10 Most Expensive Restaurant in the World in 2021

The foodies and non-foodies take a global city tour once in their lifetime. When it comes to food, they try to get in one of the world’s most expensive restaurants. Here, we have listed them as per customer rating and Michelin stars.

10. Most Expensive Restaurant in the World

10. Ithaa Undersea – Maldives

Have you ever dreamed of an undersea restaurant, then your Maldives tour will make it happen? It is the world’s first undersea restaurant.

The Maldives is an international tourist destination known for luxury tourism. Since 2005, it became the dining landmark for romantic people and honeymooners.

Yet, the corporate, business tour people and families to book to dine here in advance and visit Rangali Island, where it is located. It is a mind-blowing fanciest restaurant in the world for kids.

• The specialty f this restaurant is it is 5.8-m below the mean sea level.
• A coral garden and is set up to attract in the daytime.
• The people dining here can see small to medium marine life kissing the viewable glass of this restaurant.  

Food Menu

Ithaa Undersea Restaurant serves lunch and dinner only.

• Wine
• Seafood
• European cousins
• Vegan Food

Price: $430 and above for a single person

Ithaa Undersea Restaurant Address

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, JP8F, +6H9, Conrad Rangali Island 20077, Maldives

Timing: 11am–2:30pm and 6:30–10:30pm

Phone: +960 668-0629

9. Aragawa – Tokyo

If you have heard of Kobe and Wagu, then it is one of the world’s most expensive restaurants.

Once in Japan, beef lovers must visit here to taste beefsteak. You will find it no place a similar beef dishes. It is the specialty of this restaurant.

• It is an underground restaurant, which is in an old commercial building.
• They serve beef, which is brought up on a hygienic farm.
• Their secret of delicious beef is their farm-fresh beef and their preparation method.

 It is a modern restaurant with comfortable seating arrangements. They serve reservations, seating, and table service for lunch and dinner all week.

Aragawa – Tokyo Food Menu:

• Steakhouse
• Japanese Cousins

Aragawa – Tokyo Price: $260 and above for a single person

Aragawa – Tokyo Address: No. 3-23-11 Nishishinbashi 1F Onarimon Odakyu Bldg, Minato 105-0003 Tokyo Prefecture

Aragawa – Tokyo Timing: 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Aragawa – Tokyo Phone: +81 3-3438-1867

8. Kyoto Kitcho Arashiyama – Tokyo

It is a natural and the fanciest restaurant in the world with traditional outlooks and modern interiors.

Anyone willing to dine here can view the surrounding hills in four varied seasons. Thus, you can view different scenery from this restaurant. It is the natural beauty of this 1948 established restaurant.

Many interior alternations are done here. Yet, the owner did not alter any of the exterior, which has typical Japanese architectural values as a classic home. 

• Feel at home atmosphere in a classy restaurant.
• An eye-soothing garden is present outside this restaurant.
• They serve seasonal food.

Food Menu:

• Asian Cousins
• Japanese Cousins
• Kaiseki

Price: $380 and above for a single person

Address: No. 58, Susukinobaba, Saga Tenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616−8385 Kyoto Prefecture

Timing: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM all weeks

Phone: +81 75-881-1101

7. Guy Savoy – Paris

It is the world’s most expensive restaurant, which is in France. If you wish to dine in a contemporary-style restaurant, it is the right place to land for meat and vegan food lovers.

It has ambient seating arrangements for families, corporate and groups of people in six different rooms.

• They serve delicious meat varieties in all seasons.
• They serve gluten-free foods in vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods.
• It is their flagship restaurant of the owner, who is a famous chef too.  

Food Menu

• European Cousins
• French Cousins

Price: $385 and above for a single person

Address: Monnaie De Paris, 11 Quai De Conti, 75006 Paris France

Timing: Morning 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and Night 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Phone: +33 1 43 80 40 61

6. Restaurant De L’Hôtel De Ville – Crissier, Switzerland

Switzerland is famous for serving luxury and comforts for international tourists. It is also the costliest place in tourism. Yet, you can also dine in one of the world’s most expensive restaurants once in Switzerland tour.

• It is an extraordinary restaurant in a contemporary building.
• You will dine in a pollution-free environment in a naturally cool place.

The honeymooners and romantic people can enjoy much privacy in candle-lit dining. One must book in advance, as this costly restaurant is booked year-round online.

Food Menu

• European Cousins
• French Cousins

Price: $415 and above for a single person

Address: Rue d’ Yverdon 1, Crissier, Lausanne 1023 Switzerland

Timing: Opens at 09:30 AM and Closes at11:30 PM

Phone: +41 21 634 05 05

5. Maison Pic Valence – Paris

It is a costly and fanciest restaurant in the world to dine once on your Paris City tour.

