There are restaurants that people come to just for the sake of delicious food, and there are those that are worth visiting at least once in their lives for the sake of an unusual atmosphere and vivid impressions. That’s what we want to tell you about.
These 13 establishments are located in such unexpected places that they have become a popular tourist attraction.
Restaurant under water
Ithaa Undersea Restaurant is an underwater restaurant located in the Maldives near one of the two private islands owned by Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Hotel. The establishment is located at a depth of five meters. The roof of the restaurant is made of durable transparent acrylic, so that visitors can admire the underwater world around them, passing fish and beautiful corals.
With a view of the northern Lights
The Northern Lights Bar is located in Iceland, in a futuristic building owned by the ION Hotel. This place is usually chosen by tourists who prefer silence, tranquility and privacy. And this bar allows them to enjoy the beauty of the northern lights without even looking up from dinner. The panoramic window of the establishment offers a wonderful view of this unusual phenomenon.
Hot Air Balloon Restaurant
You can enjoy a meal floating in the air in the Netherlands in the CuliAir balloon restaurant. There is a full kitchen, a staff of several people, a chef and 14 places for guests who decide to have this entertainment.
Steampunk style coffee shop
The Truth Coffee Shop in Cape Town has been repeatedly recognized as the best in the world. And all thanks to its unusual steampunk design. In addition, there are really skilled baristas working here. While you are enjoying their coffee, you can carefully consider all the details of the interior, starting from the massive bar counter with strange devices, ending with metal pipes laid throughout the room.
A restaurant that serves only mutton
The famous Säräpirtti Kippurasarvi restaurant is located in this lovely cozy house. The trick of the establishment is that it serves only mutton, which is cooked in a special wood-burning oven for 9 hours. But the meat turns out to be so delicious that the guests don’t need anything else. If you’re ever in Lemi, Finland, and you want to taste tender mutton, you know where to go.
A restaurant for “Lord of the Rings” fans
The Green Dragon Pub In Hobbiton is located in Matamate, New Zealand — the place where the filming of “The Lord of the Rings” once took place. Craftsmen have transformed the hobbit huts into a cozy pub where you can feel the atmosphere of the film and enjoy delicious ale.
Restaurant in the cave
Grotta Palazzese Restaurant (Puglia, Italy) is built inside a natural cave. The terrace offers a picturesque view of the Adriatic Sea. The walls and the vault of the establishment remained limestone, and all the furniture is made of natural materials and carefully selected to suit the environment.
Restaurant with lions
Lovers of fine cuisine and thrills should definitely visit Tsavo Lion Restaurant, located in Bali Safari Park. Only in this institution can guests dine under the gaze of lions, tigers, giraffes and other representatives of the fauna. Of course, for security reasons, the room is enclosed with glass, but this does not spoil the impressions of the visit in any way.
Greenhouse Restaurant
The De Kas restaurant in Amsterdam was built back in 1962 and was once a simple greenhouse. But over time, it was improved, turning into an institution that welcomes guests. Visitors are provided with a menu and a list of products that have matured by this time, and various dishes are created based on their choice.
A restaurant in the middle of a cemetery
Restaurant New Lucky in Ahmedabad, India, is located in the middle of an old Muslim cemetery. There are closed coffins next to the tables and this does not bother anyone. On the contrary, locals believe that having lunch next to a grave or coffin is a great success. We don’t know about you, but we definitely wouldn’t dare to have such a meal!
Restaurant in the mouth of a volcano
In El Diablo Restaurant, all food is cooked on a grill, which is installed directly above the volcano’s mouth and works thanks to geothermal heat. The temperature here can reach 450 degrees! The food is perfectly baked and acquires an unusual taste. But guests visit El Diablo, as a rule, not for the sake of food, but for the sake of impressions — excursions are regularly held in the kitchen, during which they show the cooking process.
Restaurant in the snow
This amazing establishment is located in the hotel Snowcastle (“Snow Castle”) in Kemi, Finland. Inside the restaurant there are ice tables and seats covered with deer fur, as well as ice sculptures. It can accommodate up to 100 people at the same time, so weddings and banquets are quite often held here.
Restaurant in the grotto
Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant is located in Kenya, in the large beach resort of Diani Beach. The establishment is located inside a shallow grotto, from which an amazing view of the starry sky opens at night. The perfect place for romantic dates!
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