14 Breathtaking Restaurants Around The World You Have To Visit

A signature rooftop amongst New Yorkers, you'll oftentimes find the business elite on this hotel's top floor. As you take in iconic views of Columbus Circle and Central Park, sip on an expertly crafted martini and light bites. Photo: The Mandarin Oriental

With breathtaking views of the London skyline and sleek Asian-inspired decor, Ting is everything a glamorous escape should be–complete with panoramic views. Serving elevated British fare with an Asian twist, like hand-dived scallops with carrot, ginger and yuzu, or lychee mousse with pistachio cake, Ting (which derives from the Chinese word for 'living room) is anything but informal. Photo: The Shard Hotel

Epitomizing quintessential Hollywood glamour, the rooftop at The London is the perfect space to take in cosmopolitan views with laid-back California ease. Enjoy hand-crafted cocktails and fresh shrimp ceviche as you sit among the fire pits on chic white couches. Photo: The London

A high-rise restaurant fit for an artful city. With a mosaic ceiling and tall glass windows, Le Loft offers modern cuisine using local ingredients. Photo: Le Loft

Sushi Samba may be a chain establishment, but its London outpost is located on the 38th and 39th floors of a towering skyscraper. Floor-to-ceiling glass panels allow guests to overlook the stunning skyline, all with a side of Japanese-meets-Brazilian-meets-Peruvian cuisine. Photo: Sushi Samba

Overlooking the romantic skyline of San Miguel, you can't help but be relaxed amid luminaries and rich shades of terracotta that contrast beautifully with the bright blue sky. Choose from an authentic tapas menu with perfectly crafted margaritas as you feel transported to simpler times. Photo: Rosewood San Miguel

Sixty-one stories above the glittering city of Bangkok is Vertigo and Moon Bar, located in the Banyan Tree hotel. The open-air grill serves a selection of steaks, seafood, salads and tropical cocktails. Photo: Vertigo

The highest point of the Eiffel Tower doubles as a dining room—Le Jules Verne is the monument's official restaurant and overlooks the City of Light while serving a prix-fixe menu by famed chef Alain Ducasse. Photo: Pierre Monetta

With sweeping views of the Sydney skyline, 360 Bar & Dining at the top of the Sydney Tower is a 'rooftop' you won't want to miss. With dark wood finishes and soft light sculptures, the mood sets itself as you dine on a 2-3 course meal of everything from oysters to handmade tagliatelle. Photo: 360 Bar

Wolfgang Puck's Spago restaurant in Istanbul is located at the top of the St. Regis hotel. The floor-to-ceiling glass walls offer views of the historic city with a traditional menu serving dishes like hand-cut tortellini and a roasted baby beet salad. Photo: Spago Restaurant

Signature, the hotel's restaurant helmed by Chef Nicolas Boujéma, is constantly reinventing fine French cuisine, adding doses of modern flair. Test your palette on foie gras in ravioli with snow peas and duck velouté, all while looking out at the twinkling lights of Tokyo. Photo: Mandarin Oriental

While Le Jules Verne is definitely a spot you don't want to miss, one of the best parts of the Parisian skyline is gazing out at the Eiffel Tower–which is hard to do if your dining at its peak. Le Georges in the Centre Pompidou allows you to do just that–along with taking in the views of the Sacre Coeur, Notre Dame and the Arc de Triomphe. Sip on champagne or feast on decadent mushroom ravioli as you take in unforgettable views of the city. Photo: Centre Pompidou

Avoid the crowds and sit high above the Roman ruins, with a spectacular scene of the ancient Colosseum. Aroma's Michelin-starred menu rivals its spectacular view—with options like white truffle ravioli or salmon with pureed fennel. Photo: Aroma

Perhaps the most whimsical restaurant in all of Moscow, White Rabbit serves a tasting menu inspired by the chef's travels, which all tend to look like something out of Alice in Wonderland. Think glass test tube cocktails on ice and sorbet served inside an artfully woven wooden basket. Located under a paneled glass dome, the restaurant offers sunlit views of the Kremlin. Photo: White Rabbit