BOSTON, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 — The MICHELIN Guide announced its Greater Boston restaurant selections in the newly minted MICHELIN Guide Northeast Cities edition at a ceremony on November 18 in Philadelphia. Boston’s culinary leaders shined brightly at the ceremony where more than two dozen restaurants were recognized across a variety of categories in the guide.
The MICHELIN news builds off Meet Boston’s efforts to elevate the region on the global culinary stage, positioning Greater Boston as a must-visit destination for foodie travelers from around the world. In partnership with the Cambridge Office for Tourism, Meet Boston started collaborating with the MICHELIN Guide in May 2025 to shine a spotlight on the area’s dynamic dining landscape. Now, following months of anonymous inspections, MICHELIN’s experts have 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 is a designation given to select restaurants that offer good quality food for a good value – often known as personal favorites among the inspectors when dining on their own time:
- Bar Volpe
- Fox & the Knife
- Jahunger
- Mahaniyom
- Pagu
- Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
The following Recommended Restaurants are also highlighted by the MICHELIN Guide inspectors:
- 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 of 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, said, “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: a multi-channel culinary campaign intended to elevate Boston as an enticing gastronomical destination for travelers, both domestically and from around the globe. The campaign captures the perspective of chefs and restaurateurs while showcasing vibrant, community-driven cuisine across all 23 Boston neighborhoods, plus the cities of Cambridge, Somerville, and beyond. The initiative features dedicated content that reveals the locally-sourced nature of the Greater Boston culinary landscape, including farm-to-table and sea-to-table videos and vignettes.
The MICHELIN Guide is constantly observing the evolution of culinary destinations around the world. The Guide’s selection process is determined by completely anonymous and independent Inspectors. The economic impact of the MICHELIN Guide is tangible, with recognized restaurants seeing a 20-30% boost in business. Moreover, while the inaugural selection receives great fanfare, case studies prove that MICHELIN distinction only grows in subsequent years; on average, destinations see an approximate 20% growth in overall selection and 40% growth in # of stars in years two and three.
ABOUT MEET BOSTON:
Meet Boston is the primary private sector marketing and visitor services organization charged with the development of meetings, conventions, and tourism-related business in the region. As a partnership organization, Meet Boston promotes and collaborates with over 1,000 partners in the greater Boston region and across New England to drive a robust visitor economy and to build equity within the sector. The Meet Boston mission is to elevate Boston’s vibrant neighborhoods and diverse people, amplifying their stories and sharing them locally and across the globe. Meet Boston delivers exciting and inclusive programs and services that enhance the local economy by unifying an eclectic range of community stakeholders around the opportunities, experiences and energy that define the destination and the visitor journey. For more, please visit: https://www.MeetBoston.com/.
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