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Earlier this month, the MICHELIN Guide revealed which restaurants around the world have been awarded with one (or more) of their prestigious stars for 2024. With many retaining their MICHELIN Star status and some newcomers to the iconic list, check out the Waterstone members with on-property MICHELIN Star restaurants below. |
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But first... a guide to the stars: |
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High quality cooking, worth a stop |
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At the forefront of sustainable gastronomy |
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Excellent cooking, worth a detour |
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FROM THE MICHELIN GUIDE: "Located on the ground floor of the centrally located luxury The First Roma hotel, with its elegant atmosphere and decor of original artwork, paintings and sculptures, Acquolina serves fish-based dishes with a Mediterranean flavour and an added twist of creativity. The perfectly balanced recipes include delicious options such as 'mullet, duck heart, juniper and cherry' and 'mushroom, snail and parsley'. The service is of the same high standard as the food, with staff offering efficient and discreet assistance throughout the meal. An excellent wine selection completes the picture." |
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FROM THE MICHELIN GUIDE: "Imàgo, the panoramic restaurant at the beautiful Hassler hotel (which stands at the top of the famous Spanish Steps in Piazza di Spagna), provides the stunning setting for young chef Andrea Antonini, who creates beautifully presented and imaginative cuisine inspired by ingredients and traditions from Italy (and occasionally Lazio). Antonini recommends his 'blind' tasting menu, which selects what he considers to be the best dishes from his à la carte. The extensive and well-chosen wine list includes a good selection of non-Italian wines, with a particular focus on France, while the superb views of Rome are the icing on the cake, contributing to what is an elegant and unforgettable dining experience. Excellent service completes the picture." |
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LOCATION: Forte dei Marmi, Italy |
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FROM THE MICHELIN GUIDE: "Housed within the Hotel Byron, one of Forte del Marmi’s best hotels, this restaurant serves technically skilful and sophisticated cuisine which is striking and beautifully presented. The menu features meat and fish dishes with local and international influences, as well as a strong flavour of Campania, the chef’s native region. The excellent bread deserves a particular mention." |
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LOCATION: Viareggio, Italy |
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FROM THE MICHELIN GUIDE: "One of the most original and imaginative chefs in the Versilia region is at the helm in the luxury Plaza e de Russie hotel’s showcase restaurant, where the bright, modern dining room overlooks Viareggio’s famous seafront promenade. Three tasting menus are available here: the first dedicated to fish, the second vegetarian, and the third focusing on meat, with guests able to choose courses freely from each menu à la carte style. Whatever you choose the dishes here are of a rare elegance, with occasionally striking presentations. Chef Luca Landi’s cuisine pays tribute to the region, using excellent ingredients such as local fish and produce from Tuscany’s inland areas." |
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FROM THE MICHELIN GUIDE: "To get to this exclusive restaurant, you drive through an idyllic landscape of small lanes lined with dry-stone walls and fields belonging to the Baracchi farm estate, of which Il Falconiere and the magnificent hotel of the same name are a part. Many of the ingredients served here, such as wine and olive oil, are produced on the estate and the restaurant’s strong connection with its local landscapes is evident. Specialities such as Chianina beef, local garlic and pici pasta feature in dishes spiced with aromatic herbs and full of the strong flavours of Tuscany." |
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LOCATION: Near Volterra, Italy |
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FROM THE MICHELIN GUIDE: "A veritable Garden of Eden just 15km [9 miles] from Volterra, this 300ha [740 acre] estate is home to a restaurant with a strong zero-mile philosophy. This is backed up by its careful use of ingredients grown or produced on the estate itself, such as vegetables, olives and grains, as well as chicken, pork and honey – a sustainable approach that results in delicious, contemporary cuisine. The dishes here are fresh and full of flavour yet elaborate and modern in style (note the simpler menu at lunchtime). The interesting wine list explores Tuscany through its choice of top-quality organic labels as well as including wines produced from the estate’s own vines." |
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FROM THE MICHELIN GUIDE: "Situated in the historic centre of Norcia which is slowly returning to life after the earthquake, this restaurant is part of the smart Palazzo Seneca hotel. You pass through a succession of small rooms to get to the elegant Sala del Vespasia, where a female Japanese chef now showcases the best of Umbrian gastronomic delights after many years working in Campania and renowned restaurants elsewhere in Italy. Olive oil, cured hams, lentils, Cannara onions, crayfish and river fish, lamb from the Sibillini mountains and, of course, the excellent local black truffle are used in her creative and occasional complex dishes. Our description would not be complete without mentioning the excellent service and warm, friendly welcome offered by the Bianconi, a long-established family in Norcia’s hotel and restaurant sector." |
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FROM THE MICHELIN GUIDE: "To get to this restaurant you head up towards the church in the prettiest part of Corvara, where you’ll find the La Perla hotel, one of the best in the valley, on your left. Once inside the hotel, you’ll be accompanied to La Stüa (stube in Ladin), where the profusion of wood lends an intimate and romantic feel to the decor. Although the setting is typical of the region, Simone Cantafio’s cuisine will take you on an extraordinary culinary journey. Originally from Calabria, this chef worked for many years in Japan, just one of his many formative experiences. As a result, his dishes feature different influences, often with a focus on vegetables. The name of the restaurant is a reference to owner and manager Michele Costa, an indefatigable and extraordinary figure in the world of Ladin tourism." |
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LOCATION: Dublin, Ireland |
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FROM THE MICHELIN GUIDE: "Set in a prime spot on the second floor of The Fitzwilliam Hotel, overlooking St Stephen’s Green, is this chic, elegant restaurant named in honour of the city’s glove-makers, who once occupied the neighbouring alleyway. The room has a largely contemporary feel but with subtle 1930s overtones, and pink and green hues and pretty flower arrangements bring a certain softness to it. In contrast to the surroundings, Andy McFadden’s cooking is characterised by boldness – both in its flavours and textures – and his experience shines through in creative, modern dishes which are skilfully prepared and artfully presented. Dishes arrive at a smooth pace, brought to the table by a team who are detailed in their approach but refreshingly lacking in pomposity." |
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