flavours.
In 2023, they created Intuicion Limited, an entity specialising in the creation of made-to-measure concepts for high-end hotels and restaurants. Their expertise led them to collaborate with groups such as Bagatelle Group, LVMH and Arev Collection…
In 2024, they launched ZIA, an innovative concept that redefines pizza by combining it with the codes of gastronomy. ZIA embodies their passion for culinary excellence, creativity and authenticity, reflecting their commitment to sublimating products and pushing their limits.
