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Tucked away in a cavernous sea grotto in Southern Italy is one of the Grotta Palazzese Hotel’s fine cuisine restaurants. Open only during the summer months, this romantic and exclusive restaurant is illuminated by dim glowing lights and the glimmer of light reflecting off the waters of Polignano a Mare. Wood floors and simple furnishings balance well with the natural limestone texture of the cave. Seaside dining tables overlook the breathtaking views of the ocean while a small railing is the only barrier between the expansive sea below and the ancient rock within. [via inhabitat]