The search for the best restaurants in which to eat and try local delicacies is an important part of our travels, and if taste is combined with art, design and crazy views, the result can only be exceptional. To give you a breathtaking experience and turn a simple meal into an unforgettable event, today we take you on a tour of the 20 most spectacular and incredible restaurants around the globe. Are you ready to take a trip around the world in 20 restaurants?
20 - Nautika, Dubrovnik (Croatia)
The beautiful Nautika restaurant is located in Dubrovnik, on a cliff overlooking the sea. From its exclusive terraces, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Adriatic Sea and the fortresses of Bokar and Lovrijenac. The restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine with an eye for haute cuisine, and prices can range from 40 to 50 euros per person.
Address: Brsalje ul. 3, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Contact details: +385 20 442 526
19 - Altitude at Shangri-La, Sydney (Australia)
The award-winning, fine dining restaurant at the Shangri-la hotel is located in Sydney, and enjoys spectacular panoramic views of the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. The huge windows in the dining room allow you to enjoy the splendid views while sampling contemporary Australian seafood and meat cuisine, at around 60 euro per person.
Address: Shangri-La Hotel, 176 Cumberland St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Contact details: +61 2 9250 6123
18 - The Grotto, Krabi (Thailand)
We move on to Thailand for a truly incredible restaurant. If you have always wanted to dine in a cave while watching the sun set over the sea, then this is the place for you. The Grotto stands under an ancient limestone cliff on the edge of Phra Nang Beach. In this extraordinary location, you will have the chance to try excellent Thai cuisine and fresh seafood dishes while staying in touch with nature.
Address: 214 Moo 2, Tambon Ao-Nang, Amphoe Maung, Krabi, 81000, Thailand
Contact details: +66 75 620 740
17 - Turandot, Moscow (Russia)
A super-luxurious restaurant in the centre of Moscow, Turandot is an experience before it is a restaurant. The refined and luxurious interior, inspired by Louis XVI, the Ming and Imperial Russia, a veritable riot of gold and luxurious furnishings, provides a spectacular setting for your meal, all accompanied by the music of an all-female orchestra. The cuisine is asian-fusion, you will find sushi, sashimi, dim sum and soups, the latter definitely recommended. Plan on spending around 80-100 euros per person.
Address: Tverskoy Blvd, 26, стр. 3, Moscow, Russia
Contact details: +7 495 739-00-11
16 - Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant, Diani Beach (Kenya)
A crazy atmosphere for a unique restaurant, atAli Barbour's CaveRestaurant you will have the chance to dine in a 100,000-year-old cave under the starry sky, surrounded by soft candlelight, in a very romantic atmosphere. The cuisine is mainly seafood, using the freshest ingredients, crab and shellfish in general being excellent. (50-€60)
Address: Ali Barbours Rd, Diani Beach, Kenya
Contact details: +254 714 456131
15 - Asiate, New York City (USA)
Among New York's finest restaurants is the fantastic rooftop restaurant Asiate, located on the 35th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, with spectacular views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyscrapers. The restaurant serves excellent Asian-influenced fusion cuisine and prices range between $100-140 per person.
Address: Mandarin Oriental, New York, 80 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10023, United States
Contact details: +1 212-805-8881
14 - Lauda, Hotel Andronis, Santorini (Greece)
A spectacular location for this Santorini restaurant, which offers one of the most beautiful views of the caldera and the volcano from its terrace. Also making it very elegant is the predominant white colour, with touches of blue and red. The restaurant offers typical Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, accompanied by a good selection of wines. Prices range between 60 and 80 euros per person.
Address: Oia
Contact details: +30 2286 072182
13 - Le Meurice, Paris (France)
Get ready for a truly gourmet dinner at Alain Ducasse's wonderful temple. In the heart of the famous luxury hotel is this unique, 2 Michelin-starred restaurant, whose décor is inspired by the royal flats of the Palace of Versailles. The chef serves haute French cuisine, and the prices are just as starred; you can go as high as EUR 500 for a 7-course dinner. Bon appétit!
Address: 228 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
Contact: +33 1 58 00 21 20
12 - El Farallon, Cabo San Lucas (Mexico)
Welcome to Mexico, with one of the most beautiful seaside restaurants in the world. The El Farallon restaurant is located in Cabo San Lucas, hidden among the cliffs of Capella Pedregal, on the Pacific Ocean. It is an ideal place for a romantic dinner, where you can eat excellent seafood cuisine while watching the sunset over the sea in a very picturesque atmosphere. Prices are between €60-€100 per person.
Address: Camino del Mar 1, Pedregal, 23452 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
Contact details: +52 624 163 4300
11 - Sheesh Mahal, Udaipur (India)
One of the most romantic locations you will find in Rajasthan, the Sheesh Mahal is located in the luxurious Leela Palace in Udaipur, from its wonderful terrace you can enjoy a beautiful view of Lake Pichola. Here you can enjoy excellent traditional Indian dishes and participate in traditional ceremonies, immersed in an almost fairy-tale atmosphere, amidst lanterns, diffuse aromas of various essences and luxurious furnishings.
