Today I’ll be introducing you to the Most Breathtaking Rooftop Restaurants around. There are many great restaurants, but nothing can compete with the view of these lovely rooftop beauties.
Situated on the eighth floor of the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens, lies the GB Roof Garden Restaurant & Bar serving extraordinary and beautifully presented Mediterranean cuisine, as well as a considerably vast array of Greek and international wines, but the vista is what really sets this venue apart from other fine-dining establishments. The restaurant has an incredible view of the Acropolis and feels particularly special during nice warm summer evenings as the sun begins to set. When night falls the ancient archaeological site is ablaze in burning golden light, the perfect place to bring a certain special someone.
On the 65th floor of New York’s 30 Rockefeller Plaza, lies the recently reopened Rainbow Room after their five-year closure, they have once again became the city’s most celebrated brunch spot. Every Sunday they offer an expansive buffet, laden with oysters, heavenly chicken-and-truffle pies, freshly prepared sushi, and countless other international cuisines. If you take a look out the window you’ll see a breathtaking view of New York, as musicians harmoniously play to soothe you so that you leave re-energized and refreshed.
For more information visit: rainbowroom.com
London has had many new rooftop restaurants throughout the years with spectacular views, but nothing compares to Galvin at Windows. Located on the 28th floor of the Hilton on Park Lane, the Galvin is a true rooftop masterpiece. The place offers impeccable French cuisine and an amazing view that stretches from the green expanse of Hyde Park to St Paul’s, even the magnificent skyscrapers of the City that stretch until tomorrow.
On the Palazzo Manfredi hotel, Ristorante Aroma gives you one of the best views there is of the famed Roman Colosseum, as well as many other historical sites in the city. The restaurant is encased in glass throughout winter, but is open to fresh air the rest of the year.
On the tip top of the Centre Pompidou, futuristic restaurant Georges draws a large crowd as the restaurant gives its customers fine-dining and a great view of the city. It’s rather festive at night, when the DJs play, and was named by Paris expert Natasha Edwards as one of the best fine-dining restaurants in Paris.
Not really the rooftop, but still beautifully positioned 400ft (122 metres) high atop the Eiffel Tower, Le Jules Verne is perhaps the most extraordinary restaurant in Paris. Alain Ducasse oversees the menu, offering his take on the latest cuisine.
On the 38th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, intimate Sushi Sora serves delicious sushi for just eight diners at a time. Take in the unbelievable view of the Tokyo Tower, there aren’t many recognizable landmarks from the restaurants view, but seeing the city light up at night is nothing short of spectacular.
The tallest building in Shenzhen as well as the eighth tallest building in the world, the 100 story Kingkey 100 building’s top 28 floors are occupied by the city’s St.Regis hotel. Situated on the 99th floor, its Venice-inspired restaurant Elba serving high-quality Italian cuisine and giving you a magnificent view of well pretty much everything in Shenzhen.
On the 14th floor of the Sheraton on the Falls Hotel, Windows by Jamie Kennedy enjoys a marvelous view of Niagara Falls, as well as a spectacular menu. One of Canada’s most celebrated chefs, Kennedy serves a menu that uses locally sourced produce and is inspired by the wnderful atmosphere around her.
For more information visit: windowsbyjamiekennedy.com
On the 63rd floor of Bangkok’s State Tower, Sirocco is the signature restaurant of the Lebua hotel. The rooftop restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine and a jazz band will occasionally plays as dinner is served.
For more information visit: lebua.com
In Toronto’s CN Tower, 360 Restaurant stands 1,151ft (351 metres) above the city, which is usually high enough to sit above the clouds. This rooftop restaurant or The Restaurant in the Clouds is so incredible, I mean how many times do you get the chance to dine with the clouds?
For more information visit: cntower.ca
