Starred cuisine combines flavours, genius and innovation, giving culinary creations that resemble works of art. Eating in one of the best star restaurants in Italy is a unique experience.
Cooking programmes, show cooking and culinary competitions have highlighted the value of the Michelin star, that recognition of excellence reserved for all those restaurants capable of offering excellent dishes, well executed and rich in personality, Showing scrupulous attention to quality and presentation.
The year 2024 saw an important update of the Michelin Guide, an annual publication that encapsulates the excellence of cuisine, with new Italian restaurants that have distinguished themselves for creativity, innovation and respect for tradition.
The best star restaurants in Italy
The growing number of Italy’s 2024 star restaurants confirm our country as one of the most sought-after gastronomic destinations by experts and lovers of good food because it is able to give extraordinary culinary experiences.
Three Michelin stars
The three-star Michelin restaurants represent the culinary elite, offering an unforgettable gastronomic experience where every detail is taken care of with attention, from the reception to the dishes and service.
In 2024, Italy can boast thirteen restaurants with three Michelin stars, among which we remember Villa Crespi, Enoteca Pinchiorri, La Pergola, Enrico Bartolini al Mudec, Osteria Francescana, Piazza Duomo and the new entrances Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler and Quattro Passi.
Two Michelin stars
The two Michelin stars are about forty restaurants and are perfect for a high-level experience without reaching the extreme peaks of culinary experimentation.
This year there were many entrances, such as Piazzetta Milù, Andrea Aprena, Verso, George Restaurant and La Rei Natura by Michelangelo Mammoliti.
One Michelin star
By 2024, there are hundreds of Michelin-starred restaurants able to offer excellent gastronomic quality at a more accessible level.
This year’s new entries in the category signal a constantly evolving gastronomic panorama. Among the new features stand out Bluh Furore, A Floor in the Sky, Casa Mazzucchelli, Orma Rome, Vignamare, Il Marin, Il Fagiano, La Coldana, Horto, Contrada Bricconi, sui generis, Votavota, Crucifix, Cortile Spirito Santo, Bavaglino, Il Visibilio, Florence Saporium, Magnolia, Osmosis, Dolomieu, Une, Ada, Elements, Wood, Nin and Vite.
The Michelin star system
One, two, three stars: acting as customers and in complete anonymity, the inspectors use their experience in the sector, taste and ability to break free of personal tastes to judge the quality of restaurants according to various criteria: use of quality ingredients; excellent technique; dishes with harmonious flavors; personality of the chef; consistency of the menu.
The restaurant can receive a Michelin star if it uses quality ingredients, adopts high standards of preparation and serves dishes with a distinctive flavour; two Michelin stars if you have a particularly inspired cuisine in which the chef’s talent is tangible; three Michelin stars if you are distinguished by an exceptional cuisine.
Guide to the best star restaurants in Italy
The star restaurants included in the Michelin 2024 Guide go from North to South, confirming how every corner of Italy can give an unforgettable culinary journey.
Valle d’Aosta
- Paolo Griffa at the Caffè Nazionale in Aosta
- Old Ristoro in Aosta
- Wood in Breuil-Cervinia
Piemonte
- Cathedral Square in Alba
- Locanda del Pilone in Alba
- Gardenia in Caluso
- At the Enoteca in Canale
- Ancient Royal Crown in Cervere
- Workshop in Domodossola
- La Madernassa in Guarene
- Massimo Camia in La Morra
- Borgo Sant’Anna in Monforte d’Alba
