The 10 most expensive tasting menus from around the world
Tasting menus allow diners to experience a range of dishes a restaurant offers, however some do not come cheap!
We have scoured the internet to compile a list of the 10 most expensive tasting menus that will burn a hole in your wallet.
*Prices are PP and include tax unless stated otherwise*
10. Schauenstein Schloss Restaurant Hotel, Fürstenau, Switzerland
Dinner: 6 Course – 210.05 GBP (261 CHF)
Drink: Additonal Charges
The Schauenstein Schloss with Chef Andreas Caminada is rated with 3 stars in the Michelin Guide Switzerland and 19 Gault&Millau points.
9. Dinner by Heston, London, UK
Chef's Table (dinner): Nine Courses £225.00
Drink: Additonal Charges
Heston Blumenthal’s London restaurant focuses on historic gastronomy and has 2 stars in the Michelin Guide 2017 and has held 2 stars since 2013. For a behind the scenes dining experience, the Chef's Table offers an intimate insight into the energy and activity of the kitchen. Accommodating four to six guests, a bespoke menu, created by Chef Director Ashley Palmer-Watts, will be served direct to your table by the chef. Your own dedicated sommelier will be on hand throughout the meal to advise on wine pairings.
8. Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, Maldives
*Price may not include tax*
Dinner: 248.03 GBP (320 USD)
Drink: Additonal Charges
A truly unique experience at the World's first all glass underwater restaurant. Enjoy a contemporary European cuisine under the Executive Chef for Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Marco Amarone, 16 feet below sea level with 180-degree view of the ocean.
(At time of writing offer running price 275 USD ends 31st July 2017)
7. The Fat Duck, Berkshire, UK
Dinner: 17 courses: 255 GBP
Drink: Additonal Charges
Under Head Chef Jonny Lake Heston Blumenthals’s 3 star Michelin Guide 2017 restaurant offers diners a full journey experience taking them through childhood memories full of nostalgia and discovery and takes place over the course of the day.
>>> Read more about Heston Blumenthal's The Fat Duck here
6. Anne-Sophie Pic, Valence, France
The Essential Menu (Dinner): 10 Courses – 291.90 GBP (330 EUR)
Drink: Additonal Charges
The essential menu, provides simplistic modern day dishes by Anne-Sophie Pic who holds 3 Stars in the Michelin Guide France 2017.
>>> Read our interview with Anne-Sophie Pic here
5. Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse à l’Hôtel de Paris, Monte Carlo
Dinner: 318.32 GBP (360 EUR)
Drink: Additonal Charges
Chefs Dominique Lory and Alain Ducasse utilize the fresh juices and sauces and fresh condiments and spices to reveal the precise flavours and seasoning of their culinary style.
4. Kitcho Arashiyama Honten, Kyoto, Japan
Dinner (based on June 2017 sample menu): 331.45 GBP (48600 Yen)
Drink: Additonal Charges
Dine looking at the most beautiful views, with plates being served in antique tableware, Executive Chef Kunio Tokuoka uses locally sourced ingredients.
3. Guy Savoy, Paris, France
Dinner: 349.39 GBP (395 EUR)
Drink: Additional Charges
The most expensive set menu is titled Colours, Textures and Flavours. Chef Owner Guy Savoy's Paris restaurant focuses on precision, service, and finesse, to give diners a perfect experience.
2. Masa, NYC, USA
*Prices do not include tax*
Dinner: 467.66 GBP (595 USD)
Drink: Additonal Charges
With simple décor, Chef Masayoshi Takayama allows the food to shine, and prides itself on only using and serving ingredients in their freshest and most basic state, to ensure the character of the ingredient persists.
1. Sublimotion, Ibiza
Dinner: 1316.66 GBP (1500 EUR)
Drink: Included
Sublimotion has 2 stars in the Michelin Guide and offers a unique experience designed to stimulate all 5 senses, while enjoying Chef Paco Roncero's dishes. The room itself has a sophisticated audio-visual setting and seats 12 people per sitting.
By Mel Ayres
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