Top of the most unusual places to have lunch

Underwater Restaurant in the Maldives

Enjoy the atmosphere of mystery while tasting dishes underwater. The Ithaa restaurant in the Maldives is located at a depth of 5 metres and is surrounded by coral reefs. You not only taste outstanding works of culinary art, but also have the opportunity to enjoy the fascinating underwater world.

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Grotta Palazzese restaurant

Grotta Palazzese is a restaurant and hotel located in Polignano a Mare, Italy. It is known for its unique location in a cave on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Adriatic Sea. 

One of the main features of Grotta Palazzese is its unique atmosphere. The restaurant is located in a large cave, which is about 50 metres long and about 20 metres high. The cave has natural stone walls and vaults, which create a unique feeling of tranquillity and grandeur.

During lunch or dinner, guests can not only enjoy delicious dishes, but also stunning views of the Adriatic Sea. The restaurant's location on the edge of a cliff makes guests feel as if they are on top of the world.

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Restaurant in the sky

Dinner In The Sky is a hanging restaurant located in Brussels, Belgium. The restaurant was founded in 2006 and has since become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. 

One of the main features of Dinner In The Sky is its unique atmosphere. Guests can enjoy not only delicious dishes but also a stunning bird's eye view of the city.

The menu of Dinner In The Sky offers Belgian cuisine as well as international dishes. The restaurant is famous for its fresh seafood served with traditional Belgian sauces.

There is also a wide selection of wines on the menu, which are ideal for matching the dishes offered in the restaurant.

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Snow Castle Restaurant

Snow Castle Restaurant is a unique restaurant located in Kemi, Finland. The entire restaurant is made of snow and ice, including the chairs, tables, crockery and even the napkins.

The restaurant was founded in 1996 and has since become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the region. The restaurant is open only in winter, usually from December to March.

The menu of Snow Castle Restaurant offers traditional Finnish-Swedish dishes as well as international cuisine. The restaurant is famous for its fresh seafood served with traditional Finnish-Swedish sauces.

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Dining on a tree

Treepod Dining is a unique restaurant located on the island of Koh Kood, Thailand. The restaurant consists of several wooden platforms that are suspended from trees 5 metres above the ground. 

The restaurant was founded in 2013 and has since become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the region. The restaurant is open all year round, but the most popular time to visit is in the evening, when you can enjoy the sunset and stunning views of the rainforest.

The menu of Treepod Dining offers Thai cuisine as well as international dishes. The restaurant is famous for its fresh seafood served with traditional Thai sauces.

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Each of these places impresses not only with its culinary skills, but also with the uniqueness of the place where it is located. They make a contribution to the world of gastronomy, turning a meal into a real journey through flavours and impressions. These restaurants are not just facilities, but works of art that combine taste, flavour and atmosphere.