Sandego.net – The most memorable restaurant reservations can shape an entire itinerary. A meal may require a long drive through dramatic scenery, a crossing by sea or a carefully planned flight, but the reward is more than what arrives on the table. In these places, the surrounding wilderness, coastline or historic setting is as central to the experience as the cooking itself.

From a vast private reserve in New Mexico to Tuscany’s polished seaside and a landmark dining room in London, these restaurants invite travelers to make the restaurant a principal reason for going.…