Restaurant Design

THE 10 MOST BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED NEW RESTAURANTS

We’ve surveyed the globe to find the best new restaurants where high design tops the menu

Text by Tim McKeough |

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The Astor Grill at the St. Regis Doha (Qatar), designed by the Rockwell Group Europe. Photo: Eric Laignel

Dining out is rarely just about the food. The scene, the socializing, and the sense of a special event are equally important. When done right, a restaurant’s design enhances all of these elements. A simple meal seems that much more appetizing when paired with appealing furniture, luxurious finishes, and alluring lighting.

For architects and interior designers, restaurant commissions can be invitations for experimentation. When tasked with creating such statement spaces, a little extra drama or a few theatrical flourishes, which could be too overpowering for a residential dining room, are almost always welcome.

The ten restaurants in our slide show top our list of recent openings that go beyond the ordinary.Click here for high-design dining destinations where you’re guaranteed to have a memorable night out.