Michelin Guide 2026: The Newly Starred Restaurants in Paris and Île-de-France

As eagerly anticipated as the Messiah, the winners of the 2026 Michelin Guide have just been announced on Monday, March 16, 2026. Quickly discover which restaurants received one, two, or even three stars—especially the 12 new starred establishments in Paris and Île-de-France!

A true tradition in the world of French gastronomy, the Guide Michelin revealed its 2026 awards list on Monday, March 16th, during a ceremony held for the fifth time outside Paris, in Monaco.

This year, the Michelin Guide 2026 awarded a total of 62 new stars, across all categories, including 54 first-time awards. Last year, 78 restaurants received recognition, with 57 earning their very first star. All in all, 2026 has been another succesful year for culinary excellence!

In Paris and the Île-de-France region, this year 12 restaurants have earned their first Michelin star:

Zostera by Julien Dumas, a gastronomic dive into deep waters
Chef Julien Dumas has taken over the institution Le Pergolèse in the 16th arrondissement. Now renamed Zostera, he offers a gastronomic dive into deep waters of infinite poetry. [Read more]

Geoélia, the fine dining restaurant of chef Camille Saint M'leux
Talented Michelin-starred chef Camille Saint M'leux has chosen to open his first Paris restaurant, Geoélia, in place of Tang, the 16th arrondissement institution. [Read more]

IRWIN, chef Irwin Durand’s fine-dining restaurant, between terroir and memory
Embark on a sapid and memorable escapade on the arm of Irwin Durand. The young chef, long Guy Savoy's right-hand man, has opened his first restaurant in Paris, which he has soberly named IRWIN. [Read more]

Imperial Treasure, Michelin-starred Chinese cuisine near the Champs-Élysées
Starred Asian restaurant Imperial Treasure has opened its first Parisian restaurant in the La Clef Champs-Elysées hotel! [Read more]

Prévelle, Romain Meder's first chef-owner restaurant in Paris
Drum roll: chef Romain Meder inaugurates his first restaurant as chef-owner in Paris. Named Prévelle, it will open in the coming weeks. [Read more]

Maison Ruggieri at Palais Royal, the new fine dining restaurant from chef Martino Ruggieri
Chef Martino Ruggieri, renowned Italian culinary master, opens his new restaurant, Maison Ruggieri Palais Royal, just steps from the Comédie-Française at the heart of the Palais-Royal. [Read more]

Sushi Hanada, chef Masayoshi Hanada opens his own restaurant in Paris
Good news for fans of Japanese cuisine: chef Masayoshi Hanada is planning to open his own restaurant in Paris in the summer of 2025. [Read more]

Heritages, the fine dining restaurant just a stone's throw from Parc Monceau
The Héritages restaurant takes over from Maison Ruggieri in the 8th arrondissement. [Read more]

Jean Imbert replaced by Yannick Alléno at Monsieur Dior
The 17-Michelin-starred chef takes over the reins of the Avenue Montaigne restaurant in Paris's 8th arrondissement, after the previous chef's contract ends in September 2025. [Read more]

And also: Jin (Paris 1), Pilgrim (Paris 15), and Ruche (Gambais, 78)

The 2026 Michelin Young Chef Award was subsequently awarded to Quentin Pellestor-Veyrier of Maison Pellestor Veyrier in Colomiers (Haute-Garonne), who also earned a star.

The 2026 Michelin Service Award has been awarded to Marco Tognon at Les Ambassadeurs, by Christophe Cussac (Monaco), and Camille Gouyer at Virtus in Paris’s 12th arrondissement, which also earns a second star.

The Michelin Sommelier Award 2026 goes to Anne Humbrech (La Table du Gourmet in Riquewihr, 68) and Edmond Gasser (La Maison Pic in Valence, 26).

The Michelin Guide also announces, for the fifth consecutive year, its Mentor Chef Award, given to an outstanding chef committed to mentorship and training. Last year, the honor was awarded to Bernard Pacaud. This year, the trophy goes to Pierre Gagnaire.

The Michelin Guide announced once again, for the seventh consecutive year, its 14 new green stars, including 2 in Paris. These accolades recognize restaurants committed to sustainable practices; as well as highlighting 10 pastry chefs, including 4 Parisians and Francilians, who join the Passion Dessert 2026 award.

Regarding the two-star category, the Michelin Guide 2026 recognizes 7 restaurants, including 4 situated in Paris and Île-de-France:

Virtus, a quietly brilliant two-Michelin-starred restaurant
Taken over by chef Frédéric Lorimier and his wife Camille Gouyer, Virtus immediately regained the Michelin star that had evaporated following the departure of the former chefs. And it's richly deserved: although particularly discreet, this Michelin-starred restaurant has more than one trick up its sleeve to melt diners' hearts. [Read more]

Hakuba, the Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant at Cheval Blanc Paris
Discover Hakuba, the Japanese restaurant nestled in the heart of the prestigious Cheval Blanc Paris. The restaurant offers a unique immersion in the art of Japanese gastronomy, with Omakase menus carefully orchestrated by sushi master Takuya Watanabe, in collaboration with sauce master Arnaud Donckele and pastry chef Maxime Frédéric. A delicate experience that echoes Japanese tradition and the quest for authenticity. [Read more]

Le Corot, a Michelin-starred nature restaurant at the Étangs de Corot
Le Corot, a Michelin-starred restaurant ideally located between Paris and Versailles, is a haven for epicureans. Recently renovated and completely redesigned, the restaurant is sure to please. Surrounded by greenery, come and discover Rémi Chambard's cuisine, which showcases the treasures of local farm produce. [Read more]

And also: Alliance

Restaurants across France that have been awarded a second star include: Restaurant Frédéric Doucet (Charolles, 71), Bulle d'Osier (Langres, 52), and Arbane (Reims, 51).

Finally, regarding the ultimate honor, the Michelin Guide 2026 has awarded 3 Michelin stars to one restaurant. This prestigious accolade goes to Les Morainières run by chef Michaël Arnoult (Jongieux, 73), bringing the total number of three-star establishments in France in the renowned red guide to 32.

Michelin Guide 2026: The Newly Starred Restaurants in Paris and Île-de-France

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