Restaurants usually attract its patrons because of the great food it offers. But nowadays, with the stiff competition among other establishments that offer the same cuisine and quality, location becomes that one thing that could set the restaurant apart from the others.
World-class ambiance, renowned chefs and an amazing menu paired with vintage wines, spirits and other delicacies are sometimes just not enough for guests to enjoy their time in the establishment. Throw in a magnificent view into the equation and your guests would surely have an amazing experience.
If great food, friendly staff and a scenic view is up your sleeve, then check out the world’s best restaurants with a view.
Ristorante Grotta Palazzese
This one-of-a-kind restaurant tucked in a cave in Puglia, Italy, offers its guest a unique view of the Adriatic Ocean. Established more than a century ago, the dining area has been carved out of the cave’s limestone wall to open up perhaps the most romantic place in the region there is. Because its location is just 74 feet above sea level, those who dine could simply look over the railing as they dine by candlelight to see the waves lap the shores below them. The view is best enjoyed with a serving of the restaurant’s bestseller – grilled garlic prawns and Thai squid paired with a glass of Fiano de Avellino. The restaurant is part of the hotel situated above the cave.
Restaurant le Panoramic
If eating with a view of the mountains is more your cup of tea then head on to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in France to dine at the Panoramic Restaurant located at the Brevent lift area. It has an outdoor roofless deck area where one could sit and enjoy his snack as he takes in the view of the mountain range and skiers who visit the hotel during winter vacation.
Fangweng Hanging Restaurant
Situated in Hubei province in China is another cave restaurant that is known for its view of cliffs, mountains and the dizzying walk towards its entrance. One must pass through a 30-meter narrow plank to get to another cave where the dining area is located. Upon entering, one is greeted with warm lights from the ceiling that cast a yellow glow in the area along with Chinese furnishings and drapes to match the ambiance. For the more adventurous, there are a few tables set up in the part of the dining hall outside the cave, which offers a view of the mountains and the flowing river below.
The Grotto
Another restaurant built on a cave is The Grotto in Rayavadee, Krabi, Thailand. It is found in one of the caves carved from limestone on the Phranang Beach. While dining, one could feel the soft and fine sand of the beach on the toes. The Grotto’s specialties are different seafood that have been grilled and barbecued.
Nautika
Listed as one of the top cultural restaurants found in Dubrovnik, Croatia, Nautika’s strategic location at the edge of the sea at Pile offers its guests a magnificent view of the Adriatic while on its terraces. It was the site of the former Dubrovnik School of Maritime Studies where seamen and mariners came to study beginning in 1881. Among the famous celebrities who have dined in this place are Sir Roger Moore, Pope John Paul II and members of the Japanese Imperial family. Nautika’s specialties are seafood that has been freshly caught. Must try is the lobster from the Dalmatian island of Vis.
Volcano View Restaurant
Nothing could be more luxurious than a view of the Aegean Sea while basking under the Grecian Sun in Santorini. But perhaps, a meal in the famed hotel restaurant would suffice. Known for its wide array of authentic Greek dishes and international cuisine, the Volcano View Restaurant is a must try for vacationers in the island as the magnificent view of the volcano and caldera is already a feast in itself.
