Casinos have been around since the early 17th century, when the Casino di Venezia opened its doors to Venetian nobility looking for a fancy night of gaming. However, casinos did not stay an establishment for the elite for too long, as Las Vegas would come to redefine the casino experience completely and welcome people of all walks of life who enjoyed games of chance and a taste of the fine life.
Thanks to online casinos, today more and more people prefer to just stay at home to see how lucky they can get. However, going to a live casino is an experience on its own. Not only is playing alongside others a much more social and exciting experience, but casinos also offer also sorts of perks that can make a night out in a real casino an unforgettable one.
Away from the action of the table games and slot machines, you will usually find some of the best restaurants in the word – the kind usually visited by high rollers looking for some fine dining in between gaming sessions. Owned by some of the most famous chefs in the world, some of these restaurants offer all kinds of gourmet meals and variou4s world cuisines that are sure to provide you with a first class dining experience, and are worth visiting the casino for the meal alone.
Let’s take a look at some of the best casino restaurants that you will find around the world.
Restaurant Guy Savoy – Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
Our list begins in no other place than Sin City where a recreation of the famous Savoy Paris flagship, Restaurant Guy Savoy, lies in iconic Caesar’s Palace Hotel and Casino. Owned by Guy Savoy, a true culinary legend in his home country, this ultra-modern restaurant is a sight to behold – not to mention a near orgasmic experience for the palate.
Conveniently overlooking the Vegas Eiffel Tower replica to give it that authentic Paris feel, Restaurant Guy Savoy is the recipient of two Michelin stars, and is the only other Savoy restaurant outside of Paris to feature some of the chef’s most famous dishes, including his signature artichoke and black truffle soup.
If you are a fan of French cuisine, you are highly unlikely to find a better place to have such a meal practically anywhere in the world outside of Paris. Not only does Savoy offer a fantastic selection of dishes that earned him the Michelin stars, such as his Foie Gras, his Oxtail Pommes Boulangère or his amazing creamy milk fed veal 3 ways. Dessert is just as amazing, featuring options such a mouthwatering Fondant au Chocolat or Terrine de Pamplemousse.
Savoy also offers a Caviar Room where you can indulge in his “Colors of Caviar”, Salmon “mi cuit” Osetra Caviar, and delicious Kusshi Oyster Concassée, as well as a Bubbles Lounge where you can try some pricey cognacs and other high shelf liquors in style.
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Robuchon au Dome – Grand Lisboa, Macau
Moving over to Macau, the City of Dreams, the city that recently managed to surpass Las Vegas to become the world’s largest gambling capital in the world. It is only appropriate that world class chef and restaurateur Joel Robuchon would choose Macau as the location to deliver one of his finest dining experiences yet, the Robuchon au Dome.
Located in the majestic Grand Lisboa, the tallest skyscraper in Macau and one of the most beautiful casinos in the world, Robuchon au Dome rests in the 43rd floor underneath a spectacular glass dome. Boasting an impressive three Michelin stars, Robuchon is not only a unique culinary experience but also a visual treat, from their massive crystal chandelier and its breathtaking views of the gambling mecca.
The menu is an exquisite selection of French and European dishes, from his classic caramelized quail stuffed with foie gras and black truffle mashed potatoes, to a perfect line-caught sea bass in a tomato broth or a luscious pair of veal chops.
With a wine list that features over 14,600 wines, you are sure to find your favorite, or allow the sommelier to choose for you the perfect complement to any item in the menu.
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Le Tren Bleu – Place du Casino, Monaco
It is only appropriate that the most glamorous gambling city in the world should have one of the most elegant and enchanting restaurants on earth, Le Tren Bleu. Located just outside the front door of the iconic 19th century Monte Carlo staple Place du Casino, while Le Tren Bleu may appear to be a French restaurant from its name and its gorgeous high class train wagon Belle Epoque décor, but it subverts all expectations to instead deliver on of the best haute Italian cuisine experiences you’ll find anywhere.
Featuring high cuisine versions of Italian classics such as eggplant risotto with buffalo mozzarella and tomatoes, veal saltimbocca, Filetto di manzo al pepe e flambato al whisky, and Ravioli ai porcini, lenticchie e foie gras fresco spadellato, as well as classic desserts like a Meringata al Grand- Marnier, Le Tren Bleu is an absolute treat to the palate and the perfect place to have dinner after a successful night at the casino.
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Picasso – Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas
Heading back to the city of lights, where Picasso, the perfect restaurant for lovers of art and high cuisine, is the crowning jewel of the Bellagio Hotel and Casino. Not only does the restaurant feature an amazing view to the world famous the Fountains of Bellagio, but it also boasts multiple authentic Pablo Picasso paintings on the walls – making the dining experience an unequalled multi-sensory experience.
A glamorous French restaurant with a Spanish twist, Picasso is not just named after the iconic, multi-faceted Spanish artist because of the paintings on its walls. Owned by master chef Julian Serrano, a Spanish chef infatuated with French cuisine – much like Picasso was a Spanish artist infatuated with Paris – Serrano’s own take on French cuisine is absolutely unique and has been deemed worth of two Michelin stars. Best of all, unlike most celebrity chefs, Serrano actually lives in Vegas and likes to be constantly involved in his kitchens, guaranteeing absolute quality in every meal.
From foie gras torchon cones with quince jam, to scallop with potato mousseline or roasted pigeon with wild rice risotto, there are plenty of dishes that are sure to show you a whole new culinary dimension, along with an extensive wine list rich with Mediterranean wines, and overseen by Master Sommelier Robert Smith.
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Waku Ghin – Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Rounding off our list, we go all the way to Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands – the world’s most expensive building – where you will find a restaurant like no other in the world. The ‘Waku Ghin’ – derived from Japanese words ‘Waku’ meaning to ‘arise’, and ‘Ghin’ meaning ‘silver’ – is master chef’s Tetsuya Wakuda masterpiece. An 8,000 square foot space, Waku Ghin features a bar, three private rooms and a main dining room. However, despite its ample space, Wake Ghin seats only 25 people making it one of the most exclusive restaurants in the world.
Each of the dining rooms is helmed by a different chef, who will personal cook a magnificent meal from the restaurant’s famed Euro-Japanese menu. With succulent signature dishes such as Marinated Botan Shrimp with Sea Urchin and Caviar, filet of Tasmanian grass-fed beef with wasabi mustard, and Wagyu with Wasabi and Citrus Soy, there is plenty to feast on before moving on to the main dining room for dessert and a unrivalled view of the Singapore skyline.
Along with visiting the restaurant, it’s also worth it to visit the Bar at Waku Ghin – an elegant lounge with a wonderful selection of fine liquors. Here you will find some of the finest Sakes in the world, along with an assortment of premium Japanese cocktails that border on art. Chef Tetsuya was the first person to ever be appointed a Sake Ambassador outside of Japan, making his selection as good as you will find anywhere in the world.
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