The dining scene in Orlando is hard to beat. The newly updated MICHELIN Guide Florida proves that with the inclusion of a whooping 59 places getting a taste of some MICHELIN love. The MICHELIN Guide just held its annual ceremony in April at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando. So, now, we're eager to share which Orlando restaurants made the 2025 MICHELIN guide.
From fresh seafood to Key Lime pie, the Sunshine State shines with a diverse, flavorful culinary scene. The Florida-specific ranking is a pretty big deal considering that only a handful of states boast their own guide, including California, Colorado, New York and Texas; in addition to select cities, like Atlanta, Chicago and Washington, D.C., among others.
Keep reading to see what makes the MICHELIN Guide special, and which Orlando restaurants earned which distinctions…
Understanding the MICHELIN Guide
As defined on its website, “a MICHELIN Star is awarded to restaurants offering outstanding cooking. We take into account five universal criteria: the quality of the ingredients, the harmony of flavors, the mastery of techniques, the personality of the chef as expressed through their cuisine and, just as importantly, consistency both across the entire menu and over time.”
Here’s some food for thought… The MICHELIN Guide was actually created as a business strategy for the tire making company! MICHELIN wanted to steer consumers toward more hotels and restaurants in hopes that customers would drive more miles. Consequently, tires would wear out faster and, thus, increase tire sales. Restaurants were first honored back in 1926 and, of course, the MICHELIN Guide has shifted gears quite a bit to the delight of foodies. Now, nearly a century later, the annual MICHELIN Guide is revered as the legit authority of identifying superior restaurants, including romantic spots that are worth the drive.
Here’s the MICHELIN star distinctions:
- One MICHELIN Star: Awarded to eateries using top quality ingredients, where dishes with distinct flavors are prepared to a consistently high standard.
- Two MICHELIN Stars: Bestowed when the personality and talent of the chef are evident in their expertly crafted dishes; their food is refined and inspired.
- Three MICHELIN Stars: Presented for the superlative cooking of chefs at the peak of their profession; their cooking is elevated to an art form and some of their dishes are destined to become classics.
MICHELIN’s Other (Less Prestigious) Mentions:
- Bib Gourmand (aka the MICHELIN Man): The proper name of MICHELIN’s mascot is Bibendum, or Bib for short. “Bibs” are given to establishments that offer “good quality and good value.”
- MICHELIN Green Star: This award is given to restaurants that demonstrate outstanding commitment to sustainable gastronomy.
- MICHELIN Recommended: This means that the restaurant cuisine is above average, exemplified by quality ingredients that are well-cooked.
Orlando’s MICHELIN Star Restaurants – with the latest additions
In the spring of 2025, the MICHELIN Guide Florida announced 14 new additions. It seems that options for date nights in Orlando are broadening as our City Beautiful now has nine starred venues, 15 Bib Gourmands and 35 Recommended, plus additional MICHELIN honors.
6 New MICHELIN Additions in Orlando:
Bánh Mì Boy
1110 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando, 32803
Cuisine: Vietnamese | MICHELIN: Bib
Tucked inside Mills Market, Bánh Mì Boy delivers Vietnamese flair with classic bánh mì and inventive fusion dishes. Highlights include a pho-dipped French dip, a Vietnamese cheesesteak, and customizable summer rolls with diverse protein and veggie options.
Bar Kada
957 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 32789
Cuisine: Japanese | MICHELIN: Recommended
Bar Kada, adjacent to Michelin star Soseki (and run by the same folks), offers a casual dining experience that complements its sister restaurant's refined tasting menu. With a larger space and a more relaxed vibe, they feature globally-inspired Japanese dishes, such as kinilaw sashimi and maitake mushrooms in ponzu beurre blanc. Drinks highlight low-touch wine and ancestral sakes, plus sake-based cocktails.
