Michelin Star Restaurants by Country and State

Updated October 5, 2026 · Star counts and prices checked October 2026

There are 3,883 Michelin-starred restaurants in the world across 51 countries and territories, counting the 2026 MICHELIN Guide editions. France has the most, with 646, ahead of Italy (379). In the US, California leads every state with 83.

This page counts every starred restaurant by country, then by US state, from the same restaurant list that powers The Starred Bill’s price pages. It is rebuilt whenever a new guide is published, so the numbers below are always the latest we have. For what the stars mean, start with What is a Michelin star?

Michelin star restaurants by country

Each row counts restaurants, not stars: a three-star restaurant counts once. Tap a country to see what dinner, lunch and wine pairings cost at every one of its starred restaurants.

Every Michelin-starred restaurant on The Starred Bill, which follows the current MICHELIN Guide edition for each country and territory (2026 or the latest before it). Tap a column heading to sort. Last checked October 2026.

Europe dominates the list because the Guide began in France in 1900 and spread through Europe long before it reached the rest of the world. Japan is the big exception: Tokyo has had its own guide since 2007 and is one of the most starred cities on earth. Newer guides, from the Philippines to New Zealand, start with only a handful of stars, and the counts grow as inspectors cover more cities.

Michelin star restaurants by state

There are 274 Michelin star restaurants in the USA, spread across 17 states and Washington DC, and 16 of them hold three stars. Michelin doesn’t cover the whole country: it publishes guides for particular states and regions, such as California, New York, Chicago, Washington DC, Florida, Texas, Colorado and the American South, so a state with no guide has no stars, however good its restaurants are.

States and districts covered by a current MICHELIN Guide edition. Tap a column heading to sort. Last checked October 2026.

California (83) and New York State (71) are far ahead of the rest. New York City alone has more starred restaurants than most countries. Florida comes third with 25.

Countries with no Michelin Guide

Some of the world’s great food countries have no Michelin stars at all. That isn’t a verdict on their restaurants: Michelin only awards stars where it publishes a guide, and it chooses where to go, often in partnership with a national tourism board.

How many Michelin star restaurants are in India?

None yet. India has no MICHELIN Guide for restaurants, although Michelin has rated Indian hotels with its Keys since 2025. Reports in 2026 say the government is close to a deal to bring the restaurant guide to India, with stars expected to start in the biggest cities. Until that happens, chefs born in India hold stars only abroad, in cities such as London, New York and Bangkok. We will add an India page as soon as the first stars are announced.

Are there any Michelin star restaurants in Australia?

No. Michelin has never published a guide for Australia, so the answer to how many Michelin star restaurants are in Australia is none: Sydney and Melbourne have no starred restaurants. Australian restaurants are rated instead by local guides, which award chef’s hats. Several Australian chefs run starred kitchens abroad.

How many Michelin star restaurants are in New Zealand?

New Zealand is the newest country on the map. Michelin published its first guide for New Zealand in June 2026, and the country now has 15 starred restaurants: 14 one-star and 1 two-star. See our New Zealand page for prices.

South Africa

South Africa has no MICHELIN Guide and no stars. Its restaurants are rated by local awards instead.

Check the MICHELIN Guide itself for the latest news; new guides are announced every year, and we add each new country here once its first stars are published.

Michelin star restaurants in Canada, the UK and Ireland

How many Michelin star restaurants are in Canada?

Canada has 40 Michelin star restaurants (38 one-star and 2 two-star), in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and Quebec City, the areas the Canadian guides cover. See our Canada page for Michelin star restaurants in Canada city by city.

How many Michelin star restaurants are in the UK?

There are 198 Michelin star restaurants in the UK: 165 one-star, 23 two-star and 10 three-star. London has 84 of them. Our UK page lists them all with prices, and 3 Michelin star restaurants in the UK covers the very top.

How many Michelin star restaurants are in Ireland?

Ireland has 23 starred restaurants (18 one-star and 5 two-star), published in the MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland. See our Ireland page.

How the numbers change each year

Every guide is revised once a year, so these counts move with each ceremony. New restaurants earn first stars, others go up or down a level, and some close. The biggest moves are at the top: in 2026 so far, 8 restaurants reached three stars and 3 lost them.

Each destination page on The Starred Bill marks recent gains and losses under Show › Recent star changes, and our list of every three-star restaurant is updated after each ceremony.