Though it ultimately all comes down to the food, most of us look for stunning interiors, an exceptional location and an incredible ambience to match the plates set in front of us when choosing a restaurant. We've scoured the globe to bring you some of the world's most beautiful dining spaces, from the super modern and ultra luxe to the romantic and whimsical.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover 35 stunning restaurants we should all add to our bucket lists – counting down to the most breathtaking of all.

Our selections and ranking are based on genuine reviews and ratings, as well as on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team.

The world's most beautiful restaurants