When you go to a restaurant, then, of course, you expect to have a delicious meal. However, the atmosphere of the place is also important. It is not for nothing that many restaurants are trying to attract visitors with something unusual, if not in the menu, then in the design.
So if you're looking for stunning views, unique locations or candlelit romance, we're happy to help. And we present the top 10 most beautiful and stylish restaurants in the world. And Muscovites don't even need to go anywhere, because they are at their service the most unusual restaurants in the capital.
10.Room 4 Dessert, Ubud, Bali
According to Conde Nast Traveler, Will Goldfarb, the owner of this restaurant, is Willy Wonka in Bali. His story began in New York: after an internship at one of the best restaurants in the world - Spanish El Bulli - he opened his first Room 4 Dessert. It was a 20-seat pudding bar that quickly garnered rave reviews, as well as regular customers, including director Wes Anderson.
However, after an altercation with his business partner, Goldfarb moved to Bali, where Room 4 Dessert "version 2.0" was opened, this time surrounded by palm trees and exotic ingredients such as fresh cocoa and palm sugar.
The restaurant's tasting menu includes a coconut and coffee tonic and Angel's Kiss, made with jackfruit, pandanus and mango. All of Goldfarb's creations go well with wine or alcoholic cocktails.
The symbiosis of the chef's skills with his passion for local ingredients has made Room 4 Dessert one of the finest restaurants in Indonesia, if not all of Asia.
9. Sirocco Restaurant, Bangkok, Thailand
This truly dizzying restaurant is located on the 63rd floor of the 5-star Lebua Bangkok Hotel.
Prices at Sirocco Restaurant are also high. A modest dinner for two will cost about 10 thousand baht (20 thousand rubles). Despite this, the restaurant itself and its panoramic views of the city are so popular among visitors that guests are advised to order a few weeks before visiting the establishment.
8. Ristorante Grotta Palazzese, Polignano a Mare, Italy
This establishment is hidden in a dimly lit limestone cave overlooking the raging waters of the Adriatic Sea. The restaurant is part of a complex of the same name, erected nearby, on the edge of a cliff.
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 look of the cave as much as possible, and even the furniture is made of natural materials in order to adapt to the environment.
On the "restaurant in the grotto" website, you can book a table in advance by specifying your card payment details. If you change your mind, the card will be charged at EUR 75 per person.
7. Ristorante Gran Caffè Quadri, Venice, Italy
This grand establishment, located on the second floor of a palace building in Piazza San Marco in Venice, opened in 1775. And over the years, it has acquired a list of regular celebrity visitors, which includes Lord Byron, Alexandre Dumas and Marcel Proust.
But the romantic atmosphere of the restaurant, furnished in a luxurious palazzo style, gradually faded amid the relentless commercialism that swept Venice in the late 20th century.And it has only been revived today thanks to Philip Starck, the man in charge of projects as diverse as the Mama Shelter hotels, Steve Jobs' 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 in the fabric drawing there are rockets and satellites, as well as portraits of 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 Argentine parrilla (grilled) and virtually all of Carbon's food is grilled from Spanish oak. Stone walls and brick floors only emphasize the atmosphere of simplicity and even a certain austerity of the establishment.
Downstairs there is an underground cocktail bar La Mina (in Spanish for "mine"), which also "works with fire." Unsurprisingly, Carbon is one of the most popular restaurants in the French capital.
5. Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, Maldives
In this beautiful and quirky restaurant located in the Hilton Conrad, diners can indulge in fine dining while staying 5 meters below sea level.
During your meal, you can look up to the transparent ceiling and enjoy panoramic views of the bustling ocean, marine life, or even the occasional diver.
4. Sheesh Mahal, Udaipur, India
The open-air restaurant located in the five-star Leela Palace Hotel allows guests to enjoy a wonderful view of Lake Pichola while dining under the stars. An ideal place if you would like to propose to your loved one in an exotic yet romantic setting.
All visitors to the restaurant note not only a wonderful view, but also excellent service and delicious international cuisine.
3. Leo's Oyster Bar, San Francisco, USA
Situated in the heart of the city's financial district, this bar has been teleported straight from the 1960s. Bespoke wallpaper with bright green leaves, a graceful onyx bar and rattan furniture draws crowds 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, eggs with oysters and other delicacies delight the taste buds of visitors.
The secret weapon of this San Francisco treasure is the tiki bar, The Hideaway, which serves giant banana daiquiri punches.
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 selected a truly unique option. It is located not under water or at a great height, but in a cave, which, according to various estimates, is from 120,000 to 180,000 years old.
If this is not magical enough for you, then 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 interiors, crackling fireplaces, helpful waiters and a rich wine list. What else do you need to have a good evening?
In 2016, Clos Maggiore was voted the world's most romantic restaurant. And it has become so famous and popular that places have to be booked two months (or even six months) in advance. This restaurant is also known for being open on time. That is, you will have to book not only the place, but also the time of stay - no more than 2 hours.