Punk Royale London

Originating in Stockholm in 2015 and having since expanded to Copenhagen and Oslo, Punk Royale is one of the quirkier and imaginative restaurants to be found not just in Scandinavia, but the world.

As indicated by the name, Punk Royale takes a decidedly rebellious approach to gastronomy and fine dining. Despite the London restaurant occupying an 18th-century building in Mayfair, don't expect to be greeted by tuxedoed staff, a toolbox of cutlery set out on crisp white tablecloths, and a harpist strumming delicately away in a dimly lit corner. That doesn't mean Punk Royale's tasting menus lack theatrical flair, but the seriousness often associated with fine dining is replaced by playfulness and a sense of imaginative abandon.

An eye-popping graffiti setting, smoke machines, serving syringes, and other unexpected elements combine in a memorable culinary chaos that has won over food critics and casual visitors alike. Part culinary celebration, part immersive dining experience, it's best to go into Punk Royale with an open mind and eager anticipation, assured in the knowledge that whatever's coming your way during the lengthy, multiple-course tasting menu, you're in good hands.