Stocafi

A traditional Monégasque dish made from salt-dried (stockfish) cod, typically prepared with potatoes, tomatoes, olives, and garlic. It represents iconic Monégasque culinary heritage.

Stocafi represents centuries of Monégasque maritime tradition and resourcefulness. This rustic, hearty dish demonstrates how coastal communities historically used preserved fish for sustenance and celebration. Made with salt-dried cod that was traditionally stockpiled during periods of Mediterranean abundance, stocafi combines preserved protein with fresh local produce — potatoes, tomatoes, olives, garlic — creating a flavor profile that is simultaneously humble and sophisticated. Today, stocafi remains a cultural touchstone in Monaco, served in family homes and restaurants as a bridge to Monégasque culinary ancestors and historical way of life.