September 2, 2024, 3:59 pm | Read time: 3 minutes
When Sublimotion opens in the new Hard Rock Hotel in Ibiza on June 1, the world will have one more record to its name: that of the most expensive restaurant on the planet. Guests will have to pay 1,500 euros (per person!) for a menu that will guarantee a “unique emotional experience.” At least, that is the promise of the creators. Here’s what gourmet fans can expect and who is behind the concept.
Anyone who starts sweating when dinner for two costs more than 100 euros will be plagued by existential angst at the mere thought of dining at Sublimotion. The restaurant, set to open its doors in a few weeks, charges 1500 euros per person. For that, there are, after all, 20 courses. But as is typical for “haute cuisine,” the plates are rarely heaped with food. Instead, they are minimally adorned, naturally, with various edible embellishments.
A symphony of sensations
Sublimotion is located in Saint Jordi on Ibiza, not far from the resort of Platja d’en Bossa. The restaurant aims to delight the taste buds and promises a veritable orchestra of delights on its website. Smell, hearing, touch – almost every sense is to be engaged for a dining experience that goes beyond the gastronomic.
It all sounds grandiose and exclusive, but one might wonder, will it truly be satisfying for those who equate eating with a certain sense of fullness? Well, this question can only be answered theoretically at the moment. The restaurant is still closed and there are no (un)satisfied guest reviews to date.
The man behind Sublimotion is star chef Paco Roncero
Yet, 20 courses promise a certain satiation level, even if each serving is barely larger than a dab of paint. And then there is the name behind the Sublimotion: Paco Roncero. He is regarded worldwide as one of the best in his profession. He is award-winning, celebrated, and respected for his creations in molecular cuisine. The Michelin two-star chef from Madrid is considered one of the most innovative chefs in the business.
It can, therefore, be assumed that this man knows how to satisfy his customers, who take part in the culinary happening every evening in groups of twelve. Yet, can a meal truly be worth that much? Moreover, for the 1500 euros, the gourmet enthusiasts are also expected to pitch in, as the press release reveals. It says: “Guests will travel through a world of sensations, from the North Pole, where they will carve a cold snack out of their own iceberg, to baroque Versailles, where the delicacy and elegance of a rose will melt in their mouths.”
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Moments of joy, fear, and reflection
What happens in the room where the food is served is controlled by a kind of control center. Visual and acoustic effects, temperature, and humidity are all adjusted to the subtleties of the various courses. According to the website, there will be moments of humor, joy, fear, reflection, and nostalgia.
The table is transformed into a spring meadow. Projected butterflies sit on the edge of the plate, and specially composed music plays in the background.
With Sublimotion, Paco Roncero has fulfilled a dream. In addition to the luxury restaurant, which resembles a kind of adventure park for the senses, the Madrid-born chef is also opening a tapas bar in the Hard Rock Hotel on Ibiza: Estado Puro, which already exists in Madrid.
So if you’re not willing to shell out 1,500 euros, you can opt for a Parmesan pasta salad for 9.45 euros, which is its price at Estado Puro in Madrid.