Restaurants with epic art

Until recently, this sleek Italian restaurant in Midtown was home to 32 of Warhol's iconic silk-screen portraits – including recognizable faces like Judy Garland, Aretha Franklin and Alfred Hitchcock. The current collection, which debuted in 2019, is nothing to scoff at either. The Warhols have been replaced with works by British artist Damien Hirst. In the private dining room, you can spot Since the Majority of Me Rejects the Majority of You, a glossy, butterfly-filled masterpiece. Then there's Denatonium Benzoate, a hypnotizing white canvas that's covered in colorful polka dots.

This restaurant colossus offers unapologetically old-school fine dining with two Michelin stars to match. The art on the walls is equally impressive and has only become more robust thanks to current chef-manager Michel Roux Jr.'s good taste. As you make your way through the eight-course tasting menu, allow your eyes to wander the room in search of works by Picasso, Miró and Dalí. There are also a number of original pieces that whisper stories about the history of this London institution.

If walls could talk, they'd have plenty to say about this remarkable inn and eatery in the French Riviera. After swinging open its doors in 1931, La Colombe d’Or became a refuge for artists who were drawn to the area during both World Wars. Over the years, the list of regulars grew to include the likes of Matisse, Picasso and Miró – all of whom left art on the walls here. The collection has only grown since, and it's worth venturing outside to view the Fernand Léger mosaic as well as an Alexander Calder mobile that stands guard over the pool.

This charming rooftop eatery is one of the coolest al fresco hangouts in all of Hong Kong. Sitting on the top floor of H Queen’s, Piqniq is decked out in beanbags, fairy lights and vibrant works of art that only emphasize the sweeping views of the surrounding Central area. The restaurant's crown jewel is a plump, red, polka-dotted pumpkin by renowned artist Yayoi Kasuma. Adding to the whimsy is Lala Curio's hand-painted wallpaper, which beckons guests to the terrace with cloud trees, birds and flowers.

Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s first Miami restaurant is a feast for the senses – the menu is rife with Southern comfort food, the playlist is always bumpin' and there's art everywhere you look. Curated by Derek Fleming and David Simkins, the restaurant's collection showcases conversation-starting works that embody 'the excellence in the African-American experience.' While you wait for your food to arrive, scan the room to find pieces from the likes of Kara Walker, Derrick Adams, Elizabeth Catlett and Rashid Johnson.

In addition to being one of the world's best, most recognizable chefs, Massimo Bottura is an art ju**ie. It's no surprise then that Osteria Francescana, his three-Michelin-starred Modena restaurant, houses some of his favorite works. Perhaps most noteworthy (and misunderstood) is Gavin Turk's Trash sculpture, a wonderfully lifelike painted bronze cast of a very full trash bag. Elsewhere in the restaurant, guests will find contemporary works from artists including Maurizio Cattelan, Damien Hirst and Takashi Murakami.