Data & method

Cities with the most Michelin-starred restaurants

The records and choices behind this chart.

Dataset

Michelin Guide restaurants: files, columns and available downloads ↗

March 2026 · 18,839 restaurants

Method

Filter star_count > 0 and count restaurant rows by city. A three-star restaurant counts as one restaurant. Use the recorded city labels and check metropolitan boundaries before comparing cities.

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