17 inexpensive restaurants with Michelin stars – list, photo, description, map
Every restaurant in the world dreams of getting a Michelin star and is doing everything to make this aspiration a reality, because its presence will reinforce the unspoken status of a place with exclusive cuisine among gourmets. The best restaurants with Michelin stars are always popular, but they also charge extremely high prices for their services, although this situation, fortunately, is not an axiom. Below are restaurants that have more than deserved Michelin stars, but visiting which will not leave a hole in the budget of the gourmet traveler.
Restaurant Krizman, Bib Gourmand Michelin (Monrupino, Italy)
Monrupino is a relatively small Italian commune, which is located on the shores of the Andriatic, warmed by the sun. Bright greenery, old atmospheric streets and salty air warmed by the sun – these are the scenery of the Krizman restaurant, decorated in a rustic style characteristic of this region. Cozy wooden panels, ethnic decor elements, outdoor terraces and an illuminating breeze make you want to come back to this restaurant. This desire to feel at home again is enhanced by the aromas and flavors that this place offers: loin served with pomegranate salad, juicy lamb chops, strudel, as well as unusual desserts such as roasted flowers served with various types of wine. or horseradish ice cream.
Website: www.hotelkrizman.eu/ristorante
Restaurant Tim Ho Wan, 1* (Hong Kong, China)
This Hong Kong restaurant franchise is truly exclusive. It is noteworthy that initially the eateries from this chain, although they had a good reputation, could not claim Michelin stars, but everything changed with a change in management. Despite the fact that today Tim Ho Wan restaurants are the cheapest of all found in the Red Guide, getting here is not so easy – there are only twenty seats in restaurants, and there is no reservation service. Long before the opening, queues appear in front of the doors from those wishing to try one of the twenty sets, which are updated monthly. It is believed that everyone who visits Tim Ho Wan is simply obliged to try wontons – pies stuffed with baked pork. This dish belongs to the traditional cuisine of Guangdong.
Restaurant Olo, 1* (Helsinki, Finland)
Restaurant Olo is a place of note, as the cuisine offered by Chef Jari Vesivalo may well claim to be intellectual or conceptual. At the heart of each dish is a certain idea, which the culinary master himself talks about with pleasure. Questions can be raised not only by the ideological component, but also by the manner of preparing a particular dish. The fact is that the chef is really a fan of experiments, and therefore the usual semolina porridge is generously seasoned with deer heart, and fried chocolate and sea buckthorn are boldly added to oats. The restaurant works on the principle of serving ready-made sets, while you can choose an option consisting of thirteen dishes that fully reveal the character of this institution.
Restaurant Ze Kitchen Galerie, 1* (Paris, France)
The restaurant is located in the brightest gastronomic quarter of Paris. The left bank of the Seine, which is shadowed by the notorious Notre Dame Cathedral with its chimeras and stained glass windows, was the best choice for hosting an unusual gallery that has been operating for more than a decade. Local dishes are designed in fusion style. The influence of the Eastern culinary tradition is clearly felt. Each dish is a masterpiece in its own right – in terms of color set and manner of decoration, they successfully contrast with the numerous works of art that are exhibited here. Don't leave the Ze Kitchen Galerie without tasting the signature dessert, a mousse based on white chocolate, whose taste is complemented by the sharp notes of Japanese wasabi.
Restaurant WY by Bart de Pooter, 1* (Brussels, Belgium)
This restaurant was simply bound to become a hit in the restaurant business. Its ideological inspiration was a man who had already managed to get two Michelin stars, and one of the Mercedes car dealerships, which was located in the central part of Brussels, was chosen as a location for a potential restaurant. It was a successful marketing ploy – everyone likes to point out, by the way, that they managed to dine at the only car dealership in the world that was awarded a Michelin star. Despite the presence of rather bold graffiti and bright neon lighting, this place has become the most popular among businessmen who are planning a business meeting. The menu is quite varied, but the classic is the sea bream, served with sorrel, beetroot and quinoa, followed by a delicate creme brulee with hints of bergamot, mango and a distinct peppery aftertaste – Nepalese pepper.
