Restaurants

Araki-cho still carries the memory of a geisha district in its cobblestone lanes and narrow streets. A guide to dining, drinking, and wandering — an evening in this neighborhood, unlike any other.

Once overlooked after its agricultural decline, the Gard is now one of southern France’s most compelling new food regions, drawing ambitious chefs to its produce-rich landscapes and enduring local food culture.

Cool off at these Nordic beach escapes, where wild swims meet MICHELIN Guide-level dining and design-led stays.

Italian elegance born from Japanese ingredients, embodied by two strikingly different chefs.

In her latest rollicking read, author Katie Parla — an American authority on Rome — brings together her two obsessions: the capital’s layered history and its cuisine. Here, she unpacks the era that fascinates her most, shares the Roman dishes, restaurants, and food souvenirs she actually rates, and explains why she pushes back against the cult of nonna-style cooking.

When she first burst onto Rome’s food scene 20 years ago with her bright pink hair, everyone told Cristina Bowerman she’d never earn the MICHELIN seal of approval because of her unconventional style. Today, the only female chef in Italy’s capital ever to have a MICHELIN-Starred restaurant, Glass Hostaria, she remains committed to her vision of a more inclusive, exciting and rule-breaking Roman food industry. Here, she shares the local spots already making that a reality.

At One-MICHELIN-Starred INEO, Chef Heros De Agostinis blends the skills he honed while training under chefs leading multi-Starred restaurants with the diverse influences of his neighborhood, multicultural Esquilino, and his Abruzzian-Eritrean heritage. The result? Italian cooking that sidesteps clichés and is resolutely current — along with a bread cart that’s already the stuff of legend.

Long defined by tradition and the shadow of the world-renowned Chef Paul Bocuse, Lyon is reclaiming its place as one of France’s most dynamic food cities — where heritage and new energy now share the same table.

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.

How to tell Rome’s distinctive pizza styles apart — and where to find the city’s most unforgettable slices.

Following its recent revamp for last year’s Jubilee, Rome is at its most vibrant — and delicious — right now. With 48 hours, there’s ample time to dive into the Eternal City’s culinary soul, from neighborhood trattorias and historic markets to gelato counters and late-night wine bars, while still soaking up its layers of history, art and unforgettable street life.

Rome may not be Italy’s pasta capital in production, but it is home to some of its most iconic dishes — carbonara, Amatriciana and gricia — drawing visitors from around the world to taste the city’s classic Roman recipes.

From a private jet tour of the world’s greatest places to a boutique barge cruise through Burgundy, these over-the-top trips are packed with extravagant dining — and lavish resorts to match.

One of our Inspectors gives a firsthand account of their meal at France’s new Three-MICHELIN-Star restaurant: Michaël and Ingrid Arnoult’s Les Morainières, where the dishes are rooted in a stunning landscape of lakes and mountains.

The eagerly anticipated list of our Inspectors’ favorite dishes is here. From standout plates in One-, Two- and Three-Star restaurants in Paris to unforgettable creations served in some of the best MICHELIN-Starred restaurants across France, these are 10 of the most memorable dishes our team tasted over the past year.

See all the MICHELIN-Star restaurants in Paris, as well as the latest trends in dining. Scroll through the list, from new Two- and One-Star restaurants, to celebrated establishments and contemporary bistros shaping how the city eats today.

This year, The MICHELIN Guide France awards a prestigious third Star to one restaurant, and there are seven new Two-Star restaurants and 54 new One-Stars. Read on for a complete overview of all the new Stars in The MICHELIN Guide France 2026 selection.

Explore the full list of all 668 MICHELIN-Starred restaurants in France for 2026. Alongside the comprehensive selection, which includes the 62 newly awarded Stars, our Inspectors offer an insight into the key trends shaping French gastronomy today.