When you go to a restaurant, then, of course, expect to eat deliciously. However, the atmosphere of the institution also plays an important role. No wonder many restaurants try to attract visitors with something unusual, if not on the menu, then in the design.
So if you are looking for stunning views, unique places or a romantic candlelight, we are happy to help. And present the top 10 most beautiful and stylish restaurants in the world. Muscovites don’t need to go anywhere, because the most unusual restaurants of the capital are at their service.
10. Room 4 Dessert, Ubud, Bali
According to Conde Nast Traveler, the owner of this restaurant, Will Goldfarb, is Willy Wonka in Bali. His story began in New York: after an internship in one of the best restaurants in the world - the Spanish El Bulli - he opened his first Room 4 Dessert. It was a 20-seat pudding bar that quickly received rave reviews as well as regular customers, including director Wes Anderson.
However, after a quarrel with his business partner, Goldfarb moved to Bali, where Room 4 Dessert “version 2.0” was opened, this time surrounded by palm trees and with exotic ingredients such as fresh cocoa and palm sugar.
In the tasting menu of this restaurant you will find a tonic with coconut and coffee, and “Kiss of an angel” made from jackfruit, pandan and mango. All the creations of Goldfarb are perfectly combined with wine or an alcoholic cocktail.
The symbiosis of the chef's skills with his passion for local ingredients has made Room 4 Dessert one of the best restaurants in Indonesia, if not all of Asia.
9. Sirocco Restaurant, Bangkok, Thailand
This truly giddy restaurant is located on the 63rd floor of the 5-star Lebua Bangkok Hotel.
Prices at Sirocco Restaurant are also up to par. A modest dinner for two will cost about 10 thousand baht (20 thousand rubles). Despite this, the restaurant itself and its panoramic view of the city are so popular among visitors that guests are advised to make an order several weeks before visiting the institution.
8. Ristorante Grotta Palazzese, Polignano a Mare, Italy
This establishment is hidden in a dimly lit limestone cave overlooking the surging waters of the Adriatic Sea. The restaurant is part of a complex of the same name, erected nearby, on the edge of a cliff.
The Grotta Palazzese is the largest of the 80 caves that are located near the town of Polignano a Mare. At the same time, the creators of the institution tried to preserve the natural appearance of the cave as much as possible, and even the furniture was made from natural materials in order to adapt to the environment.
On the site of the "restaurant in the grotto" you can book a table in advance by indicating the card payment information. If you change your mind, 75 euros per person will be charged to the card.
7. Ristorante Gran Caffè Quadri, Venice, Italy
This grand institution, located on the second floor of the palace building on Piazza San Marco in Venice, opened in 1775. And over the years, I got a list of regular celebrity visitors, which included Lord Byron, Alexander Dumas and Marcel Proust.
But the romantic atmosphere of the restaurant, furnished in a luxurious palazzo style, gradually disappeared against the backdrop of the relentless commercialism that swept Venice in the late 20th century. And it was possible to revive it nowadays only thanks to Philip Stark, the person in charge of such diverse projects as the Mama Shelter hotels, Steve Jobs's yacht and the interiors of the new space station, which is scheduled to launch in 2020.
Stark replaced old-fashioned wall coverings with elegant tones modeled on 16th-century silk brocade. But take a closer look, because the fabric shows rockets and satellites, as well as portraits of the chefs Massimiliano Alaimo and his brother Raffael.
And the bizarre rabbits and foxes standing on the shelves above the doors seemed ready to take flight, nodding goodbye to the winged lion guarding the city.
6. Carbon, Paris, France
One of the most stylish restaurants in the world was created by Sabrina Golden and her partner Stefan Abby. It is inspired by Argentinean parrilla (grill), and almost all dishes in Carbon are grilled from Spanish oak. And the stone walls and brick floors only emphasize the atmosphere of simplicity and even some severity of the institution.
Below is an underground cocktail bar La Mina (in Spanish, “mine”), which also “work with a twinkle”. It is not surprising that Carbon is one of the most popular restaurants in the French capital.
5. Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, Maldives
In this beautiful and unusual restaurant, located in the Hilton Conrad hotel, visitors can indulge in fine dishes while being at a depth of 5 meters below sea level.
During the meal, you can look up at the transparent ceiling and enjoy panoramic views of the noisy ocean, marine life and even an occasional underwater swimmer.
4. Sheesh Mahal, Udaipur, India
The open-air restaurant, located in the five-star Leela Palace Hotel, allows guests to enjoy stunning views of Lake Pichola during a meal under the stars. An ideal place if you want to make an offer to your loved one in an exotic and at the same time romantic setting.
All visitors to the restaurant celebrate not only a wonderful view, but also excellent service and delicious international dishes.
3. Leo’s Oyster Bar, San Francisco, USA
This bar, located in the center of the financial district of the city, seemed to be teleported straight from the 1960s. Custom-made wallpapers with bright green leaves, an elegant onyx bar and rattan furniture attract a crowd of people from all over the city.
However, Leo’s Oyster Bar is famous not only for its original design, but also for delicious seafood dishes: lobster rolls, clam soup, oyster eggs and other delicacies delight visitors' taste buds.
The secret weapon of this San Francisco treasure is the tiki bar, The Hideaway, which serves giant banana daiquiri punch.
2. Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant, Diani Beach, Kenya
For the second place in the selection of the most beautiful and unusual restaurants in the world, we have chosen a truly unique option. It is located not under water and not at a great height, but in a cave, the age of which, according to various estimates, ranges from 120,000 to 180,000 years.
If this is not magical enough for you, we add that the cave is lit exclusively by candles, and instead of lamps on the ceiling, visitors see stars at night or the sun during the day.
1. Clos Maggiore, London, England
Floral interior, crackling fireplace, helpful waiters and a rich wine list. What else do you need to have a good evening?
In 2016, Clos Maggiore was recognized as the most romantic restaurant in the world. And it became so famous and popular that places have to be booked two months (or even six months) in advance. This restaurant is also known for working "on time." That is, not only a place will have to be booked, but also a stay time of no more than 2 hours.
