From those select few restaurants that have to be trekked, hiked and climbed to at the very edge of the world, those that have been officially recognised as the most beautiful, the highest, the most expensive, the fastest and, indeed, the slowest (fancy waiting five to six long weeks for your food to be freshly grown, prepared and served to your exact specifications?) Below are the world's record breaking restaurants, those that truly shine within the food industry and have garnered worldwide recognition for their achievements. Get ready to be inspired by some truly world-class dining experiences!

Infographic by: www.bookatable.co.uk