The Orlando destination now boasts four Michelin Starred restaurants, along with numerous other restaurant recognitions
Orlando’s evolving dining scene has been recognized with one of the world’s highest culinary honors. On June 9, the inaugural edition of the MICHELIN Guide Miami, Orlando and Tampa was revealed, with inspectors identifying four MICHELIN Starred restaurants in Orlando alone, along with notable mentions for Bib Gourmand and Recommended restaurants further distinguishing the destination’s culinary reputation.
According to Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the MICHELIN Guides, inspectors found that Orlando had much to offer food and wine enthusiasts, with talented chefs and their committed teams creating culinary experiences matched only by the destination’s amazing attractions.
“Michelin’s recognition of 34 Orlando restaurants, including four starred venues, seven Bib Gourmands and 23 Recommended, confirms what we in the destination have known all along — that Orlando has an exceptional culinary community,” said Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando. “Like so many industries in Orlando, our dining scene is fueled by creativity and ingenuity. This incredible news elevates Orlando’s entire culinary scene, and we congratulate the many Orlando restaurants recognized in this inaugural Florida selection by the MICHELIN Guide."
Visit Orlando has created an interactive map of MICHELIN Guide Restaurants in Orlando to easily find Michelin restaurants throughout the destination.
ONE-STAR AWARD (FOUR RESTAURANTS)
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Capa — Steakhouse
Capa, a rooftop steakhouse and bar at the Four Seasons Orlando Resort, boasts the best of Spanish-influenced cuisine in the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort. Named to the Wine Enthusiast list of Best 100 Wine Restaurants in the U.S., Capa offers diners stunning views of theme park fireworks every night of the year.
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Kadence — Japanese/Sushi
Kadence, located in the charming Audubon Park Garden District in downtown Orlando, features an exclusive and intimate eight-seat sushi-tasting experience focusing on omakase-style dining and a carefully curated selection of sake. All three of Kadence’s chef/owners are internationally trained chefs and certified advanced sake professionals.
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Knife & Spoon — Steakhouse
Knife & Spoon, located at the Grande Lakes Orlando, home to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando and JW Marriott Orlando, is a new addition to Orlando’s dining scene. The upscale steak and seafood restaurant concept was created by John Tesar, a James Beard Award semifinalist and former Top Chef contestant.
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Soseki — Sushi/Fusion
Soseki, located in Winter Park, provides an intimate 10-seat multi-course dining experience that features a modern take on omakase. Chef Mike Collantes has created a globally inspired, seasonally driven Japanese-fusion menu, which incorporates traditional Filipino ingredients and cooking techniques, such as coconut vinegar, sinigang, lechon and kinilaw, to represent his cultural heritage.
BIB GOURMAND DESIGNATION (SEVEN RESTAURANTS)
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Bombay Street Kitchen — Indian
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Domu — Ramen
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Papa Llama — Peruvian
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The Ravenous Pig — Gastropub
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Strand — American
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Swine & Sons — American
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Z Asian — Vietnamese
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS (23 RESTAURANTS)
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Bacán — Latin American
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Black Rooster Taqueria — Mexican
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California Grill — American
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Cítricos — American, Regional Cuisine
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Four Flamingos, A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen — Contemporary
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Hawkers — Asian
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Kabooki Sushi — Japanese, Sushi
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Kai Asian Street Fare — Asian
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Maxine’s on Shine — American
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Morimoto Asia — Asian
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Orlando Meats — American
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The Pinery — American
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Pizza Bruno — Pizza
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The Polite Pig — Barbecue
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Prato — Italian, Pizza
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Primo — Italian
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Ravello — Italian
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Sear + Sea — Steakhouse
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Selam — Ethiopian
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Se7en Bites — American, Bakery
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Shin Jung — Korean
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Sticky Rice — Lao
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Tori Tori — Japanese
For more information on the four Orlando Michelin-Starred restaurants, including inspector comments, go to our Visit Orlando blog.
Visit the MICHELIN Guide website, or download the free app for iOS and Android, to view all the restaurants in the selection.