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Kyoto’s an exciting place for food and culture in itself, but it’s also a great base for exploring other parts of Western Japan.

In Gion, Kyoto’s historic geisha district, kaiseki masters, tempura artisans, and MICHELIN-starred chefs serve up tradition with a modern edge.

From breezy coastal hideouts to high-altitude alpine escapes, these under-the-radar European destinations pair cooler climes with red-hot culinary scenes — and MICHELIN Guide-approved places to stay and dine.

With the new 2025 Michelin Guide restaurant selections in Estonia and Lithuania just announced, now is the perfect time to explore this lesser-known Baltic region, where a new generation of chefs is drawing attention with bold, creative cooking.

Soba is deeply rooted in Kyoto, as a staple of both the city’s cuisine and the broader washoku tradition, a traditional dietary culture of Japan, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Here are our Inspectors’ top Soba restaurants in Kyoto.

In a city known for its luxury grandes dames, some of Paris’ most memorable stays are actually found away from the well-touristed areas — and at very affordable prices.

Kyoto’s ryotei culture traces its roots to the philosophy of wabi-sabi — a reverence for imperfection and impermanence — shaped by tea master Sen no Rikyu in the late 16th century.

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Kyo-sushi is Kyoto’s elegant take on sushi, rooted in local ingredients, seasonal restraint, and centuries-old techniques unique to the city’s refined cuisine.

The MICHELIN Guide's Bib Gourmands, our best value restaurants, offer something eternally desirable: high-quality feasts at accessible prices, even in the City of Light.

Kyoto’s rich culinary heritage goes beyond wagyu and kaiseki, it’s also the best city to try exceptional vegetarian food.

These Florentine restaurants are not only superb but boast outstanding curation of their wine offerings, making it one of the best cities to eat for wine lovers.

The famous chef from MICHELIN-Starred restaurant MoSuke shares his favorite food markets and gourmet spots in Paris.

As the Cannes Film Festival rolls out its red carpet, we’re serving a cinematic tasting menu of unforgettable food moments — from 'Parasite' to 'Babette’s Feast'. We've paired these beloved Cannes movies with some of our MICHELIN Guide restaurants that echo each story’s flavor and feeling.

From Menton to Carry-le-Rouet, we’ve handpicked the best beach towns in the south of France — where the food is stellar, the sea’s a shimmer, and the stays are worth writing home about.

Karime López, the first Mexican woman to earn a MICHELIN Star, now helms Gucci Osteria in Florence alongside partner Takahiko Kondo, blending global flavors with Italian flair. They have a story that’s hard not to love.

In a city devoted to Tuscan tradition, Xin Ge Liu’s Gusto Xinge brings a bold, fashion-fueled take on Chinese cuisine to Florence.

Florence is a feast in itself, but hop on a train and you’ll find even more local flavor — minus the crowds and museum queues.