The world’s most exquisite restaurant is situated five meters beneath the sea in the Maldives, providing breathtaking views of the underwater world.
Based on a ranking from the food blog The Daily Meal, the Ithaa Undersea Restaurant at the luxurious Conrad Maldives Rangali Island resort holds the title of the most beautiful dining spot globally. This accolade is not due to lavish crystal chandeliers, gilded decor, or high-end art, but rather for its unique and spectacular view.
Diners enjoy their meals beneath a transparent acrylic vaulted ceiling, offering an expansive 180-degree view of the ocean and its marine life.
Vibrant schools of tropical fish and sharks swim above as guests savor dishes like duck agnolotti and Maldivian lobster carpaccio, all while being illuminated by the sea’s blue-green hues.
To compile the list, editors evaluated restaurants that had received design awards and accolades, the prestige of the designer, the location, and the overall reputation of the destination, drawing from respected sources like the Michelin guide or press reviews.
Ranked second is The Four Seasons Restaurant in New York, designed by renowned architects Philip Johnson and Mies van der Rohe. New York Magazine hailed The Grill as “the city’s greatest dining room,” and it is also known as America’s “most powerful lunchroom.”
The Grill features walnut-paneled walls and towering two-story windows, while The Pool Room is noted for its airy and romantic ambiance.
The third spot goes to Le Louis XV-Alain Ducasse in Monte Carlo, a restaurant richly decorated in the splendor of Versailles.
According to The Daily Meal, here are the top 10 most beautiful restaurants in the world:
- Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Maldives
- The Four Seasons, New York, USA
- Le Louis XV, Monte Carlo, Monaco
- La Maison 1888, Da Nang, Vietnam
- Tori Tori, Polanco, Mexico
- Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, India
- L’Opera, Paris, France
- Maiden’s Tower, Istanbul, Turkey
- Hakkasan, Beverly Hills, USA
- Mugaritz, Rentería, Spain