We Ate 25 Michelin Stars in 2025
2025 was a big year for us gastronomically. Across multiple cities and countries, we made it a point to seek out some of the world’s most celebrated kitchens. Hitting some of our big bucket list restaurants, we decided to go big and eat 25 Michelin stars in 2025. Some meals lived up to towering reputations, others surprised us, and a few sparked great debate at the table.
Here’s a breakdown of every Michelin-starred restaurant we visited, plus a few standout honorable mentions that don’t have stars but deserve attention.
The 25 Michelin Stars We Ate This Year
1 Star Restaurants
⭐ Bosq (🇺🇸 Aspen)
An intimate, seasonal restaurant tucked into the charming town of Aspen, Bosq delivers refined mountain cuisine that feels thoughtful and grounded. The food is elegant without being showy, and the service is warm and personal. A perfect example of how a one-star restaurant can still feel special and intentional with elegant service. Plus, this is the only Michelin-starred restaurant in Aspen so if you want the best for après ski, this is the place.
Read our our full Aspen travel guide here.
⭐ Euskalduna Studio (🇵🇹 Porto)
Creative, chef-driven, and intimate, Euskalduna Studio feels like dining inside someone’s culinary notebook. The tasting menu is inventive and personal, with bold flavors and playful presentation. It was certainly a nice meal, but if we’re being honest (and you know we always are) this one probably ranks the lowest on our 2025 list. Ultimately, it just couldn’t stand up compared to these other heavy hitters.
Read our Porto travel guide here.
⭐ Semma (🇺🇸 New York)
Semma is South Indian cuisine brought into the Michelin spotlight, which stands out among most of the other fine Indian restaurants that typically focus on Northern cuisine. The flavors are layered and comforting, though we suspect the spice level may have been toned down since its rise to fame. Still, it’s a vibrant, accessible, and well-executed dining experience.
Read our full review of Semma here.
⭐ Jamavar (🇬🇧 London)
We' would describe Jamavar as elegant Indian dining in Mayfair that balances refinement with warmth. Jamavar’s regional Indian dishes are rich, fragrant, and deeply satisfying. A great choice when you want Michelin-level food without a stiff atmosphere. This one had less pomp and circumstance than others on this list, but is a solid 1 star experience both in terms of service and taste.
Read our review of favorite Indian restaurants in London here.
⭐ Le Jardinier (🇺🇸 Miami)
Undeniably elegant, Le Jardinier is a breath of fresh air in Miami’s dining scene. The food is refined and balanced, perfect for a polished lunch or a calm, upscale dinner. Located on the ground floor below the iconic L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon (⭐⭐), Le Jardinier is very much positioned as the younger sibling. It holds it’s own but, if you’re going to right there then we’d suggest spending the extra investment to go to L’Atelier instead.
2 Star Restaurants
⭐⭐ Alchemist (🇩🇰 Copenhagen)
More performance art than traditional restaurant, Alchemist is immersive, provocative, and unforgettable. The multi-room experience, 50+ “impressions” rather than dishes, and philosophical themes make it unlike anything else in the world. Not every bite is meant to be delicious but every moment is an undeniable experience. The creativity of Alchemist is absolutely off the charts. If you want your mind to be stretched in terms of what food can be, this is the restaurant for you.
Read our full review of Alchemist here.
⭐⭐ The Yeatman Gastronomic (🇵🇹 Porto)
Classic, elegant fine dining with one of the best wine programs in Portugal. The menu highlights Portuguese ingredients with modern technique, and the views over the river running through Porto elevate the entire experience. A refined and reliable two-star experience, this one was a surprise hit for us.
Read our Porto travel guide here.
⭐⭐ Gymkhana (🇬🇧 London)
We had high hopes for this one. Gymkhana currently holds the top spot in London as the only 2-starred Indian. Bold, confident Indian cuisine in a plush, member-clubby setting. Gymkhana’s flavors are unapologetic, the cocktails are excellent, and the experience feels comfortable but elevated. A well-earned two stars and one of London’s best dining rooms. It feels a bit more relaxed than most other 2 stars, but the price point is a bit (only a bit) more reasonable, so it balances out.
Read our review of favorite Indian restaurants in London here.
⭐⭐ Sushi Noz (🇺🇸 New York)
The top-rated spot from Chef Nakazawa is truly a purist’s omakase experience. Sushi Noz focuses on pristine fish, traditional technique, and minimal distractions. The experience is serious and disciplined, making it ideal for true sushi aficionados. But, surprisingly, Chef Nakazawa himself manages to bring charisma and unexpected humor to the experience.
