SA’s Amura named among world’s most beautiful restaurants
· The South African
A South African restaurant that recently opened its doors has already earned yet another impressive accolade.
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Opened in December 2025 by renowned Spanish chef Ángel León, Amura immediately gained global recognition. Just earlier this year, the seafood restaurant – located at Cape Town’s Mount Nelson Hotel – earned a spot on TIME’s “World’s Greatest Places of 2026” list.
Now, Amura has been named one of the most beautiful restaurants in the world.
WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL RESTAURANTS
In case you didn’t know, the Prix Versailles is a series of architectural competitions that spotlights contemporary projects worldwide. These projects span multiple categories, from airports and museums to hotels and restaurants.
On Monday, 1 June 2026, the folks at Prix Versailles released a list naming 16 of the world’s most beautiful restaurants.
Jérôme Gouadain, Secretary General of the Prix Versailles, explains:
Whether part of a protected building or an emporium, towering over an urban landscape or melding with the surrounding scenery, the décor at these sixteen establishments is imbued with an array of styles and colours that put each one in perfect harmony with its environment… and its menu.
WHERE DID AMURA RANK?
The restaurants are listed in the alphabetical order of the countries they represent – so, there are no true gold, silver, bronze or participation medals in this situation. Rather, making it onto the list is an honour in itself.
And what an honour it is for Cape Town’s own Amura, which the Prix Versailles committee lauded for the marine majesty evoked by its kelp forest-inspired imagery.
They also gave Amura props for its open-plan kitchen, “where deep green hues, woodwork and bronze details create an atmosphere that is as warm as it is enchanting.”
WHICH OTHER RESTAURANTS RECEIVED TOP HONOURS?
It’s great to see South Africa’s fine dining culture shining on the international stage, even more so when you consider the other restaurants standing alongside it.
Indeed, Amura keeps itself in good company with these 15 enchanting eateries:
- Nobu One Za’abeel – Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Le Fou – Vienna, Austria
- Monti – Gstaad, Switzerland
- Akira Back – Hong Kong, China
- Hana no Kumo – Hong Kong, China
- Monsieur Dior by Anne-Sophie Pic – Beijing, China
- Peridot – Hong Kong, China
- Escā Playa – Ras El Hekma, Egypt
- Finlandia Bistro – Helsinki, Finland
- Carbone – London, England
- Rosso – Hinganigada, India
- Marlow – Monaco, Monaco
- Lucia – Los Angeles, California, USA
- Monsieur Dior by Dominique Crenn – Beverly Hills, California, USA
- Mottai – Coral Gables, Florida, USA
Beautiful food? Check. Beautiful architecture? Check. A stunning combination that makes your mouth and eyes water? Check, check, check!
Let us know in the comments below if you have ever sampled the delicacies offered by Amura or its fellow establishments – we’d love to hear from you!