Gyukatsu Rose
3201 Corrine Dr., Fl. 1, Orlando, 32803
Cuisine: Japanese | MICHELIN: Recommended
Located in East End Market, Gyukatsu Rose brings a first-of-its-kind experience to Orlando. While you can find plenty of gyukatsu stands and restaurants in Japan, it's hard to find them stateside. The only food sold at Gyukatsu Rose is wagyu beef cutlet that is flash fried and served as a set meal with delicious accompaniments.
Kai Kai
1110 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando, 32803
Cuisine: Chinese, Cantonese | MICHELIN: Recommended
Husband-and-wife team Jerry and Jackie bring the taste of NYC’s Chinatown to Mills Market. This buzz-worthy spot serves fresh, handmade dim sum alongside authentic Cantonese favorites like juicy roast duck, crispy pork, char siu, and beef chow fun with made-from-scratch noodles.
Smokemade Meats + Eats
1400 S. Crystal Lake Dr., Orlando, 32806
Cuisine: Barbecue | MICHELIN: Bib
After years of delighting Orlando residents as a pop-up, Smokemade Meats + Eats has its own brick and mortar spot. The brisket and the ribs will absolutely blow you away, but save room for delicious sides like potato salad, cucumber and tomato salad (perfect for summer), and decadent mac & cheese. Expect a line – but it is worth it!
Walala Hand-Pulled Noodle House
5062 W. Colonial Dr., #120, Orlando, 32808
Cuisine: Chinese | MICHELIN: Recommended
From their famous Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Noodles to the soothing Hor Fun, every dish at Walala is a journey to the heart of authentic Chinese flavors. Grab a counter seat that faces a glass-enclosed kitchen displaying bubbling broths and noodles being pulled. While you're there for the noodles, there are plenty of other tempting options, including pan-fried dumplings and buns.
MICHELIN Star Restaurants in Orlando
Sorekara
4979 New Broad St., Orlando, 32814
Cuisine: Japanese, Contemporary
Twice as good?! This place is the only restaurant in Orlando to earn two MICHELIN stars! Sorekara, within Baldwin Park, offers an exceptional omakase experience that totally impressed the MICHELIN inspectors. This intimate dining spot blends traditional Japanese techniques with modern flair, creating unforgettable, artfully crafted seasonal courses.
Natsu
777 N Orange Ave Suite C, Orlando, FL
Cuisine: Japanese
There are just two seatings a night at this intimate omakase, at this ten-seat counter. Meals begin with four dishes from the kitchen, including chawanmushi and truffle kampachi, served with crispy potato straws and a yuzu truffle vinaigrette for an unexpected flavor combination that is especially memorable.
Camille
4962 New Broad St, Orlando, FL 32814
Cuisine: French and Vietnamese
Chef Tung Phan has taken his pop-up and given it permanence in beautiful space just off Lake Baldwin. Camille offers an intimate chef-to-guest encounter with an 8-seat chef's counter, four private booths, and one exclusive dining room. The concept introduces a seasonal, multi-course menu, offering a modern interpretation of Vietnamese cuisine with French influences.
The Dungeness crab curry arrives with a tartlet shell, filled with crab meat and mixed with lime, served atop the lid, which when removed, reveals a deliciously hearty curry. Salmon over king trumpet noodles in a tamarind and pineapple sauce is creative, but the best may be saved for last. The sweet potato brioche topped with a “gold” chocolate ice cream and Vietnamese coffee sauce is an elegant finale.
Camille is open for dinner only, 5-10 pm daily. Reservations are required, walk-ins are not accepted.
(RELATED: Discover more Omakase dinners in Orlando)
Papa Llama
2840 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32806
Cuisine: Peruvian
Husband-and-wife duo Kevin and Maria Ruiz prepare modern Peruvian cuisine full of bright ingredients with a bit of polish. Their multicourse tasting menu is an approachable (and affordable) way to sample their sincere cooking.
Nigiri kicks off the meal with a smart nod to the Peruvian tradition of Japanese fusion, delivering dialed-in flavors with confidence. Bok choy is elevated with bold, contrasting textures, while chicken thigh roulade with aji amarillo aioli is simply spectacular. For dessert, sweet potato donuts over a blueberry compote seal the deal.
