The food industry is an expensive business. With the rising cost of food and the need for more healthy and affordable food on the rise, multiple players in the industry are curving out a niche to appeal to the majority of food lovers out there. However, a different breed is coming up. They aren't interested in jaw dropping offers or low cost menus. These lots are only interested in appealing to the high end clientele, willing to splash big bucks to dine at their tables. We at Food World News are counting down the top ten most expensive restaurants in the world.

1. Kitcho, Kyoto Japan

The beautifully designed restaurant in Kyoto Japan is designed to serve the high end guests of Japan. The chef believes every food served I a work of art and costs per person run up to $600.

2. Restaurant Le Meurice, Paris

A costly menu never looked better than at Le Meurice. Alain Ducasse's collection menu costs $509 a person, before beverages, tax and of course the tip. The ambience was inspired by the Salon de la Paix located at the Chateau de Versailles.

3. Ithaa, Maldives

Located 5 meters below sea level, with a 180 degree view of the vibrant coral garden, the Ithlaa wraps up our top five. The cuisine prides itself of a European slant constructed into a six course menu accompanied with champagne. The six course serving costs $320 a person plus 10% service charge and an 8% tax per person.

4. Hotel De Ville, Crissier, Switzerland

This three Michelin star restaurant is run by husband and wife Benoit and Brigite Violier. It has a rich history of showcasing legendary chefs in the region. It has been in operation for more than 40 years. The chef's tasting experience will cost roughly $318 a person.

5. Michel Bras Toya, Toya, Japan

The hotel offers sweeping views of the volcanic lake Toya, with its perfect location at the coast of Hokkaido in Japan. The hotel specializes in creating unique foods from the local ingredients from Hokkaido. A meal at the restaurant can go for up to $287 a person.

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6. Alain Ducasse, Dorchester,London

Situated inside Dorchester in London, the restaurant's menu, created by executive chef Jocelyn Herland, consists of seven seasonal courses that include crayfish veloute and fillet of halibut, sautéed baby squid and Irish sea urchin.  The seasonal tasting menu costs up to $289 a person.

7. Schloss Schauenstein, Furstenau, Switzerland

One of Restaurant Magazine's 50 best restaurants in the world 2013, Schloss Schauenstein charges a premium to dine in the beautiful castle. The head chef of the hotel is Andreas Caminada, who specializes in creating aesthetically pleasing dishes that utilize the local cuisine. A meal in this three Michelin star hotel can go for $269 a person.