Restaurant Varoulko, 1* (Athens, Greece)
Fans of classic Mediterranean cuisine simply must visit this small restaurant, which is located in the peaceful bay of Mircolimano Marina. This section of the Athens coastline is distinguished by the presence of a “sleepy” sea and a promenade along which the most luxurious yachts in Greece moor. This restaurant is distinguished by the simplicity of the cuisine offered – this is the principle that the local chef laid at the heart of his work, creating dishes based on three fundamental ingredients – olive oil, various seafood and only the freshest vegetables that are brought directly from the surrounding farms. Even the fans of meat dishes, convinced and proven by hundreds of restaurants, respect the fish, squid and octopus, which are grilled in this establishment.
Restaurant Tickets, 1* (Barcelona, Spain)
The creators of this Barcelona restaurant modestly call their creation a tapas bar, however, it is difficult to book a table in few topas bars six months before the intended visit. In fact, Tickets consists of three independent zones, each of which represents its own version of the cuisine. So, here you can try creative dishes of molecular cuisine, all kinds of desserts prepared in accordance with the Spanish tradition, and snacks that are classic for the Mediterranean version of cuisine. True, the portions here are tiny, so you should be prepared for the fact that you have to order up to ten tapas to really eat. Regular Tickets guests also note that it is better to order drinks directly at the bar, and not from the menu during the selection of dishes for the evening – it's cheaper that way.
Restaurant Onyx, 1* (Budapest, Hungary)
This Hungarian restaurant best fits the classic vision of what a Michelin-starred restaurant should be. This is the pure whiteness of the tablecloths, the blinding shine of the appliances, and the perfectly trained waiters – impeccably polite and always ready to help with the choice of dishes for the evening. The restaurant is decorated in the style of the royal baths that can be seen today in Budapest – a real luxury in the fullest reading of the word. The menu offered by the restaurant consists of traditional Hungarian dishes presented in a new way. Each guest is free to choose on their own to prefer barbecue or venison with vegetables, to give their favor to one or another brand of wine – fortunately, the restaurant offers more than two hundred items, however, it is still worth ending the evening with a glass of Tokay – traditions are sacred.
Shinjukukappo Nakajima Restaurant, 1* (Tokyo, Japan)
In 2008, Michelin released its first guide to the capital of the Land of the Future, instantly turning it into a new citadel of the gastronomic world – surprisingly, Tokyo managed to get ninety-three stars more than Paris, the world-renowned center of gastronomy. One way or another, today Shinjukukappo Nakajima is considered one of the most affordable restaurants in Tokyo that have been awarded a Michelin star. It is located in the busiest district of the business capital – Shinjuku, but even the location in the intricacies of lanes does not prevent connoisseurs from lining up in front of the doors of this small establishment. The menu of the restaurant is represented by two types of dishes – dishes of high Japanese classic cuisine or kaiseki and a more budgetary version of dishes made from iwashi, that is, sardines. Shouldn't count
Restaurant Alcron, 1* (Prague, Czech Republic)
The Prague restaurant Alcron is decorated in an easily recognizable Art Deco style and fully conveys the atmosphere of mystical Prague, for which many tourists go to the Czech Republic. True, this is where the traditional Prague component ends – the Russian tradition begins, which you do not expect to meet in the citadel of classicism and baroque. However, this is true – the local chef is a native of Russia. It was his outstanding talents that allowed the restaurant to receive the coveted star of the Red Guide. Oxtail with rosemary, lobster soup or pumpkin cheesecake, vividly reminiscent of scenes from the story of Harry Potter – the dishes perfectly complement the atmosphere reigning here.
