As of 2024, there are 146 Michelin 3-star restaurants worldwide. This elite group represents the highest honor in the Michelin Guide, indicating exceptional cuisine worth a special journey
Regional distribution:
- Europe leads with 86 restaurants, with France having the most at 30, followed by Spain (15), Italy (13), and Germany (10)
- Asia has 50 three-star restaurants, with Japan leading at 32, China with 11, South Korea and Singapore with 3 each
- The United States has 10 to 13 three-star restaurants, mainly in New York City and the San Francisco Bay Area
Cities with the most 3-star Michelin restaurants:
- Tokyo tops the list with 13 three-star restaurants.
- Paris follows with 11.
- Kyoto has 9 three-star restaurants
This number can vary slightly depending on the source, but the consensus is around 145-146 three-star Michelin restaurants globally in 2024
