The Monegasque
Antonio Salvatore

Food Editor
A Food Editor for The Monegasque™ , covering culinary art and food trends, Michelin-starred chef Antonio Salvatore was born in Basilicata, Italy, and has traveled extensively, honing his craft in Spain, England, and Russia. Now based in Monaco, he serves refined contemporary Italian cuisine at Rampoldi’s exclusive five-table setting, using top-quality ingredients from Menton, San Remo, and Southern Italy. His signature dishes include bottoni di vitello tonnato, cabri dodici ore, and texture di cioccolato, while at the brasserie, he reimagines classic dishes with a modern twist.
THE MOOD IS FOOD

The Food Scene

The Mood Is Food

SUMMER IN MONACO isn’t just a season—it’s a state of mind. The moment the Grand Prix cars roll out, Monaco shifts gears. That’s when summer really begins for me. This year, it all fee...

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Cars and Caviar

The Food Scene

Cars And Caviar

I AM A VERY FRIENDLY GUY. I love everyone. But in my profession, it’s tough to build real friendships. I’m always working, flying between my two restaurants in Monaco and New York, an...

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MY CULINARY JOURNEY

The Food Scene

My Culinary Journey

I CAN'T REMEBER A TIME when I didn’t cook. It’s been a part of me since I was a small boy growing up in Basilicata, in southern Italy. As kids, we were always expected to help in the...

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MOOD OVER FOOD

The Food Scene

Mood Over Food

MONACO HAS BEEN MY HOME now for nine years, and I love the challenge of living here and the fire this gives you to push yourself harder. Everyone needs to move forward, find new ideas, and adapt to ne...

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