As of now, this family-run restaurant is serving delicious food for the past 130-years. A pre-reservation is necessary as this dining place is booked full in all seasons.  

• Sophie Pic is the restaurant owner and the world-famous chef who serves signature foods.
• It is rated Michelin 3-stars in the restaurant category.

Food Menu

• French Cousins
• Mediterranean Cousins
• Signature Foods

Price: $445 and above for a single person

Address: No. 20 Rue du Louvre, 75001 Paris, France

Timing: 10 AM to 10 PM

Phone: +33 1 42 60 40 40

4. Masa – New York

Taste à la carte menu from the world’s most expensive restaurant once in New York City tour. It is a Michelin Guide3 star restaurant. It was established in 2004 and is still famous for its serving chef-selected dishes for the dinners.

• They serve Sushi’s which you would not have tasted anywhere.
• The food served here is different every day.

It is an owner cum chef restaurant in NYC, which becomes famous in a short span of time.

Food Menu

• Omakase

Price: $595 and above for a single person

Address: Warner Center at 10 Columbus Circle (at West 60th Street and Broadway) in Manhattan, NYC

Timing: Opens AT 11:30 AM and closes AT 11:00 PM

Phone: +1 212-823-9807

3. Ultraviolet – Shanghai

It is one of the highest-priced and fanciest restaurants in the world with a 3-star Michelin rating. The diners can expect unexpected hospitality services. They serve delicious food within a few minutes of your order. One has to book in advance in all seasons.

• You will dine in with cool lighting and a musical ambiance.
• Shanghai skylines are visible from this restaurant.

Food served in this elite restaurant is of famous chefs. They serve 20-course meals, which are mouthwatering and delicious.

Food Menu

• Contemporary Cousins
• European Cousins

Price: $570 and above for a single person

Address: 6th floor, Bund 18, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200002 China

Timing: Opens at 6:30 PM and Closes at 11:00 PM

Phone: +86 21 6323 9898

2. Per Se – New York

It comes 2^nd under the world’s most expensive restaurant. This restaurant comes under the top 50 list in NYC.

It has a 3-star rating as per Michelin Guide. It was established in the heart of NYC in 2004. Wearing jackets are necessary to enter this restaurant. An advance booking is necessary for all seasons to dine at this delicious restaurant.  

• The famous chef Thomas Keller is the owner of this restaurant.
• Gastronomy served here is from Chef de Cuisines way of preparation.

 It is a luxury restaurant with excellent guest services.

Food Menu

• American Cousins
• French Cousins

Price: $680 and above for a single person

Address: 10 Columbus Cir, New York City, NY 10019-1158

Timing: Opens at 5:00 PM and Closes at 7:30 PM

Phone: +1 212-823-9335

1. Sublimotion – Ibiza, Spain

It is the world’s most expensive restaurant and tops the list as of 2020. Chef Paco Roncero is the owner of this famous restaurant in Spain. He serves delicious molecular gastronomy and tries many innovative foods. It has a Michelin 2-star restaurant rating. This costly restaurant is open in the summer season only. Hence, an advance booking is necessary for foodies.   

• The diners have the opportunity to taste 20-varieties of courses.
• This restaurant functions from 1^st June to 30^th of September every year.

This is an innovative restaurant keeping in mind the diner’s entertainment, drinks, and gastronomy for 3-hours to taste the 20-course food.

Food Menu

• Mediterranean Cousins

Price: $2,380 and above for a single person

Address: Carretera de la Platja Den Bossa s/n Hotel Hard Rock Ibiza, 07817, Ibiza Spain

Timing: Check Sublimotion official website as it is a seasonal restaurant

Phone: +34 618 89 13 58

The food prices mentioned in the top 10 expensive restaurants are without taxes and any other charges.

Thus, dining here is essential with cash in hand and pays via cards. It will help you if you could book from trusted travel and tourism channels.

It is advisable to read their terms, conditions, and payment and cancelation policy before booking online.   

Here’s a quick recap of the 10 most expensive restaurants in the world:

1. Sublimotion – Ibiza, Spain
2. Per Se – New York, United States
3. Ultraviolet – Shanghai, China
4. Masa – New York, United States
5. Restaurant De L’Hôtel De Ville – Crisser, Switzerland
6. Mason Pic Valence – Paris, France
7. Guy Savoy – Paris, France – $385
8. Kitcho Arashiyamo – Tokyo, Japan
9. Aragawa – Tokyo, Japan
10. Ithaa Undersea – Maldives