For most of us, a splurge dinner means a nice steakhouse or a fancy bottle of wine. For the ultra-wealthy? It looks a little different: meals that cost more than a month’s rent, rare ingredients, and jaw-dropping settings. Here are the world’s 10 most expensive dining experiences.
10. Vespertine – Los Angeles, USA ($395 per person)
Ever wondered what it would be like to dine in the future? Vespertine in Los Angeles is offering that kind of experience. Chef Jordan Kahn’s creations are otherworldly, with dishes that look like they came from a sci-fi movie set. The experience is designed to be an immersive artistic performance that will engage all your senses.
9. Elite Private Chef Experience – NYC ($500+ per person)
Imagine having a Michelin-starred chef cook for you in the comfort of your own home. In New York City, this is a reality for those willing to pay. For upwards of $500 per person, you can hire a top-tier chef to create a customized menu for you and your guests. This is a dining experience where you’re the star. Plus, it’s a chance to interact with a culinary master and learn their secrets.
8. Kitcho Arashiyama – Kyoto, Japan ($600+ estimated)
Kitcho Arashiyama in Kyoto is a three-Michelin-starred restaurant known for serving traditional kaiseki cuisine. Chef Kunio Tokuoka masterfully crafts a menu that reflects the changing seasons, with each ingredient selected for its peak flavor and beauty. The experience is made better by the restaurant’s stunning location, with views of traditional Japanese gardens.
7. Restaurant de l’Hôtel de Ville – Crissier, Switzerland ($700+ estimated)
For over 60 years, the Restaurant de l’Hôtel de Ville in Crissier, Switzerland has been home to some of the world’s greatest chefs. Their menu is a celebration of seasonal ingredients and local Swiss products, with each dish a testament to tradition and innovation. A meal here is a chance to experience the evolution of fine dining in a location that’s both elegant and timeless.
6. Caviar Russe Grand Tasting Menu – NYC ($975 per person)
Indulge in the ultimate luxury at Caviar Russe in NYC. For $975 per person, you can savor a variety of the world’s finest caviars, each paired with complementary flavors. The restaurant’s opulent setting and impeccable service also create an atmosphere of pure indulgence.
5. Masa Omakase – New York, USA ($950 per person)
Prepare to be amazed at Masa, a three-Michelin-starred sushi restaurant in New York City. Chef Masa Takayama’s minimalist approach has earned him a reputation as one of the world’s greatest sushi masters. There is no menu, but you’re treated to a personalized tasting experience based on the freshest ingredients of the day.
4. French Laundry Black Truffle and Caviar Menu – Napa Valley ($1,200 per person)
Chef Thomas Keller’s iconic restaurant has been a bucket-list destination for food lovers for decades. While the standard tasting menu is a splurge, the Black Truffle and Caviar Menu takes things to the next level. For $1,200 per person, you can have a decadent feast featuring two of the world’s most prized ingredients.
3. Ginza Kitafuku – Tokyo, Japan ($2,130 per person)
Experience the art of Japanese hospitality at Ginza Kitafuku, a restaurant in Tokyo known for serving the freshest, most flavorful crab you’ll ever taste. For over $2,000 per person, you can enjoy a multi-course omakase menu featuring the delicate sweetness of live crab, prepared right before your eyes.
2. Almas Caviar Tasting Experience ($2,500+ per person estimated)
Almas caviar is a rare, exquisite caviar, harvested from the oldest sturgeon, which can fetch up to $40,000 per kilogram. A private tasting of this “white gold” would be a chance to savor a delicacy prized by royalty for centuries. While not a specific restaurant, an Almas caviar tasting will undoubtedly be one of the most expensive meals in the world.
1. Sublimotion – Ibiza, Spain ($2,380 per person)
Welcome to the most expensive restaurant in the world: Sublimotion in Ibiza. For $2,380 per person, you and 11 other guests will embark on a three-hour journey that combines a 20-course menu with virtual reality, laser light shows, and a team of 25 performers and servers. The restaurant offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience that pushes the boundaries of culinary innovation.