
For the first time since 2009, the Guide MICHELIN has evaluated the entire Austrian gastronomy scene, bringing it back into the international spotlight. While in recent years only the cities of Vienna and Salzburg were included, 2025 marks a new era where the entire country shines in culinary brilliance. This comprehensive reevaluation not only honors the exceptional diversity and quality of Austrian cuisine but also reestablishes the Alpine Republic as an indispensable global gourmet destination. A truly extraordinary year that underscores the significance of gastronomy as a cultural and tourism treasure.
The Guide MICHELIN Austria 2025 celebrates Austria’s culinary excellence with an impressive lineup of 82 starred restaurants. From regionally inspired cuisine to innovative fine dining concepts and sustainable gastronomy projects, here is an overview of the most notable winners and their unique culinary highlights.
Highlights of the Awards:
Three Stars: Austria’s Culinary Pinnacle
Two Stars: 18 Restaurants
One Star: 62 Restaurants
Green Stars: 33 Restaurants
Bib Gourmand: 43 Restaurants
Special Awards
The MICHELIN Austria 2025 Guide sets new standards with its ratings and underlines the importance of Austrian gastronomy on the international culinary stage.
The 2025 edition of the Guide MICHELIN not only highlights Austria’s culinary richness but also establishes it as a premier travel and gourmet destination. These diverse awards enhance the Alpine Republic’s international visibility and make it an essential stop for gourmets worldwide. The focus on sustainability, regional products, and innovative gastronomy proves Austria’s ability to harmoniously blend tradition with modernity. The Guide MICHELIN remains an indispensable tool to celebrate and promote the quality and diversity of global gastronomy.
What happens when traditional Swiss cheese-making meets plant-based fermentation? The result isn’t a substitute product, but an entirely new category. New Roots describes itself as a “vegan dairy” and produces artisanal, plant-based cheese alternatives in Oberdiessbach. Founded in 2016 in Thun, the company is one of the pioneers of European vegan cheese culture and now produces around 30,000 cheese products weekly. Particularly noteworthy: Production follows traditional ripening methods using fermentation, ripening cultures, and artisanal care rather than texturizing additives. For establishments looking to elevate their vegan offerings to fine-dining standards, it’s worth taking a closer look at the following products.
Whether it’s quality meat saved through Too Good To Go, plant-based steaks from Planted, or Zero Waste BBQ according to the Kotányi Grill Study: The 2026 grilling season stands for mindful enjoyment, new taste experiences, and smart ways to save money while grilling.
Most great wines are opened too early. Michael Kerschbaum turns this principle on its head and, with the Blaufränkisch “X” 2015, brings a wine to market that is available precisely when it has reached its full potential. A rare statement in favor of patience, terroir, and the true greatness of Blaufränkisch.
With the Blaufränkisch “X” 2015, the Kerschbaum Winery is making a deliberate statement against the fast-paced nature of the wine world. Ten years of aging, uncompromising selection, and a clear vision: to make a Blaufränkisch available precisely when it has reached its full potential.
For the first time since 2009, the Guide MICHELIN has evaluated the entire Austrian gastronomy scene, bringing it back into the international spotlight. While in recent years only the cities of Vienna and Salzburg were included, 2025 marks a new era where the entire country shines in culinary brilliance. This comprehensive reevaluation not only honors the exceptional diversity and quality of Austrian cuisine but also reestablishes the Alpine Republic as an indispensable global gourmet destination. A truly extraordinary year that underscores the significance of gastronomy as a cultural and tourism treasure.