Who Lost a Michelin Star This Year?

Michelin stars are a highly-coveted honor for restaurants around the world. A Michelin star is a recognition of excellence in cuisine and service, and only the most exceptional restaurants achieve this level of distinction.

This year, however, several restaurants have had their Michelin stars revoked. These establishments have lost their status as one of the world’s top culinary destinations.

In France, two-star restaurant L’Auberge du Pont de Collonges is the most high-profile establishment to lose its Michelin stars this year. After nearly 40 years in business, the restaurant was stripped of its two stars due to a “lack of consistency” in its cuisine and service.

In Italy, three-star restaurant La Pergola has also been stripped of its stars. This iconic Roman restaurant had held three Michelin stars since 2005 but was downgraded after an extensive review by the guide’s inspectors. The restaurant’s food was criticized for being too expensive for what it offered.

In China, three-starred Chef Kang has lost his Michelin star after his restaurant was found to be serving dishes made with frozen ingredients rather than freshly prepared dishes as previously promised.

In Japan, two-starred Kashiwaya Osaka also lost its coveted status after failing to meet the guide’s standards for quality cuisine and service. The restaurant had received two Michelin stars since 2009 but had to surrender them due to a series of issues with its food presentation.

Conclusion:

This year has been difficult for many restaurants around the world as they have had their much-coveted Michelin stars revoked due to various issues with their food and service. L’Auberge du Pont de Collonges in France, La Pergola in Italy, Chef Kang in China and Kashiwaya Osaka in Japan are all examples of establishments that lost their star status this year.