12 restaurants where you will forget about food

There are so many amazing places in the world that you should visit at least once in your life! And no less than the dishes that you want to taste. But there are restaurants in which, in spite of the delicious cuisine and excellent service, a piece will not go into the throat - they are located in such beautiful places.

This is a selection of the best restaurants on earth in which, with admiration, you risk losing your appetite.

Grotta Palazzese, Bari, Italy

How about dinner in a grotto created by nature itself? At this point, the sea washed two large natural openings, resulting in a huge semicircular "hall" with a diameter of about 30 meters. Once, even receptions and balls were held here, but now this unique restaurant of Italian cuisine is located.

Restaurant le Panoramic, Chamonix, France

The restaurant is located on top of Mount Brevan at an altitude of 3000 meters above sea level in the French Alps. Stunning mountain views can be enjoyed from all sides, while chefs prepare traditional local dinners or gourmet cuisine.

Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, Maldives

The underwater restaurant is located at a depth of 5 meters and is designed for only 14 guests. Thanks to the reliable roof, visitors enjoy a panoramic view of 270 degrees on the beauty of the ocean. Guests are offered to try dishes of local and European cuisines, but they come here, of course, not at all for delicious food.

Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant, Diani Beach, Kenya

If you have already reached Kenya, then be sure to check out this restaurant. It is located in a cave with an open roof, and it is impossible to feel locked up here. The interior is designed in a traditional African style, and the light from the lanterns creates an atmosphere of romance and magic.

The Sierra Mar Restaurant, California, United States

Enjoy a stunning sunset overlooking the ocean from a cliff and enjoy gourmet dishes - combine these two pleasures with a California restaurant located in a nature reserve near San Francisco. A true California dream!

The River Cafe, New York, USA

This view needs no introduction, this city is the dream of millions. It is definitely worth coming here at least once, despite the high cost and snobbery - the views are worth it and will be remembered for a lifetime.

The Samaya Villas Bali, Bali, Indonesia

Bali is famous for its incredible sunsets and gorgeous beaches, so why not have a great dinner on the ocean coast? This restaurant, adjacent to the hotel of the same name, offers guests to enjoy exquisite dishes of the best cuisines of the world, seasoned with the warmth of the sun and salt spray. It will be very difficult to resist!

Le Jules Verne, Paris, France

At an altitude of 124 meters, right in the Eiffel Tower, is one of the most famous restaurants in Paris. It is quite possible to combine a cultural program with a gastronomic one: enjoy the view of the city, good music and high French cuisine.

Skyline Restaurant, Queenstown, New Zealand

The city of Queenstown is notable for being a center of adventure tourism; lovers of rafting, high jumps and other extreme entertainments gather here. But you don’t have to go far to kill the worm, because in the very top of the ski lift there is a restaurant with an unforgettable view.

Delaire Graff Restaurant, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Another gastronomic trip can be made with a view of Mount Simonsberg and Estate vineyards in South Africa. It serves exotic African dishes and wines from local estates.

Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Ngorongoro, Tanzania

The hotel and restaurant, located in a unique location on the edge of the huge Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, will not leave anyone indifferent - it offers views of the very outlandish Africa that we heard about from childhood. And with binoculars, you can even see animals walking around the reserve.

The Signature Room at the 95th, Chicago, United States

Enjoy Chicago's evening from a height - the task of every tourist here. The restaurant is located on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Center Tower, which offers stunning views of the city and Lake Michigan. If you book a table before sunset, you can see how trickles of lights are spreading all over Chicago. And who knows if you want to eat when you see this magical city at night.