Views to dine for! From New York's Empire State Building to Rome's Colosseum, the restaurants with the best panoramas revealed

By Sadie Whitelocks for MailOnline

Published: 02:49 EST, 6 October 2016 | Updated: 02:53 EST, 7 October 2016

Empire State of mind: The Rainbow Room in New York, which opened in 1934, is located on the 65th floor of the Comcast Building at 30 Rockefeller Center - it hosts an all-you-can-it brunch buffet most Sundays at £98 ($125) per person

  • Five-star restaurants often have spectacular views
  • These are some of the best eateries across the world
  • The Rainbow Room in New York and Aroma in Rome are two on the list

San Clemente Palace Kempinski, Venice

Holy night: The San Clemente Palace Kempinski is on its own private island in Venice - Acquerello, the outdoor restaurant, is right on the water's edge and boasts beautiful sunset views of the ancient city centre beyond

At some restaurants it's not just delicious food and highly quaffable wine that's on the menu.

Some have views that are just as eye-catching as their dishes and drinks list. 

From The Rainbow Room in New York boasting a sublime panorama of the Empire State Building, to the Aroma in Rome looking over the floodlit Colosseum, there are dozens of settings to choose from.

For city slickers, there are sky-high eateries looking down on the world below, and for those looking for something a bit more rural there are dinner tables looking out over the ocean or the African plains.

In a bid to help you make the winning choice, MailOnline Travel has put together a directory of some of the best restaurant views in the world.


Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar, Mexico

Tapas to your table: Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar at the Rosewood San Miguel de Allende is situated in the heart of this charming Mexican city - come day or night, the al fresco setting offers views of the iconic spires, bell towers and rooftops across town

Ting at the Shangri-La Hotel, London

Afternoon tea emporium Ting at the Shangri-La is located on Level 35 of the Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard in London. It looks over dozens of London landmarks including St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London

White Rabbit, Moscow 

From Russia with love: The popular White Rabbit in Moscow is an upscale eatery with a fine-dining European menu - the highlight is a domed glass roof and terrace giving views across the city

Juvia, Miami 

All white on the night: The Juvia in Miami serves up an eclectic food menu, featuring a 'trinity of French, Japanese and Peruvian cooking styles' - it also offers stunning South Beach views thanks to its positioning atop a designer parking garage

Le Jules Verne, Paris 

J'adore: Le Jules Verne in Paris is located on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower - it offers contemporary French cuisine and unbeatable views of the capital

Skyview Bar, Dubai 

Bit of bling: Catch your reflection in the glittering lights of the Dubai skyline as you gaze out through floor-to-ceiling windows that surround Skyview Bar on the 27th floor at Burj Al Arab - it offers cocktails, light bites and afternoon tea

Sky on 57, Singapore

Asian delight: Located 57 storeys high atop the Sands SkyPark tower, Sky on 57 offers 360-degree views over Singapore and across the Pacific Ocean to Malaysia

Boxwood On The Roof at The London, Los Angeles 

Hollywood hangout: Boxwood on the Roof at The London in Los Angeles is situated on the hotel’s tenth-floor rooftop - open for lunch and dinner, it features sunny views over the city

Sierra Mar, Big Sur

Rural setting: Perched on a cliff edge, Sierra Mar in California boasts floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the sea - the laid-back eatery is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner so the setting can be admired all day long

Conrad, Tokyo

Lost in translation: China Blue on the 27th floor of the Conrad hotel in Tokyo offers skyline views of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows - diners can gorge on an array of modern Chinese dishes and sip wine from an eight-meter walk-in cellar

Angama Mara, Kenya

Safari sustenance: Perched on the edge of the Great Rift Valley high above Kenya's Maasai Mara, Angama Mara safari lodge has an outdoor dining area with spectacular views over the plains

Felix, Hong Kong 

City slicker: Located on the 28th floor of The Peninsula tower, Felix boasts spectacular views over Hong Kong including spots such as Victoria Harbour and Kowloon - the contemporary interiors were the creation of avant-garde designer Philippe Starck

Sirocco at the Lebua Hotel, Bangkok

Record-breaker: Sirocco is apparently the world’s highest alfresco restaurant - located on the 63rd floor of the Lebua Hotel in Bangkok, it offers stunning views of the city centre's bright lights

Aroma, Rome 

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Taste of times gone by: Aroma Restaurant in Rome is a terrace restaurant located right in the heart of ancient Rome opposite the Colosseum, the Domus Aurea and the Roman Forums