Gastronomy is one of the most lucrative industries in the world. People spend more than £1,000 billion annually on restaurants. Many people travel to different countries just to dine at one particular restaurant. These guests are particularly impressed by the extravagant gourmet temples. Not only is the food delicious, but so are the furnishings and prices. These ten restaurants are some of the most expensive in the country.
To be honest, only the rich or lottery winners can afford these restaurants. And while talking about lottery, did you know that the number of people who play Lotto in the UK is 45 million? Also, 27% adults in the UK have played a lottery scratchcard within the past 12 months.
So, let’s start our list of some of the most exclusive restaurants in the world.
Place 1 in the most expensive restaurants: SubliMotion (Ibiza, Spain)
The SubliMotion restaurant in Ibiza has been ranked the first in the world for the most expensive dining since its opening in 2014. The Hard Rock Hotel, Playa da Bossa’s star chef serves a unique kind of haute cuisine. It is a unique dining experience that combines art, technology, and food. The 20-course menu includes a mix of art, technology, and food. The most expensive restaurant in the country promises an unforgettable experience.
As part of an exclusive setting, you can enjoy your meal here with all your senses. The tables and walls are projection surfaces and screens. The humidity is adjusted to food, and even the colors and light on plates can be altered to create a special atmosphere. In addition, the chef created an operation centre that provides specific lighting and colour effects for each walk.
He uses molecular gastronomy as a strategy. The star chef makes small but beautiful appetizers many times. Each time, he serves them in different versions. This is how 20 courses are arranged at the end. The restaurant is also very exclusive. The restaurant is only available for twelve people. The interactive gourmet experience is expensive. It costs around £1,200 for the entire menu, without drinks.
Masa, New York (USA).
Masa is New York City’s most affordable restaurant. This restaurant’s chef and owner is an Asian-American. He has three Michelin stars. At the Time Warner Centre, there is no set menu. Instead, guests are presented with a range of fresh options. Three hours of carefully prepared sushi is served during this culinary event. It is one of the most expensive. Fresh ingredients are imported from Japan every day. The head chef also greets guests. There are only 26 places available, so reservations should be made at least one month ahead. It’s very minimalistic in design, with no windows or music and no special color schemes. This restaurant is expensive, but it focuses only on the dining experience.
The cost of the menu is simple to explain. It is the most expensive restaurant in America, with a menu that costs £350 without drinks or taxes. You can also enjoy all the drinks. A pot of Kikuhime sake retails for £330, and a glass of 1995 Chateau Margal Bordeaux is £1,240. You can also cancel the reservation by paying an additional £165. The gourmet menu includes luxurious materials, specially prepared ingredients, and a special preparation method.
Le Meurice, Paris (France)
The master chef of this restaurant has unique creations; he consistently impresses critics year after year. Some of his most notable restaurants include the Parisian Le Meurice. He and his team offer a 3-course menu featuring selected specialties in the hotel’s historic dining room. It is decorated with crystal chandeliers, bronze, and marble, in the Versailles style.
A three-course meal, including a selection of cheeses and dessert, costs around £422. There are also drinks. There are many house treats, including guinea fowl pie, potatoes and lobster, and a wide variety of chocolates.
It is known for its kid-friendly and healthy dishes. This makes it a great place to take the whole family. Children’s meals are “only” £105, and they come with no drinks.
Ithha Undersea Restaurant, Maldives
This restaurant is truly special. The 180-degree panorama, five meters below the Indian Ocean’s surface, offers a fascinating view of the underwater world. Visitors can also see coral gardens and fish from the vantage point. The New York Daily News voted Ithha, which means “pearl” in Maldivian language, as the “most beautiful restaurant worldwide” in 2014.
The transparent, arc-shaped acrylic glass that extends from the roof to the floor is the first ever underwater restaurant. The guests can also be viewed from the panoramic view. You can access the 14 pitches by climbing a spiral staircase through a thatched pavilion. The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island resort boasts a luxurious restaurant that combines Asian and European flavours. You can choose from rare options like Black Angus steak or reef fish caviar.