- Fre a Monforte d’Alba
- Cannavacciuolo Café & Bistrot in Novara
- Tantris in Novara
- Villa Crespi in Orta San Giulio
- Andrea Monesi – Inn in Orta San Giulio
- Sant’Ufficio Inn in Penango Cioccaro
- Zappatori in Pinerolo
- 21.9 in Piobesi d’Alba
- The Patio in Pollone
- The Centre in Priocca
- The Credenza in San Maurizio Canavese
- Guido da Costigliole’s restaurant in Santo Stefano Belbo
- RistoranTino & C. in Sauze di Cesana
- Consultant in Serralunga d’Alba
- The King of Nature by Michelangelo Mammoliti in Serralunga d’Alba
- Al Sorriso in Soriso
- Ca’ Vittoria Tigliole
- Andrea Larossa in Turin
- Cannavacciuolo Bistrot in Turin
- Carignano in Turin
- Share in Turin
- Del Cambio in Turin
- Magorabin in Turin
- Piano 35 in Turin
- Spazio7 in Turin
- Unforgettable in Turin
- Vintage 1997 in Turin
- The Ciau del Tornavento in Treiso
- Dolce Stil Novo at the Royal Palace in Venaria Reale
- Small lake in Verbania
- National in Vernante
Liguria
- Nine in al-Asisi
- Tamarisk Inn in Ameglia
- Vignamare in Andora
- Water Footprint at Blackboard Cables
- The Marin in Genoa
- San Giorgio in Genoa
- The Cook in Genoa
- Sarri in Imperia
- Garden by Jorg Giubbani in Moneglia
- Bishop of Noli
- Paolo and Barbara in San Remo
- Balzi Rossi in Ventimiglia
- Casa Buono in Ventimiglia
Lombardia
- The Cantuccio in Albavilla
- Villa Elena in Bergamo
- Footprints in Bergamo
- Two Doves in Borgonato
- From Vittorio to Brusaporto
- Al Gambero in Calvisano
- From the fisherman to Canneto sull’Oglio
- The Saracen in Cavernago
- Materia a Cernobbio
- Kitchen in Como
- Miramonti the other to Concesio
- D’O in Cornaredo
- Vitium in Crema
- Esplanade in Desenzano del Garda
- Watercolor in Fagnano Olona
- The Pheasant in Fasano del Garda
- Lido 84 in Fasano del Garda
- La Tortuga in Gargnano
- Villa Feltrinelli in Gargnano
- Bubbles in Lallio
- The Table in Laveno
- La Coldana in Lodi
- Contemporary Trattoria in Lomazzo
- The Cantinone and Sport Hotel Alpina in Madesimo
- Capriccio in Manerba del Garda
- The Coat Press
- Mudec in Milan
- Silk by Antonio Guida in Milan
- Andrea Aprea in Milan
- Towards Milan
- AALTO in Milan
- Anima in Milan
- Berton in Milan
- Contraste in Milan
- Cracco in Gallery in Milan
- Felix Lo Basso home & restaurant in Milan
- Horto in Milan
- The Place of Aimo and Nadia in Milan
- Iyo in Milan
- Joia in Milan
- The Alchemy in Milan
- Sadler in Milan
- Viva Viviana Varese in Milan
- Bianca on the Lake by Emanuele Petrosino in Oggiono
- Contrada Bricconi in Oltressenda Alta
- Lino in Pavia
- Leon d’Oro in Pralboino
- Sixteenth Century in Pudiano
- Umberto De Martino in San Paolo d’Argon
- sui generis. a Saronno
- La Rucola 2.0 in Sirmione
- La Speranzina Restaurant & Relais in Sirmione
- Osteria degli Assonica in Sorisole
- Villa Naj in Stradella
- The Serene Al Lago at Torno
- LoRo in Trescore Balneario
- San Martino in Treviglio
- The chestnut trees in Vigevano
- Inn of the Heath in Villa d’Almè
- Green Lantern at Villa di Chiavenna
Veneto
- Casin del Gamba to the Altissimo
- Damini Butcher’s shop in Arzignano
- The Gourmet Tana in Asiago
- Aqua Crua in Barbarano Vicentino
- Love stories in Borgoricco
- Nin in Brenzone sul Garda
- Old Osteria Cera in Campagna Lupia
- Oseleta in Cavaion Veronese
- Friendly to Corrubio
- The Swiss Institute for Research and Innovation
- Tivoli in Cortina d’Ampezzo
- Lives in Lancenigo
- The Peca in Lonigo
- Old Malcesine in Malcesine
- The Fairy Tale in Malo
- Gellius in Oderzo
- Rana family in Oppeano
- Dolada in Pieve d’Alpago
- Lazarus 1915 in Pontelongo
- Locanda San Lorenzo in Puos d’Alpago
- Le Calandre in Rubano
- Spinechile to Schio
- San Martino in Scorzè
- Glam Enrico Bartolini in Venice
- Local in Venice
- Oro Restaurant in Venice
- Paintings in Venice
