Soneva Kiri, Koh Kood Island, Thailand
Nestled in the jungles of Koh Kood, Thailand’s fourth largest but least populated island, Soneva Kiri is an eco-resort known for its unique restaurant perched 10 meters above the ground in eucalyptus trees. Guests ride a zip line to an egg-shaped cabin suspended in the trees. The steel and twine-inspired cabins can accommodate four people at a time. Restaurant staff also zip line to serve food.
Le 3842, Aiguille du Midi, France
Le 3842 is the "highest" restaurant in Europe, located on the top of the Aiguille du Midi mountain in France. The restaurant has been open for 50 years and its name comes from the restaurant's elevation of 3,842 m. To get here, diners have to take a cable car to the top of the mountain. Notably, the restaurant has windows on all sides, allowing diners to enjoy the 360-degree view while dining.
Restaurant Le 3842 has been awarded the title of "Maitre Restaurateur" for serving traditional dishes with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The entire menu is translated into 45 languages, and customers can scan a QR code to view the menu in their preferred language.
Restaurant in Villa Escudero Resort, Philippines
Villa Escudero Resort is located in San Pablo City, famous for its peaceful and poetic natural scenery of the Philippine countryside. In addition, Villa Escudero also attracts visitors with its unique restaurant, located right at the foot of Labasin Falls, where diners can enjoy local cuisine at handmade bamboo tables right next to the flowing waterfall. Labasin Falls is not a fast flowing waterfall, so guests can lean against the waterfall to massage their bodies or... wash their hands after eating.
Villa Escudero Resort is a plantation surrounded by mountains, bamboo forests and coconut groves. When coming here, visitors can experience interesting recreational activities such as bamboo boat riding, fishing, visiting nearby villages by jeep or harvesting coconuts in the plantations.
The Rock Restaurant, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Built in July 2019, The Rock restaurant in Zanzibar is quickly becoming famous for its unique location - it is located on a rock in the middle of the Indian Ocean, near Michanwi Pingwe beach in southeastern Zanzibar. At low tide, you can walk across the seaweed-covered beach to reach the restaurant. However, at high tide, the only way to reach this floating restaurant is by boat from the Zanzibar coast.
At The Rock, visitors can enjoy a breathtaking view of the ocean and pristine beaches with swaying palm trees. In addition, the food at the restaurant is also excellent. The chef here has used fresh seafood ingredients and combined with local spices to create excellent dishes such as: fish carpaccio with passion fruit cream sauce, seafood pasta, grilled lobster, coconut tiramisu cake...
Grotta Palazzese Restaurant, Puglia, Italy
Grotta Palazzese is a famous restaurant with many reviews and praises in international travel and food magazines and blogs. Some travelers even rate it as the most romantic restaurant in the world. Located in a vaulted limestone cave about 22 meters above sea level, Grotta Palazzese restaurant is part of the Grotta Palazzese hotel located above, in the town of Polignano a Mare in southern Italy.
This restaurant, built around 1700, was once a place where local aristocrats gathered to party. Here, diners can enjoy stunning views of the Adriatic Sea, warm summer evening breezes, and world-class cuisine. However, this cave restaurant is only open in the summer, from May to October.
Ithaa Restaurant, Rangali Island, Maldives
Located at Conrad Maldives, Ithaa is the world’s first underwater restaurant, seating 14 people. It is 5 meters below sea level and opened in 2005. Encased in a transparent acrylic panel, the restaurant offers a panoramic view of the marine life swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Maldives. The menu changes every year and recently, the restaurant’s dishes are influenced by contemporary European cuisine mixed with traditional Asian cuisine.
Giraffe Manor Restaurant, Nairobi, Kenya
The Giraffe Manor Restaurant is located in the Giraffe Manor Hotel on the edge of Nairobi National Park southwest of Kenya's capital Nairobi. The 12-room hotel, built in 1930, is part of a conservation area that houses and breeds Rothschild giraffes, one of the most endangered species of giraffe. While staying here, guests can experience a variety of giraffe-related activities, including sharing breakfast with giraffes at the Giraffe Manor Restaurant as they poke their heads in through the windows.
