Top Ten Most Unique Restaurants In The World

I haven’t done a whole lot of posts about meals when you travel, so I thought about making one about some of the most unique dining experiences you can try out! From underwater dining to volcanic grills and treetop feasts, these culinary destinations redefine what it means to eat out.

1. Ithaa Undersea Restaurant – Maldives

Located 16 feet below sea level at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Ithaa offers diners a panoramic view of marine life through its glass dome. Enjoy a six-course gourmet meal surrounded by colorful coral reefs and exotic fish.

2. Grotta Palazzese – Polignano a Mare, Italy

Carved into a limestone cliff overlooking the Adriatic Sea, Grotta Palazzese is one of the world’s most romantic dining spots. Guests dine by candlelight inside a natural sea cave, listening to the waves crash beneath them while savoring fine Italian cuisine. You can choose courses for the entire table or a la carte style.

3. The Rock Restaurant – Zanzibar, Tanzania

Perched on a rock in the Indian Ocean, this charming seafood restaurant which combines Zanzibar ingredients with Italian cuisine is accessible by foot at low tide and by boat at high tide. With fresh catches of the day and turquoise waters all around, The Rock feels like a scene from a postcard.

4. El Diablo – Lanzarote, Spain

On this volcanic island in the Canary chain, El Diablo literally grills your food using heat from a volcano itself! The restaurant’s chefs cook over a volcanic pit that reaches temperatures of over 400°C (750°F)—a truly fiery dining experience!

5. Dans le Noir? – Paris, France

At this groundbreaking restaurant, guests dine completely in the dark, guided by visually impaired servers. The idea is to heighten your other senses and change how you perceive flavor, texture, and even social interaction with other people.

6. Labassin Waterfall Restaurant – San Pablo City, Philippines

Located at Villa Escudero Resort, this restaurant lets guests enjoy a traditional Filipino lunch buffet with their feet dipped in cool, flowing water—right beside a man-made waterfall. It’s one of the most refreshing dining experiences you’ll experience.

7. Giraffe Manor – Nairobi, Kenya

At this boutique hotel and restaurant, guests share their breakfast with Rothschild giraffes often poking their necks through the windows to join you for a bite or a kiss. It’s one of the most enchanting wildlife dining experiences.

8. Ice Restaurant at SnowVillage – Kittilä, Finland

Surrounded by glowing ice sculptures and frosted walls, diners enjoy a 3-course meal of Nordic cuisine served on ice tables and chairs. Each year features a new theme as they rebuild the hotel and restaurant every winter, making every visit a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

9. Medieval Times – Various Locations, USA & Canada

Step back into the Middle Ages at this interactive dinner theater. Guests dine on a hearty, no-utensils medieval feast while watching knights joust, battle, and perform in full costume. It’s a thrilling combination of entertainment, history, and dining that makes you feel like royalty for the evening. You also get a crown and get to cheer for your section’s knight!

10. Treepod Dining at Soneva Kiri – Koh Kood, Thailand

At Soneva Kiri’s Treepod Dining experience, you’ll enjoy gourmet dishes while soaking in panoramic views of the rainforest and ocean while being suspended in a bamboo pod in the trees. Meals are delivered by servers gliding in via zipline!

Final Bite

From underwater wonders to treetop retreats, volcanic feasts, and wildlife encounters, these restaurants prove that dining can be so much more than a meal—it’s an experience!