food

The cost of eating out can make or break a vacation, but these MICHELIN-approved spots — from Star-rated taquerias in Mexico to hawker stalls in Penang, via well-priced Bib Gourmand restaurants across the world — prove that great food doesn’t have to come with a high price tag. For food lovers, these affordable destinations are well worth adding to your summer radar.

Some chefs innovate to impress. Others cook at the highest level simply to offer the pure pleasure of dining. Enoteca Pinchiorri, the Florence institution that has held Three MICHELIN Stars since 2004, belongs emphatically to the latter camp. This is how it feels to experience it — through the eyes of our Inspector.

In Florence, a city known for preserving the past, Martino di Napoli Rampolla is reimagining Florence’s future — starting with a 500-year-old palazzo turned creative hub, where artists and now chefs come to innovate, collaborate and cook.

In a city devoted to Tuscan tradition, Xin Ge Liu’s Gusto Xinge brings a bold, fashion-fueled take on Chinese cuisine to Florence.

In Florence, the only thing better than the view is what’s on your plate — and this city knows how to dish out both in style.

The traditional dining experience in Italy is famously familial, unfussy and warm — but even in the coziest spots, feeling at home can take some adjusting.

There’s food that’s served on the streets of Florence, and then there’s Florentine Street Food.

Speak of shopping in Florence and most minds will jump straight to buttoned-up boutiques and luxury leather.

The MICHELIN Guide unveils its 2025 Jiangsu Province selection in Nanjing, a historic yet modern culinary powerhouse along the Yangtze River.

Savvy travelers know that the best time to visit beaches in Europe is before the summer rush. From Mediterranean islands to Atlantic hideaways, these foodie-friendly beach destinations offer world-class dining, stylish stays, and fewer crowds. Each one is perfect for a spring escape before high-season price hikes, sizzling temperatures, and family holiday chaos set in.

From Paris to New York, London to Doha, these exceptional museum restaurants prove that a day of cultural exploration deserves a meal to match. Browse these top locales unearthed by our MICHELIN Guide Inspectors.

Trade cookie-cutter island getaways for romantic escapes with MICHELIN-worthy dining in stunning natural settings. The journey is as memorable as the meals awaiting you at the destination.

From flame-cooked feasts to reimagined Chinese classics, here’s what our MICHELIN Guide Inspectors predict will shape restaurant menus this year.

Dive into our 2025 travel and dining guide, highlighting must-visit destinations and culinary hotspots—both established and emerging.

How famous foods that you love were invented by accident.