Top 10 most expensive restaurants in the world in 2026

If you are a foodie, have a deep pocket and live dining in the best restaurants in the world is on your bucket list, then you should consider these top ten most expensive restaurants in the world that we've curated for you.

Located in Ibiza, Spain, SubliMotion is run by Michelin 2-star chef Paco Roncero. The restaurant was awarded the Best Innovation Food & Beverage in 2014. Focusing on haute cuisine, SubliMotion promises to take you on an experiential trip that you have never experienced before. 

They feature a tasting menu consisting of 20 food tasting entrees and welcomes 12 unique diners per 'Show One' unique table. The diners are attended by a team of 25 professionals and the experience lasts approximately for 3 hours. A diner should have to shell out near about US$ 2,000 for dining in SubliMotion.  

Alchemist in Copenhagen is celebrated for pushing the boundaries of modern gastronomy. The restaurant offers a multi-sensory, avant-garde dining journey that transcends conventional tasting menus, with around 50 courses served across imaginative spaces. Each dish is meant to evoke art, history, or emotion, paired with theatrical presentation and deep storytelling. Such innovation and complexity, paired with exclusivity and limited seating, contribute to its extremely high price tag.

Ginza Kitafuku is an exclusive Japanese restaurant that specialises in live seafood, particularly high-quality snow crab. It is located in Tokyo’s upscale Ginza district and offers a traditional omakase-style dining experience. Chefs prepare dishes tableside with the finest seasonal ingredients. The restaurant is known for its intimate setting, exceptional service, and beautifully crafted multi-course meals. With its focus on premium seafood and immersive dining atmosphere, Ginza Kitafuku is one of the most luxurious culinary experiences in the world.

Caviar Russe in New York offers a luxurious dining experience centered around the world’s finest caviar. Located in Manhattan, this Michelin-starred restaurant specialises in caviar-based tasting menus, complemented by mouthwatering seafood and gourmet ingredients. The elegant setting, paired with impeccable service, enhances the luxurious experience. Guests indulge in dishes like beluga caviar, king crab, and truffle-infused creations, which makes it a premier destination for an extraordinary fine-dining adventure in New York City.

A renowned restaurant by chef Thomas Keller, Per Se was opened in 2004 in New York. It is the chef's second three-Michelin-starred property and features his daily nine-course tasting menu and also a nine-course vegetarian tasting menu that incorporates classic French techniques and the finest of ingredients. A meal would cost one around US$ 685. 

The restaurant also has an award-winning collection of wine, with over 2,000 bottles on offer.

Guy Savoy's flagship restaurant in Paris epitomizes French gastronomy with its luxurious setting and impeccable service. The tasting menu features signature dishes such as artichoke and black truffle soup, showcasing Savoy's mastery of classic and contemporary techniques. The elegant ambiance and exceptional wine pairings make dining at Guy Savoy a truly memorable experience.

Kyo Aji in Tokyo is a revered institution known for its traditional kaiseki cuisine. Chef Kenichiro Nishi's dedication to perfection is evident in every dish, which showcases the best seasonal ingredients in their purest forms. The serene and minimalist setting enhances the focus on the exquisite flavors and textures, making dining at Kyo Aji a transcendent experience.

Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet offers a revolutionary dining experience with its single-table concept, which accommodates only ten guests per night. This immersive experience combines avant-garde cuisine with multi-sensory technology, including visual, audio, and olfactory stimuli, to enhance each course. The meticulously crafted 20-course meal takes diners through flavors, emotions, and atmospheres.

HΓö£Γöñtel de Ville is situated in Crissier in Switzerland and features a menu consisting of 11 courses which costs US$ 415. The delicacies on offer include fillet of lamb, mussels with saffron, "Scarlet" tomato, pulp, and pip consommé with Imperial Ossetra caviar, as well as "Salers" beef grilled with wild pepper, cristallines de charlotte and young fresh salad leaves. They also serve three-Michelin-star worthy dishes like Somme Bay scallops cooked with orange tarocco. Blending in luxury, magic and wellness, the restaurant promises to provide with a fine-dining experience worth remembering. 

The late chef BenoΓö£┬½t and his wife Brigitte Violier were the first ones to have earned the Michelin stars for the restaurant, which is now run by chef Franck Giovannini.

Azabu Kadowaki is an elite three-Michelin-star sushi and kaiseki restaurant nestled in Tokyo’s Azabu district. Known for its exceptional seasonal seafood and rare ingredients, including prized crabs and premium sashimi, this intimate sushi counter delivers a refined dining experience emphasising technique and purity. The menu reflects Japan’s depth of umami and chef-driven precision, attracting gourmets from around the world who seek a traditional and luxurious meal at one of Tokyo’s highest price points.

Last update: February 2026