Ristorante Grotta Palazzese: A Fancy Restaurant Hidden Inside Of A Huge Sea Cave

Building things in caves is certain #ontrend at the moment, and this Italian restaurant is no exception. Take a peak at the Ristorante Grotta Palazzese that takes outdoor dining to a whole new level.

Located in the medieval town of Polignano a Mare in Southern Italy, this awesome restaurant was carved from a limestone cliff face and sits 22 metres above sea level. Spy over the edge of the balcony and you’ll be able to catch a glimpse of the impossibly blue Adriatic Sea lapping at the cave’s entrance. Neat, no?

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Be sure to grab the best seat in the house, the dimly lit tables for two along the water’s edge. A meal at Ristorante Grotta Palazzese will set you back $100 a head, but it’s worth it for the delicious Italian delicacies (probably the best spag bol you’ll ever taste) and niche atmosphere.

The grotta – italian for ‘cave’ – is located within the Grotta Palazzese Hotel, which is about a five hour drive from Rome. The restaurant is only open during the European summer though, as the sea can get a little choppy in the colder months.