What do the most unusual restaurants and cafes of the world look like, where are they located, what are served in them? Can I have lunch underwater or in prison? What gastronomic attraction will be able to turn the imagination or discourage appetite at all? 10 of the most unusual restaurants in the world later in the article.
top 10
- Icy Lumi Linna Castle in Finland.
- Japanese fishing restaurant Zauo Fishing.
- Spanish El Diablo on the volcano.
- Yellow Treehouse Restaurant in New Zealand.
- Chinese Fangweng over the precipice.
- Restaurant-waterfall Labassin Waterfall in the Philippines.
- Prison Fortezza Medicea in Italy
- Belgian restaurant Dinner in the Sky at bird's eye view.
- French Dans Le Noir in absolute darkness.
- Underwater Restaurant Ithaa in the Maldives.
Let us dwell on each of them in more detail.
Lumi linna castle
Opens the top of the most unusual restaurants in the world restaurant Lumi Linna Castle in the city of Kemi, Finland. It is part of the Ice Castle, which also houses a popular hotel. The Lapland gastronomic institution, along with other components of the castle, is made of ice. The architectural and decoration of the hall will delight any connoisseur of winter fairy tales. Stunning snow sculptures, columns of blue ice and themed sketches carved on the walls are highlighted with complementary colors. Reindeer skins on ice chairs complete the interior design.
Lumi Linna Castle Restaurant closes at the start of the warmer months, with snow melting. The opening takes place in November. Every year, dozens of the best designers and architects from around the world rebuild it. Each year, the theme and design of the restaurant is updated. Only the Lapland menu remains unchanged. The restaurant serves traditional northern dishes, which are mainly based on venison, salmon, partridge, mushrooms.
Everyone who has visited Lumi Linna Castle, leave only praise about him. They say: the food is delicious, and the service does not fail. It’s hard to find fault with a restaurant when it’s a real winter fairy tale.
Location: Lumilinnankatu 15, Kemi.
Zauo fishing
The next unusual restaurant in the world Zauo Fishing is located in Japanese Tokyo. Having once heard the proverb “You can’t catch a fish from a pond without labor”, the creators of the cafe did not think about the concept for a long time: they built a pond in the building, launched a variety of fish, bought fishing rods and called hungry passers-by. Visitors liked the meal so much that the restaurant eventually became one of the most popular places in Tokyo.
The restaurant’s interior is designed in a nautical theme: tables are located on board the ship, and fishing rods, nets, hooks and other fishing accessories for efficient fishing are hanging on the walls. In case the dinner "does not bite", polite staff will always come to the rescue and help to catch any fish that is immediately prepared by a professional chef according to the company’s recipe. Fishing, in the opinion of everyone who has been to this restaurant, is a fun thing: it’s interesting to participate yourself, and it’s fun to watch others. Dog fish, snapper, mackerel - fish is enough for everyone and for every taste.
On the Web, customers write that they will never get tired of visiting Zauo Fishing. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can not only have a great time, but also make new friends. Also praise is left about the work of the kitchen itself, which is logical, because the most delicious fish is the one that I caught myself.
Address: Osaka, Chuo Ward, Nipponbashi, 1.
El diablo
Another of the most amazing restaurants in the world is El Diablo. The "hot" restaurant is located on the top of the Ilario volcano, which is located on the island of Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain. A feature of the institution was not only its location, but a unique approach to cooking. Chefs do not use classic household appliances, but the mouth of the volcano itself. With the heat of a sleeping volcano, the most unusual barbecue in the world is obtained. The "breathing" temperature allows you to fry a whole chicken in just a few minutes, and seafood reaches the desired degree of readiness even faster.
The El Diablo Restaurant has a comfortable lounge with panoramic windows offering stunning views of the local landscape. Another design decision is a composition in the center of the hall made of camel bones and fig tree. A work of art stands on volcanic ash - this is a symbolic reflection of an ancient legend about this volcano.
The network leaves mostly positive reviews. The idea of using natural power was to many's taste. However, some noted that El Diablo is primarily an attraction for tourists, and only then an institution that is notable for great culinary delights.
The Devil's Restaurant is located at Montaña del Fuego Carretera General Yaisa- Tinajo, s / n, Tinajo.
Yellow treehouse
Continues the top of the world's unusual restaurants Yellow Treehouse - a cozy cafe on a tree in the picturesque forest of Auckland, New Zealand. A kind of "nest" not only invites visitors to an atmospheric meal, but also offers to think about preserving the environment. The architectural idea is a structure installed around the sequoia trunk at a height of 12 meters without harming nature.
Despite the modest room, visitors give the kitchen a high gastronomic rating. Any foodie here can indulge in some New Zealand delicacies. The capacity at the Yellow Treehouse is designed for only 18 people, so those who wish to have dinner reserve tables for several weeks. Those who managed to visit this romantic place write that the restaurant’s design turned out to be almost perfect: it’s not noisy, and the nature around, and delicious food. The cost of dishes may seem overpriced, but the combination of fine cuisine and the fact of preserving the environment is priceless.
Location in New Zealand: 1415 State Highway 1, Warkworth.
