10. Schloss Schauenstein, Fürstenau, Switzerland
Named as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World by Restaurant Magazine in 2013, Schloss Schauenstein charges a premium to dine inside this beautiful Swiss castle. Head chef Andreas Caminada is at the helm of this three-Michelin-star restaurant, creating aesthetically pleasing dishes that utilize local cuisine, a perfect match to the 12th-century castle. And don’t forget to sample wine during the meal. Schloss’ sommelier Oliver Friedrich has been awarded “Sommelier of the Year 2013” by restaurant guide Gault-Millau. A meal here will run roughly $269 per person.
9.Michel Bras Toya, Toya, Japan
For sweeping views of awesome volcanic Lake Toya, make a reservation for Michel Bras Toya, a unique French-inspired restaurant located on the coast of Hokkaido in Japan. Cedric Bourassin is the current chef and director of the restaurant, and has crafted a menu utilizing local ingredients from Hokkaido with a French twist. The most expensive menu at the restaurant costs roughly $287per person.
8.Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, London
Alain Ducasse’s London concept is situated inside The Dorchester in London. The chef’s tasting menu, created by executive chef Jocelyn Herland, consists of seven seasonal courses that include dishes like crayfish velouté and fillet of halibut, Irish sea urchin, and sautéed baby squid. The seasonal tasting menu costs $289 and the current tasting menu runs at about $193 without beverages or wine pairings.
7.Hôtel de Ville, Crissier, Switzerland
This three-Michelin-star restaurant is run by husband-and-wife team Benoît and Brigitte Violier and has a rich history of showcasing legendary chefs in the region for more than 40 years. Some signature dishes on menus past have included “Scarlet” tomato, pulp, and pip consommé with Imperial Ossetra caviar, and “Salers” beef grilled with wild pepper, cristallines de charlotte and young fresh salad leaves. The chef’s tasting experience will cost roughly $318 per person but there are also less expensive menu options available.
6.Maison Pic, Valence, France
Maison Pic is a legendary French restaurant in Valence, France, that boasts three Michelin stars. Today, chef Anne-Sophie Pic is crafting the food and menus just as her father, Jacques Pic, did before her, and her grandfather, André Pic, before that. (All three Pics achieved three Michelin stars during their tenure.) For most decadent experience at the restaurant, guests can choose the Collection Pic menu, which costs roughly $445 per person. Anne-Sophie is known for putting her own twist on classic menu dishes that have been served going back to the 1930s.
5.Ithaa Undersea Restaurant (Maldives)
This exotic restaurant was rated “the most beautiful restaurant in the world” by the New York Daily News in 2014. Ithaa sits five meters below the Indian Ocean’s surface, and offers an 180 degree panoramic view of the coral gardens by which it is surrounded. (Ithaa means ‘mother of pearl’ in the Maldivian language of Dihevi). The restaurant serves European cuisine in a six-course set dinner menu, starting at no less than $320 per person without drinks or tips. The menu includes such indulgences as reef fish caviar and Black Angus beef tenderloin. Children are allowed at lunch, but not at dinner; they request a “smart” dress code, of course. This exotic restaurant is another truly unique experience.
4.Aragawa
Forbes rated Aragawa the world’s most expensive restaurant in 2006, and while we don’t rank it number 1 now, it’s still in the world’s top 5. Located at the end of a long hallway in the basement of an office building in the Shinbashi business area of Tokyo, it only seats 22 people. This restaurant’s particularly subtle location and limited seating is testament to its exclusivity. It’s known for the absolute best Kobe beef in the world. Other delicacies include charcoal-broiled Sanda Beefsteak or a single whole salmon smoked fresh every week. Sanda Beef is a particular specialty, since the animal must meet very specific criteria – “prize cattle” only – to be selected and designated as Sanda beef. The broiling process includes ten separate stages! Not including beverages, the prix fixe menu will put you out around $341 per person, but this special dining is worth it if you can spare the change.
3.Restaurant Le Meurice, Paris
Famed chef Alain Ducasse makes our top 10 list twice this year. At Le Meurice in Paris, he knows how to put together a costly menu. His collection menu at Le Meurice costs a cool $509 U.S. (€380) per person for dinner, and his lunch menu will cost you $174 (€130), and those prices are before beverages, tax, and tip. While the food is outstanding, the ambience is arguably just as fantastic, as it was inspired by the Salon de la Paix at the Château de Versailles.
2.Kitcho, Kyoto, Japan
One of the priciest dining experiences in Japan is at Kitcho, a beautifully designed restaurant run by award-winning chef Kunio Tokuoka. The chef believes every dish that is served to his customers is a work of art and represents the sights and smells of Japanese culture. A meal at this high-end establishment will run close to $600 per person, but it’s worth every penny, according to the chef.
1.Sublimotion (Ibiza)
The world’s most expensive restaurant, Sublimotion – described by head chef Paco Rancero as “radically different” – is located on an island typically better known for partying than Michelin-starred chefs and expert culinary experiences. However, this restaurant is adding a touch of undeniable class to the party island. Sublimotion is in the Hard Rock Hotel in Playa de Bossa, allowing only 12 patrons in the restaurant at a time (making it seriously exclusive). The 20-course “gastro-sensory” meal is intended to “elicit an emotional experience.” – an experience which may or may not include crying upon receiving the $2000 check. But this really is a once in a lifetime meal: Technology, psychology, design and – of course – world class food all come together to make this a unique dining adventure (with the price tag of a full adventure holiday). Everything up to the humidity of the “microenvironment” is adjusted as you eat and experience the meal.
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