Le Gavroche

Le Gavroche (The Urchin) is a Mayfair restaurant located at 43 Upper Brook Street. Michel and Albert Roux launched it in 1967, while the original location was at 61 Lower Sloane Street until 1981. Although some of the dishes are more sophisticated, the restaurant serves traditional French cuisine. Soufflé Suissesse (double cream cheese soufflé); Le Canton Gavroche (whole poached duck in a delicate consommé served with three sauces for two); and Omelette Rothschild are all noteworthy meals.

In September 1997, three guests paid $20,945 on one supper (including cigars, spirits, and six bottles of wine totaling $19,248) at Le Gavroche, which is recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records as having served the most expensive meal per head. With a menu made entirely of the best quality seasonal delicacies including John Dory, venison, truffle, and British cheese, you can expect to pay a lot of money to dine here – but it will be well worth it given the Roux's reputation for superb cooking. The eight-course menu Exceptional at Le Gavroche costs $230 per person, with an associated wine list beginning at $360.

Price: Around $590 per person