10 Unusual Restaurants in the World for Your List of Ideas

Have you ever dreamt of oceanic adventures like Jacques-Yves Cousteau or Captain Nemo? Well, this restaurant will not provide you with a submarine, though an unforgettable view is guaranteed.

Enjoy a coral garden view with shoals of fish around 5 meters below the surface of the ocean. Choose a dish from a fusion menu matched with fine wines and get your once-in-a-lifetime experience feeling like a Poseidon.

The place is located in the waters of Rangali island, Maldives. So wear your best island chic dress and enjoy the party!

The concept of the restaurant chain is simple, though exclusive. The guests are invited to be served their meal at the altitude of 50 meters above the ground. But don’t worry! All high level safety standards are met throughout the dinner.

The idea to make such an unusual restaurant was born in Belgium in 2006. Since then, it has grown into a vast project with 10,000 events organized in the sky. The best chefs and celebrities have been invited to be part of this special stage in the history of gastronomy.

The Dinner in the Sky net has covered about 60 countries around the world, from Australia to Canada. Dare to try, if you are now afraid of heights.

The next point attracts the alien aesthetics fans. So if you keep enjoying the Alien franchise on TV, just plan a meal at Giger Bar created by Swiss artist H. R. Giger. Actually, the bar looks like a spaceship totally invaded by aliens. Or like the belly of the beast.

The walls, floors and furniture provide an incredible experience for those who would like to feel themselves inside of the movie. This interior is a part of a museum that deserves to be seen in Switzerland.

The menu consists of well-known dishes like hot-dogs, pizzas and a long list of beverages both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

Probably, every child dreams about a tree house. If your dream hasn’t come true yet, don’t take it so hard because now you can visit a tree restaurant that might be better than a house. 

The Bird’s Nest in Krabi offers privacy on heights in jungle surroundings and with Andaman Sea views along with Thai fusion dishes. Enjoy the serenity of nature, birds’ singing and high level hospitality in this amazing tropical oasis. 

Welcome to Zanzibar!

This place literally stands aside from classic restaurants because it’s located on a rock in the Indian Ocean. It’s rather small and can accommodate a maximum of 20 people. Fine cuisine, based on the freshest seafood and meat from local farms, will make your experience exclusive and unforgettable. 

Lobsters, king prawns, octopuses, calamari, squids, beef stripes, beetroot gnocchi or ravioli – what would you choose if you come to this incredible place just right now? Probably, the choice is difficult, so plan to try as much as you can to enjoy the full palette of tastes.

Welcome to the first ice lounge in the Middle East. The interior totally made of ice is complemented with a subzero temperature. Feel the Arctic on the tips of your toes among a sandy landscape. But you will not get freezed so much thanks to hot food and beverages like soups, sandwiches, hot chocolates, coffee, and tea.

Dubai is full of surprises, that’s true. It makes a perfect balance for different types of tourists – from beach to snow lovers. Whatever you prefer, you will find it in this wonderful city.

For those who look for mysterious places, there is one that must be included in the bucket list. The Grotta Palazzese welcomes its guests in a natural cave. Evening shadows and coolness of a cave, blue waves of the sea and traditional Apulian dishes give charming and elegant impressions. 

The menu is based on fresh fish, seafood and pasta, though meat eaters also will find something special for themselves like beef and lamb. Finish your dinner with a traditional Italian dessert like cherry pannacotta or try a tropical cheesecake.

This place is not for gastronomic enthusiasts, but for those who like extraordinary places with a historical value. The menu is quite common: burgers, fries and salads – though the interior is catching. The restaurant is made in a KC-97 U.S. Air Force tanker built in 1953. If you are interested in aviation history, you may learn more about rare artefacts and historical pictures.

The airplane is a part of a world known hotel chain in Colorado Springs – one of the most picturesque parts in the USA. 

It’s simply the smallest restaurant in the world. “Solo per due” in Italian means “only for two”. So, there are only two guests per meal can be seated in the restaurant. Don’t forget to make a reservation in advance. Even a few months before your visit is okay, since there is a long list of travellers who would enjoy a cosy dinner par excellence.

The restaurant is located in Vacone comune, about 60 km north of Rome. Feel yourself as a guest of the ancient Roman villa and enjoy the excursion through history.

Welcome to a legendary Stirka Bar in St. Petersburg, Russia! Founded in 2004, this bar shares a room with a real laundry where you may bring your sweaty shirts or trousers and wash with a high level comfort. It’s quite a historical place for music fans since Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones and Franz Ferdinand washed their clothes here during their tours over St. Petersburg.

Come in to feel a truly bohemian spirit of local students, artists, musicians as well as tourists living nearby. And try a few of alcohits like Bananabier or Karelian shots.

 Whatever will be your destination during the next trip, just remember that unusual places may be found everywhere. Just open your eyes and be ready for adventures.