Michelin GUIDE 2026 France & Monaco

Gastronomy – Michelin Guide 2026

On 16 March 2026, the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco hosted one of the most anticipated events in the world of gastronomy. In the presence of Prince Albert II, Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guides, unveiled the France and Monaco 2026 selection: 62 new stars, a record 668 distinguished tables, and a single restaurant elevated to the supreme rank of three stars. Here is our complete analysis of this exceptional vintage.

Monaco, stage of the grand ceremony

After a 2025 edition with rustic accents in Metz, the Michelin Guide made a radical change of setting. The Principality – which boasts an unrivalled density of starred tables in the world, with eight distinguished restaurants within just two square kilometres – made for a symbolically powerful choice. The ceremony honoured “the gastronomic radiance of the Rock and more broadly of the south-east quarter of France”, according to Michelin.

Monaco itself benefited from this edition: Robuchon Monaco earned its first star, bringing the Principality’s total to fourteen Michelin stars across nine restaurants.

The selection in figures

The 2026 vintage confirms the exceptional vitality of French gastronomy:

Michelin chose to highlight “cuisine rooted in terroir” this year. 54 first stars were awarded, including 30 to establishments not yet even listed in the guide – a sign of “strong momentum on the culinary scene”.

The crowning moment: Les Morainières in Savoie

The revelation of the evening came from the Alps. Micheal Arnoult and his restaurant Les Morainières, nestled in Jongieux in Savoie above Lake Bourget, received the third star – the only one awarded in this vintage.

This discreet forty-something, who has kept away from the media spotlight since opening his establishment in 2005 with his wife Ingrid, perfectly embodies the philosophy of this edition. His cuisine speaks of Savoie with rare sincerity. “The luxury is to consume what grows next to the house”, he says simply.

Maison Silaia warmly recommends this table for your Alpine escapes, one hour from Annecy, Grenoble, Lyon and Geneva.

Paris: the absolute gastronomic capital

The capital confirms its status as the world’s most starred city with 127 distinguished restaurants – four more than in 2025. Among them: 9 three-star, 20 two-star and 98 one-star restaurants.

The 9 three-star Parisian tables

Kei (Kei Kobayashi, 1st) – First Japanese chef to earn three stars in France. French cuisine at heart, artistic in execution.

Plenitude – Cheval Blanc (Arnaud Donckele, 1st) – 3 stars from its first year of opening in 2021. 26 covers facing the Pont-Neuf.

Arpege (Alain Passard, 7th) – The pioneer of plant-based haute cuisine since 2001, with his own kitchen gardens.

Alleno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen (Yannick Alleno, 8th) – The art of “extractions” taken to its peak. More than 7 stars worldwide.

Epicure – Le Bristol (Arnaud Faye, 8th) – The legendary black truffle-artichoke-foie gras macaroni. An immortal classic.

Le Cinq – Four Seasons George V (Christian Le Squer, 8th) – One of Paris’s most opulent dining rooms. Classical precision at its finest.

Le Gabriel – La Reserve Paris (Jerome Banctel, 8th) – The most discreet address in the Parisian three-star circle.

Pierre Gagnaire (Pierre Gagnaire, 8th) – Voted world’s best chef by peers in 2015. Recipient of the 2026 Michelin Chef Mentor Award.

Le Pre Catelan (Frederic Anton, 16th) – The only three-star Parisian restaurant open to nature. A Napoleon III pavilion in the Bois de Boulogne.

Notable movements

The event of the year on the Parisian scene was undoubtedly the loss of the third star by L’Ambroisie, Place des Vosges. The capital’s oldest triple-starred restaurant drops to two stars after decades at the summit.

In the other direction, eleven new establishments enter the one-star circle, including Jin, Maison Ruggieri Palais Royal, HANADA, Prevelle, Heritages, Imperial Treasure, Irwin, Monsieur Dior by Yannick Alleno, Pilgrim, Geoelia and Zostera.

Beyond Paris: the regions in the spotlight

Beyond Paris, the 2026 vintage celebrates the richness of France’s territories. Several regions stand out: in Burgundy, four restaurants enter the selection. In Normandy, all 16 starred restaurants maintain their distinctions. In Occitanie, six new tables join the selection, including Maison Pellestor-Veyrier in Colomiers, whose chef Quentin Pellestor-Veyrier also wins the Michelin Young Chef Award.

The French Riviera and PACA region continues to shine: La Table de Pierre in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Epicentre in Nice, Les Oliviers in Bandol and L’Oursin in Le Lavandou all make their entry. In Marseille, Auffo by Coline Faulquier earns its first star. In Reims, Arbane by chef Philippe Mille jumps directly to two stars after just two years of existence.

Downgrades: no one is untouchable

In total, 17 restaurants lost their sole star this year – a reminder that the distinction is never permanently acquired.

Maison Silaia’s perspective

This 2026 vintage is rich in lessons. Michelin sends a clear message: terroir-rooted, sincere cooking is as legitimate as grand Parisian technique. The coronation of Micheal Arnoult at Les Morainières is the most eloquent proof.

Paris remains indisputably the world’s starred-dining capital with 127 addresses. But France, in all its diversity – from Savoie to the Hauts-de-France, from Normandy to the French Riviera – offers a gastronomic palette unmatched anywhere in the world.

At Maison Silaia, our mission is straightforward: give you access to these exceptional tables when you wish. Priority reservations at three-star Paris restaurants, organisation of a gastronomic weekend in Savoie to discover Les Morainières, a Riviera escape with a starred dinner facing the sea – our team handles all logistics so you can focus on what matters: the pleasure of the table.