
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.
Following its successful debut last year, Taste of Tomorrow 2026 enters its next round, once again making Salzburg the stage for the future of gastronomy. With a prominent jury featuring Mike Süsser, Martin Klein, and Vroni Lutz, strong partners, and young culinary talents from all over Austria, the competition becomes a hotspot for creativity, sustainability, and culinary innovation.
How the Executive Chef of Vinkeles reinterprets classic French haute cuisine with modern precision: At Restaurant Ikarus in Hangar-7 in Salzburg, world-class cuisine meets one of Europe’s most exciting culinary styles: Jurgen van der Zalm, Executive Chef of the 2-star restaurant Vinkeles in Amsterdam, presents a menu characterized by a focus on ingredients, precision in sauces, and uncompromising quality – demonstrating how modern haute cuisine is conceived today.
Jurgen van der Zalm will be a guest chef at Restaurant Ikarus in Hangar-7 in May 2026, showcasing his cuisine, which at first glance appears understated and reveals its greatest strength precisely in that. It is a precise, well-thought-out, and self-assured form of haute cuisine that does not rely on spectacle to impress.
Van der Zalm brings not just a menu to Salzburg, but an attitude. An attitude that has developed from years of consistency, culinary discipline, and a deep trust in the product. His motto: Less but better.
Tampa is a city defined not by headlines, but by experiences. Nestled between water, history, design, and a surprising depth of culture, it unfolds as a destination that offers far more than just beaches and sunshine. Look closer, and you’ll discover an urban energy that’s thoughtfully curated yet leaves room for genuine, unplanned moments. This guide takes you through precisely these facets: well-researched, tried-and-true, and with an eye for details you don’t Google – you experience.
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.