Michelin Stars awarded to 9 PH restaurants in inaugural 2026 guide

The Michelin Guide has finally arrived in the Philippines!

At the inaugural Michelin Guide Ceremony: Manila and Environs & Cebu 2026, held Thursday night at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Newport World Resorts, a total of nine Philippine restaurants received the prestigious Michelin Stars.

Here’s the complete 2026 restaurant selection with Michelin Stars. 

One Michelin Star: High-quality cooking, worth a stop

• Asador Alfonso 
• Celera
• Gallery by Chele
• Hapag
• Inato
• Kasa Palma
• Linamnam
• Toyo Eatery

Two Michelin Stars: Excellent cooking, worth a detour

• Helm 

Earlier, the Philippine restaurants included on the Michelin Selected list, as well as the Bib Gourmand and special awardees, were announced. 

According to the Michelin Guide, the Bib Gourmand is awarded to restaurants that offer “a three-course meal at a reasonable price.”

Meanwhile, the Michelin Selected restaurants are establishments that have been officially recognized and recommended by the Michelin Guide, but have not received a star or Bib Gourmand distinction just yet.

In February, anonymous inspectors of the prestigious Michelin Guide arrived in the Philippines to begin their culinary journey through the archipelago for the highly anticipated 2026 selection.

In September 2024, Michelin recommended six Philippine hotels. A year later, in August 2025, it had 20 astounding establishments on its recommendation list.  

Of the 20 properties, five hotels have been awarded the Michelin Key distinction for 2025:

• Amanpulo in Palawan
• Dusit Thani Mactan in Cebu
• Fairmont Makati in Metro Manila
• Nay Palad in Siargao
• Raffles Makati in Metro Manila

Similar to the Michelin Stars given to restaurants, the Michelin Key recognizes hotels that deliver exceptional hospitality experiences.

The Michelin Key has three tiers:

• One Key: A very special stay
• Two Keys: An exceptional stay
• Three Keys: An extraordinary stay

—CDC, GMA Integrated News