Rooftop Dining Around the World

Mix the very best of food with the very best of views in this global roundup of elevated dining.

by HANS EBENMAN aka @therooftopguide

Aroma Restaurant- Rome

Fine dining with amazing views over one of the world’s most iconic monuments: this is what the Michelin-starred Aroma Restaurant in Rome offers. Located on top of Hotel Palazzo Manfredi, here you can indulge in Chef Giuseppe Di Iorio’s unique and modern take on the tastes and traditions of classic Italian cuisine, with the majestic Colosseum towering right in front of you. Intimate and stylish, the 28-seat rooftop terrace is bound to leave you with a truly memorable experience, whether it is for a sunny lunch or a romantic dinner.

Horizon Grill - Kuala Lumpur

The impressive Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur is home to a truly out of the ordinary rooftop experience. With a dual set of 360° rooftop bars on the 59th and 60th floor, the 58th floor is reserved for the premium seafood and steak restaurant Horizon Grill. On the lush and open-air outdoor terrace, panoramic views over the city skyline are complemented with close-ups of the Petronas Twin Towers, available to enjoy from sunrise breakfast, to executive lunches, to gourmet dinners.

TOMO - Dubai

The best way to get panoramic views over the ever-evolving Downtown Dubai skyline? Move a bit outside the city center, preferably to TOMO, set on the 17th floor of the luxurious Raffles Dubai. Apart from a mesmerizing display, including Burj Khalifa (the tallest structure in the world), TOMO also offers a wonderful selection of authentic Japanese dishes, created by a team of talented Japanese chefs.

➍ Rossio Gastrobar - Lisbon

Perched above Rossio Square in the heart of Lisbon, the art deco-inspired Rossio Gastrobar is much more than a bar. Sure, the seasonal, handcrafted, and from-scratch signature cocktails are amazing. But there is also a wide and tasty selection of beautiful and shareable comfort dishes, created by Chef João Correia. With grand views over the square below, continuing to the Castle and out over Tagus River, Rossio Gastrobar is made for Lisbon days and nights to remember.

Red Sky - Bangkok

The urban rooftop restaurant and bar Red Sky, located in the Centara Grand at Centralworld, serves up a great mix of dining, drinks, and superb 360° Bangkok views. To sip cocktails, head to the 56th floor Red Sky Bar. To enjoy innovative cuisine created by Chef Christian Ham, including American Wagyu Beef and a famous Surf & Turf, reserve a table at the 55th floor Red Sky Restaurant. Air-conditioned interior seating is available, but it is at the dramatic outdoor terrace you really feel on top of Thailand’s city of angels.

Maymanta - Ibiza

With panoramic views that are highly Mediterranean, Maymanta Ibiza offers a gastronomic journey going in another direction. Here, Peruvian Chef Omar Malpartida takes diners on a journey to his native country – the Amazon, the Andes, and the Pacific – with a menu that is full of surprises and created to share. Situated beside the hotel Aguas de Ibiza rooftop infinity pool, a sunset dinner at the lush and natural Maymanta terrace is an experience everyone should try. Remember to visit the adjacent Pisco Bar for a pre-dinner alchemist pisco cocktail.

CIRQ Bar & Lounge - Sydney

Floating on top of the new luxurious landmark Crown Sydney in Barangaroo, CIRQ Bar & Lounge really raises the bar for the Sydney rooftop scene. With an elevated position 26 floors above the waterfront, this upscale destination blends elegant and multi-dimensional indoor and outdoor spaces with mesmerizing views of Sydney’s Circular Quay. The rooftop menu includes bespoke cocktails infused with native Australian botanicals and an extensive selection of wine, as well as plenty of innovative and elevated tapas style dishes—from the caviar platter and market seafood to lamb cutlets and Wagyu beef skirt.