Restaurant Hand and Flowers, 2* (Marlow, UK)
A trip to London is tiring for many – the atmosphere of prim busyness in classic Sherlock Holmes surroundings just needs to be somewhat diluted. So why not go to the cozy town of Marlow, which is located not far from the capital? Moreover, the local guest house has the only pub in the world so far that has managed to get two Michelin stars, and this already says a lot. The chef of the restaurant works with simple ingredients, but at the same time manages to create real masterpieces: sweet garlic puree, chicken fried in beer, caramelized cauliflower, various sauces. A real hit is a dessert that even sounds amazingly delicious – a pudding made of delicate white chocolate, in which lime pieces come across. And pour this sweetness melting on the tongue with chocolate icing,
Restaurant Lafleur, 2* (Frankfurt am Main, Germany)
Frankfurt is a city with a big name and a rather long history, however, today these undeniable advantages of it often remain underestimated, as it has become a kind of transit point on the way to other European cities. But if you suddenly have a couple of free hours between flights, and you are not ready to spend precious time contemplating the clean airport halls, you can safely go to the central part of the city to the Palmengarten hotel complex, on the territory of which the Lafleur restaurant is located. A local chef with a memorable surname Rabbit has developed his own cooking technology, during which a variety of seafood, such as shellfish or fish, do not act as a main dish, but as a condiment to classic meat recipes. So,
Restaurant Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia, 2* (Milan, Italy)
This restaurant is located at some distance from the paths of Milan studied by tourists, but this does not prevent it from being one of the best establishments in the city, for which it is definitely worth making a detour and allocating three or four hours for a full visit to the restaurant. The fact is that this place serves classic Tuscan cuisine, which has absorbed all the colors of Lombardy. The ingredients taken by the chefs seem almost deliberately simple, however, their combinations and the way of slicing make it possible to fully reveal the flavor palette of each dish. A long meal with numerous changes of dishes in a relaxed Italian style – you can start with bread sticks prepared personally by the chef, and towards the end of the dinner try sorrento with the most delicate almond milk and sour lemon cream.
Restaurant Cheval Blanc, 3* (Basel, Switzerland)
It took Bavarian chef Peter Nkohl a huge effort to win three Michelin stars for a restaurant that is a real jewel of Basel. Wide terraces overlooking the calm waters of the Rhine and the usual Mediterranean dishes presented in an unusual Austrian “processing” form an excellent tandem. Guests from not only Europe, but also Canada or even Australia often turn up here to enjoy carrot puree, lobster carpaccio and a refreshing dessert of ginger and apple in natural yogurt, which will be the perfect final note in the overall symphony of a meal at Cheval Blanc.
Restaurant Jean-Georges, 3* (New York, USA)
This restaurant is located just one block from Salinger's notorious Central Park. It is an excellent creation of Chef Fongerichten, who managed to achieve the perfect combination of all the parameters necessary for obtaining three Michelin stars. Today in the restaurant you can try three types of cuisine – Asian, American and French. Sit back on the cozy terrace and indulge in Maine-caught lobster, chili paste and horseradish oysters.
Restaurant Noma, 2* (Copenhagen, Denmark)
The restaurant is located in an atmospheric building that was once a warehouse in the center of Copenhagen. For years, whale oil, skins and fish were stored here, which were prepared for export to Europe. Not surprisingly, this restaurant serves pure Scandinavian cuisine, and the name itself is short for the fusion of the words “northern” and “cuisine”. Despite the strong cultural underpinnings under which the dishes are served in this restaurant, the local cuisine should still be understood as a modern variation on the Danish classics, as in the old version, ingredients such as bone marrow, moss or lichen are used in some dishes. The Michelin Red Guide rated the establishment two stars, but the British magazine “Restaurant” has already named Noma the best restaurant in the world after a thorough comparison of thousands of restaurants.
Steirereck (Austria, Vienna)
The most fashionable restaurant in the capital is located on the territory of the main city park, serving exclusively Austrian cuisine, for example, chamois meat, lamb ribs or an unusually beautiful and light dessert of rose petals. This restaurant is famous for its more than thirty thousand wine collection, one of the richest bread lists in Europe and an impressive cheese cellar. The interiors of the restaurant are made in snow-white colors with elements of beams, transferred directly from the Styrian castles. The windows offer views of the Danube and the majestic St. Stephen's Cathedral.