Victoria & Albert’s
4401 Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Cuisine: Elevated new American and classic
Nestled within Disney’s crown jewel, the Grand Floridian Resort, this restaurant is by no means an easy reservation. The setting is intimate, and the pacing is that of a leisurely, three-hour waltz orchestrated by a gracious brigade of veteran servers.
Chef Matthew Sowers cooks with contemporary verve and draws on influences spanning from Asia to the Nordics. Think delicate tarts set with New Zealand langoustine, striking “sandwiches” made with venison carpaccio and red cabbage, and bold sauces like cherry-cola bordelaise. Other details like water lists, an ornate coffee and tea service, and a serious wine program further impress.
Soseki Modern Omakase
955 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park
Cuisine: Japanese and European fusion
A modern omakase, Soseki is a hidden gem for special occasions. Chef Mike Collante hosts intimate 10-seat multi-course tastings, with each bar seat overlooking the stellar culinary magic. And while Soseki is a Japanese fusion restaurant, Chef Collante prioritizes local, seasonal produce.
MICHELIN praised the “Scandinavian style” sashimi, an interesting combination of cured salon and smoked mozzarella. Plus, beyond the food, Soseki earned a MICHELIN Sommelier Award for Beverage Director Benjamin Coutts.
Capa
10100 Dream Tree Blvd., Lake Buena Vista
Cuisine: Spanish influenced steakhouse
Situated on the 17th floor of the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, this romantic rooftop restaurant plates Spanish-influenced cuisine. Whether you want to nibble on small plates or feast on a hearty dish, just one bite and your taste buds will understand MICHELIN’s decision about this outstanding place. Capa’s features a wood-burning grill to achieve the perfect char-flavor, live Spanish guitar entertainment on select nights and an outdoor patio to take in magical views of the nearby park’s nightly fireworks display.
The MICHELIN Guide affirms, “Calling Capa a steakhouse is like saying flamenco is just a dance.” It's sooo much more!
Capa’s kitchen is spearheaded by Chef Malyna Si, the only female restaurant chef to earn a Michelin star restaurant in Orlando. Diners can start the meal from selections from the raw bar, tapas, small plate, charcuterie or salad menus. Those craving authentic flavors may opt for ham croquettes (small breaded, fried patty of meat and potato puree), pan con tomate (toasted bread smothered in a tomato spread), and patatas bravas (chopped potatoes coated in a spicy dressing).
For the main course, Chef Si’s signature dish is the Porterhouse Steak, a generous 32-oz. cut of prime, farm-raised beef. But plenty of other yummies are available for those who prefer vegetarian fare, chicken and seafood. Featuring sweet and savory options, the dessert menu offers classic churros, a cheese plate and other goodies.
And thanks to Capa’s tasting flights, after-dinner drinks keep this date night flying high. Capa’s is open for dinner only, 5-10 pm daily.
Kadence
1809 Winter Park Rd., Orlando
Cuisine: Japanese
Sushi lovers may have first tried the delicate creations of Jennifer Bañagale and Mark Berdin when they opened their first local eatery, Kappo, in 2014 at East End Market. Thanks to customer demand, the restaurant owners/chefs fished out a larger, permanent place (Kadence) in the Audubon District.
Earning a nod from MICHELIN a few years in a row, Kadence’s popularity hasn’t changed its speakeasy vibe. You see, the exterior of the restaurant kind of looks like a plain, black box with no signature markings or logos. [Note that it’s the building between ABC Liquor and Flower No. 5.]
As for the menu… well that sort of remains secret too. Kadence run an omakase-style operation which means it’s chef’s choice.
But the chef-curated, multi-course tasting won’t disappoint. Since we eat with our eyes first, know that the Japanese fare is beautifully plated – bright, fresh and whimsical. Each bite is unique in flavor. The MICHELIN Guide praised the rudderfish dressed with tosazu gel, poached monkfish liver with dashi gelée and the shirako served in a gently warm broth with Burgundian truffle.