Fangweng
Unusual Fangweng can be confidently called one of the most unusual restaurants in the world. It is located in the Chinese town of Yichang on the side of a mountain above the famous Yangtze River. The hall of the institution is located inside the cave. The interior of the restaurant can be called "natural": there are no murals on the walls, there is no royal chandelier on the ceiling, instead of luxury - bare rocks, slightly consecrated by lanterns. The dim light does not interfere with the natural grandeur of the ancient cave.
Also, the Yangtze River "offers" to feel its natural grandeur, over which a suspension bridge is stretched along the mountainside, which is a kind of entrance to the restaurant. It offers stunning views of the river and the surrounding beauty. Many write that they did not have the courage to overcome this "corridor". But those who still got to their table in the cave, speak of service and the kitchen with the most positive words.
The restaurant offers dishes combining the features of local and traditional recipes. Especially popular are dishes from duck, fish, and turtles.
Location: Yemingzhu Rd, Xiling Qu, Yichang Shi, Hubei Sheng.
Labassin waterfall
In the list of the most unusual restaurants in the world, Labassin Waterfall occupies a special place. The establishment is located in a picturesque area, tables are located in the open air. The cafe is located in the Philippines in the town of San Pablo City. To say that visitors can enjoy the beautiful view is to say nothing, because the guests of Labassin Waterfall literally sit in a waterfall.
Although the waterfall is artificial, freshness and coolness is what any tourist needs on a hot day. The restaurant’s symbolic hall is surrounded by numerous tropical vegetation, which adds extra exoticism to the meal at the waterfall.
The restaurant’s menu is based on Filipino traditional cuisine. Warm fish dishes, as well as light vegetable and fruit salads, are especially popular. Visitors leave mostly positive reviews in which they write about the pleasant prices of the establishment, about delicious cuisine and, of course, about the unique interior.
Address: Tiaong - Dolores Rd, Tiaong, Quezon.
Fortezza medicea
The Fortezza Medicea castle, located in the Italian city of Pisa, continues the rating of unusual restaurants in the world. The institution operates in the format of a restaurant with the same name and a maximum security prison. The combination of two different-format establishments became the basis of the conceptual solution of the restaurant. To taste the specialties from the chef, you must go through a series of prison formalities. For example, hand over phones and bags and go through a metal detector. For those who crave especially thrills, the restaurant staff offers to change into a real prisoner uniform.
Fortezza Medicea is equipped directly in the prison canteen. During the reconstruction of the dining area, all design elements were preserved. An unusual addition to the interior is the restaurant staff. The prisoners themselves are taking care of the rest of the guests, serving a real term in prison. They cook, and take orders, and can even perform music.
The only item on the prison lunch menu is pasta. It serves water or a glass of wine. Visitors leave mixed reviews. Someone appreciated the creativity of the creators of the restaurant, someone did not have enough variety in the choice of dishes. One thing is for sure: this restaurant does not invite to a gastronomic holiday, but to an unusual attraction, which for many may remain incomprehensible.
Location: Rampa di Castello, 4, 56048 Volterra PI.
Dinner in the sky
The idea of creating the popular Dinner in the Sky restaurant originated in Brussels, Belgium. The engineering solution of the cafe is as follows: a platform with a transparent canopy, on which a table and seats are installed, with a crane rises to a height of 50 meters. Perhaps that is why Dinner in the Sky is called by many the most unusual restaurant in the world. Those who managed to visit this "heavenly" institution describe an incredible view from the height of a 15-story building. Others, appreciating the charm of the “high” meal, never touched the ordered food.
The feast is accompanied by a waiter, a cook, a musician and a security specialist. Cooking takes place in front of guests on site. The menu is classic European with a small selection of meat and fish dishes.
You can experience the "high cuisine" in Belgium by leaving a request on the website or ordering a restaurant anywhere in Brussels. Number of seats: 22. Currently, Dinner in the Sky branches are in many countries around the world.
Dans le noir
Dans Le Noir is one of the most unusual restaurants in the world, the idea of creating which belongs to the cook from Paris. The idea of a French restaurant is that guests appreciate the taste of the food in absolute darkness. Many experts argue that in such an atmosphere, the taste of the usual food may reveal new unexpected colors.
Before entering the dark room, the guest chooses only the direction of one of the menus: meat, fish, vegetarian or a menu from the chef with a surprise. Next is the complete secret. It is not known where they led and sat down, who is sitting next to what lies on a plate. Judging by the reviews, the sensations from the meal are completely new and extremely unexpected.
Another important component of the restaurant are the waiters. Blind people are serving the guests here. The restaurant is not just a place of haute cuisine, but also an important social project, which is now open in cities such as London, Barcelona, St. Petersburg.
Addresses: St. Petersburg, Birzhevoy per., 2-4; Paris, 51 Rue Quincampoix, 75004.
Ithaa
The list of 10 unusual restaurants of the world is completed by the underwater gastronomic institution Ithaa, located in the Maldives. It is one of the most famous restaurants in the world. The main success detail is located at a depth of 5 meters and in transparent walls and ceilings. Tasting culinary creations from the chef, you can watch the life of the inhabitants of the deep sea.
The menu offers a choice of traditional cuisine with lots of delicacies. Many travelers write on the web that the prices in the establishment are too high. Most could only afford a minute excursion. But those who did not think about saving, called the combination of delicious food and the underwater view ideal.
Location: Conrad Rangali Island, 20077.