3 Star Restaurants
⭐⭐⭐ Jungsik (🇺🇸 New York)
Jungsik is modern Korean fine dining at its most precise. Jungsik delivers flawless technique, beautiful plating, and deeply layered flavors. While the experience doesn’t push theatrical boundaries, the consistency and polish are strong. The service did leave a little to be desired and Jungsik however. We thoroughly enjoyed this meal, but we would honestly give this 2 stars instead of the highly-coveted 3 star rating it recently received.
Read our full review of Jungsik here.
⭐⭐⭐ Geranium (🇩🇰 Copenhagen)
Formerly named #1 restaurant in the world, Geranium is serene, elegant, and technically impeccable. The vegetable-and-seafood-forward menu feels pure and elevated, and the service is nearly perfect. This is fine dining as art. It’s quiet, refined, and deeply confident. The tour they give partway through the meal showcases the unique setting located inside of a major stadium. From setting to taste to service, Geranium absolutely delivers.
Read our full review of Geranium here.
⭐⭐⭐ Noma (🇩🇰 Copenhagen)
Noma is a multiple-time #1 restaurant in the world and commonly known as the best restaurant of all time. As you can imagine, we had pretty high expectations... and yes, Noma lived up to the legend. Fermentation, foraging, storytelling, and innovation collide in a way no other restaurant has managed to replicate. Even with sky-high expectations, Noma still managed to surprise and delight us. Our undisputed #1 of the year, and of all time.
Read our full review of Noma here.
⭐⭐⭐ The Ledbury (🇬🇧 London)
A triumph of British fine dining, The Ledbury is an institution of British fine dining. Ingredient-driven, quietly luxurious, and perfectly paced, The Ledbury proves that three-star cooking doesn’t need theatrics. Everything, from the game dishes to the service, feels thoughtful and precise. This one was a total delight and we recommend it in particular for an incredibly classy experience.
Read our full review of The Ledbury here.
Non-Michelin Honorable Mentions
These spots may not carry Michelin stars, but they were some of our most memorable meals and food experiences of the year:
Alinea x Faena (🇺🇸 Miami): Alinea’s touring pop-up delivered creativity and surprise on par with its legendary Chicago flagship. Interestingly, this year Alinea dropped from ⭐⭐⭐ to ⭐⭐ and we can’t help but wonder if it’s because they were so focused on these pop-ups! Read our full review here.
Mila (🇺🇸 Miami): Stunning atmosphere, great energy, and crowd-pleasing Mediterranean-Japanese fusion. Mila is a reliable go-to if you’re looking for a hot spot with great energy.
Carpaccio (🇺🇸 Miami): Located in the iconic Bal Harbour mall, Carpaccio is a great spot for a lunch break in between window shopping. If new money were a casual Italian restaurant, it would be Carpaccio. If you get only one thing, let it be the Polenta Bolognese appetizer.
Kabawa (🇺🇸 New York): The latest from Momofuku, Kabawa took over the location (and wine cellar) of Momofuku Ko (⭐⭐) which closed in 2023. Bold Caribbean flavors in a fun, energetic setting that feels fresh and exciting, Kabawa one was an unexpected bright spot for us this year. We highly recommend this one.
RedFarm (🇺🇸 New York): Consistently delicious, playful Chinese food that never disappoints, RedFarm is known for its Pastrami Egg Rolls and deservedly so.
Ilili (🇺🇸 New York): If we had to pick a favorite restaurant in New York, Ilili might be it. It’s a longtime favorite of ours for slightly elevated Lebanese cuisine with reliable execution and generous hospitality. Ilili is like an outfit that you can dress up or dress down and can fit any occasion.
Dishoom (🇬🇧 London): We know this is another chain, but Dishoom is still totally worth it. If you’re looking for comofrt Indian food, excellent cocktails, and good vibes, you just can’t go wrong with Dishoom! Read our review of favorite Indian restaurants in London here.
The Other House (🇬🇧 London): If there’s one thing we’re a sucker for, it’s a Full English Breakfast and recently, The Other House has taken our top spot in London. Read about our favorite Full English Breakfasts here.
Final Thoughts
Eating 25 Michelin stars in one year gave us a unique perspective on what truly makes a restaurant exceptional. Stars matter, but they’re not everything. The best meals combined flavor, intention, hospitality, and originality, whether they came with one star, three stars, or none at all.
Here’s to eating well in 2026! 🍽️
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