The 21 Most Expensive Food Dishes Around The World

13. Serendipity 3, New York City — $1,000 Golden Opulence Sundae

Marilyn Monroe and Jackie Kennedy were regular patrons while Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack extended its fame to rom-com lovers everywhere. But New York restaurant, Serendipity 3’s Golden Opulence Sundae is arguable as famous its clientele. The extravagant ice cream, listed as the Guinness Book of World Records’ most expensive dessert, costs a staggering $1000 and is covered in 23-carat gold leaf.

So special is this sundae that customers eager to sample its delights must ring in their orders two days in advance to allow time for the rare ingredients to be flown in from around the world.

According to Barcroft Media, around 50 people a year stop by to sample the unique flavour of the Opulence Sundae, often to mark special occasions such as anniversaries, graduation celebrations and sweet sixteen birthdays.