I am always looking for new places to visit, so when Holiday Lettings contacted me about a guest post featuring weird and wonderful restaurants around the world, I knew this was right up my alley.
Have you ever eaten underwater or in a
gorgeous grotto? You could next time you’re away. Holiday Lettings serves up quirky
restaurants from Alnwick to Zanzibar that you’ll never forget.
The
Rock - Zanzibar, Tanzania
Photo credit: Rod Waddington (license) via flickr.com
It may look like a fisherman’s hut that’s
been washed up on a rock, but The Rock is actually a seriously good seafood
restaurant. So take your pick of lobster or tiger prawn dishes and sit back;
you can hear the soothing sound of the sea and watch the sun set over the
Indian Ocean.
A boat takes you back to gorgeous Michanwi
Pingwe beach, an amazing spot to watch the stars come out. Why not explore the
area’s fascinating environment with a hike through the local mangrove forests?
Fans of the great outdoors will also love the stand up paddling trips organised
by SURF Zanzibar.
Ithaa
Undersea Restaurant – Rangali Island, Maldives
Photo credit: Courtesy of TripAdvisor.co.uk
Descend into a wonderful underwater world
at the Ithaa Undersea Restaurant on Rangali Island. Diners are surrounded by
glass walls offering vistas of vivid coral gardens and tropical fish. If you
can tear your eyes away from the view, you can dig into delicacies from caviar
to foie gras.
If you’ve been inspired by the marine life
you spotted at dinner, you can delve deep into the waters on a tour with a local
dive centre; Island Divers on Dhigurah to the east of Rangali is a popular
option. It’s also worth hopping over to neighbouring Nalaguraidhoo to soak up
some sun and sip cocktails on the tropical beaches.
The
Treehouse Restaurant at the Alnwick Garden Centre – Alnwick, UK
Photo credit: Rodney M Glasgow via
TripAdvisor.com
Ever dreamed of eating way up in the
branches? Then stride over the rickety rope bridge and creaking walkways
through the canopy to The Treehouse Restaurant. Check out the trees jutting up
through the floor and warm yourself by the blazing log fire before digging into
the seasonal dishes.
When you’ve eaten, take a moment to take in
the surrounding gardens with their massive delphiniums and toxic plants. Next
stop, neighbouring Alnwick Castle, the star of a Harry Potter film. If you’re
interested in history, you’ll have a great time discovering Alnwick’s past at
the Bailiffgate Museum in the town centre.
Ristorante
Grotta Palazzese, Polignano a Mare, Italy
Photo credit: Maty53mi via
TripAdvisor.co.uk
This may just be the world’s most romantic
restaurant. A spiral staircase hewn into the rock leads you down into a
beautiful grotto. Watery reflections from the tables’ twinkling lights and
stunning views over the Mediterranean complete this perfect dining scene.
How about working off the meal with a walk
through the quaint streets of Polignano a Mare? It might leave you with enough
room for a delicious ice cream at Irvi's Cafe Gelateria. Alternatively, you can
get out on the water on a boat tour of dramatic caves and grottoes along the
coast.
Dans
le Noir – Paris, France
Photo credit: excusesexcuses
via TripAdvisor.co.uk
Sensory deprivation is on the menu at Dans
le Noir, where you dine in total darkness. Apparently the flavours of the food
will seem more intense when you taste this way - can you identify the
ingredients of the mystery dishes?
You’ll definitely want your vision back if
you head to the nearby Pompidou Centre to see the excellent collection of
modern paintings. You could then treat yourself to a funky piece of jewellery
at Les Expressives boutique down the road. And the ancient Saint-Leu-Saint-Gilles
Church, an easy walk away, is a terrific place for a moment of contemplation.
Note: This is not a sponsored post, and the topic was selected by me.
