Sometimes you want to go all out and experience dinner like never before. One of the big joys of travelling to a city like London is that you’re surrounded by fabulous restaurants. It’s an opportunity to eat like a king or queen, giving you a food memory that lasts forever. The toughest part is knowing where to book for your evening’s food extravaganza, so here are some of the most expensive and lavish London restaurants to try.
1.The Maine Mayfair
It’ll come as no surprise that a few options on this list are located in Mayfair, and The Maine is easily one of the best restaurants in Mayfair for a fine dining experience. Its menu blends traditional foods with a fantastically opulent seafood showcase. You can pick up seafood platters for upwards of £185 or try the most expensive piece on the menu: an 80g caviar service for £345. If you want the best seafood in London and feel like pushing the boat out, The Maine will serve you well.
2.Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
For an exclusive eating experience, head to Dinner by Heston Blumenthal in Hyde Park. It’s actually located in a private dining room within the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, and it boasts two Michelin stars. As this is owned by a chef known for extremely quirky and “out there” recipes, it’s not surprising that the menu here is like nothing else. You’ll see things like meat fruit, powdered duck breast and goat’s milk cheesecake. It’s an exceptional experience with a £170 tasting menu and menus for vegetarians and vegans.
3.Beast
Located just outside of Mayfair, Beast doesn’t have a particularly fancy name, yet it’s one of the most expensive restaurants in the city. This place gives you the finest take on surf & turf foods you’re ever likely to see. Pure quality beef is at the heart of its menu – and you can pick up a phenomenal Japanese Tajima-Wagyu Kobe beef sirloin steak for £360. If you’re a meat-eater who loves the whole steak and lobster style cuisine, this is the quintessential restaurant to pick in London.
4.Sushi Kanesaka
Sushi restaurants have exploded in popularity across London, and you’ll find some at various price points. But if you’re keen for the ultimate experience in luxury sushi, head to the Dorchester Collection hotel on Park Lane and book a spot at the Sushi Kanesaka restaurant. It’s known for one of the biggest and best sushi tasting menus in the world. You’ll fork out a whopping £420 per person, but you’ll certainly taste the quality difference. If you’ve only ever had sushi from a supermarket or a bog-standard Japanese restaurant, this will open your taste buds to a whole new world of flavours.
It makes sense to splash out on a fine dining experience when you’re visiting a city like London. You may not be around expensive or exclusive restaurants for most of your life, so push the boat out and try something different. Plus, you’ve always got loads of amazing street food markets to snack on slightly cheaper (yet still delicious) foods during the day.
