Ever wonder what it’s like to eat at a restaurant where the bill costs more than your rent? Some places around the world take dining to a whole new level– and price range.
In this article, I’ll give you a sneak peek at 15 restaurants famous for their sky-high prices. These restaurants sell luxury, bragging rights, and memories that’ll last long after the credit card bill arrives.
Sublimotion, Ibiza, Spain
Sublimotion isn’t just a meal; it’s a mind-bending show. Diners wear VR headsets and experience a multi-sensory adventure with their food. The 20-course meal changes themes throughout, from underwater scenes to outer space. At about $2,000 per person, it’s like paying for dinner and a theme park ride all in one.
Masa, New York City, USA
Masa is the most expensive sushi restaurant in the US. There’s no menu- you eat whatever Chef Masa decides to serve that day. The meal can last up to three hours and costs around $595 per person, not including drinks. You’re paying for super fresh fish and the chef’s creativity.
Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée, Paris, France
This fancy restaurant has three Michelin stars and a view of the Eiffel Tower. The food is all about simple, natural flavors, but prepared in very clever ways. A meal here can cost over $400 per person. You’re not just paying for food but for the whole luxurious experience.
Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet, Shanghai, China
Ultraviolet only serves 10 people per night in a secret location. The 20-course meal comes with lights, sounds, and smells to match each dish. It’s like dinner and a movie combined. At about $600-$900 per person, it’s a night out you won’t forget – or repeat too often!
Guy Savoy, Paris, France
Guy Savoy’s restaurant is in a historic building with a view of the Seine River. The food is classic French but with modern twists. You can expect to pay around $360 for the tasting menu, not including drinks. It’s like eating a piece of French history.
Restaurant de l’Hôtel de Ville, Crissier, Switzerland
This restaurant has had three chefs for over 40 years but has always kept its three Michelin stars. The menu changes with the seasons, using the best local ingredients. A meal here can cost about $400 per person. You’re paying for years of perfected recipes and top-notch service.
Kitcho Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
Arashiyama serves traditional Kaiseki cuisine in private tea-house-style rooms. Each meal is like a carefully planned art show, with dishes that match the season. A dinner here can cost up to $600 per person. It’s not just food; it’s a lesson in Japanese culture and art.
Maison Pic, Valence, France
Run by Anne-Sophie Pic, one of the few female chefs with three Michelin stars, this restaurant serves creative French cuisine. The nine-course tasting menu costs about $360 per person. You’re paying for unique flavor combinations and the chance to taste a famous chef’s vision.
Joël Robuchon, Las Vegas, USA
This restaurant holds the record for most Michelin stars in Las Vegas. The 16-course tasting menu costs around $445 per person. The food is fancy French cuisine, and the restaurant looks like a fancy Art Deco townhouse. It’s a little bit of Paris in the middle of Vegas.
Aragawa, Tokyo, Japan
Aragawa is famous for serving some of the best (and most expensive) beef in the world. A simple steak dinner here can cost over $500 per person. The restaurant is small and doesn’t look very fancy, but people come from all over for the melt-in-your-mouth Kobe beef.
Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, Maldives
Ithaa is the world’s first all-glass underwater restaurant. You eat surrounded by fish and coral reefs. The food is fancy European with Maldivian flavors. A meal costs about $320 per person, but you’re really paying for the amazing underwater views.
Per Se, New York City, USA
Per Se is run by famous chef Thomas Keller and has three Michelin stars. The nine-course tasting menu changes daily and costs $355 per person. The restaurant has great views of Central Park. You’re paying for perfectly cooked food and some of the best service in New York.
Noma, Copenhagen, Denmark
Noma has been named the world’s best restaurant several times. They serve Nordic cuisine using foraged ingredients. The tasting menu costs about $400 per person. You might eat things like fermented grasshoppers or moss. It’s as much an adventure as it is a meal.
Mirazur, Menton, France
Mirazur sits on a hillside with amazing views of the French Riviera. The chef uses ingredients from his own garden and local markets. A meal here costs about $350 per person. You’re paying for super-fresh ingredients and a beautiful setting.
Alinea, Chicago, USA
Alinea is famous for turning food into art. You might eat a balloon made of apple or a painting made of dessert. The tasting menu costs about $290-$365 per person. It’s like going to a magic show where you can eat the tricks.
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