Every year, the Prix Versailles, awarded in partnership with UNESCO, recognizes exceptional examples of architectural achievement across a range of categories, such as airports, hotels and campuses. Its 2025 list for the World’s Most Beautiful Restaurants honors 16 newly opened or redesigned restaurants around the globe. The prize looks to dining establishments where architecture and interior design create a meaningful dialogue with culture and hospitality. From the list, there are five standout establishments — from Miami to Mallorca, Dubai to Shanghai — that exemplify design at its most inspiring. These restaurants are more than just beautiful places; they are environments in which bonds and relationships are strengthened. 
Japón — Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Located within The Setai Miami Beach, Japón is a dramatic ode to Japanese symbolism and elegance. Designed by American interiors firm Saladino Design Studios, the space is anchored by a recurring crane motif, which can be seen in the porcelain mosaics, shimmering fabrics and sculptural lighting. Gold-leaf ceilings, woodblock prints and a moss-draped courtyard garden enhance the atmosphere of refined opulence. At its heart is The Kyoto Room, an intimate 14-seat space.
Gerbou — Dubai, United Arab Emirates
With a name that means “welcome to our humble abode,” Gerbou exudes hospitality while seamlessly highlighting Emirati culture and fine dining. Located in Dubai’s Nad Al Sheba district and designed by Emirati design firm Kristina Zanic Consultants, the restaurant features textures and materials that pay homage to the region: camel-leather seating, ghaf-wood furnishings and soft desert tones that echo the surrounding landscape. Locally sourced ingredients define the menu, while thoughtful details, such as fish-scale light fixtures and abstract regional motifs, create a space that feels rooted yet forward-looking.
Blackswan — Beijing, China
Set within the striking Luo Hong Art Museum complex, Blackswan is a serene retreat infused with symbolism and precision. The design by American interiors firm Chris Shao Studio draws inspiration from the graceful movements of its namesake bird, evident in a layered chandelier that evokes floating feathers and a palette of moody monochromes. A central garden pond, home to live black swans, offers guests a moment of stillness amid Beijing’s urban intensity. The result is a meditative environment where architectural restraint and natural beauty converge to create an elegant backdrop for modern French cuisine with Asian influences.
Bouchon Carême, Helsinki, Finland
A beacon of understated elegance, Bouchon Carême in Helsinki blends Nordic restraint with French refinement. The interiors favor clean lines, soft lighting and a neutral palette that feel both modern and timeless. Named after the 19th-century French chef Antonin Carême, the restaurant channels his dedication to beauty and craft.