Address: Lake Pichola, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India
Contact: +91 294 670 1234
10 - Le Jules Verne, Paris (France)
A unique location, to say the least, for this Parisian restaurant. Le Jules Verne, in fact, is located on the 2nd floor of the Eiffel Tower, 125 m above the ground, where the furnishings have been scrupulously weighed to respect the maximum authorised weight. From up here, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Paris, giving you an almost vertiginous perspective, all while tasting fantastic traditional French dishes and sipping excellent wine. Prices are around €100-€150 per person.
Address: Eiffel Tower, Avenue Gustave Eiffel, 75000 Paris, France
Contact: +33 1 45 55 61 44
9 - Sirocco, Bangkok (Thailand)
Back in Thailand, with what is considered one of the most beautiful rooftop restaurants in all of Asia, we are talking about the famous Sirocco restaurant. The restaurant, located on the 63rd floor of the State Tower, seems almost suspended in the air, offering a magnificent view over the city of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya river. The designer furnishings and soft lighting, which changes hues as the evening progresses, allow patrons to enjoy a unique atmosphere. Here you can enjoy excellent seafood and traditional Thai dishes for between €80-€100 per person.
Address: 1055 State Tower, Silom Road, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Contact details: +66 2 624 9555
8 - Le Panoramic, Chamonix (France)
A lunch in the void, this is what comes to mind when looking at the spectacular photos of Le Panoramic restaurant, 2500 metres from the summit of Brévent in Chamonix. This restaurant offers a breathtaking panorama of the snow-capped peaks of Mont Blanc in a very atmospheric setting, allowing you to sample excellent French cuisine (don't miss the fondue).
Address: Le Brévent, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
Contact: +33 4 50 53 44 11
7 - La Sponda, Positano (Italy)
A magnificent terrace almost suspended over the sea, a very elegant and refined dining room and an extremely suggestive atmosphere. All this is La Sponda, a starred restaurant located in Positano, inside the Le Sirenuse hotel. A unique location capable of providing strong emotions, and from which to admire a spectacular panorama of the Amalfi Coast, all accompanied by the excellent cuisine of Mediterranean tradition, based on the quality of local ingredients. Prices are between €90 and €150 per person.
Address: Via Cristoforo Colombo, 30 84017 Positano
Contact: 089 875066
6 - Mozaic, Bali (Indonesia)
A romantic venue surrounded by a unique atmosphere, Mozaic is a restaurant in Ubud where you can dine in a tropical garden by candlelight, sampling the specialities of the French-American chef, who mixes local ingredients with French cuisine, creating a unique mix. The price is around €150-€160 per person.
Address: Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Ubud, Kec. Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia
Contact details: +62 361 975768
5 - Grotta Palazzese, Polignano a Mare (Italy)
We are in the province of Bari, in the suggestive Grotta Palazzese, which houses a magnificent panoramic restaurant in a unique setting. Set in the heart of the Grotta, the restaurant overlooks the crystal-clear waters of Polignano a Mare. It is accessed from the road, via a narrow staircase carved into the rock. It is a dream setting, where you will be served a classy and refined cuisine that draws heavily from Apulian tradition. The price is from €150 upwards.
Address: Via Narciso 59, 70044 Polignano a Mare (BA)
Contact: 080 4240677
4 - The Rock, Zanzibar
This incredible restaurant in Zanzibar will give you a unique experience: that of dining directly in the middle of the sea, on a rock. As the name suggests, The Rock stands on a rock not far from the shore of the beautiful Michanwi Pingwe beach. Here you can enjoy excellent cocktails, and try delicious fish dishes of international cuisine. The price is a little higher than the average Zanzibar, ranging between €50 and €60 per person.
Address: Michanwi Pingwe Beach, Michamvi 753, Tanzania
Contact: +255 776 591 360
3 - The Dining Pod, Koh Kood (Thailand)
Another unique and spectacular location in Thailand. On the island of Koh Kood, you will find the fantastic restaurant The Dining Pod, where you can enjoy an unforgettable experience, dining in a bamboo nest hoisted up among the rainforest trees at quite a height, from which you can admire the splendid panorama of the island's crystal-clear waters. It is an incredible place to have a real experience of nature in a unique setting. The restaurant offers excellent seasonal cuisine typical of the area.
Address: RO Pho Cho Trat 4107 Rd, Ko Kut, Ko Kut District, Trat 23000, Thailand
Contact details: +66 82 208 8888
2 - Le Barachois, Prince Maurice (Mauritius)
An enchanting restaurant in Mauritius, Le Barachois treats its patrons to a marvellous view: one can dine 'floating' on the beautiful turquoise waters of theIndian Ocean, enjoying the spectacle of nature, as well as taking romantic strolls along a lantern-lit walkway. The cuisine here is seafood, and a four-course dinner will cost you around €50-€60 per person.
Address:Route Choisy, Poste de Flacq, Mauritius
Contact: +230 402 3636
1 - Skyline, Queenstown (New Zealand)
We end the ranking with another super scenic restaurant. The Skyline Gondola is famous for being the fastest cable car in the southern hemisphere, and is the ride that will take you to this fantastic restaurant with a view of the entire town of Queenstown. At the Skyline Restaurant you can try New Zealand cuisine while enjoying the fantastic view of the city, with the surrounding mountain ranges and Lake Wakatipu. An incredible place, where you can truly feel on top of the world.
Address: Brecon St, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Contact details: +64 3-441 0101