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London boasts more than 60 Michelin star restaurants making the city a go-to for almost every famous chef in the world. Celebrity chefs like Gordan Ramsey, Marcus Wareing and Jamie Oliver have graced the streets with premium dining options and a variety not seen in any other city in the world.
Be prepared to spend a pretty penny however, as most of the exclusive and luxurious dining options can cost $170 to more than $600 per plate. The atmosphere, premium dishes and overall experience might be well worth the cost for those that can afford it – not to mention privacy for celebrity A-listers. Celebrity chefs bring in their peers from Hollywood, like Jennifer Lawrence, David Beckham, Tom Cruise, and even members of the Royal family.
Check out some of the most expensive London restaurants in 2022.
Apsleys at The Lanesborough – $170 per person
The Mediterranean restaurant was the fastest London venue to ever win a Michelin star, just one year after its grand opening in 2010. Though the chefs in the kitchen are primarily Italian (the only Heinz Beck restaurant outside of Italy according to Alux), the beautiful Venetian dining room attracts guests and the food selection is fresh and unique.
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay – $240 per person
Just one of three London restaurants that holds three Michelin stars, the Restaurant Gordon Ramsay delivers British cuisine including Cumbrian Blue Grey and Cornish turbot. It’s difficult to reserve a table at the small restaurant, but if you do, you’ll be treated to all head chef Clare Smyth has to offer, including roast pigeon, suckling pig and lemonade parfait with sheep’s milk yogurt for dessert.
Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley – $335 per person
It’s no secret Wareing and Ramsay don’t get along, that’s why the famous chef opened his own restaurant inside one of London’s top rated hotels, The Berkeley. He offers a seasonal menu including Scottish halibut and Herdwick lamb, combing the British Isles for the best and tastiest cuisine. The elegant décor often attracts guests but it’s the warm, chocolate, salted caramel that keep A-listers returning for more.
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester – $350 per person
The second three-Michelin star restaurant in London delivers a seasonal menu of French cuisine by executive chef Jean-Philippe Blondet. Perhaps most alluring to guests is the several dining options available. You can sit at Table Lumiere at the center of the restaurant and surrounded by 4,500 shimmering fiber optics or according to Elite Traveler, you could opt for the Salon Prive-, a cozy, private alcove in a private area of the restaurant. For just over $7,000 guests could choose to sit in Salon Park Lane, which includes a six-course tasting menu and room for 30.
Helene Darroze at the Connaught – $375 per person
Darroze is a fourth-generation chef, making a name for herself in Paris before opening her first restaurant in London over a decade ago. She too, offers French cuisine including Cornish lobster, Welsh grouse and Scottish Waygu beef. For the full experience, try the foie gras terrine decorated with gold leaf.
The Araki – $460 per person
The Araki provides not only a premium sushi technique that originated in Tokyo, but they also offer a one-of-a kind overall experience. Within the exclusive restaurant, only ten seats are available and doors are locked after 30 minutes past your reserved time as to not bother the guests during their dining experience. The fresh Japanese dishes are few and limited, with all dishes prepared in front of your table.
Dinner by Heston – $550 per person
Heston Blumenthal is another chef focused on creating an experience like no other. Guests choose between dishes that represent a specific time period or event in British history. Blumenthal worked with local food historians and the menu features brown bread ice cream and pickled mussels among other specialty dishes.
Le Gavroche – $590 per person
An original in the heart of London, the Roux family is well-known for their French classics and exceptional food choices. They’re also known for bringing us other professional chef’s, training the likes of Ramsay, Marco Pierre White and others. Le Gavroche is the third restaurant in London to hold a three-Michelin star rating and brings diners specialties like large scallops served with shallots, mashed potatoes and Gruyere cheese.
The Lecture Room and Library at Sketch – $655 per person
Founded by Parisian chef Pierre Gagnaire, guests can enjoy a French menu with high-quality ingredients under head chef Jahannes Nuding. According to Map International, the luxurious art-deco atmosphere used to be home to Christian Dior’s former London salon and a place Selena Gomez and Bella Hadid have been known to enjoy. For the full effect of both atmosphere and top-notch dining, try the Roast Saddle of Deer, Hereford Beef or Poached Fillet of Line Caught Seabass.
Sources: Alux , Elite Traveler, Map International