11 of the World’s Most Unique Restaurants

From igloos to caves, ginormous aquariums to hanging tree pods – architects and designers have gone above and beyond to put an incredible twist on the traditional dining experience. Some restaurants have even gone as far as making sure you have a crappy experience… literally! These creative masterpieces belong on everyone’s bucket list.

 

11 of the World’s Most Unique Restaurants

 

1. Ben Abeba – Lailibela, Ethiopia

Run by the most remarkable Scottish lady, the Ben Abeba restaurant is not to miss. Offering great food, both habesha and farenji, beautiful views of the valley below, and a undeniably unique atmosphere. #africa #ethiopia #lalibela #benabeba #restaurant #ethiopian #ethiopianfood #scottish #architecture #travel #traveling #instatravel

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#BenAbeba #Restaurant, #Lalibela, #Ethiopia

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2.  Ithaa Undersea Restaurant – Rangali Island, Maldives

Maldive • Ithaa Undersea Restaurant ________________________________ #restaurant #view #bluesea #ithaaundersearestaurant

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#ThrowbackThursday to two weeks ago when we celebrated Ithaa Undersea Restaurant's 10th birthday! After 10 years we have lots of wonderful memories and photos but this is one of our favourites! Share yours using #IthaaTurns10! #ithaa #ithaaundersearestaurant #Maldives #birthday #ocean #onceinalifetime #undersea #restaurant #foodie #famous #friendlyface #fish #photooftheday #tablefortwo #TBT #thegoldlist #wow #cocktails #celebrate #conradmaldives #share #love #ray #restaurant

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3. Dinner In The Sky – Brussels, Belgium

Dinner in the Sky, has met the challenge by providing a unique occasion to discover Brussels’ high cuisine in the most extraordinary manner possible: 22 guests and 1 ‘starred’ chef will share an unforgettable gastronomic experience in the skies over the capital, enjoying an unparalleled view of Brussels and its surroundings while delighting in rare dishes and fine wines. @dinnerinthesky_official #LaBottegaTravellingTips #Brussels

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4. Grotta Palazzese Hotel Ristorante – Polignano a Mare, Italy

Grotta Palazzese Hotel Ristorante, Polignano a Mare (Bari) Italy Set on a cliff overlooking the Adriatic Sea, this romantic hotel offers a stunning scenery of rocks and caves, and it’s ideally positioned for those wishing to discover the area's attractions. The restaurant is entirely built in a cave for a unique dining experience! @ristorantegrottapalazzese #welovehotels #wonderfulhotel #beautifulhotels #amazinghotel #vacation #holiday #romanticstay #romantichotel #bari #italy #polignanoamare #grottapalazzese #cavehotel #caverestaurant #diningexperience #amazingrestaurant #amazingview

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#puglia #italia #caverestaurant

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5. Lainio Snow Village – Kittilä, Finland

Our table ?❄️? #lainiosnowvillage #icerestaurant

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В Финляндии есть ресторан Lainio Snow Village Ice Restaurant, который полностью построен изо льда: вы будете сидеть за ледяным столом на таких же лавках и кушать из ледяных тарелок. #финляндия #ресторан #lainiosnowvillage #ice #лед

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6. Vertigo Moon Bar – Bangkok, Thailand

#vertigomoonbar #banyantreebangkok #อยากไปอีกจัง #เดือนหน้าเจอกัน

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Bangkok's skyline during sunset? ? Canon 6D / ?16-35mm f4 ***** . . . . . . #travelthailand #thailand_ig #justperfect_shot #loves_thailand #igerthailand #sunsets_oftheworld #sunset_ig #majestic_sunset #skylove_pure #best_skyshots #igbangkok #vertigomoonbar #igersbangkok #travelbangkok #sunsetpics #landscape_photography #sunsetsky #skyshot #worldniceshots #uniquesunsets #igsunset #mysunset #allsunsets #sunsetsnipers #canondeutschland #rooftopbar #skyscrapers #cityskyline #cityphotography #landscapephoto

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#asia nowadays. shot on #sonyrx100m3 at #vertigomoonbar by #banyantreebangkok. circa late summer in 2016

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7. Labassin Waterfall Restaurant – San Pablo City, Philippines

Dining by the waterfalls ?? #villaescudero #waterfalls #quezon #manila #philippines #onlyinthephilippines #eat #restaurant #waterfallrestaurant #noshoes #amazingexperience #vacation #travel #travelgram #holiday #wanderer #wanderlust #culture #water #province #homecountry #travelbug #travelsnap

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Hot and hungry? #LabassinWaterfallRestaurant #asiawebdirect #asia #philippines #wow #eat #lunch #holiday #vacation #waterfall #restaurant #cool #water #summer #instagram #photooftheday

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9. The Dining Pod – Koh Kood Island, Thailand

{ b r e a t h t a k i n g } ?? this dining pod in Thailand has just made its way onto my bucket list || #sonevakiri #thailand #diningpod #treehouse #paradisefound

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10. Troll Wall Restaurant – Troll Wall, Norway

Even a rainy week can be a good one!) Today's #mondaycoffee is in a Trollwall restaurant. Troll Wall restaurant Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter Troll Wall, Norway 2011 ©Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter #reiulframstadarkitekter #trollwall #restaurant #trollwallrestaurant #contemporaryarchitecture #mondaycoffee #newweek #norway #breeze #glass #nature #landscape

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11. Modern Toilet – Taipei City, Taiwan Province

#Taiwan #Taipei #newTaipeiCity #ximending #moderntoliet #restaurant #tour #travel #foodie #foodporn #foodphotography #foodforfoodies #food #eater #ilyfoodgram #bangbangfood #instapic #西門町 #台灣 #台北 #台灣市

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Never thought that one day I would be eating out of a toilet ?? #ittastedlikeitcamefromatoilet #moderntoliet #便所主題餐廳 #西門町 #taiwan #taipei

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