Starred restaurants
In the restaurant industry, there are many types of restaurants. There are fast food restaurants, casual restaurants and fine dining restaurants.
There are many types of restaurants around the world. However, there is a difference between a restaurant that is on a star system and one that is not. A luxury restaurant must have three or more stars to be considered 'haute gastronomie'. Find out more about starred restaurants in the world of gastronomy.
The different starred restaurants
A three-star restaurant is a luxury establishment with exceptional cuisine and deserves a special trip; it is not something you would visit often. A two-star restaurant represents excellent food, worth a visit if you are in the neighbourhood or have a special occasion coming up; while a one-star restaurant indicates very good food, worth a visit if you are passing through or looking for an affordable place to eat.
How to choose a starred restaurant?
The Michelin Guide is an international gastronomic guide well known for the quality of food, presentation and service in restaurants. Michelin stars are awarded to restaurants based on the quality of the food served. Restaurants can be awarded one, two or three stars. It is therefore convenient to use this guide to choose a starred restaurant anywhere in the world. It is also possible to search on the web, on quality food blogs or on social networks.
Starred restaurants in North and South America
The restaurant industry in North and South America has grown significantly in recent years. In fact, it is one of the most profitable industries in the world. A recent report by Technavio predicts that this trend will continue to grow in the coming years. They predict that by 2020, there will be a significant increase in revenue due to increased consumer spending on food and beverages.
The North American restaurant industry is full of many different types of restaurants ranging from fast food to fine dining. There are starred restaurants offering high quality regional cuisine. Here is our selection of the American Michelin-starred restaurants you should visit.
Birdsong Restaurant ⭐ ⭐
This two-starred restaurant in San Francisco is worth a visit. The chef combines flambéed meats with a touch of fantasy.
Floral By Lima ⭐
This starred restaurant is well worth a visit. It is located in Latin America in the city of Lima, Peru, in the heart of Covent Garden.
Térèse Restaurant ⭐
This Michelin-starred restaurant is located in one of Brazil's most vibrant cities, Rio. Here you can enjoy the refined flavours of Latin America.
Starred restaurants in Europe
The best European restaurants are found in Europe, but there are also many in North America. These upscale establishments offer the best cuisine on the continent, with an emphasis on regional specialties.
Christophe Bacquié Restaurant ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
This restaurant located in the Var region of France, within the grand hotel "Du Castellet" has been awarded 3 Michelin stars.
Feitoria Restaurant ⭐
This Michelin-starred restaurant offers Portuguese culinary specialities. It is located in Lisbone. Its chic and bohemian atmosphere is very suitable for a pleasant evening.
L' Aparté Restaurant ⭐
This starred gastronomic restaurant located in the centre of Geneva in Switzerland is really nice. It is the restaurant of the Royal Hotel.
Starred restaurants in Africa
African gastronomy is a culinary style that encompasses the cuisines of various African countries, including :
- in West Africa,
- East and Central Africa,
- of Southern Africa,
- of the Horn of Africa,
- from North Africa.
African cuisine varies from region to region. The food you get in one region may be different from the food you get in another region. As such, it is difficult to identify a single type of food that can be considered 'African'.
That said, in both North and South Africa, there are starred restaurants with great reputations that offer high quality traditional dishes.
Restaurant La Colombe ⭐
This restaurant in South Africa is one of the 50 best restaurants in the world.
Le Jardin Gourmand ⭐
This starred restaurant is located in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. It was created by the chef Jacques Lainé.
La cours Des Lions ⭐ ⭐
This restaurant located on the 3rd floor of a palace in Marrakech is a pure marvel. It offers a view over the whole city.
Starred restaurants in Asia
Asian restaurants have been on the rise for some years now. They combine different Asian cultures and foods to create a new and exciting experience for customers.
Asian cuisine is one of the most popular cuisines in the world. It is a diverse cuisine with many regional variations. The region with the greatest culinary influence on Asian cuisine is China, which has been around for over 3,000 years.
The Chinese have been cooking this type of food for over 3,000 years. The Chinese are credited with inventing many types of noodle and rice dishes that are now staples in many Asian countries and regions.
The Indian influence on Asian cuisine has also been significant. They brought their spices and techniques to Asia, as well as their love of vegetarianism. Here are some starred restaurants not to be missed during a visit to the Asian continent.
Yuè ⭐
This Hong Kong restaurant, recommended by the Michelin guide, has a renowned form.
Ryugin ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
This Japanese restaurant (3 Michelin stars) offers true works of culinary art.
Aksorn ⭐
This restaurant located in Bankok in Thailand, created in 1953 has a great reputation. It offers traditional quality dishes.
Starred restaurants in Oceania
Oceania is a vast continent with many different climates and cultures. It is a place where you can find an incredible diversity of food and restaurants.
The cuisine of Oceania is based on the traditional cooking methods of the indigenous peoples, who were mainly Polynesians, Melanesians and Micronesians.
The most popular dishes are seafood dishes that use ingredients such as coconut milk, taro root, pandanus leaves, kava root and other tropical fruits.
Laura at Pt Leo Estate ⭐ ⭐
This Australian Michelin-starred restaurant offers dishes based on seasonal foods.
De Kromme Watergang⭐⭐
This restaurant in New Zealand is based on land and sea cuisine.
Inter Scaldes ⭐ ⭐
This New Zealand-based restaurant has received multiple Michelin awards.