MICHELIN Guide Unveils Greater Boston’s Top Restaurants In Its Debut Northeast Cities Edition

The MICHELIN Guide announced its Greater Boston restaurant selections in the newly minted MICHELIN Guide Northeast Cities edition at a ceremony held on November 18 in Philadelphia. Boston’s culinary leaders shined brightly at the event, where more than two dozen restaurants were recognized across a variety of categories.

This MICHELIN milestone builds on Meet Boston’s ongoing efforts to elevate the region on the global culinary stage, positioning Greater Boston as a must-visit destination for food-focused travelers from around the world. In partnership with the Cambridge Office for Tourism, Meet Boston began collaborating with the MICHELIN Guide in May 2025 to shine a spotlight on the area’s dynamic dining landscape. Following months of anonymous

inspections, MICHELIN’s experts have now revealed the standout culinary experiences that define the richness, diversity, and excellence of the region.

MICHELIN Stars identify establishments serving exceptional cuisine that is rich in flavor, remarkably executed, and infused with the personality of a talented chef. One Star was awarded to Three 1 One Omakase, located in the heart of Boston’s South End.

The Bib Gourmand designation highlights restaurants offering high-quality food at a good value, often known as inspectors’ personal favorites when dining on their own time:

Bar Volpe

Fox & the Knife

Jahunger

Mahaniyom

Pagu

Sumiao Hunan Kitchen

The MICHELIN Guide inspectors also recognized the following Recommended Restaurants:

Asta

Carmelina’s

Giulia

La Padrona

Lenox Sophia

Moeca

Mooncusser

Neptune Oyster

Nightshade Noodle Bar

Oleana

Pammy’s

Select Oyster Bar

Somaek

Thistle & Leek

Toro

Urban Hearth

Wa Shin

Woods Hill Pier 4

Zhi Wei Cafe

“This new guide reflects our work to spotlight the culinary excellence of Boston, Cambridge, and the surrounding region,” said Martha J. Sheridan, President & CEO, Meet Boston. “Our efforts have ranged from building robust digital content around our restaurant, farm, seafood, and beverage partners, to bringing local chefs on global trade missions in key international markets. We know that visitors will travel here specifically to experience our MICHELIN-recognized restaurants, and while here, they will discover that Boston’s culinary culture extends far beyond these selections. From neighborhood gems to innovative newcomers, there is an extraordinary depth and diversity of dining experiences waiting to be discovered. And with this being our inaugural year in the guide, there is so much more to come.”

Candice Beaulieu, Executive Director, Cambridge Office for Tourism, added, “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for Cambridge and Boston restaurants, and for the region as a whole. We are honored to be working with MICHELIN and Meet Boston as we celebrate this first-ever MICHELIN Guide highlighting our restaurant communities. This is just the beginning! MICHELIN is sharing what we already know: our chefs, restaurateurs, and hospitality professionals are shaping one of the most dynamic and diverse dining destinations in the Northeast United States.”

Meet Boston’s own culinary initiative, launched in 2024, further supports this mission. The multi-channel culinary campaign aims to elevate Boston as an enticing gastronomic destination for travelers, both domestic and international. The campaign captures the perspectives of chefs and restaurateurs while showcasing vibrant, community-driven cuisine across all 23 Boston neighborhoods, plus the cities of Cambridge, Somerville, and beyond. It includes dedicated content that highlights the locally sourced nature of Greater Boston’s culinary landscape, featuring farm-to-table and sea-to-table videos and vignettes.

The MICHELIN Guide continually observes the evolution of culinary destinations around the world. Its selection process is determined by completely anonymous and independent inspectors. The economic impact of MICHELIN recognition is significant, with restaurants seeing a 20–30% boost in business after being featured. Moreover, while the inaugural selection generates considerable excitement, case studies show that MICHELIN distinction typically grows in subsequent years, destinations see, on average, a 20% increase in overall selections and a 40% increase in the number of stars in years two and three.