World's most expensive restaurants.

 Ithaa Maldives.

Five meters below sea level against the beautiful sea life of the Indian Ocean off the Maldives, Ithaa is a clear dome that seats 14 people amid the beautiful coral, fish, plants, stingrays and sharks. It cost around $5 million to build and they have to pay for that investment, so the food is ridiculously expensive. Just for starters, the 23-course tasting menu is $300. The food is mostly western with a little Maldivian influence.

 Solo Per Due, Umbria, Italy

Italian food is far from limited to pizza and pasta. Inland you'll find meats, cheeses and fish and that's exactly what's served here  the smallest restaurant in the world. Solo Per Due means “Just for two,” so there's only one table and one couple is served at a time. The building dates back to the 19th century and each meal and menu is customized to the particular couple attending. The details of the meal are approved by the guests in advance, but each meal costs €250 (approx. $300) per person.

 The French Laundry, Napa Valley, California, U.S.A

Frequently appearing on Best Restaurants in the World lists and called “The best damn restaurant in the world, period” by Anthony Bourdain, "diners need to show up with a jacket", but they have two prix-fixe dinner menus to choose from. Be prepared to book a reservation up to two months in advance and easily pay $1,000 for two people.

 

The Lecture Room and Library, London, U.K

 This small fine dining establishment has two Michelin stars and is guided by French Master Chef Pierre Gagnaire. The menu is ala carte and the interior looks like a royal sitting room or study. The food includes various seafood and meat dishes, including veal, pork, lobster and scallops and John Dory finished off by a chocolate souffle. It's been said that they possess the best wine list in the UK, but you'll be dropping a at least £100. All prices include a 20% tax and a 12.5% discretionary service charge.

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