From Ralph's Restaurant in Paris to Tiffany's Blue Box Café in London when your Instagram feed is in need of an uplift, nothing cuts it quite like a stunning fashion-focused restaurant.
Luckily for us, some of the world’s biggest luxury brands including Prada and Dior to name but a few, have combined style and taste (quite literally) to deliver a feast for the eyes, for those who want to drink and dine somewhere nothing short of spectacular.
Where do fashion people hang out in London?
Forever one step ahead of the crowd, members of the fashion family can often be found in private clubs such as Soho House and its various offspring or Mortimer House. At destinations with glorious interiors worthy of a pristine Instagram feed, such as Annabel's or 42, Mayfair. Or at buzzy spots like The Devonshire and The Dover.
Why are fashion brands opening cafes?
Many fashion brands don't see themselves as just viable options for your wardrobe, but as lifestyle choices in and of themselves. In branching out into hospitality ventures, they offer a 360 approach for customers, breathing life into their products.
Here are 13 of the most stunning Fashion Restaurants and Cafés in the world:
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Prada Caffé - Prada - London
The place where Harper Beckham celebrated her 12th birthday. Prada opened its caffé inside the prestigious walls of Harrods in 2023 and is inspired by the Italian house’s first-ever boutique which opened at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in 1913. The tableware is original and exclusive to the brand, including pale-blue Japanese porcelain, crystal glasses and additional pieces adorned with Prada’s iconic triangle motif. Offering a taste of Milan in Knightsbridge through a modern take on Italian tradition, breakfast options include Italian coffee, poached eggs and puff pastries, whilst the lunch menu Italian starters and mains: from burrata and zucchini to spinach and ricotta cannelloni with black truffle.
Prada Caffé, Harrods, Brompton Rd, London
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Gucci Osteria - Gucci - Florence
The Italian branch of the Gucci Osteria restaurants (its sisters can be found in Beverly Hills, Tokyo and Seoul) is part of the Gucci Garden complex in Florence, which also includes a museum and retail outlets for the fashion fanatics. Chef Karime Lopez's tasting menu is inspired by her culinary travels that put a playful taste on traditional Italian dishes. There’s also a dessert menu and a cheese menu.
Gucci Osteria, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy
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Anya Cafe - Anya Hindmarch - London
Anya Hindmarch’s quirky aesthetic meets the classic British cafe at its eatery on Pont St in Belgravia. From Afternoon Tea to its signature cakes including both vegan and gluten-free options, it uses the finest British ingredients with an injection of AH humour.
Anya Cafe, 9 Pont St, London
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The Hall - Louis Vuitton - Chengdu
LV opened its first permanent restaurant in China in 2022. The Hall is situated next to its flagship store in Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li - the City’s luxury shopping mall. Inside the restaurant, which is housed inside the heritage site of Guangdong Hall, French and pan-Mediterranean cuisine is served by various Michelin star chefs, who swap out every six months. The restaurant offers lunch, dinner and afternoon tea.
The Hall, Guangdong Hall, Chengdu
Reservations: +86 (028) 86116567
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Arket Cafe - Arket - London
Arket’s vegetarian kitchen and coffee shops in London promote “natural flavours and a modern, more sustainable way of eating.” Head Chef Martin Berg is the former executive chef of Michelin-star restaurant Mathias Dahlgren, and is the co-founder of the Green Rabbit rye bakery and organic café in Stockholm. Alongside a seasonal menu based on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and traditional legumes, Arket cafe apparel is available to purchase from the brand.
Arket Cafe, Various Locations, London
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Monsieur Dior - Dior - Paris
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck dined here during their honeymoon in Paris, and it’s no surprise. One of the most fashionable dining spots in the world the restaurant was recently refurbished, and the menu is based on the Maison's founder, ahem, that’s Mr Christian Dior's favourite recipes. There is also a separate patisserie for tea time. Quelle chic.
Monsieur Dior, 30 Montaigne, Paris
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Bar Luce - Prada - Milan
Located at the entrance building of Fondazione Prada, the Bar Luce in Milan is the brainchild of the luxury Italian fashion house. Their spectacular café serves cakes, cocktails and sandwiches and aims to recreate the atmosphere of a typical Milanese cafè. The gorgeous 1950s pastel style decor is courtesy of iconic director Wes Anderson, who designed the bar back in 2015, saying "While I do think it would make a pretty good movie set, I think it would be an even better place to write a movie. I tried to make it a bar I would want to spend my own non-fictional afternoons in."
Bar Luce, 2 Largo Isarco, Milan
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Ralph's - Ralph Lauren - Paris
Emily in Paris would fit right in at Ralph's. The eponymous Ralph Lauren eatery offers quintessential American food, think burgers, Maryland-style crab cake and waffles, in a luxurious Parisian setting. The courtyard gets extra plaudits for its Insta-appeal. Mr Lauren himself said, "I want it to be the best restaurant of its kind in Paris, offering great American food in the most beautiful and romantic setting. It has gracious hospitality with a glamorous yet informal sophistication."
Ralph's, 173 Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris
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Beige - Chanel - Tokyo
Located on the 10th floor of the Chanel Ginza building, Beige by Alain Ducasse is the place where you’ll find French cuisine with Japanese influence. The restaurant was founded in 2004, a collaboration between the french luxury brand and Ducasse Paris. "The spirit of 'simple and elegant' that both share is expressed in every detail of the cuisine and the décor," the restaurant explains in a statement on their website. The elegant beige decor theme is unmistakably Chanel, with the dining chairs even covered in the luxury house’s signature tweed.
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Vanitas - Versace - Dubai
Versace's fine dining offering in Dubai serves expertly curated classic Italian cuisine. Located in the Palazzo Versace set against the Dubai Creek, the charming interiors of the restaurant make the perfect date night backdrop. They also host special entertainment on Sunday nights with a Sicilian theme.
Vanitas Palazzo Versace,Jaddaf Waterfront - Dubai
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Nobu - Armani - Milan
Armani's Nobu restaurant in Milan is a sumptuous blend of Japanese, Peruvian and Italian influences. "I met Nobu many years ago in New York. When I designed the Milan Armani/Manzoni 31 concept store." Mr Armani explains, "I asked him to open a restaurant because I consider him an authentic phenomenon of Japanese culinary art. He has the rare ability to blend classic Japanese ingredients with those of South America in his own way, creating dishes that are always and only Nobu." The restaurant has both a sushi bar and a garden for alfresco dining, making it a go-to spot for tastemakers.
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Armani Ristorante - Armani - New York
This is the second time Armani features on our list and for good reason, in the case of the Italian fashion house two restaurants is certainly better than one. While the aforementioned Nobu in Milan is more of a collaboration between legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Georgio Armani, this restaurant is dominated by the fashion label. Their New York offering serves Italian cuisine in surroundings reminiscent of a sharp Armani navy suit.
Armani Ristorante, 717 Fifth Avenue, New York
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Tiffany's Blue Box Café - Tiffany & Co. - London
For those of you who want to make like Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 classic Breakfast at Tiffany's, look no further than Tiffany's Blue Box Café, located in luxury Knightsbridge shopping destination Harrods. Serving breakfast and afternoon tea, Tiffany & Co. have prided themselves on "signature dishes made with the highest quality and regionally sourced ingredients" as well as a menu that "will evolve through the seasons to be uniquely Tiffany." Holly Golightly eat your heart out.
Tiffany's Blue Box Café, 87-135 Brompton Road, London
