8 Michelin-Starred Restaurants In Europe We Can’t Wait To Try
London’s new Michelin-starred restaurants were just announced earlier this month, with the capital gaining ten one-star restaurants and two two-star ones. So while we’ve got Michelin stars on our mind, we thought we’d expand our horizons and explore the best Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe. Here are some of our top picks if you’re looking to travel for food:
UK
Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London at The OWO
Michelin Star Status: One star
Mauro Colagreco’s signature restaurant is a one-of-a-kind culinary experience that brings the excellence of the British terroir to the table. Tracing a path through the English countryside and its beautiful gardens, this menu reveals more than 70 varieties of vegetables and fruit, all produced in Britain. With hyper-seasonality as one of his guiding lights, the restaurant sources flavourful ingredients from close by, forging relationships with local producers in the UK.
where: Raffles London at The OWO, 57 Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX
Website: www.raffles/london.com
Gorse
Michelin Star Status: One star
Gorse is a Michelin-starred, Welsh restaurant by Tom Waters that’s definitely worth a visit from London. After opening its doors in May 2024, the restaurant earned a Michelin star just eight months later and we can see why.
The menu has some super creative options that are beautifully presented, and also champion local produce. We love the sound of the broth of native Welsh seaweed, Solva crab with horseradish and blistered cabbage and the new season rhubarb with toasted hay cream, lavender, egg yolk and blackcurrant wood oil.
website: www.gorserestaurant.co.uk
France
L’Ambroisie
Michelin Star Status: Three-star
With decadent interiors that look fit for royalty, L’Ambroisie is one of Paris’s most exquisite restaurants. Helmed by Chef Bernard Pacaud, the three-Michelin-starred French restaurant is uncompromising about the excellence of ingredients and you can expect simple but artful dishes on the menu. Must-tries include the fresh truffle turnover “bel humeur” in homage to Claude Peyrot, venison fillet with grand veneur sauce and celery mousseline, duck foie gras with spices and sea bass escalopes with thinly sliced artichoke. Book ahead well in advance for a special occasion or to treat yourself to true mastery on your plate.
website: www.ambroisie-paris.com
Shang Palace
Michelin Star Status: One-star
Shang Palace at the Shangri-La Paris is Europe’s first outpost of this globally-recognised chain, and in 2012, it became the only Chinese restaurant in France to be awarded a Michelin star. Chef Tony Xu and his brigade of four culinary “masters” from Hong Kong ensure traditional tastes are blended with local influences and modern techniques for a unique and authentic experience. From sizzling woks and BBQ to melt-in-the-mouth dim sums, Shang Palace is really something.
website: www.shangpalaceparis.com
Italy
Enoteca Pinchiorri
Michelin Star Status: Three-star
It’s all in the details at Pinchiorri, which is known for its grandiose style and impressive ambience that extends to its dishes as well. On the menu, we spotted standouts like the cuttlefish in parmigiano reggiano milk, toasted sesame and turnip top chimichurri and a crispy lasagne of green leaves and chard with Jerusalem artichoke béchamel, caper paste and lemon mustard. Like most others, this one needs to be booked well in advance, so make sure you plan your restaurant bookings with your flights!
website: www.enotecapinchiorri.it
La Pergola
Michelin Star Status: Three-star
Expect breathtaking views of Rome at this stunning restaurant located at Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Look forward to one-of-a-kind cuisine and unique ingredients inspired by authentic Italian and Mediterranean flavours. There are set menus and a la carte options available, and the restaurant is another stellar choice for a special occasion. On the menu, we found a unique assortment of choices from sole crusted with dehydrated citrus with parsley root to red mullet on cauliflower, leek cream and mallow chlorophyll and turbot with winter scents – expect an adventurous selection of carefully curated flavours here.
website: www.romecavalieri.com
Reale
Michelin Star Status: Three-star
The cuisine at the Reale Restaurant is described as a “cuisine of research, in constant evolution”. Chef Niko Romito studies ingredients and develops complex transformation techniques to enhance the taste. The restaurant is located in a monastery with gardens and vineyards and serves minimalist dishes that pay attention to ingredients and recipes from the chef’s native place of Abruzzo. paying particular attention to vegetables and creating dishes that are striking for their intense flavours. Expect dishes to be simply presented but they are often the result of complex research and preparation that will bound to leave you impressed.
website: www.nikoromito.com
Spain
Disfrutar
Michelin Star Status: Three-star
Disfrutar, meaning ‘enjoy’ in Spanish, is a culinary masterpiece from chef trio, Oriol Castro, Mateu Casañas and Eduard Xatruch. Topping the 50 best list last year, the restaurant specialises in Mediterranean dishes, with the space’s entryway inspired by Barcelona, from its wrought iron and colourful ceramics. The tasting menu also embodies the Mediterranean spirit, with various options from the ‘classic’ creations made in-house to their sensational wine pairing and offerings that celebrate changing festivals and seasons.
website: WWW.DISFRUTARBARCELONA.COM
