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The prestigious Michelin Guide has added ten new restaurants from Florida to its recommended list, six of them in Miami and four in Orlando.
These inclusions are part of their annual practice of recognizing outstanding establishments before the announcement of their coveted stars, which will be awarded later in 2025.
In this instance, the Michelin Guide evaluated establishments in Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, although no new restaurants were added in Tampa.
Recommended restaurants in Miami
Cotoa
Chef: Alejandra Espinoza.
Location: Downtown Miami, within the B100M.
Specialties: Mahi-mahi ceviche, chicken stew with sweet plantain dough, and local fish wrapped in banana leaves.
Description: The Ecuadorian chef, known for the restaurant Somos in Quito, presents her first venture in the United States with a menu that elevates Ecuadorian cuisine.
Itamae Ao
Chef: Nando Chang.
Location: Midtown, behind Maty's.
Specialties: Peruvian-Japanese cuisine in a 10-seat omakase format.
Description: Renowned for its daring tasting menu, it prioritizes fresh ingredients such as whole fish brought in from Japan.
Grand Central
Chef: Nuno Grullon.
Location: Biscayne Boulevard.
Specialties: Heritage chicken pie and a varied bistro menu.
Description: An intimate restaurant where attention to detail and the quality of the ingredients stand out.
Palm
Chef: Juan Camilo Liscano.
Location: Near Little Havana.
Specialties: Tasting menu featuring a standout banana brioche served with caramelized coconut butter.
Description: A small but powerful place, with a team that combines creativity and attention to detail.
Mermaid
Chef: Henrique Sá Pessoa.
Location: Coconut Grove.
Specialties: Cod with crispy potatoes and desserts such as sweet rice pudding.
Description: This Portuguese restaurant focuses on showcasing the best of its country's cuisine in an elegant setting.
I'll be back soon
Chef: Massimo Bottura.
Location: Rooftop of the Julia & Henry's food hall in downtown Miami.
Specialties: Risotto with saffron and prawns, tortellini inspired by the chef's childhood.
Description: A proposal that combines a fun design with a serious approach to Italian cuisine.
Growing recognition
The selected ones from Orlando were Coro (contemporary cuisine); Sorekara (Japanese food); Unigirl (Japanese cuisine) and Ômo by Jônt (contemporary cuisine).
Although being included on the list of recommended establishments does not guarantee a Michelin star, it is a significant step towards this recognition.
In 2024, three Miami restaurants included in the list ended up earning stars: EntreNos in Miami Shores, Ogawa in Little River, and Shingo in Coral Gables.
Currently, Miami boasts 14 Michelin-starred restaurants, including Florida's only two-star restaurant, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, located in the Design District.
Florida continues to establish itself as a global gastronomic destination, offering a blend of tradition and innovation.
The Michelin Guide highlights that the list of recommended restaurants in Florida, which now exceeds 140, reflects a unique cultural and culinary diversity, bolstered by the creativity of local and international chefs.
The star winners will be announced in the spring of 2025, although the exact date has not yet been confirmed.
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