Bizarrely Beautiful: 8 Restaurants Around The World With Unique Design
The world of dining is as much about the experience as it is about the food, and some restaurants have taken this concept to a whole new level with their extraordinary shapes and designs. Here’s a glimpse of some of the most unique and architecturally stunning restaurants around the globe:
The Bird’s Nest Restaurant, Thailand
![The Bird’s Nest Restaurant, Thailand](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2024/08/11/1467621-bird-nest.jpg?im=Resize=(400))
Nestled high up in the trees of the Soneva Kiri Eco Resort on Koh Kood Island, this restaurant is shaped like a giant bird’s nest. Diners are seated in private pods made of woven rattan, elevated above the ground, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding rainforest.
The Cube, Italy
![The Cube, Italy](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2024/08/11/1467620-cube-italy.jpg)
Perched on rooftops across various cities, The Cube is a pop-up restaurant shaped like a sleek, futuristic cube. With its transparent walls, diners enjoy panoramic views while being surrounded by cutting-edge design.
Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, Maldives
![Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, Maldives](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2024/08/11/1467619-undersea-rest.jpg)
Located 16 feet below sea level, Ithaa is shaped like a curved glass tunnel, allowing diners to enjoy a 270-degree view of the vibrant marine life swimming around them. It’s like dining in an aquarium!
The UFO Restaurant, Slovakia
![The UFO Restaurant, Slovakia](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2024/08/11/1467618-ufo-res.jpg)
Hovering above Bratislava on the SNP Bridge, the UFO Restaurant is shaped like a flying saucer. This space-age design offers a stunning 360-degree view of the city and the Danube River below.
The Treehouse Restaurant, New Zealand
![The Treehouse Restaurant, New Zealand](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2024/08/11/1467617-treehouse.jpg)
Crafted in the shape of a cocoon or chrysalis, this restaurant is suspended in a redwood tree in Auckland. Made entirely of wood and natural materials, it blends seamlessly with its forest surroundings, offering a magical dining experience.
Icehotel Restaurant, Sweden
![Icehotel Restaurant, Sweden](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2024/08/11/1467616-icehotel-a.jpg)
The Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi features a restaurant that’s as unique as its frozen surroundings. Carved entirely out of ice, the restaurant is shaped like an igloo, providing a chilly but awe-inspiring dining experience.
The Waterfall Restaurant, Philippines
![The Waterfall Restaurant, Philippines](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2024/08/11/1467615-waterfall-re.jpg)
At the Villa Escudero Resort, diners can enjoy a meal at the base of a real waterfall. The restaurant is open-air and shaped like a natural extension of the surrounding rock formations, with water cascading just feet away from the tables.
Sun Cruise Resort & Yacht
![Sun Cruise Resort & Yacht, S Korea](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2024/08/11/1467614-sun-cruise.jpg)
Perched high on a cliff overlooking the East Sea in Jeongdongjin, South Korea, the Sun Cruise Resort & Yacht is an architectural marvel that makes you feel like you're setting sail without ever leaving land. Shaped like a luxury cruise ship, this unique hotel and restaurant offers all the amenities of an ocean liner, minus the seasickness.
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