These restaurants take "dinner with a view" to a whole new level.

When it comes to restaurants, the atmosphere is often just as important as the food itself. These stunning dining spots around the world offer the ideal combination of breathtaking settings, local ingredients, and beautifully designed menus.

LYST: Vejle, Denmark

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LYST is a true gastronomical experience. Located in the iconic Fjordenhus in Vejle, Denmark, the restaurant serves up an entirely new menu every day. Ingredients are sourced from a 160-kilometre radius around the restaurant and are the basis of the daily 20-dish menu.

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Quattro Passi Al Pescatore: Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy

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On the Mediterranean coast of Sardinia, Quattro Passi Al Pescatore is a seaside restaurant overlooking Porto Cervo's marina. Set in an old fishing hut supped up with a raw-stone bar and blown-glass lamps, the restaurant's menu is seafood-centric with local ingredients.

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Madi Hiyaa: Vabinfarru, Maldives

Photo by Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru 

Madi Hiyaa is more than a restaurant — it's a seaside experience. This Japanese restaurant is perched on an overwater jetty in the heart of the Maldives and has a saltwater pool and stunning views of the horizon. 

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Virador Beach Club: Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

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Located inside the Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, this culinary delight features an Eastern Mediterranean menu filled with fresh local flavours. With beautiful ocean views and a relaxed bohemian atmosphere, this is the perfect place to unwind after a day of adventure.

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Sketch: London, England

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Inside London's Sketch, The Gallery is known for its stunning afternoon tea in a perfectly pink space. The restaurant also features iconic egg-shaped pod bathrooms, which they frequently doll up for holidays and special events. 

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Reine & La Rue: Melbourne, Australia

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Housed in Melbourne's original stock exchange, this heritage building has been transformed into a grand cathedral dining room. The French menu is inspired by local ingredients and features an elegant cocktail bar.

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Nusara: Bangkok, Thailand 

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Just outside Bangkok's historic Ta Tien neighbourhood and near the old palace of Wat Po, Nusara has incredible views of the surrounding area. The elevated Thai dishes are inspired by the cooking of brothers and co-owners chef Tom and sommelier Tam's grandmother.

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The Pointe Restaurant: Tofino, British Columbia

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At the edge of Vancouver Island, The Pointe Restaurant offers a stunning 240-degree view of the Pacific Ocean. During storm season, watch huge waves sweep over the shore while indulging in a fine-dining experience.

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Wolfgat: Paternoster, South Africa 

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Wolfgat offers a seven-course tasting menu to small 20-person seatings. The menu features local ingredients and dishes, some of which take weeks to prepare while others are made on the day of. Plus, the location offers stunning views of the Atlantic.

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