Topping The World's 50 Best Restaurants list, their tasting menus can reach up to €2,000, but the price varies based on wine pairings and the number of guests at the table. An overview of menus at the world's finest gourmet establishments.
The prices of the World's Best restaurunts
They are part of an exclusive, highly selective club, but they promise to deliver immense satisfaction to gourmands (and others). Here are the prices of tasting menus at the top 10 restaurants in the world, selected from the prestigious The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2023 list
1. Central (Lima, Perù)
Chef Virgilio Martínez and his wife, Chef Pía León, delve into Peruvian gastronomic culture with the Mater Initiative research center. Central offers four different gastronomic experiences with various menus: Uneven Territory Experience and Menu Creativity of the Day, both with 12 dishes each, priced at €264; Mater World Experience and World Creativity, both with 14 dishes, priced at €316. Wine pairings range from €108 to €124. With fermented, distilled, and South American wines, prices vary from €115 to €131. The non-alcoholic experience, featuring nectars, infusions, and extracts with Mater products, ranges from €56 to €70.
2. Disfrutar (Barcelona, Spain)
Ranked second on the list, Disfrutar is led by Mateu Casañas, Oriol Castro, and Eduard Xatruch, who opened the restaurant in Barcelona in 2014 after launching Compartir in Cadaqués in 2012. They offer a full wine pairing at €125 and another with low-alcohol drinks at €155. On the restaurant's ground floor, the R&D kitchen with a living table offers varying experiences depending on the number of diners: for one person, €1,000; for two, €500 each; for three, €400 each; for four, €375 each; and for five to six, €350 each.
3. DiverXO (Madrid, Spain)
Dabiz Muñoz's gastronomic proposal knows no creative limits. While preparing to relocate to the La Finca residential complex (Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid) in 2024, the Madrid chef offers a tasting menu tailored to the customer at the NH Collection Eurobuilding. It's worth noting that the sommelier, Miguel Ángel Millán, has been recognized as the best in the world. The menu is priced at €365, and wine pairing options are €300 per person or, for the high-end selection, €600 per person.
4. Asador Etxebarri (Axpe, Spain)
Located in the Atxondo valley, Vizcaya, Bittor Arginzoniz's cuisine is infused with the aroma of the grill. The high-quality raw materials used by the chef make the difference in his tasting menu. They serve a maximum of 30 guests per service, exclusively during lunchtime. Surprisingly, the price is quite reasonable at €264.
5. Alchemist (Copenaghen, Denmark)
Situated on the outskirts of Copenhagen, the spectacle at this restaurant begins when its bronze doors open. Chef Rasmus Munk offers a holistic dining experience that blends gastronomy, performing arts, technology, and design. The menu is priced at €657, and with exclusive drink pairings in what they call the "Sommelier's Table," it reaches €2,000.
6. Maido (Lima, Perù)
Opened in 2009 by Peruvian Mitsuharu (Micha) Tsumura, a chef originally from Osaka, Maido creates dishes with Japanese techniques and influences. They offer various tasting options: Maido Experience at €201, with wine pairing at €315 and non-alcoholic drink pairing at €266. The vegetarian experience is priced at €139, with non-alcoholic pairing at €203.
7. Lido 84 (Gardone Riviera, Italy)
Now in Italy! Located on the shores of the beautiful Lake Garda, Lido 84 is the restaurant of the Camanini brothers, Riccardo and Giancarlo, respectively the chef and sommelier of the Michelin-starred establishment. After winning the One To Watch award in 2019, they debuted on the list of the world's 50 best restaurants in 2021. The restaurant offers two tasting menus, one "classic" and the other innovative, priced at €110 and €130, making them among the most "democratic" options, considering the extensive research conducted by the chef.
8. Atomix (New York, USA)
Rising from the 33rd spot to 8th on the 2023 list, Atomix's concept is derived from an ancient Korean word meaning gift, something that chef Junghyun and his wife, restaurant director Ellia Parkes, apply to innovative cuisine in New York City. Atomix aims to continue the legacy of its "sibling" restaurant Atoboy, where customers can indulge in a tasting menu inspired by Korean traditions and techniques. The Chef's Counter provides an intimate experience with a view of the kitchen and only two seats. The menu is priced at €344, excluding beverages. There's also a counter tasting menu, where they serve cocktails on the upper floor, priced at €248.
9. Quintonil (Mexico City, Mexico)
Celebrating its 10th anniversary in Mexico City and freshly renovated. Quintonil is one of the leading ambassadors of avant-garde Mexican cuisine. Chef Jorge Vallejo, along with his wife Alejandra Flores, a sommelier and dining room manager, astounds with preparations using fresh local ingredients, as well as traditional Mexican flavors and techniques. They offer a tasting menu priced at €193, with wine pairing at €290.
10. Bruno Verjus of Table (Paris, France)
Located in Paris, its story begins with a deep respect for ingredients, which Chef Bruno Verjus treats as if they were top-caliber actors in constantly evolving performances. Depending on the season, weather, and regions, the experience varies in surprising ways. The daily menu is priced at €200, making it one of the most affordable options.
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