10 Beautiful Alfresco Dining Areas

Casa Olivi Marche, Italy 

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Set in the incomparably idyllic Casa Olivi in Marche, Italy, this alfresco dining space is simple yet stunning. Offering views of the rolling hills of East Italy, this dining set-up is the perfect place for a long-lunch with friends. 

Villa Saraceni at Scala dei Turchi, Sicily, Italy

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Villa Saraceni at Scala Dei Turchi is truly a sight to behold. The villa, nestled amongst the smooth white cliffs on the coast of Realmonte ought to be the world’s 8th wonder. Delicately crafted amongst the enclaves of the cliff’s edge, the villa is sitting on the water’s edge. With an outdoor alfresco area truly unlike any other, it’s arguably the world’s most picturesque spot for an afternoon Aperativo. 

Rosedale Farm, Orange

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An instagram sensation, many design aficionados across Australia will have heard of Rosedale Farm. Meticulously designed by Steve Cordony, this home displays the best of Australian rural living. The farm’s alfresco dining space is a pastoral dream, reminiscent of the countryside ideals of fairy tales. 

Jaffa Hotel, Israel

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Tucked away within a gorgeous stone-walled courtyard, Jaffa Hotel houses one of the most picturesque outdoor alfresco dining areas in Israel. With the option of a long table for long lunches, or a more intimate set-up, there’s something for everyone. 

Domaine de la Hille, South of France

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A gorgeous restored 11th Century Farmhouse in the South of France, Domaine de la Hille is full of beautiful spots for alfresco dining. Whether you’re sitting at the round table by the pool, or out the front of the property taking in the idyllic scenery, Domaine de la Hille’s alfresco dining options epitomise French Provincial living. 

Jaffa Roof House, Jaffa 

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If your ideal alfresco dining situation involves reclining on a plush sofa and watching the sunset over the city skyline, then Jaffa Roof House is for you. This stunning luxury suite in Tel Aviv overlooks both the city and the water, and is the perfect spot to relax and unwind after a busy day sight-seeing.

Alemagou, Mykonos, K-Studio

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This open-air beachfront bar is situated in one of the world’s most iconic coastlines. Offering a distinctly bohemian-come-mediterranean style, Alemagou has an idyllic European alfresco dining area with a strong natural materiality. 

The Little Black Shack, Great Mackerel Beach 

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Only accessible by ferry, The Little Black Shack is the perfect getaway destination for Sydney-siders. Perhaps what is most picturesque about the site’s location is its alfresco dining spot. Atop a rocky patio, alongside a Frangipani tree and overlooking the beautiful beach, this property’s outdoor space is the ideal spot for a morning coffee or afternoon beer. 

Guadalajara House, Mexico, by Alejandro Sticotti

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The ultimate indoor/outdoor setting, Guadalajara House in Mexico by Alejandro Sticotti is the perfect space for year-round dining and entertaining. Spacious, sleek, contemporary and featuring an outdoor fireplace, this alfresco dining setting would be as beautiful on a balmy summer’s day as on a cool winter’s afternoon.

Beach-side brunch

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Perhaps the more humble of the list, but vast in natural splendor, a seaside set-up is a great place for alfresco dining experience. With a low table, floor cushions and cozy blankets, this alfresco dining set-up is perfect for summer nights.