The world's most exclusive and expensive eateries are still being booked up months in advance by raising their marketing game in the wake of the credit crisis.

Martin Brudnizki, interior designer for a number of the world's most sought-after restaurants including Le Caprice at the Pierre Hotel, Cecconi's restaurant, Scott's, The Club at The Ivy, and the Soho Townhouse in Soho house, said cutting prices were key to top restaurants keeping their clients.