Michelin-starred restaurants are a staple of fine dining around the world. Every year, the Michelin Guide releases its list of star-rated restaurants, and for foodies, it’s an exciting event to see which restaurants have been given the highest accolades. But which cities are the most Michelin-starred?
Tokyo, Japan has long been considered one of the best cities for food and is home to many Michelin-starred restaurants. Tokyo is the city with the most Michelin stars: with an incredible 226 stars in total. Tokyo’s top-rated restaurants include Sushi Sawada (3 stars) and Joël Robuchon (3 stars).
Paris, France is also known for its fine dining scene and has a total of 134 Michelin stars. Paris’ most highly rated restaurant is L’Ambroisie (3 stars). Other top-rated restaurants in Paris include Le Cinq (2 stars) and L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon (2 stars).
New York City, USA has a total of 79 Michelin stars spread across its five boroughs. The city’s top-rated restaurant is Per Se (3 stars), followed by Masa (3 stars) and Eleven Madison Park (3 stars). Other notable Michelin-starred restaurants include Le Bernardin (2 stars) and Jean Georges (2 stars).
London, UK is also home to many fine dining establishments with a total of 68 Michelin Stars. London’s top-rated restaurant is The Fat Duck (3 stars), followed by Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester (3 stars) and Gordon Ramsay at Claridge’s (3 stars). Other notable two star restaurants in London include The Ledbury, The Ritz Restaurant and Dinner by Heston Blumenthal.
Conclusion: Tokyo, Paris, New York City and London are all renowned cities for fine dining, but it is Tokyo that takes the lead when it comes to having the most Michelin star restaurants – with 226 in total! Paris follows close behind with 134 starred establishments, while New York City and London come in third and fourth place respectively.