- Venissa in Venice
- Wistèria in Venice
- Casa Perbellini 12 apostles in Verona
- The Desco in Verona
- Matteo Grandi in Vicenza
Trentino Alto Adige
- Peter Brunel Gourmet Restaurant in Arco
- On the Road – Claudio Melis at Arco
- Apostelstube in Brixen
- Atelier Moessmer in Brunico
- Kuppelrain in Castelbello
- El Molin in Cavalese
- The Stüa de Michil in Corvara in Badia
- Tilia in Dobbiaco
- Luisl Stube in Lagundo
- Dolomieu in Madonna di Campiglio
- The Cedrone Rooster in Madonna di Campiglio
- Hermitage Stube in Madonna di Campiglio
- Valuable in Merano
- Sissi in Merano
- Malga Panna in Moena
- Schöneck to Molini
- Einhorn Gourmet Lounge in Mules
- Johannesstube in Nova Levante
- Anna Stuben in Ortisei
- Margon Inn in Ravina
- Senso Alfio Ghezzi Mart in Ravina
- Osteria Acquarol in San Michele
- Zur Rose in San Michele
- Land in Sarentino
- Alpenroyal Gourmet in Selva di Val Gardena
- Suinsom in Selva di Val Gardena
- 1908 in Soprabolzano
- Zum Löwen in Tesimo
- Castel Finedining in Tyrol
Friuli Venezia Giulia
- Trattoria al Cacciatore – The Rise in Cormons
- The River Argine in Vencò in Dolegna del Collio
- Altran Inn in Ruda
- The Primula in San Quirino
- Laite in Sappada
- Harry’s Piccolo in Trieste
- To friends in Udine
Toscana
- Octavin in Arezzo
- Terramira in Capolona
- Cannavacciuolo Vineyard in Casanova di Terricciola
- The Asinello in Castelnuovo Berardenga
- The Visibilio in Castelnuovo Berardenga
- Poggio Rosso in Castelnuovo Berardenga
- The Trattoria Enrico Bartolini in Castiglione della Pescaia
- Arnolfo in Val d’Elsa
- Wine Shop Pinchiorri in Florence
- Santa Elisabetta in Florence
- Act of Vito Mollica in Florence
- Borgo San Jacopo in Florence
- Gucci Osteria by Massimo Bottura in Florence
- The Palagio in Florence
- Saporium Florence in Florence
- Bistrot in Forte dei Marmi
- The Park of Villa Grey in Forte dei Marmi
- The Magnolia in Forte dei Marmi
- Lorenzo in Forte dei Marmi
- Lux Lucis in Forte dei Marmi
- The Pievene in Gaiole in Chianti
- Bracali to Ghirlanda
- Atman in Villa Rospigliosi in Lamporecchio
- Giglio in Lucca
- The pine forest in Marina di Bibbona
- Gabbiano 3.0 in Marina di Grosseto
- Franco Mare in Marina di Pietrasanta
- Butterfly in Marlia
- Campo del Drago in Montalcino
- The Grappoli Hall in Montalcino
- Cain in Montemerano
- Osmosi in Montepulciano
- Osteria di Passignano in Passignano
- The Pelican in Porto Ercole
- Paca in Prato
- Castello di Fighine in San Casciano dei Bagni
- Linfa in San Gimignano
- The Falconer in San Martino
- Silene in Seggiano
- The Tower in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa
- The Little Prince in Viareggio
- Lunasia in Viareggio
- Romano in Viareggio
Emilia Romagna
- The Portici in Bologna
- La Palta in Borgonovo Val Tidone
- Iacobucci in Castel Maggiore
- Magnolia in Cesenatico
- The Buca in Cesenatico
- The Heraclius Hut at Codigoro
- La Zanzara Codigoro
- San Domenico in Imola
- Osteria Francescana in Modena
- The Grass of the King in Modena
- Inkiostro in Parma
- The Plate in Pennabilli
- Ancient Court Pallavicina in Polesine Parmense
- Abocar Two Kitchens in Rimini
- Guido in Rimini
- Ca’ Matilde in Rubbianino
- Arnaldo – Gastronomic Clinic in Rubiera
- Osteria del Viandante in Rubiera
- From Gorini to San Pietro in Bagno
- Mazzucchelli House in Sasso Marconi
- Restaurant from Amerigo in Savigno
- Osteria del Povero Diavolo in Torriana
Umbria
- Vissani House in Baschi
- One to Capodacqua
- Vespasia in Norcia
- Ada in Perugia
- The Anchovy in Perugia
- Elements in Torgiano
Lazio
- Ciociare hills in Acuto
- Summary in Ariccia
- The Tino in Fiumicino
- Pascucci at the Harbour in Fiumicino
- Marco Bottega Restaurant in Genazzano
- Antonello Colonna Labico in Labico
- Materiaprima – Contemporary Tavern in Pontinia
