food

Savvy travelers know that the best time to visit beaches in Europe is before the summer rush. From Mediterranean islands to Atlantic hideaways, these foodie-friendly beach destinations offer world-class dining, stylish stays and fewer crowds. Each one is perfect for a spring escape before high-season price hikes, sizzling temperatures and family vacation chaos set in.

From Seoul to Manila, Asia’s biggest cities can feel overwhelming — but their density of people, cultures and cuisines is exactly what makes them extraordinary places to eat. These nine Asian cities are where generational cooking, local ingredients and modern kitchens are reshaping how — and where — to eat in 2026.

The traditional dining experience in Italy is famously familial, unfussy and warm — but even in the coziest spots, feeling at home can take some adjusting.

From wind-brushed sandbanks in the North Sea to the fog-laced cliffs of the Faroe Islands, newly home to a Two-Star restaurant, these are our MICHELIN Guide-mapped islands that offer a quieter kind of romance and lots of great dining experiences that you won’t forget in a hurry.

In Florence, the only thing better than the view is what’s on your plate — and this city knows how to dish out both in style.

Some chefs innovate to impress. Others cook at the highest level simply to offer the pure pleasure of dining. Enoteca Pinchiorri, the Florence institution that has held Three MICHELIN Stars since 2004, belongs emphatically to the latter camp. This is how it feels to experience it — through the eyes of our Inspector.

Ten French chefs open the doors to their family homes and self-made retreats, where terroir, tradition and personal hospitality shape some of France’s most compelling restaurant — and often, hotel — experiences.

Preserved and fermented flavors, cooking over fire and renewed tableside service are shaping dining in 2026, our Inspectors report.

Florence’s most sought-out dishes are unfairly limited to (admittedly delicious) wild boar ragu-drenched pasta, savory charcuterie with cave aged pecorino, meaty bistecca alla Fiorentina and Old World red wines to wash it all down. However, the true stars are the seasonal foods locals eagerly await — and celebrate — with each changing month.

In Florence, a city known for preserving the past, Martino di Napoli Rampolla is reimagining Florence’s future — starting with a 500-year-old palazzo turned creative hub, where artists and now chefs come to innovate, collaborate and cook.

In 2026, the world’s most exciting trips begin at the table. From MICHELIN-selected restaurants and hotels to emerging culinary scenes, these 16 destinations, many well-loved and others more off-the-beaten path, are shaping how — and why — we travel now.

In Paris, bread isn’t just sustenance — it’s a cultural cornerstone. These five bakeries each serve up exceptional loaves with distinct character.

The cost of eating out can make or break a vacation, but these MICHELIN-approved spots — from Star-rated taquerias in Mexico to hawker stalls in Penang, via well-priced Bib Gourmand restaurants across the world — prove that great food doesn’t have to come with a high price tag. For food lovers, these affordable destinations are well worth adding to your summer radar.

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

There’s food that’s served on the streets of Florence, and then there’s Florentine Street Food.

Speak of shopping in Florence and most minds will jump straight to buttoned-up boutiques and luxury leather.

From Paris to New York, London to Doha, these exceptional museum restaurants prove that a day of cultural exploration deserves a meal to match. Browse these top locales unearthed by our MICHELIN Guide Inspectors.

From flame-cooked feasts to reimagined Chinese classics, here’s what our MICHELIN Guide Inspectors predict will shape restaurant menus this year.