Where Architecture, Design, and Culinary Art Collide
From sculptural interiors in Los Angeles to opulent dining rooms in New York and architectural showpieces in Chicago, 2025 has delivered a remarkable wave of restaurant openings across the United States. These are not just places to dine—they are immersive design experiences where interiors are as carefully curated as the menus themselves.
After reviewing the year’s most talked-about openings, here are Baroque Lifestyle’s Top 10 Most Beautiful New Restaurants in America for 2025—spaces that redefine what modern luxury dining looks like.
1. Lucia — Los Angeles, California
A masterclass in sculptural dining, Lucia turns the restaurant into an art gallery. Designed by Alexis Readinger of Preen, Inc., the space features towering verdigris palm sculptures rising above a terrazzo bar, shell-like velvet booths, and breezy Caribbean influences paired with 1950s glamour. It’s bold, playful, and unforgettable.
2. Marcus DC — Washington, D.C.
Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s flagship is as visually powerful as it is culturally resonant. Designed by Kamille Glenn, the space celebrates Black artistry through kaleidoscopic color, large-scale installations, and works by artists such as Derrick Adams. Marcus DC is a living canvas—layered, expressive, and deeply intentional.
3. Huso — New York City
Located in Tribeca, Huso offers a serene counterpoint to New York’s fast pace. Oak, cream, and slate-gray tones set a calming mood, accented by deep-blue banquettes and curated art from Keith Haring and Valéria Nascimento. It’s minimalist luxury done right—quiet, elegant, and welcoming.
4. Adalina Prime — Chicago, Illinois
A steakhouse that feels like a modern cathedral, Adalina Prime stuns with soaring ceilings, curved wooden beams, and a dramatic indoor-outdoor atrium. Jewel tones, bold chandeliers, and a hidden two-story wine cellar bring theatrical flair to this contemporary Chicago landmark.
5. Cento Raw Bar — Los Angeles, California
Whimsical and immersive, Cento Raw Bar feels as though you’re dining inside an oyster shell. Creamy textured walls, vintage Italian seating, custom shellfish towers, and MoMA glassware blur the line between fantasy and fine dining—making it one of the most playful interiors of the year.
6. ABC Kitchens — Brooklyn, New York
Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s first Brooklyn restaurant blends sustainability with storytelling. Featuring stone salvaged from the Brooklyn Bridge, stained-glass accents inspired by Vizcaya Museum, and a mix of vintage and modern furnishings, ABC Kitchens is both rooted in history and refreshingly contemporary.
7. Crying Tiger — Chicago, Illinois
Transportive and energetic, Crying Tiger channels a Southeast Asian night market within an industrial Chicago shell. Designed by David Collins Studio, the restaurant features patchwork patterns, textile-inspired lighting, rich drapery, and vibrant colors—creating a sensory journey far beyond the Midwest.
8. Yamada — New York City
Intimate, restrained, and deeply refined, Yamada exemplifies Japandi elegance. The 10-seat Michelin-starred counter is carved from a single slab of Hinoki cypress, surrounded by Kumiko woodworking and handcrafted ceramic plateware. This is quiet luxury at its most precise.
9. Carbone Riviera — Las Vegas, Nevada
Overlooking the Bellagio fountains, Carbone Riviera fuses Lake Como romance with Major Food Group’s signature maximalism. Designed by Martin Brudnizki, the space dazzles with sea-inspired mosaics, mirrored arches, swirling ceilings, and expansive terraces—pure theatrical indulgence in Las Vegas form.
10. Via Aurelia — San Francisco, California
Named after the ancient Roman road, Via Aurelia brings Tuscan warmth to San Francisco. Florentine sandstone, vaulted ceilings, frescoed plaster walls, terra-cotta hues, and a dramatic mural create an atmosphere that feels timeless, transportive, and unmistakably Italian.
Final Thoughts
In 2025, America’s most beautiful new restaurants proved that dining is no longer just about food—it’s about atmosphere, narrative, and emotion. These ten destinations represent the pinnacle of design-led hospitality, where every detail is deliberate and every visit feels like an event.
Whether you’re planning your next culinary journey or simply seeking inspiration, these restaurants define the future of luxury dining in America.