Some restaurants offer more than a memorable meal. From dining inside a natural sea cave in Italy to eating on a tiny island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, these unusual restaurants turn the location itself into the main attraction. The list explores extraordinary dining destinations around the world, including an underwater restaurant in the Maldives, a cliffside dining room in China and a restaurant in Zanzibar whose accessibility changes with the tides.

The experiences become even more surprising with a meal cooked using natural volcanic heat in Lanzarote and dining concepts that challenge the senses in unexpected ways. Some venues rely on remarkable engineering, others make use of nature itself, and a few completely rethink the traditional restaurant experience. These 10 unusual restaurants reveal just how far the world of dining can go beyond an ordinary table and a menu. For more content like this one follow us also on Facebook!