Restaurant Gordon Ramsay to take up three-night residence at Aria

Gordon Ramsay is bringing his three Michelin-star Restaurant Gordon Ramsay to Australia.

Fine dining venue Aria will play host to Ramsay’s three-night venture from May 8 to May 10. 

However, a seat won’t come cheap.

In fact, you’ll need to fork out $800 for the privilege.

“The seven-course meal will feature signature Restaurant Gordon Ramsay dishes that will replace British produce with ingredients from some of Australia’s leading producers,” a statement reads.

The experience has been curated by Ramsay with Aria founder and chef Matt Moran. It will feature a seven-course menu highlighting the talents of  Matt Abé,” the restaurant’s chef patron.

The menu will include signature Restaurant Gordon Ramsay dishes including shellfish ravioli and pecan praline dessert, as well as dished that date back to 1998.

Tickets to the event will cost $495 per person and those wishing to add a “premium wine pairing” will fork out a further $295.

“Honestly this year we celebrate 25 years (of Restaurant Gordon Ramsay) and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate … than with a pop up … inside the stunning restaurant Aria,” Ramsay said in an Instagram post. 

“Really looking forward to getting back to the kitchen where it all started for me 20 years ago,” Abé added.

Australians are getting excited, although some are questioning the high prices.

“Huge news! What an exciting time for the restaurant world, can‘t wait!” vegan chef Elijah Attard commented alongside a flame emoji.

“This is INCREDIBLE we love dining at Aria Restaurant,” one woman said.

Those on the flipside had a different take.

“I was fully down for it til (sic) I saw the $500 wtf,” one person posted to Facebook.

“That would be a week’s wage gone,” another said.

A third added: “$495 a head, rather take four people and go out somewhere else for a nice dinner.”

Matt Moran welcomed Ramsay and Abé.

“I’ve known Gordon for over 25 years, and it’s an absolute honour to host Restaurant Gordon Ramsay at Aria,” he said.

“It’s a homecoming for chef patron Matt Abé, who spent five years cooking with me in Aria’s kitchen before moving to London and becoming the first and only 3-star Australian chef.

“These three nights will be a real highlight in the 23 years of Aria; I can‘t wait!”

Tickets will be released on 13 April.

Irit Jackson, 12^th April 2023