25 March 2026
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MICHELIN Guide Inspectors spend the entire year on the road seeking out the best restaurants to recommend — and what they’ve found is too good to keep a secret. While our distinctions — Stars and Bib Gourmands — are only revealed at the annual ceremony, new restaurants are added to the Selection twice a year.
These new establishments are featured on our website and on the MICHELIN Guide mobile app (available on iOS and Android), and will be highlighted with a “New” symbol to make them easy to spot.
Bookmark this page and check back to see the latest additions!
March 2026
Los Angeles
Corridor 109
Good things come in small packages, especially at Corridor 109, an intimate 11-seat counter restaurant in Melrose Hill where reservations are a must. Tucked behind a door at their sister concept, Bar 109, Corridor 109 is focused on fish, largely sourced from Japan, with much of it served raw. Learn more.
Firstborn
Chef/owner Anthony Wang, a first-generation American at the name suggests, weaves in his own interpretations and influences at this Chinese American restaurant in Mandarin Plaza. The dining room is welcoming and comfortable, offering a view into the well-organized kitchen turning out dishes that are intended for sharing. Learn more.
Lapaba
Pull up a chair for reimagined Italian classics infused with Korean influences. Case in point? Bulgogi meatballs served in a truffle tomato sauce and paired with milk bread, or pastas like the radiatore with short rib ragu. Portions aren't huge but order as a group to sample more mash-ups. Learn more.
Little Fish Melrose Hill
This spiffy new sit-down iteration of the Echo Park original continues the concept of high-quality, sustainably sourced fish and seasonal California produce. The menu is casual in form but precise in execution, with confident seasoning, technique and a clear respect for ingredients. Learn more.
Lugya'h
Chef Alfonso Martinez's tlayudas are the star of the show at Lugya'h, tucked inside Los Angeles's Maydan Market. It's a food market, so expect a casual experience where you'll order at the counter and find a seat, but do come hungry, as the portions are hearty. Learn more.
Zira Uzbek Kitchen
Owner Azim Rahmatov brings the flavors of his native Uzbekistan to Los Angeles with Zira Uzbek Kitchen. Located in the Fairfax District, this restaurant has an engaging ambience complete with tile floors, pale stucco walls and wood furnishings decorated with ikat fabrics and pillows. Zira highlights the unique cuisine of this former Soviet republic that sits at the crossroads of China and Europe. Learn more.
Menlo Park
Yeobo, Darling
Celebrated culinary couple Meichih and Michael Kim make their return with this Menlo Park enclave, boasting a unique blend of Korean and Taiwanese flavors. Offered as a splurge-worthy à la carte, the menu is divided between canapés, appetizers and mains, with the latter two offering small portions intended for sharing. Learn more.
Montecito
Little Mountain
Chilean-born Chef Diego Moya cut his teeth working in kitchens around the globe before opening Little Mountain in Montecito. The rustic yet elegant dining room draws inspiration from the region's Spanish Colonial history, with tall, white walls, brick floors and wood beams. The intimate ambience makes it a natural fit for date night; be sure to make reservations (though the bar accepts walk-ins). Learn more.
San Francisco
Dingles Public House
The memorable name of this handsome establishment, tucked away in the back of a boutique Hayes Valley hotel, comes from owners Anissa and George Dingle—natch. She manages the well-edited beverage program, from the expected draughts to wine and pleasingly simple cocktails, while he has the run of the kitchen, serving up classic, unfussy British pub fare with an edge of refinement. Learn more.
La Cigale
Named after the pleasantly buzzing insect that is a symbol of France's Occitania, there is something sweetly familiar and comforting about this fittingly small-yet-notable Glen Park charmer. Chef Joseph Magidow, a veteran of the San Francisco restaurant scene, runs the open kitchen as a one-man show, and his time spent in Southwest France is thoroughly evident in his cooking. Learn more.
Naides
Named after Chef Patrick Gabon's mother, there's no mistaking this jewel box operation as anything other than a labor of love. Drawing upon the fine dining experience of both Chef Gabon and partner Celine Wuu (who deftly manages the floor), Naides serves up an original interpretation of Filipino cuisine in the form of a stylishly modern tasting menu. Learn more.
Wolfsbane
Partners Chef Rupert Blease and wife Carrie, who runs the front of house, make their much-anticipated return to fine dining with this stylish Dogpatch enclave. The indulgent multicourse tasting menu shows no shortage of creative flair, offering up Chef Blease’s distinctive take on contemporary Californian cuisine, cleverly accented with Nordic, Japanese and French elements. Learn more.
Hero image: © Jon Endow/Lugya'h
Thumb image: © Sena Johnson/Naides
