List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Austria
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing, Hospitality |
| Founded | 1900 |
| Founder | Michelin (French tire manufacturer) |
| Products | Restaurant ratings, Travel guides |
| Owner | Michelin |
The Michelin Guides have been issued by the French tire manufacturer Michelin since 1900. Originally designed to boost tire sales by promoting automobile travel, the guide transformed into a highly respected system for rating restaurants. Michelin inspectors, who operate anonymously and possess a minimum of ten years of professional experience, assess dining establishments using five key factors: "product quality," "expertise in flavor and cooking methods," "chef's individuality reflected in the dining experience," "value relative to cost," and "consistency over multiple visits." Their selections are shaped by media coverage, critical reviews, and customer popularity. Restaurants receive between one and three stars: a single star denotes "high-quality cuisine worth stopping for," two stars indicate "excellent cooking worth a detour," and three stars represent "exceptional gastronomy worth a special journey." These ratings are subject to regular reassessment and are not permanent.
Since 1983, the Michelin Guide has included Vienna, with Salzburg added in 1986. A dedicated national edition for Austria was available from 2005 through 2009. Between 2010 and 2020, Vienna and Salzburg were part of the Michelin Guide Main Cities of Europe, which ceased publication in 2020. In January 2025, the Michelin Guide Austria was reintroduced through collaboration with the Austrian National Tourist Office alongside eight regional tourism organizations. Notably, there were no selections for Vienna and Salzburg in 2024.
2025 nationwide list
2010–2024 Vienna and Salzburg Overview
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See also
Bibliography
External links
- Austria on the Michelin Guide website
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