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Leonardo DiCaprio lurks in the shadows of Cannes Film Festival's high-glamour as he opts for a laidback lunch at his hotel

Published: 10:24 EST, 16 May 2016 | Updated: 19:42 EST, 16 May 2016

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Now that he's an Academy Award winner, it must feel good to be back at Cannes Film Festival.

But nothing much seemed to have changed for Leonardo DiCaprio on Monday, as he was spotted lurking in the shadows at Antibes' famous Eden Roc Hotel.

Still rugged, unshaven and disguising his high profile appearance under a flat cap, the 41-year-old seemed to be avoiding the traditional glamour and public outings of the annual red carpet event.

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Low-key: Leonardo DiCaprio avoided all of the public appearances on Monday as he hung out at Antibes' famous Eden Roc Hotel during Cannes Film Festival

Consumed with either business or pleasure, Leonardo was seen deep in conversation on the telephone as he sought shade at the popular beach hotel.

Just this week, the actor has been linked to stunning Polish model Ela Kawalec, with whom he was spotted riding bicycles with in New York this week.

But the handsome The Revenant star didn't seem to have any female company as he lunched outside with men in business suits on Monday.

Getting some food: He seemed to have flown under the radar for his arrival

Just hanging out: The actor returns this year as an Academy Award winner

A bite to eat: The Oscar-winning actor appeared in good spirits as he enjoyed his al fresco luncheon in the sunshine with a group of pals

He was dressed in a short-sleeved polka dot shirt, with his hair distinctively slicked back into his signature style.

It was a surprise sighting, since the big screen heartthrob had flown into Nice under the radar, unlike many of his famous contemporaries, including Ryan Gosling, Kate Hudson and Blake Lively.

Leonardo will catch the end of the Cannes Film Festival, though it's not yet clear whether he will turn out for any of the high profile screenings this May.

Boys' day out! Leonardo and his friends chose one of the French Riviera's most exclusive eateries as his luncheon destination

Things have changed: Leonardo scooped one of the industry's greatest accolades this February (pictured)

Another league: His Best Actor role in The Revenant (pictured) puts him in another league for actors

A tough choice: The star seemed struggling to decide from the plentiful items on offer on the menu

Though he's a regular attendee of the Cannes Film Festival, Leonardo finally became an Oscar-winning actor this February.

After three unsuccessful Best Actor nods and one Best Supporting Actor nomination, the star can now claim ownership of the former title.

He therefore puts himself in a whole new category of leading men, meaning that talks surrounding his next role are no doubt rife as film makers, actors and directors gather in the south of France.