When looking for a fine dining restaurant food is everything – but take a look at our selection of the 4 grandest restaurants in the world and you might get distracted by luxurious chandeliers and other features of these incredible spaces. But do not worry – the food at all these restaurants is outstanding too:

5. Restaurant Le Normandie, Bangkok

Did you ever dream of discovering the finest French delicacies high above one of Asias most exciting cities – then the restaurant Le Normandie at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok is just what you have been looking for. Make sure to reserve a table by the window for the most magnificent view and be amazed by the sunset over the Chao Praya river while enjoying the finest French delicacies in the absolutely glamorous dining room of the restaurant.

Le Normandie Bangkok © Mandarin Oriental

4. Restaurant Des Indes, The Hague

Large velvet chairs and sofas, lighting features of the late 19th century and an atmosphere of pure decadence – this is the gourmet restaurant Des Indes, located inside the Hotel Des Indes, The Hague. If this magnificent dining room does not convince you yet, the incredible French menu certainly will.

Chandeliers and velvet – a magical combination ©Hotel Des Indes

3. The Ritz Restaurant, London

The Michelin-starred restaurant has been considered by many one of the most beautiful dining rooms in the world. Get blown away by the lush decor, while indulging in incredible culinary creations combining traditional flavors with a contemporary touch.

An absolutely grand setting © Ritz London

2. Restaurant Asiate, New York

High above Manhattan sits the beautifully decorated restaurant Asiate at the Mandarin Oriental hotel. Indulge in the gourmet food while being mesmerized by the grand height of the dining room – its an experience not to be missed.

Asiate with a view over New York © Mandarin Oriental

1. Alain Ducasse, Paris

The dining room is the jewel among the crown of Michelin starred restaurants in Paris – designed by Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku – where all is softness of curves, materials and contents. Pure grandeur combined with the beyond imaginable cuisine, make this the ultimate gourmet restaurant in the world.

Alain Ducasse at the Plaza Athenée © Dorchester Collection, Pierre Monetta