Beautiful Restaurants Around the World

The city's most famous hotel has been hiding a secret. This summer, The Ritz London unveiled The Secret Garden, a lush botanical oasis tucked away just steps from the bustle of Piccadilly and accessed through the hotel's Arlington Street entrance. Designed by Marcus Barnett Studio and David Collins Studio as a quintessential English garden, the space is filled with irises, hellebores, hydrangeas, crab-apple trees, and cascading white wisteria, all centered around a soothing water feature. Open daily through the summer with al fresco dining, botanical cocktails, and live entertainment from Thursday to Sunday, it is the perfect refined escape during London's glittering summer season, arriving just as the hotel marks its 120th anniversary.

140 meters above Paris, one rooftop has quietly stolen the city's best view. Windo Skybar sits on the 34th floor of the Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile, offering one of the most expansive panoramas in the capital, stretching from the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe to the Louis Vuitton Foundation. The covered rooftop, reimagined by architect George Wong, pairs creative cocktails and seasonal tapas with a refined, lounge-like atmosphere that comes alive after 5pm. For a slower take on the view, the Sunday Champagne Sky Brunch with free-flowing pours has quietly become one of the city's best-kept indulgences.

Perched on the 38th floor of The Henderson, one of Hong Kong's most striking new skyscrapers designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, Hana no Kumo recently opened as one of the city's most intimate and rarefied dining experiences. Led by chef Ogawa Masaru, whose decades in top Kyoto and Hong Kong kitchens include time at Michelin-starred establishments, the restaurant centers on kappou dining, an interactive Japanese style where the chef prepares and serves each course directly in front of just 24 guests seated around the counter. The sakura-themed interior, designed by HBA, features lighting that shifts between white and pink to mimic cherry blossoms in bloom, providing a quietly breathtaking backdrop for the monthly-changing dinner tasting menu.

Recently opened in Tokyo's Daikanyama district, the Dior Bamboo Pavilion is the French house's most ambitious concept store in Asia yet, spanning 1,800 square meters across a striking golden bamboo facade that glows like a lantern after dark. The first major retail concept to showcase the collections of new creative director Jonathan Anderson, the pavilion blends Versailles-style parquet flooring and Parisian mouldings with washi paper walls, a Zen garden, and a koi pond, in a deep collaboration with around 20 Japanese artists and designers. The experience culminates at Café Dior, where three-Michelin-starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic presents an exclusive menu bridging French cuisine with Japanese flavors.

Nestled within the newly renovated Grand Palais, Le Grand Café captivates with its sky-high ceilings, marble expanses, velvet accents, and beveled mirrors that evoke the golden age of Parisian brasseries, drawing the fashion elite and jet-setters for unforgettable lunches and dinners. The leafy terrace offers mesmerizing views of the Petit Palais, transforming every meal into a scenic spectacle bathed in soft light and historic elegance. Indulge in unapologetically French delights like tableside fish preparations, theatrical shellfish platters, and shareable desserts such as red berry pavlova, all served with impeccable flair by crisply attired staff amid an atmosphere of refined sophistication.

Nestled on Rue Saint-Dominique between the Invalides and Eiffel Tower, Gloria Osteria Paris channels pure Italian flair through its glamorous 70s-inspired interior, complete with zebra carpet that evokes Gianni Versace's opulent world. Indulge in pillowy gnocchi adorned with black or white truffle, perfectly al dente cacio e pepe, and Neapolitan pizzas bursting with fresh ingredients, all paired with inventive cocktails like the Pesto Dry Martini. This Big Mamma gem celebrates culinary classics with generous antipasti, creamy burratina, and decadent desserts such as molten chocolate soufflé, offering an aspirational dining experience where every bite transports you to Italy's sun-kissed shores.

Descending five and a half meters below the surface of the North Sea, Under in Lindesnes is a triumph of design and imagination, conceived by the renowned architects at Snøhetta and celebrated as the world’s largest underwater restaurant. Diners are immersed in a tranquil, otherworldly space where panoramic glass walls reveal the ever-changing ballet of marine life, creating an intimate connection with Norway’s dramatic coastal ecosystem. The Michelin-starred tasting menu, guided by local, seasonal ingredients, unfolds as a poetic tribute to the region—each course thoughtfully composed to reflect the flavors and stories of Southern Norway’s wild landscapes. With its striking minimalist interiors, seamless service, and an ambiance that shifts with the ocean’s moods, Under offers a once-in-a-lifetime destination for culinary explorers and design aficionados alike.

Newly opened in Midtown Manhattan, YŪGIN is an intimate 12 seat omakase destination set on the 37th floor of the General Motors Building and home to NYC’s highest sushi counter. Led by chef Eugeniu Zubco, who trained for a decade under Masa Takayama, the experience is shaped in real time by seasonality, ingredient availability, and the energy of the room. Rare seafood is sourced directly from Japan’s most prestigious auctions and prepared with meticulous restraint, allowing purity, texture, and balance to take center stage. Each evening unfolds over roughly two and a half hours as a quiet, deeply personal progression of dishes that will never be repeated. Floor to ceiling windows frame unobstructed views of Central Park and the Upper East Side, reinforcing the philosophy of ichigo ichie, where every moment is singular and fleeting. More than a meal, YŪGIN is designed as an immersive escape where craftsmanship, intention, and reverence for sushi guide every course.

The restaurant credited with reviving Midtown dining after the pandemic just hit a major milestone. Le Pavillon, Daniel Boulud's Michelin-starred showpiece inside One Vanderbilt, recently celebrated its fifth anniversary, marking five years since it opened in May 2021 directly across from Grand Central Terminal. Designed by Brazilian architect Isay Weinfeld with 57-foot ceilings, a winding garden path, and uninterrupted views of the Chrysler Building, the 11,000-square-foot space remains one of the most architecturally striking restaurants in the city. Five years in, Chef Boulud's vegetable- and seafood-forward French menu continues to define what world-class dining in New York can look like.

Perched atop the gleaming architectural marvel of 30 Hudson Yards, Peak with Priceless offers an unparalleled dining and cultural experience that epitomizes modern sophistication in New York City. This sky-high venue not only boasts breathtaking panoramic views but also showcases a recent revitalization with cutting-edge design elements that merge sleek minimalism with grand, luxurious finishes. As part of the Hudson Yards development, it stands as a beacon of innovation and luxury, embodying the dynamic spirit of 2025 NYC. The atmosphere is vibrant and cosmopolitan, drawing a diverse crowd eager for exquisite cuisine, curated art installations, and an immersive ambiance that is both contemporary and timeless.