- Crazy Water in Ponza
- The trout in Rivodutri
- The Pergola in Rome
- The Clown in Rome
- Water in Rome
- Wine Shop La Torre in Rome
- To the Gold in Rome
- Aroma in Rome
- Glass Hostaria in Rome
- Idylio by Apreda in Rome
- The Convivio Troiani in Rome
- Imàgo in Rome
- Marco Martini Restaurant in Rome
- Moma in Rome
- Orma Roma in Rome
- For me Giulio Terrinoni in Rome
- Pipero Rome to Rome
- Pulejo in Rome
- Zia in Rome
- Essence in Terracina
- The Parolina in Trevinano
- House in Vitorchiano
Marche
- From the Mona Lisa to Gabicce Monte
- Andreina in Loreto
- The Lime tree in Montemonaco
- Nostrano in Pesaro
- The Arcade in Porto San Giorgio
- Backstage in Porto San Giorgio
- Uliassi in Senigallia
- Madonnina del Pescatore in Senigallia
Abruzzo
- Royal in Castel di Sangro
- The Flag in Civitella Casanova
- Villa Maiella in Guardiagrele
- D.One Restaurant in Roseto degli Abruzzi
- Al Metro in San Salvo Marina
Puglia
- Already Under the Arch in Carovigno
- Pasha in Conversano
- Bros’ in Lecce
- First Restaurant in Lecce
- Casamatta in Manduria
- Porta di Basso in Peschici
- Angelo Sabatelli in Putignano
- Two Fireplaces in Savelletri
- Sgarra house in Trani
- Quintessence in Trani
Campania
- Glycine in Amalfi
- La Caravella since 1959 in Amalfi
- The Amalfi Coast
- Fish in Amalfi
- Maeba Restaurant in Ariano Irpino
- Caracol in Bacoli
- Taverna Estia in Brusciano
- The Olive Tree in Capri
- Le Monzù in Capri
- Mama in Capri
- Piazzetta Milù in Castellammare di Stabia
- The Refettorio in Conca dei Marini
- The Poppy in Eboli
- Bluh Fury to Fury
- Danì Maison in Ischia
- Indigo in Lacco Ameno
- The Lighthouse of Capo d’Orso – Andrea Aprea in Maiori
- Relais Blu in Massa Lubrense
- George Restaurant in Naples
- ARIA in Naples
- The Commander in Naples
- Palazzo Petrucci in Naples
- Veritas in Naples
- Four steps to Nerano
- Captain’s Tavern in Nerano
- Kings and Lions in Nola
- Restaurant in Nola
- Three olive trees in Paestum
- The Trabe in Paestum
- Tavern Arbustico in Paestum
- President in Pompeii
- The Serra in Positano
- Li Galli in Positano
- Zass in Positano
- A Plan in the Sky in Praiano
- South to Fourth
- The Pan’s Flute in Ravello
- Rossellinis in Ravello
- King Mauri in Salerno
- Don Geppi in Sant’Agnello
- Contaminations Restaurant in Somma Vesuviana
- The Hole in Sorrento
- Lorelei in Sorrento
- Terrace Bosquet in Sorrento
- Kresios to Telese
- The Locanda del Borgo in Telese
- Cannavacciuolo Countryside in Ticciano
- Josè Restaurant – Villa Guerra Estate in Torre del Greco
- Oasis – Ancient flavours in Vallesaccarda
- Saracen’s Tower in Vico Equense
- Antica Osteria Nonna Rosa in Vico Equense
Basilicata
- Vitantonio Lombardo in Matera
- Don Alfonso 1890 San Barbato a Lavello
Calabria
- Abbruzzino in Catanzaro
- Luigi Lepore in Lamezia Terme
- Red shrimp in Marina di Gioiosa Ionica
- Hyle in San Giovanni in Fiore
- Qafiz in Santa Cristina d’Aspromonte
- Type it in Strongoli
Sicilia
- Zash at Archi
- The Pupi in Bagheria
- Līmū in Bagheria
- Coria in Caltagirone
- Sapio in Catania
- The Madia in Licata
- Shalai in Linguaglossa
- Votavota in Marina di Ragusa
- Accursio in Modica
- Crucifix in Noto
- Gagini Restaurant in Palermo
- Mec Restaurant in Palermo
- Cathedral in Ragusa
- Locanda Don Serafino in Ragusa
- Signum in Salina (Island)
- Courtyard of the Holy Spirit in Syracuse
- St. George by Heinz Beck in Taormina
- La Capinera in Taormina
- Otto Geleng in Taormina
- Prince Cerami in Taormina
- The Bib in Terrasini
- The Tenerumi in Vulcano (Island)
- The Caper in Vulcano (Island)
Sardegna
Taste by Sadler in San Teodoro
Somu in Baia Sardinia
From the Corsaro to Cagliari
ConFusion in Porto Cervo
Fradis Minoris in Pula
The Sacred Fire in San PantaleoCopertina: Unsplash