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ORLANDO, Fla. – New Orlando restaurants have joined the exclusive group of MICHELIN-recognized eateries, in the 2024 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Miami, Orlando and Tampa. The recognition of 48 Orlando restaurants confirms what locals and visitors have known all along — that Orlando has an exceptional culinary community.
“With 7 starred, 11 Bib Gourmand and 30 Recommended Restaurants in the 2024 MICHELIN Guide, Orlando continues to drive culinary innovation forward,” said Casandra Matej, president & CEO of Visit Orlando. “This is a true testament to the growth and vibrancy of Orlando's culinary scene, fueled by the dedication of our talented chefs, restaurateurs and committed service staff. Together, we've made Orlando a vibrant hub for international cuisine, attracting food enthusiasts and enhancing the local dining experience."
Four new Michelin Starred restaurants join the growing list of Orlando's one-starred venues, including Camille in Baldwin Park, Natsu in the North Quarter District in Downtown Orlando, Papa Llama in Curry Ford West and Victoria & Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Soseki Modern Omakase in Winter Park; Capa Steakhouse & Bar at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort; and Kadence in the Audubon Park Garden District retained their one-star recognition.
MICHELIN Guide inspectors added two new Orlando restaurants of the Bib Gourmand designation for great food at great value bringing the total to 11. The list includes:
- NEW FOR '24: Sushi Saint – City District
- NEW FOR '24: Zaru — Mills 50
- Bombay Street Kitchen — South Orlando
- Domu — Audubon Park Garden District
- Isan Zaap — Millenia
- Norigami — Winter Garden
- Otto's High Dive — Milk District
- Taste of Chengdu — Baldwin Park
- The Ravenous Pig — Winter Park
- The Strand Food & Drink — Mills 50
- Z Asian — Mills 50
Orlando now has 30 MICHELIN Recommended Orlando restaurants. The list includes:
- AVA MediterrAegean — Winter Park
- BACÁN — Lake Nona Wave Hotel
- Black Rooster Taqueria — Mills 50
- Citricos — Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Chuan Fu – Winter Park
- EDOBOY — Mills 50
- Four Flamingos, A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen — Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
- Juju — Milk District
- Kabooki Sushi — Milk District (second location on Restaurant Row)
- Kai Asian Street Fare — Winter Park
- Kaya — Mills 50
- Knife & Spoon – Grande Lakes Orlando
- Maxine's on Shine — Colonialtown
- Morimoto Asia — Disney Springs
- Pizza Bruno — Curry Ford West
- Prato — Winter Park
- Primo by Melissa Kelly — The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
- Ravello — Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort
- Sear + Sea — JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
- Se7en Bites — Milk District
- Selam Ethiopian & Eritrean Cuisine — SeaWorld Orlando Area
- Shin Jung — Mills 50
- Sticky Rice — Mills 50
- Swine & Sons — Winter Park
- The Pinery — Ivanhoe Village Main Street in Downtown Orlando
- The Polite Pig — Disney Springs
- Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood — Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
- Tori Tori — Mills 50
- Twenty Pho Hour — International Drive Area
- YH Seafood Clubhouse — International Drive Area
The MICHELIN Guide also recognized Orlando's creativity, commitment to service and sustainability with three special awards in these areas:
- Michelin Exceptional Cocktails Award for Justin Levaughn of Otto's High Dive, a Bib Gourmand,
- Michelin Service Award to Israel Perez, maître d'hôtel and sommelier of Victoria & Albert's,
- Michelin Green Star, which recognizes exceptional sustainable dining that doesn't sacrifice flavor, to the Michelin Recommended Kaya, led by Chef Lordfer Lalicon.
Visit Orlando will soon launch a new culinary marketing campaign in partnership with Tripadvisor to continue to elevate the destination's growing dining scene, following the MICHELIN announcement. The initiative includes three different Epicurean Trips for Orlando, which will be promoted on Tripadvisor's digital and social channels, targeting foodie travelers in the U.S. and Canada to incorporate Orlando's diverse culinary offerings into their summer travel planning.
These guides will take users through a flavorful journey through Orlando including the “Somebody Feed Phil” Guide to Orlando's must-try eats based on the Orlando episode of Netflix's popular series, “Somebody Feed Phil”, as well as MICHELIN Guide to Orlando from premium dining to casual eateries, and where to take on Orlando's best Food Challenges for the culinary adventurer.
These efforts are part of a broader strategy to leverage high-profile media partnerships on global platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, ITV, and NBC, in multiple languages, tapping into the 'Set-Jetting' trend, where shows and movies inspire consumer travel decisions.
For more details on all 48 Orlando restaurants recognized by Michelin, including inspector notes, visit our official Visit Orlando blog.
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About Visit Orlando
Visit Orlando is The Official Tourism Association® for Orlando, the most visited destination in the United States, Theme Park Capital of the World® and No. 1 meeting destination in the country. A not-for-profit trade association that brands, markets and sells the Orlando destination globally, we represent more than 1,500 member companies comprising every segment of Central Florida's tourism community.
Visit Orlando connects consumers and business groups with all facets of Orlando's travel community, whether for a vacation or meeting. Home to seven of the world's top theme parks — as well as refreshing water parks, activities to connect with nature, vibrant neighborhoods, a dynamic dining scene with Michelin recognized restaurants, and a robust calendar of entertainment and sports events — Orlando is a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community for all travelers. Find more information at VisitOrlando.com or OrlandoMeeting.com.
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