The World's Most Expensive Restaurants

There's an expensive meal and then there's an expensive meal. Some restaurants really push the boundaries of innovation, pampering, and quality, but they also push the boundaries of how much they can charge for a meal. There are a few places that are worth splurging for: here are the 20 most expensive restaurants and how much you can expect to spend at them.

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1. Sublimotion, Spain

This Ibiza restaurant by celebrated Spanish chef Paco Roncero comes in at a whopping $2,380 per person. For that price, diners can expect an innovative 20-course tasting menu using some of the rarest and most expensive ingredients like caviar, saffron, and foie gras. The experience is made complete with virtual reality goggles.

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2. Guy Savoy, France

In an iconic 18th-century building on the River Seine in Paris is the prestigious three-Michelin-starred restaurant, Guy Savoy. For around $525, diners will receive an inspired 18-course tasting menu worth every penny.

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3. Ultraviolet, China

This Shanghai single-table restaurant created by French chef Paul Pairet is a multi-sensory dining experience. A meal here is more than just food–there’s a light show, course-themed music, and visual projections all for $450 per person. 

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4. Alchemist, Denmark

Alchemist is a two-star Michelin restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark. It offers a fifty-course tasting journey that’s both thought-provoking and delicious. The one-of-a-kind experience costs over $700, not including wine.

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5. Masa, USA

This three-star Michelin omakase restaurant in New York City by Chef Masayoshi Takayama is renowned for serving up perfection every step of the way from the peacefully luxurious ambiance to sensational service, and exquisite food. But that quality doesn’t come cheap–the omakase tasting menu starts at $750 per person, not including wine.

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6. Alain Ducasse, Monaco

Among the most renowned chefs in the world, Alain Ducasse has many restaurants, his Monte Carlo outpost being the most expensive and iconic. In the Palace of Versailles-like dining room, you can expect an opulent fine dining experience–we’re talking white gloves and silver platters–at the price of $585 per person.

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7. Kitcho Arashiyama, Japan

This esteemed restaurant in Kyoto serves delicate and carefully prepared Japanese dishes using the finest local ingredients in traditional settings. Part meal, part cultural immersion, dinner at Kitcho Arashiyama starts at $350 per person.

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8. Ithaa Undersea, Maldives

Ithaa Undersea, the world’s first underwater restaurant, takes immersion to a whole new level. Have dinner while gazing at sea creatures swimming overhead for about $400 per person. 

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9. Aragawa, Japan

At this Japanese restaurant, meat is king, with Kobe beef and Wagyu taking the spotlight. But their mouth-watering cuts come at eye-watering prices, with each diner paying anywhere from $260 to $500. 

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10. Forum, China

This Cantonese restaurant in Hong Kong has earned three Michelin stars and is an institution of Chinese fine dining with over 40 years of history. For around $560 each, diners can expect dishes that strike a fine balance between classic and innovative. 

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11. Joel Robuchon, USA

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, except for your meal at Joel Robuchon which is sure to be a memorable experience you’ll want to take with you. For around $500 to $1000 each, Diners can expect to be pampered at this three-Michelin-starred restaurant that has been credited with being a game-changer in the Vegas dining scene. 

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12. Piazza Duomo, Italy

Piazza Duomo is the holy grail of Italian cuisine, serving up gorgeous presentations of classic dishes. The tasting menus which take guests on a culinary journey through Italy, the gardens, and the seasons are around $300 per person.

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13. Schloss Schauenstein, Switzerland

Widely considered one of the best restaurants in the world, Schloss Schauenstein is situated in a historic mansion in the Swiss town of Fürstenau. All the ingredients used here are local and many are even produced on the restaurant’s grounds. The tasting menu starts at around $300.

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14. Le Meurice, France

The name Alain Ducasse is synonymous with exceptional, lavish dining. Le Meurice–with its crystal chandeliers and 18th-century portraits adorning every wall–is no exception. The tasting menus are the chef’s masterful take on classic French dishes. The average price is almost $400 per person.

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15. Per Se, USA

This three-star Michelin restaurant in NYC overlooking Central Park serves up French and American cuisine for around $250 to $450. The restaurant offers spectacular views, but your attention is sure to be on your plate.

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16. Kyo Aji, Japan

With an introduction-only policy, Kyo Aji (Japanese for the taste of Kyoto) takes “exclusive” to the next level. Those who manage to get in will have a dining experience like no other and will consider themselves lucky, even if they have to dish out around $370 per person.

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17. Restaurant De L'hôtel De Ville, Switzerland

This three-Michelin-starred restaurant offers a classic and memorable dining experience in Crissier, Switzerland. The restaurant is comprised of five rooms that all have different atmospheres and a locally-focused tasting menu that’ll set you back around $470.

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18. Maison Pic Valence, France

One of the few three-Michelin-starred restaurants helmed by a female chef, Maison Pic is located in the picturesque Valence, France. The tasting menu is a creative twist on Mediterranean flavors that elevate your taste buds. It costs $300 to $600 per person.

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19. Taian Table, China

This three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Shanghai serves exceptional dishes to diners seated at a counter enclosing the kitchen, so they can watch their food being prepared. The ever-changing tasting menu costs around $250 per person.

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20. The French Laundry, USA

One of the most iconic restaurants on this side of the pond, The French Laundry is a highly respected institution and a trailblazer in American fine dining. Their menu consists of innovative fusions of Californian and French cuisines. A meal here will cost around $400 per person with their more exclusive and special menus coming to $1200. 

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