How Much Do Michelin Star Restaurants Cost?

Dining at a Michelin-star restaurant can cost $25 to $500 or more per person. These prices don’t include drinks, government charges, or tips.

Michelin-starred restaurants can set their prices. For instance, SubliMotion Ibiza charges $1,761 per person for a 20-course meal, as it uniquely engages all five senses.

But why such a huge cost gap? 

The cost of dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant depends on using rare, high-quality ingredients, top-notch cooking techniques, and elaborate sensory settings.

We understand that planning a Michelin dining experience can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created this blog to help you plan your dining budget effectively.

Cost of Dining at Michelin Star Restaurants Worldwide

To make sense of Michelin-starred restaurant costs, we’ve put together price ranges for different regions. This overview gives an idea of what to expect when dining out, no matter where you go.

RegionLowest PriceLower-Mid PriceUpper-Mid PriceHighest Price
USALess than $25$25-50$50-75More than $75
Euro-ZoneLess than €35€35-60€60-100More than €100
UKLess than £25£25-50£50-90More than £90
ChinaLess than ¥100¥100-400¥400-1,000More than ¥1,000
DenmarkLess than DKK400DKK400-800DKK800-1,800More than DKK1,800
Hongkong Less than HK$100HK$100-$800HK$800-$1,600More than HK$1,600
HungaryLess than Ft8,000Ft8,000-16,000Ft16,000 -25,000More than Ft25,000
Iceland Less than ISK600ISK600-800ISK800-1,500More than ISK1,500
JapanLess than ¥5,000¥5,000-10,000¥10,000-30,000More than ¥30,000
Macao Less than MOP$100MOP$100-$800MOP$800 -$1,600More than MOP$1,600
NorwayLess than NOK400NOK400-800NOK800-1,800More than NOK1,800
Poland Less than PLN80PLN80-150PLN150-240More than PLN240
Prague Less than Kronen 800Kronen 800 -1,200Kronen 1,200 -2,000More than Kronen 2,000
Serbia Less than din./дин. 2,500din./дин. 2,500-5,000din./дин. 5,000-8,000More than din./дин. 8,000
Singapore Less than S$25S$25-150S$150-300More than S$300
South Korea Less than ₩50,000₩50,000-150,000 ₩150,000-250,000More than ₩250,000
Sweden Less than SEK400SEK400-800SEK800-1,400SEK1,400
Switzerland Less than CHF55CHF50-100CHF 80-150More than CHF150
TaiwanLess than NT$300NT$300-2,000NT$2,000-4,000NT$4,000
Thailand Less than ฿300฿300-1,500฿1,500-4,000฿4,000
TurkyieLess than ₺1,000₺1,000-1,600₺1,600-2,400More than ₺2,400
UAE Less than $150$150 – $250$250 – $350More than $350
Global Price Index for Michelin-Starred Restaurants

Why Do Michelin Dining Costs Differ Across Countries?

  1. Michelin-Star Ranking

Michelin Star restaurants are famous for their world-class culinary standards, outstanding service, and memorable dining experience. They invest heavily to maintain high standards due to Michelin Guide’s strict criteria

This prestige and exclusivity make these restaurants highly sought-after. They set prices at will.

According to Chef’s Pencil, an international food magazine, the average price increase is nearly $100 for every additional Michelin star.

  1. Economic Factors

Operational costs, like rent, utilities, and staff salaries significantly affect Michelin-starred restaurant prices. The higher the spending, the higher the menu prices

In high-cost cities, like New York or Tokyo, Michelin-star restaurants pass these costs on to diners while maintaining their value. In contrast, restaurants in smaller towns have lower operational costs.

  1. Availability and Cost of Premium Ingredients

Not all high-quality ingredients are available locally. When restaurants have to import ingredients, the cost of dining increases.

For example, seafood is plentiful in coastal areas like Spain or Japan. Restaurants offer high-quality seafood without raising menu prices. 

In contrast, landlocked countries like Switzerland or Hungary import ingredients, which can drive up costs. 

  1. Cultural Differences in Dining Practices

In France and Japan, celebrating gourmet food and fine dining has been part of the culture. Michelin-starred restaurants in these regions provide elaborate dining experiences.

They pay exceptional attention to detail and present dishes artfully. All meals — appetisers, sides or mains — align with haute cuisine.  

However, this preparation requires significant effort, time, and skilled staff, which leads to higher prices. 

Michelin Guide often uses a price symbol to symbolise the price bracket of meals in each region.

  1. Market Demand

The level of demand for Michelin dining impacts the costing of restaurants.

In cities, like Paris and Hong Kong, diners are hugely interested in fancy dining, and are willing to pay more.

In regions with less demand for luxury dining, restaurants adjust their prices to stay competitive to appeal to diners who may not want to pay premium prices.

FAQs

  1. What are the Michelin dining prices by star rating? 

On average, it costs $165 (€155) for a premium tasting menu at a Michelin one-star restaurant, $256 (€240) at a Michelin two-star restaurant, and $356 (€334) at a Michelin three-star restaurant. These prices are only for the meals.

  1. What are the most affordable countries to dine out at a top-rated Michelin restaurant?

Thailand, Ireland, Belgium, Austria, and Germany are among the most budget-friendly countries for dining at a top-rated Michelin restaurant.

  1. What are the most affordable cities to dine out at a top-rated Michelin restaurant?

Bangkok, Lyon, Seoul, Rotterdam and Barcelona are the most affordable cities for Michelin three-star dining.

  1. What are the most expensive countries to dine out at a top-rated Michelin restaurant?

Denmark, Singapore, Sweden, Japan and the US are expensive for Michelin dining.

  1. What are the most expensive cities to dine out at a top-rated Michelin restaurant?

Copenhagen, Shanghai, Kyoto, Singapore and Paris are the most expensive cities for Michelin three-star dining.

  1. Do Michelin restaurants change prices as they desire?

Yes, Michelin restaurants can adjust their prices depending on demand, location, and operational costs. While they can set and modify prices, their high standards and reputation often lead to premium pricing.

  1. Do Michelin restaurants drop prices even after losing a Michelin star?

Typically, Michelin-starred restaurants don’t significantly drop their prices immediately after losing a star. They maintain their pricing to uphold their perceived value and quality.

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