Eating at some of the most expensive and immersive dining experiences or Michelin-starred restaurants the world has to offer can be an experience like no other for both your financial and digestive systems. You are doing much more than simply eating a meal and paying the check, as these restaurants deliver a culinary work of art for all the senses.
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The one-of-a-kind restaurants themselves are also aesthetically pleasing, with sounds and scents designed as part of the overall experience, completely transforming this anything but basic meal plan. If you’re ready to splurge on an unforgettable outing, these are the eight most expensive restaurants in the world.
Ithaa Undersea
Estimated price range: $235 to $400 per person
Location: The Maldives
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R27ekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R47ekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframeIthaa Undersea is the world’s first undersea restaurant. Guests may dine on set lunch and dinner menus, both of which showcase local flavors blended with Western influences. Enjoy panoramic coral garden views during your meal. Advanced booking is recommended for dinner reservations, and the dress code for dinner is island chic.
Restaurant Le Meurice
Price: Tasting menu starting at about $461 (€400) per person
Location: Paris, France
The dining room at Restaurant Le Meurice Alain Ducasse is inspired by the Salon de la Paix in the Chateau de Versailles, with stunning mirrors and crystal chandeliers. Look out the large windows, and you’ll see the Jardins des Tuileries while dining in this two-Michelin-starred restaurant.
Scenic views aside, the menu at Restaurant Le Meurice, which is overseen by Alain Ducasse with executive chef Amaury Bouhours, preserves the flavor of produce until it reaches the plate, with each dish expressing the truth of the product. Tables are stripped to bare essentials, allowing the guest’s mind to concentrate on what is important.
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KYOTO KITCHO Arashiyama
Price: Starting at 40,000 yen ($265) for lunch and 50,000 yen ($331) for dinner
Location: Kyoto, Japan
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2gekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R4gekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframeKYOTO KITCHO Arashiyama treats diners to exquisite scenery in the surrounding hills and an exquisite dining experience using carefully selected ingredients designed to engage all five senses. If you share the purpose for your dining out, the chefs will design a meal honoring this special occasion for you.
Guests may also indulge in the “Chef’s Course,” where the finest ingredients available that day are used to make its dishes. You must make a reservation to dine as a requirement for parties of two or more.
Restaurant De L’Hôtel De Ville
Price range: $302 for 10-course Menu Découverte to $400 for 11-course Menu Gastronomique
Location: Crissier, Switzerland
From Chef Franck Giovannini, Restaurant De L ‘Hôtel De Ville crafts innovative cuisine committed to healthy ingredients in every dish. Guests dine in one of five rooms, complete with different atmospheres.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2mekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R4mekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframeRestaurant de l’Hôtel de Ville received three Michelin Stars in 2022 — yes, that’s the highest rating — and guests are encouraged to make reservations and to bring a credit card with a high spending limit.
Guy Savoy
Estimated Price: Starts at about $510 a person
Location: Paris, France
Fine dining is elevated to the next level at the elegant Guy Savoy. The restaurant has six dining rooms, including Belles Bacchantes and Bouquinistes, which may be privatized per the guest’s wishes.
The set menu is known as “Colours, Textures and Flavours” designed to serve the entire table with amuse bouche, smoked sabayon, lobster with coral and more dishes on the menu. A lunch menu consisting of eight courses is also available for €260 or $285 per person (before tax and tip). Men are asked to wear a dinner jacket to ensure perfect harmony with the restaurant’s atmosphere.
Alchemist
Price: “Menu Alchemist Experience” starts at about $700 per person
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R2uekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R4uekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframeAlchemist is redefining the dining experience. The restaurant has a “Holistic Cuisine Manifest” that guests may download from the website to broaden their understanding of the concept of dining. The Alchemist experience, according to the website, includes up to 50 impressions accompanied by a beverage pairing of your choice.
Guests who wish to visit the two-Michelin-starred Alchemist must sign up for the waitlist and buy tickets once they’re released. Only parties of two, four and six guests are accepted. Dining at Alchemist lasts for four to six hours, and guests are encouraged to bring their curiosity and presence of mind.
Masa
Price range: $750 to $1,000 per person
Location: New York City
The Japanese sushi restaurant, Masa, has been reported as one of the most expensive restaurants in America. Opened by Chef Masayoshi “Masa” Takayama, Masa uses an Omakase approach where chefs craft meal selections using the best sushi to surprise guests, which serves as just one of the reasons it has earned a three-Michelin-star rating.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R34ekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R54ekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframeGuests are also expected to follow specific etiquette while dining at Masa. Smartphones must be silent, and photography is banned.
Sublimotion
Price: An average of $2,380 per person
Location: Ibiza
Each year, Sublimotion ranks as the most expensive restaurant in the world. Sublimotion only allows 12 diners to partake in gourmet cuisine prepared by a team of 10 Michelin-star chefs each night. The concept pairs cuisine with technology and staging to turn the table into a stage and its diner into a star and is only open seasonally from July 1 to Sept. 30.
Final Take To GO
World-renowned chefs from Hong Kong to New York City prepare dishes using the finest ingredients, including wagyu beef and caviar, for unforgettable dining experiences. Hosts and servers anticipate your needs and give you several hours to enjoy the food. So, if you are in the market to truly splurge on your next meal, you can’t go wrong with this selection.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R3bekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R5bekkr8lb2m7nfblbH1» iframeHeather Taylor contributed to the reporting for this article.
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