Each an Advanced Sake Professional certified by The Sake Education Council, Jennifer and Mark can help you choose the best beverage to compliment your meal. Oh, FYI, Kadence now sells sake so you can enjoy a night cap at home. In addition to its MICHELIN star, Kadence was also named ‘Restaurant of the Year (2023)’ by the Orlando Sentinel and previously listed in Orlando Magazine’s Dining Awards issue.
Ômo by Jônt
115 E. Lyman Ave., Winter Park, 32789
Cuisine: Contemporary
Ômo by Jônt is a culinary revelation—an intimate, high-end dining experience where every dish is a work of art. From the precision of its Japanese-inspired courses to the explosion of flavor in each bite, the tasting menu dazzles. It’s luxurious, innovative, and unforgettable—perfect for a special night out or an indulgent treat.
Orlando Restaurants with a MICHELIN Nod
In 2025, MICHELIN Guide recognized the following Orlando restaurants with the Bib Gourmand designation:
- Bombay Street Kitchen (South Orlando)
- Domu (Audubon Park Garden District)
- Isan Zaap (Millenia)
- Norigami (Winter Garden)
- Otto’s High Dive (Milk District)
- The Ravenous Pig (Winter Park)
- The Strand Food & Drink (Mills 50)
- Taste of Chengdu (Baldwin Park)
- Z Asian (Mills 50)
- Sushi Saint (Downtown)
- Zaru (Mills 50)
- UniGirl (Mills 50)
- Bánh Mì Boy (Mills 50)
- Smokemade Meats + Eats (Curry Ford)
- Coro (Audubon Park)
In 2025, MICHELIN noted a recommendation for the following Orlando restaurants:
- AVA MediterrAegean (Winter Park)
- BACÁN (Lake Nona Wave Hotel)
- Bar Kada (Winter Park)
- Black Rooster Taqueria (Mills 50)
- Chuan Fu (Winter Park)
- Citricos (Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)
- EDOBOY (Mills 50)
- Four Flamingos (Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress)
- Gyukatsu Rose (Audubon Park)
- Juju (Milk District)
- Kai Asian Street Fare (Winter Park)
- Kai Kai (Mills 50)
- Knife & Spoon (Orlando Grande Lakes)
- Kabooki Sushi (Milk District + Restaurant Row)
- Kaya (Mills 50) *Also earned a green star*
- Maxine’s on Shine (Colonialtown)
- Morimoto Asia (Disney Springs)
- Nami (Lake Nona)
- The Pinery (Ivanhoe Village)
- Pizza Bruno (Curry Ford West)
- The Polite Pig (Disney Springs)
- Prato (Winter Park)
- Primo (The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes)
- Ravello (Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort)
- Sear + Sea (JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa)
- Se7en Bites (Milk District)
- Selam Ethiopian & Eritrean Cuisine (SeaWorld Orlando Area)
- Shin Jung (Mills 50)
- Sticky Rice (Mills 50)
- Swine & Sons (Milk District)
- Toledo (Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort)
- Tori Tori (Mills 50)
- Twenty Pho Hour (International Drive)
- Walala Hand-Pulled Noodle House (West Colonial)
- YH Seafood Clubhouse (International Drive)
MICHELIN Hotels in Orlando
Lake Nona Wave Hotel just announced that its Florida’s only hotel with three separate MICHELIN distinctions. This includes MICHELIN One Key (Wave Hotel), MICHELIN Recommended restaurant (BACÁN) and MICHELIN Recommended restaurant (Nami).
Orlando staycationers may also consider retreating to other MICHELIN recognized hotels in Orlando, including The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes and Ette Hotel.
Tampa MICHELIN Guide
Our I-4 neighbors in Tampa Bay have some bragging rights too. Check out MICHELIN Star Restaurants in Tampa Bay.
Click here to peruse the complete MICHELIN Guide Florida. Bon Appetite!
Featured image: Victroia and Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
