2026 Michelin Guide Spain & Portugalโข Awards 25 Restaurants โฃOne Star, Bib Gourmand List Remains Unchanged
Madrid, Spain โ- November 26, 2025, 09:00 CET – โThe Michelin Guide today announced its 2026 selections for Spain and Portugal, โขawarding one star to 25 new restaurants. Notably, the guide optedโ to hold the Bib Gourmand category-recognizingโ extraordinary value-steady for the coming year, leaving that list unchanged. The selections reflect a continued emphasis โคon regionalโ diversity and innovative culinary approachesโ acrossโ the Iberian Peninsula.
This year’sโข awards signal a dynamic shift in the gastronomic landscape, impacting chefs, restaurateurs, andโ theโ tourism sector. the coveted stars are expected toโ driveโ increased patronage and recognitionโข for theโ newlyโข honored establishments, while the decision to maintainโข the Bibโ Gourmand list suggestsโ a periodโ of consolidation within that segment. The guide’s selections will be formally unveiled โฃat a gala event in Madrid next โmonth, with the full list available online immediately โfollowing.
The newly starred restaurants span a wide geographicโ range, showcasing the breadth of โculinary talent in Spainโค and Portugal. Among the establishments โคrecognized are:โข Palodรบ in Malaga, Peace in Mungia, Seed in Oropesa del Mar,โข Miguel Gonzรกlez in Ourense, Ancestral in Pozuelo de Alarcรณn, The Seve Dรญaz Workshop in Puerto de la Cruz, Symposium in โคSan Antonio de Benagรฉber, Vertigo in Sober, Casa Rubรฉn in Tella,โ Regueiro in Tox, Rubรฉn Mirallesโข in Vinarรฒs, and Barahonda in โYecla.
The Michelin guide, originating in 1900 as a travelโฃ aid for French motorists, has evolved into a globally respected benchmark of culinary excellence. Restaurants are assessed by anonymous inspectors who evaluate food quality, mastery of flavor and cooking techniques, personality of theโ chef reflected in the cuisine, and consistency between visits.
