The Salon Renaissance is a large vestibule at the entrance to the Salon de l’Europe. It is one of the Casino’s oldest rooms, transformed in 1968, then fully renovated in 1988 and carefully restored by Ange Pecoraro in “Belle Epoque” style and in its original proportions, which had been hidden by subsequent transformations. One crosses this vestibule to reach the gaming rooms.
In 1968, to provide a warmer and more welcoming atmosphere, it became the anti-chamber of the gaming rooms and an exhibition room. The decorative theme recalls the “collector’s den” so highly prized by rich Italian notables during the Renaissance. The showcases display various exhibits relating to the history and activities of “Société des Bains de Mer”.
To the right, a bar was introduced at the end of 1998.
With its 1900’s atmosphere enhanced by elegant tables and comfortable chairs, the Bar Renaissance has become an essential spot for a relaxing pause. Offering the same opening hours as the Casino, it can be used after paying the admission fee.
To the left, the Mosaïk restaurant opened its doors in the spring of 2005.
The design for its interior decor took the room’s proportions and its rich existing decor into account. Furniture of simple design was chosen to provide a contrast with the spirals and arabesques of the mouldings.
The restaurant formula is innovative in that it offers three concepts in the form of a buffet : the “Espace Thaï” - a buffet of hot and cold Asian dishes (salads, sushis, shrimps…) ; the “Pasta Station” – fast preparation of fresh pasta cooked before the customer and served with sauces, plus a daily special (meat or fish) ; and the “Salad Bar” - salads to be composed individually for fans of dietetic meals.
A monumental screen displaying old slot machines serves to isolate the restaurant from the entrance to the gaming rooms. It is an illuminated display unit for the pioneers of Monaco, with a glass back engraved with fine horizontal grooves.
The restaurant is opening to the gaming clientele but also to the local clients.
