29 July 2025
Italy is the beating heart of European haute cuisine, with 393 Michelin stars in 2025, including 14 three-starred, 38 two-starred, and 341 one-starred. Here's an overview of the most authoritative names and the regions where you can find them.
Three-starred (3 stars)
- Osteria Francescana ndash; Modena (Massimo Bottura): recognized as the best restaurant in the world in 2016 and 2018
- Casa Perbellini ndash; Verona (Giancarlo Perbellini): new three-starred restaurant in 2025, awarded for its contemporary reinterpretation of traditional cuisine
- Other confirmed three-starred restaurants: Villa Crespi (Orta San Giulio ndash; Cannavacciuolo), Piazza Duomo (Alba), Da Vittorio (Brusaporto), Le Calandre (Rubano), DalPescatore (Runate), Enoteca Pinchiorri (Florence), La Pergola (Rome), Reale (Castel di Sangro), Uliassi (Senigallia), Quattro Passi (Nerano), Norbert Niederkofler Atelier Moessmer (Brunico), 12Apostoli ndash; Casa Perbellini r.
Bistellati (2 stars)
In 2025, two new two-star restaurants will be added:
- Villa Elena ndash; Bergamo (Marco Galtarossa, with Enrico Bartolini)
- Campo del Drago ndash; Montalcino (MatteoTemperini)
Single-starred (1 star)
Italy has 341 single-starred restaurants, located in various regions:
- Tuscany: 38 establishments including Santa Elisabetta, Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura and the new entry Serrae Villa Fiesole
- Lombardy: numerous single-starred restaurants between Milan and Lake Como ndash; Enrico Bartolini at Mudec, Da Vittorio, Saporium, among others
- Sicily, Puglia, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, etc.: each with a rich panorama of stars, like the 50 restaurants between Campania and the province of Naples
Top chefs and emerging names
- Massimo Bottura: global reference figure with hospitality; drsquo;excellence such as Casa Maria Luigia (3 Michelin keys) and innovative projects in the world
- Antonino Cannavacciuolo (Villa Crespi and other venues): awarded ldquo;Chef Mentorrdquo; Michelin 2025
- Enrico Bartolini, with metagrave; of its stars linked to collaborations and new formats in Italy
- Giancarlo Perbellini: brings Verona into the spotlight with the new 3 stars
- Matteo Vergine of the Grow Restaurant (Albiate, MB): young star 2025
Where to find them
Massimo Bottura
Osteria Francescana
Modena
⭐⭐⭐
Giancarlo Perbellini
Casa Perbellini ndash; 12 Apostoli
Verona
⭐⭐⭐
Marco Galtarossa (Bartolini)
Villa Elena
Bergamo
⭐⭐
Matteo Temperini
Campo del Drago
Montalcino
⭐⭐
Bottura, Bartolini, Cannavacciuolo, Perbellini
various restaurants
various regions
⭐⭐⭐
With 14 three-star restaurants, 38 two-star restaurants and an army of one-star restaurants, gastronomic Italy confirms its primacy in the world. Behind these stars are visionary chefs like Bottura, Perbellini and Cannavacciuolo, who reinterpret tradition, territory, sustainability and innovation. Perfect for those looking for top culinary experiences, accompanied by refined environments and stories of passion.
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