Decorating & Design
15+ Beautiful Restaurant Patios To Inspire Your Own!
Updated on June 1, 2018
With summer just around the corner, creating an outdoor oasis is an absolute must. And what better way to do so than by taking a cue from some of the most beautiful restaurant patios around the world. Click through for inspiration on how to create your own dream space!
Set beneath a pergola embellished with greenery, this patio has an exotic feel thanks to hanging lanterns and encaustic tile.
Steal the look: Let blue and white lead the way. Pair an outdoor sofa with a long harvest table and wood chairs for a look that’s both stylish and comfortable. Finish off the space by hanging lanterns sporadically to create a romantic ambiance for when the sun goes down.
Situated right by Tower Bridge, Coppa Club‘s terrace is made up of the insta-famous igloos that are decorated by season. For spring/summer, their outdoor space has taken on a bohemian theme.
Steal the look: Bring in bright, bold colors, spiky cacti, poufs and a vintage rug underfoot to create the ultimate paradise.
The Champagne Bar & Grill terrace at Le Sirenuse in Positano, Italy, has the most beautiful view with an equally stylish patio to match, complete with embroidered pillows and greenery.
Steal the look: While you may not be able to steal the breathtaking views of Positano, you can bring that Italian vibe to your outdoor space. Place potted plants around your patio or backyard and bring in a sculpture for wow factor.
At Bvlgari hotel‘s restaurant, they have a gazebo set up with an intimate dining area for days when it’s too hot to sit in the sun. Drapes offer a sense of privacy and a pop of pattern.
Steal the look: Easily replicate this look for the outdoors with comfortable cushioned chairs and a long dining table. Punctuate the setup with an outdoor pendant light.
When you have views of the French Riviera, minimalist, low-slung patio furniture does the trick. Neutral wicker sofas are topped with pastel pillows at Eden Roc’s Champagne Lounge.
Steal the look: Spruce up white and wicker outdoor furniture with quietly patterned throw pillows. Top glass coffee tables with candles for an intimate ambiance at night.
Patterned tile adds a global look to the fireplace and planters at this restaurant’s patio in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Steal the look: In your own outdoor space, make a statement underfoot with patterned tile or DIY it onto a planter box.
While it’s located in the windy city, the vibe at Summer House is SoCal. Think wicker chairs, hanging plants and a graphic “Yes” sign.
Steal the look: If you have a pergola in your backyard, set a dining area underneath it and hang plants and twinkling lights for an enchanting look.
String lights and hanging lanterns create a magical ambiance at Bar Reyna‘s covered patio.
Steal the look: Instead of opting for one type of light, group together lanterns, paper globes, and twinkle lights for a whimsical feel.
In this famous Las Vegas hotel restaurant, graphic tiles complement the white laser-cut chairs and blue and white textiles.
Steal the look: Spruce up your white patio furniture with blue and white striped cushions and matching napkins for a nautical vibe. Throw in a graphic rug, and you’re all set.
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Bold patterns and pastel hues offset the rustic architectural bones of this courtyard restaurant in Soho Beach House.
Steal the look: Mix and match patterned seat cushions with colorful throw pillows. Finish off the look by hanging mason jar lanterns throughout for a twinkling ambiance that’s perfect for a late night soirée.
Yellow tables and woven chairs in bright tropical colors add zing to this Mexican restaurant patio while oversized tin chandeliers with lace-like detailing make a subtle but grand statement.
Steal the look: Revamp your patio furniture by painting it in a bright hue for summer. Hang a large light fixture under a pergola or gazebo in black for contrast.
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A gold Renaissance-style mirror adds a luxurious vibe to the laid-back wicker furniture in this French-inspired L.A. restaurant.
Steal the look: Add black and white striped seat cushions for a Parisian look. Create a focal point with a statement mirror or frame and finish off the look with some potted plants for a French Country feel.
This playful little spot in Brooklyn features layered rugs and bright, beachy colors.
Steal the look: Go bold and paint your surrounding fence in a graphic pattern. Instead of just one rug, layer outdoor rugs in different prints but the same color palette for a cozy, collected feel.
A sculptural flower arrangement centers the patio at this enchanting restaurant in Bali. Round tufted seating and dim lighting create a romantic ambiance.
Steal the look: Mix and match seating in your outdoor space to create zones, and light tea candles to mimic this space’s magical ambiance.
Lush green plants cover the surrounding walls on this chic patio in Instanbul.
Steal the look: Create a living wall in your backyard with succulents or vines for a similar look but on a smaller scale.
Large French windows and wrought-iron chairs bring a classic bistro vibe to the Ralph Lauren restaurant patio in Paris.
Steal the look: Pair chairs with benches topped with striped or plaid cushions for an effortless Parisian feel. Mini floral bouquets in wicker pots make for a sweet addition to a table setting.
This West Hollywood Soho House patio is reminiscent of a tropical jungle.
Steal the look: Hang paper lanterns from trees to get different levels of lighting, and pick chairs with tropical prints for an exotic look.
A non-functioning outdoor fireplace with lit candles and symmetrically placed peacock chairs is the focal point in this bohemian-style patio in Los Angeles.
Steal the look: Have a small space? Instead of a dining table, opt for modern TV dinner tables, and pair with a wicker sofa for a laid-back, boho feel. A lush living wall is the perfect backdrop.