Are you looking for a Michelin star restaurant for your time in Tuscany? True, you can eat well without a Michelin star, but there are some incredible fine-dining experiences waiting for you in Tuscan cities and the countryside.
In 2024, there are 43* Michelin star restaurants in Tuscany, a part of the 395 Michelin star restaurants in Italy. There wasn’t much movement this year in Tuscany, with 2 restaurants losing their 1 star designation, one restaurant moving from 2 stars to 1 star, and 4 restaurants that gaining 1 Michelin star.
In 2024, the Michelin guide has awarded to Tuscany:
- 3 stars – 1 restaurant
- 2 stars – 4 restaurants
- 1 star – 38 restaurants
*Michelin’s November 2024 announcement was that there are now 41 restaurants, but there are actually 43 listed.
Fun Facts: Tuscany has 6% of Italy’s population and 11% of the country’s Michelin-starred restaurants. Tuscany is the 3rd region for number of Michelin-star restaurants, following Milan and Campania.
Italy has incredible ingredients to work with and the menus of these Tuscan Michelin star chefs can be classified as one or more of the following:
- Contemporary
- Country Cooking
- Creative
- Italian Contemporary
- Mediterranean
- Modern
- Seafood
- Tuscan
Below you’ll find a table and list of Tuscany’s Michelin star restaurants, as well as a map of where they are. And finally, a few important tips on booking your visit and dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Tuscany.
I had the opportunity to dine at many of Italy’s Michelin-starred restaurants while working as a cycling and hiking guide, and my husband and I love experiencing new restaurants. I’ve starred my favorites in the list (using an asterisk *), but I haven’t been to all of them, so I’m sure there are some other gems. Let me know!
I hope you find a favorite or two during your time here in Tuscany!
Good To Know: Keep in mind that while the Michelin Guide is ‘released’ each year (usually in November), restaurants can gain or lose stars during the year.
Table of Contents
2024 Michelin-Starred Restaurants In Tuscany
| Restaurant | Michelin Stars | Location | Food Style | New/Returning |
| Il Falconiere | 1 | San Martino | Tuscan | Returning |
| Castello di Fighine | 1 | San Casciano dei Bagni | Contemporary | Returning |
| Octavin | 1 | Arezzo | Creative | Returning |
| Silene | 1 | Seggiano | Tuscan | Returning |
| L’Asinello | 1 | Castelnuovo Berardenga | Modern Cuisine | Returning |
| Poggio Rosso | 1 | Castelnuovo Berardenga | Creative | Returning |
| Il Visibilio | 1 | Castelnuovo Berardenga | Creative | New |
| La Sala dei Grappoli | 1 | Poggio alle Mura | Modern Cuisine | Returning |
| Il Pievano | 1 | Gaiole in Chianti | Country Cooking | Returning |
| Caino | 2 | Montemerano | Modern Cuisine | Returning |
| Osteria di Passignano | 1 | Passignano | Country Cooking | Returning |
| Arnolfo | 2 | Colle di Val d’Elsa | Creative | Returning |
| La Torre | 1 | Tavarnelle Val di Pesa | Creative | Returning |
| Linfa | 1 | San Gimignano | Creative | Returning |
| Campo del Drago | 1 | Montalcino | Contemporary | Returning |
| Terramira | 1 | Capolona | Contemporary | Returning |
| Osmosi | 1 | Montepulciano | Contemporary | New |
| Enoteca Pinchiorri | 3 | Florence | Modern Cuisine | Returning |
| Atto di Vito Mollica | 1 | Florence | Italian Contemporary | Returning |
| Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura | 1 | Florence | Italian Contemporary | Returning |
| Il Palagio | 1 | Florence | Italian Contemporary | Returning |
| Borgo San Jacopo | 1 | Florence | Modern Cuisine | Returning |
| Santa Elisabetta | 2 | Florence | Creative, Mediterranean Cuisine | Returning |
| Saporium Firenze | 1 | Florence | Creative | New |
| Bracali | 1 (down from 2) | Ghirlanda | Italian Contemporary | Returning |
| Paca | 1 | Prato | Italian Contemporary | Returning |
| La Trattoria Enrico Bartolini | 1 | Badiola | Mediterranean Cuisine | Returning |
| Gabbiano 3.0 | 1 | Marina di Grosseto | Creative | Returning |
| Il Pellicano | 1 | Porto Ercole | Creative | Returning |
| Atman a Villa Rospigliosi | 1 | Lamporecchio | Creative | Returning |
| Cannavacciuolo Vineyard | 1 | Casanova di Terricciola | Italian Contemporary | Returning |
| La Pineta | 1 | Marina di Bibbona | Seafood | Returning |
| Giglio | 1 | Lucca | Modern Cuisine | Returning |
| Butterfly | 1 | Marlia | Modern Cuisine | Returning |
| Romano | 1 | Viareggio | Seafood | Returning |
| Lunasia | 1 | Viareggio | Modern Cuisine | Returning |
| Il Piccolo Principe | 2 | Viareggio | Creative | Returning |
| Franco Mare | 1 | Marina di Pietrasanta | Seafood | Returning |
| Lux Lucis | 1 | Forte dei Marmi | Creative | Returning |
| Lorenzo | 1 | Forte dei Marmi | Seafood | Returning |
| Bistrot | 1 | Forte dei Marmi | Seafood | Returning |
| Il Parco di Villa Grey | 1 | Forte dei Marmi | Modern Cuisine | Returning |
| La Magnolia | 1 | Forte dei Marmi | Modern Cuisine | New |
Good To Know: La Cerreta Osteria (Sassetta), Saporium (Chiusdino), and Saporium Firenze (Florence) have been awarded the Green Star, given to restaurants that demonstrate a commitment to a sustainable approach to gastronomy. Enoteca Pinchiorri (Florence) and Arnolfo (Colle Val d’Elsa) have been awarded the Passion Dessert Award.
