L'EMBLEME

What L'EMBLEME does

L'Emblème is a full-service Mediterranean restaurant operated within the Mouratoglou Hotel & Resort complex at 3550 Route des Dolines in Biot (Sophia-Antipolis), France. It serves à la carte lunch and dinner Monday through Friday under the culinary direction of Chef Natale Romeo (since 2023), Chef Exécutif Patrick Frei (since 2022), and Pastry Chef Olivier Marro. The restaurant differentiates itself through its location facing the resort's iconic racket-shaped swimming pool, decor featuring wooden rackets from tennis's golden age, and its connection to Patrick Mouratoglou's tennis academy brand.

The business operates four product lines: the core restaurant, the seasonal M Beach poolside concept (late June to late August), the Groupes & Business event catering service, and downloadable menu program. Revenue is generated primarily through à la carte dining transactions, supplemented by quote-based catering for corporate seminars, business lunches, and private celebrations. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via phone, email, online reservations, and walk-ins, with organic social (Facebook, Instagram) and email newsletter as supporting channels. The technology stack is minimal: Zen Chef reservation software, Google Reviews, Google Maps, and reCAPTCHA.

The restaurant is wholly embedded within the Mouratoglou Hotel & Resort ecosystem owned by Patrick Mouratoglou, the prominent tennis coach. No external venture or institutional investors are indicated. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and revenue figures are unavailable. The operation carries a 4.5-star Google rating across 856 reviews, reflecting strong customer satisfaction within the Sophia Antipolis business park and French Riviera catchment area near Antibes and Cannes.

Name

L'EMBLEME

Legal name

L'Emblème Restaurant

Website

https://lembleme-restaurant.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

L'Emblème is a Mediterranean fine-dining restaurant operated within Mouratoglou Hotel & Resort in Sophia-Antipolis, France. It serves individual diners, corporate clients, and resort guests with à la carte lunch and dinner, seasonal poolside M Beach service, and bespoke event catering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mediterranean Restaurant / Fine Dining

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)

Keywords

• Mediterranean cuisine restaurant
• Fine dining services
• Corporate event catering
• Resort restaurant hospitality
• Seasonal poolside dining

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Restaurant dining service: Revenue generated from à la carte dining, including lunch and dinner service. Offers daily specials, seasonal menus, and desserts by pastry chef Olivier Marro. Dine-in service with optional take-away for pastries.
2. Corporate and private event catering: Revenue from business meals, seminars, corporate lunches, and private/family events. Custom catering packages and bespoke menus for groups, with quote-based pricing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

L'Emblème is a Mediterranean cuisine restaurant operating within the Mouratoglou Hotel & Resort in Sophia-Antipolis. It offers à la carte lunch and dinner service featuring fresh, local products, daily specials, seasonal menus, and desserts by in-house pastry chef Olivier Marro. The operation also runs seasonal M Beach poolside dining and a dedicated corporate and private events catering program with bespoke menus and quote-based pricing.

Product overview

L'Emblème is a restaurant within the Mouratoglou Hotel & Resort complex in Sophia-Antipolis, offering Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on fresh, local ingredients. The core offering is the main restaurant, supplemented by seasonal M Beach poolside dining, business and group event services, and a comprehensive menu program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• L'Emblème Restaurant The main restaurant offering Mediterranean cuisine with fresh, local products. Features dishes like Saltimbocca de veau, Dos de Maigre rôti, and Pokebowl végétarien. Open Monday to Friday 12:00-14:00 and 19:00-21:00 for lunch and dinner. Targets individual diners, leisure guests, resort visitors, and corporate groups.
• M Beach Seasonal beach and poolside dining area open from late June to late August, offering light fare including ice creams, crêpes, fries, nuggets, salads, and sandwiches for resort guests and visitors.
• Groupes & Business Dedicated event hosting service for business meals, seminars, corporate lunches, and private or family events. Provides customized catering packages, bespoke menus, dedicated staff, and quote-based pricing tailored to groups.
• La Carte (Menus) Full dining menu program including food offerings, wine list, beverages, and allergen information available to dine-in guests and online visitors as a downloadable document.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mouratoglou Hotel & ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerL'Emblème is the restaurant of Mouratoglou Hotel & Resort, operated within the resort complex. The restaurant benefits from the resort's facilities, guests, and brand association with Patrick Mouratoglou's tennis legacy.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Le Mas de Pierre: Relais & Châteaux luxury hotel in Saint-Paul-de-Vence with a high-end gastronomic restaurant. Comparable as a Riviera luxury-property Mediterranean dining concept targeting resort guests and destination diners.
• La Colombe d'Or: Legendary luxury hotel and destination restaurant in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, combining heritage/art assets with high-end Mediterranean cuisine. Comparable as a Riviera destination-dining venue that monetizes a distinctive cultural identity.
• Hôtel Martinez Cannes: Iconic luxury hotel on the Croisette in Cannes with a long-established fine-dining restaurant. Directly comparable as a French Riviera luxury-hotel Mediterranean dining venue, and the prior employer of L'Emblème's pastry chef Olivier Marro.
• La Villa Archange: Boutique luxury hotel and gastronomic restaurant in Le Cannet near Cannes. Comparable as a small-format premium Riviera dining venue with strong corporate and event clientele drawn from nearby business and luxury-travel markets.
• La Bastide Saint-Antoine (Jacques Chibois): Michelin-starred Relais & Châteaux restaurant in Grasse offering refined Mediterranean cuisine in a Provençal setting. Comparable premium Mediterranean dining destination within the broader Riviera catchment.
• Le Cap Estel: Five-star boutique hotel in Èze-sur-Mer with a Michelin-distinguished restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean. Comparable as a small, premium Riviera hotel-restaurant combining destination dining with a strong sense of place.

Broad incumbents

• Le Petit Nice Passedat: Three-Michelin-star Mediterranean restaurant on the Marseille corniche. Comparable as an established Riviera gastronomy heavyweight; broader incumbent because it operates at a higher culinary tier and larger scale than L'Emblème.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lemblemerestaurant
• Instagraminstagram.com/lemblemerestaurant

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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