The main reason I was in Menton was for 3* @restaurantmirazur by @maurocolagreco - crowned the World’s Best Restaurant in 2019 by @theworlds50best! Perched on a hill with panoramic views of Menton and the Mediterranean Sea, the ambiance and hospitality here are simply unparalleled. We were excited to be back at Mirazur after our first visit 3 years ago.
The cuisine follows the biodynamic calendar and offers 4 variations of the tasting menu depending on the day of your visit - Roots, Leaves, Flowers or Fruits. It is inspired by the nature surrounding the restaurant from the sea, mountain, and its very own gardens - the restaurant has been growing its own vegetables since 2008.
A tour of the Rosmarino garden is available upon request and it was fascinating to learn not only the cultivation techniques, but also the historical significance of the area. Just a short distance away is Balzi Rossi - one of the most important Paleolithic sites in Europe. The garden team is currently researching the cultivation from this era and perhaps this will make its way to the menu one day.
Also in the works at the garden is a boutique hotel with 11 suites for guests of the restaurant - imagine having dinner, staying overnight, and having breakfast in the gardens the next morning. Not resting on its laurels, the experience at Mirazur continues to evolve and I look forward to seeing how it will transform in the future!
The Flowers Universe menu:
Borage
Razor Clam
Cosmos
Catch of the Day
Osmanthus
Lobster
Liliaceae
Potato
Zucchini Flower
Saffron
Catch of the Day
Amaranth
Pigeon
Orange Blossom
Hibiscus Beetroot
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3*, Mirazur
Menton, France
#supermelFrance
