Eating out, while definitely more costly than cooking for yourself, still largely remains a possible expense for the average consumer. Well, in most dinning establishments that is. However, when we’re talking about high-end restaurants, a lunch menu can cost you a lot more than your dish of scrambled eggs and pancakes at the diner just around the corner.
Today, we would like to present you with a list we have compiled of the top 8 most expensive restaurants in the world, ranked according to the average price for a menu for one person. Curious to see the fanciest and most expensive restaurants in the world? Let’s take a look at the countdown.
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No. 8: Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester – London, UK
Average price for a menu (one person): $289
UK cuisine has more to offer than fish and chips. If you want to convince yourself, pay a visit at The Dorchester and check out chef’s Alain Ducasse menu selection. The 7-course menu, which runs at nearly $300 per person, includes dishes such as crayfish, fillet of halibut, sautéed baby squid, and Irish sea urchin.
No. 7: Hôtel de Ville – Crissier, Switzerland
Average price for a menu (one person): $318
Hôtel de Ville is a spectacular restaurant that has been enchanting visitors for over 4 decades. Run by spouses Brigitte and Benoit Violier, the restaurant offers a series of signature dishes that your taste buds will simply adore.
No. 6: Ithaa – Maldives
Average price for a menu (one person): $320
If you ever happen to visit the Maldives, make sure to book a table at the Ithaa, a unique restaurant located 5 meters below water surface. Don’t miss out on the 180-degree view of the magnificent corals and the one-of-a-kind six-course menu. Ithaa also offers a less expensive tasting menu, at $195 per person.
No. 5: Aragawa – Tokyo, Japan
Average price for a menu (one person): $370
For a truly exquisite dining experience we highly recommend the Aragawa Restaurant in Tokyo. The in-house specialty is not necessarily a Japanese dish as you may expect, but Sanda beef, obtained from the restaurant’s personal stock of purebred cattle.
No. 4: Maison Pic – Valence, France
Average price for a menu (one person): $445
High-end cuisine is a family affair for Chef Anne-Sophie Pic, who continues the legacy of her father and grandfather before her at the Maison Pic in Valence. But all that history and tradition comes at a price; $445 per menu to be more exact.
No. 3: Masa – New York City, US
Average price for a menu (one person): $450
The Masa offers you one of the most luxurious dining experiences in the Big Apple and even though it only serves a tasting menu, the 3 Michelin-star establishment is quite popular. Thinking about cancelling a reservation? Think again, as it can cost you as much as $200 per person.
No. 2: Le Meurice – Paris, France
Average price for a menu (one person): $509
Chef Alain Ducasse once again makes the countdown with his Le Meurice restaurant in Paris. With a design inspired by the Castle of Versailles, Le Meurice will charm you in more ways than one. And if the $509 price tag for the chef’s collection menu is a turnoff, there’s a cheaper lunch menu, available for just $174. Well, excluding tax, beverages, and tips.
No. 1: Kitcho – Kyoto, Japan
Average price for a menu (one person): $600
If you’re looking for a memorable experience in the midst of Japanese oasis, we strongly recommend that you pay a visit to Kitcho restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. Though prices are steep, to say the least, chef Kunio Tokuoka is committed to enchanting his customers with the smells and sights of Japanese culture.
