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Modern techniques and Steve Jobs like’ innovation have raised cooking to entirely new levels of sophistication and beauty. But unlike artists of decades past, these champions of the kitchen aren’t dying for their art. They’re getting major bucks for it. If you fancy an extra sensory feast for your eyes, ears, nose and most importantly – wallet – this list will take you overboard. If of course, this list makes you cringe, you might more enjoy the list of the world’s cheapest Michelin Star restaurants.
Price: ~$1,600 per person
Tasting: 13 courses
Extras: A three hour long tasting of futuristic techniques and DIY cocktails.
Link: Sublimotion
Ultraviolet, Shanghai
Price: ~$850 per person
Tasting: 20 courses
Extras: In an incredible high-tech room with visuals and sounds, all your senses are on high alert.
Link: Ultraviolet
Guy Savoy, Paris
Price: ~$430 per person
Tasting: 11 courses
Extras: Fine dining at its very, very best with absolutely stunning and elegant plates.
Link: Guy Savoy
Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée, Paris
Price: ~$425 per person
Tasting: 5 courses
Extras: One of the most elegantly enchanting settings you will ever eat in with world class French cooking.
Link: Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée
L’Atelier De Joël Robuchon, Las Vegas
Price: ~$450 per person
Tasting: 16 courses
Extras: The beautifully styled restaurant matches the stunning sophisticated menu that will blow your mind.
Link: Joël Robuchon
Price: ~$400 per person
Tasting: 21 courses
Extras: Watch ‘Chef’s Table’ on Netflix to discover the brilliance behind this restaurant.
Link: Alinea
Kyoto Kitcho Arashiyama, Kyoto
Price: ~$480 per person
Tasting: 12 courses
Extras: Gorgeous location with the freshest, seasonal ingredients for authentic cuisine.
Link: Kyoto Kitcho Arashiyama
Masa, New York
Price: ~$600 per person
Tasting: 20-25 courses
Extras: Some of the best Japanese food you will find in America, served in a simple space where the dishes really shines.
Link: Masa
Le Louis XV, Monte-Carlo
Price: ~$355 per person
Tasting: 6 courses
Extras: Any Alain Ducasse restaurant sets the barrier extremely high, but this one is the best of the French Riviera.
Link: Le Louis XV
Saison, San Francisco
Price: ~$400 per person
Tasting: 8-10 courses
Extras: Serving the freshest, local ingredients from their own garden with dishes changing daily.
Link: Saison
Restaurant de l’Hötel de ville de Crissier, Switzerland
Price: ~$400 per person
Tasting: 11 courses
Extras: Stunning plates of food that are pure works of art with excellent cocktails.
Link: Restaurant de l’Hötel de ville de Crissier
Ithaa, Maldives
Price: ~$325 per person
Tasting: 7 courses
Extras: Eating under the sea in a setting that you will never forget with top notch food.
Link: Ithaa
Per Se, New York
Price: ~$325 per person
Tasting: 9 courses
Extras: World class dishes served with the freshest daily ingredients with beautiful views over Central Park.
Link: Per Se
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, London
Price: ~$300 per person
Tasting: 8 courses
Extras: Incredible food that will play with your mind and test all of your senses.
Link: Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
Maison Pic, Drôme
Price: ~$360 per person
Tasting: 10 courses
Extras: This gorgeous, modern and intimate setting is the perfect place for elegant dishes that is out of this world.
Link: Maison Pic
These prices may look steep.. but just wait until you add on all those lovely cocktails and wine pairings that match the food so perfectly!
Featured image courtesy of Alinea Chicago. A top quality choice.
