Most Expensive Restaurants in the World 2026
The most expensive restaurants in the world transcend fine dining — they are performances, art installations, and culinary journeys that cost more per person than most people spend on a weekend vacation.
Top 10 Most Expensive Restaurants
| Rank | Restaurant | City | Price Per Person | Cuisine | Seat Time | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sublimotion | Ibiza | €2,000 | Multi-sensory | 3 hours | 6 months |
| 2 | Masa | New York | $750 | Omakase | 2 hours | 3 months |
| 3 | Guy Savoy | Paris | €760 | French | 3.5 hours | 2 months |
| 4 | Aragawa | Tokyo | ¥70,000 ($469) | Kobe steak | 2 hours | 1 month |
| 5 | Kitcho | Osaka | ¥65,000 ($435) | Kaiseki | 3 hours | 6 months |
| 6 | Le Cinq | Paris | €670 | French | 3 hours | 2 months |
| 7 | Épicure | Paris | €600 | French | 3 hours | 2 months |
| 8 | Urasawa | Los Angeles | $595 | Omakase | 2.5 hours | 2 months |
| 9 | Le Louis XV | Paris | €580 | French | 3 hours | 2 months |
| 10 | RyuGin | Tokyo | ¥50,000 ($335) | Modern kaiseki | 3 hours | 2 months |
What Makes Them Expensive
| Factor | Cost Impact | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients | 30–40% | Truffles ($3,000/kg), caviar ($10,000/kg), Kobe beef ($500/kg) |
| Location | 20–30% | Prime real estate in Tokyo, NYC, Paris |
| Labor | 20–30% | 20+ staff per service, kitchen brigade |
| Tableware | 5–10% | Cristofle silver, Bernardaud porcelain, Riedel glassware |
| Wine program | 10–20% | Rare vintages, Burgundy allocation |
Sublimotion: The Most Expensive Restaurant
At €2,000 per person, Sublimotion in Ibiza is the most expensive restaurant in the world. It is not a restaurant — it is a theatrical dining experience.
What you get:
- 12-course tasting menu served across multiple rooms
- Virtual reality elements, holograms, interactive projections
- Each course is presented as a performance
- One 4-hour seating per night
- Maximum 12 guests
The verdict: Sublimotion is an experience rather than a meal. The food is excellent but not Michelin-star quality. You are paying for the theater.
When to Splurge
| Occasion | Best Choice | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Once-in-a-lifetime | Sublimotion (Ibiza) | €2,000/person |
| Anniversary | Masa (NYC) | $750/person |
| Best value | Kei (Paris) | €250/person |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most expensive restaurant in the world?
Sublimotion in Ibiza at €2,000 per person is the most expensive restaurant in the world.
What is the most expensive restaurant in New York?
Masa at $750 per person for omakase is New York's most expensive restaurant.
What is the most expensive restaurant in Tokyo?
Aragawa at ¥70,000 per person for Kobe steak is Tokyo's most expensive restaurant.
Are expensive restaurants worth it?
For special occasions, yes — the best expensive restaurants (Masa, Le Cinq, Kei) offer exceptional ingredients and service. Some (Sublimotion) are more experience than food.
Last updated: February 2026. Prices are subject to change. Verify with restaurants before booking.