Map of 2024 Michelin Star Restaurants In Tuscany
List Of Tuscany’s 2024 Michelin-Starred Restaurants
Il Falconiere*
Part of the hotel of the same name, it’s in a beautiful building and setting in olive groves and vineyards near Cortona. Worth a visit for a lunch or dinner. It feels like you’re eating with your friendly neighbors (who have incredible culinary skills). If you’re staying in or near Cortona, it’s worth a visit. I’d recommend sitting outside because a special part of the experience is the setting.
Loc. San Martino a Bocena, 370
52044 Cortona
+39 0575 612679
www.ilfalconiere.it
Helpful Tip: After dinner, go for a stroll in Cortona and get a gelato!
Castello di Fighine
Borgo di Fighine
53040 San Casciano dei Bagni
+39 0578 561158
www.fighine.it
Octavin
Octavin is a unique restaurant that works hard to avoid waste. The kitchen ferments scraps and parts of ingredients that often get thrown away.
The chef is innovative and if you’re looking for something unique, you’ll appreciate a meal at Octavin.
Scalinata Camillo Berneri, 2
52100 Arezzo
+39 0575 343521
www.octavin.it
Silene
Località Pescina, 9
58038 Seggiano
+39 0564 950805
www.ilsilene.it
L’Asinello
Via Nuova, 6 – Località Villa a Sesta
53019 Castelnuovo Berardenga
+39 0577 359279
www.asinelloristorante.it
Poggio Rosso*
Located in the Borgo San Felice, a hotel in a charming small borgo (neighborhood). Arrive early and try wines on the property.
Località San Felice
53019 Castelnuovo Berardenga
+39 0577 3964
www.borgosanfelice.com
Il Visibilio
SP 9 di Pieveasciata 32
53019 Castelnuovo Berardenga
+39 0577 357503
www.ilvisibilio.com
La Sala dei Grappoli
Located on the Castello di Banfi property. Dine in the restaurant and sip on the property’s famous Brunello di Montalcino.
53024 Poggio alle Mura
+39 0577 877700
www.castellobanfiilborgo.com
Il Pievano
The restaurant of Castello di Spaltenna, just outside of Gaiole in Chianti. Have aperitivo in Gaiole before dining at Il Pievano.
Località Spaltenna, 13
53013 Gaiole in Chianti
+39 0577 749483
www.spaltenna.it
Caiano
Via della Chiesa, 4
58050 Montemerano
+39 0564 602817
www.dacaiano.it
Read more about Visiting the Delightful, Medieval Montemerano.
Osteria di Passignano*
If you can, drive out to see the Badia a Passignano and soak up the views of the countryside. You’ll see people walking up the road, and if you have comfy shoes on, it’s worth joining them to see the Badia from above.
Via Passignano, 33
50028 Passignano
+39 055 8071278
www.osteriadipassignano.com
Arnolfo*
Via XX Settembre, 50/52
53034 Colle di Val d’Elsa
+39 0577 920549
www.arnolfo.com
La Torre*
Strada Spicciano, 7
50028 Tavarnelle Val di Pesa
+39 055 806470
www.comohotels.com
Linfa*
Piazza Sant’Agostino
53037 San Gimignano
+39 0577 891151
www.linfa.restaurant
Campo del Drago
Loc. Castiglion del Bosco
+39 0577 1913135
www.rosewoodhotels.com
Located inside the Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco hotel, Campo del Drago dazzles guests with contemporary dishes using Tuscan ingredients, including those from the hotel’s organic garden.
Terramira
Piazza della Vittoria, 13
52100 Capolona
+39 0575 420989
www.terramira.it
Osmosi
Via Umbria, 65
53045 Montepulciano
+39 0578 773533
osmosimontepulciano.it
Enoteca Pinchiorri*
It’s cliché to say that dining and so-and-so restaurant is an ‘experience,’ but at Enoteca Pinchiorri, it truly is.
Inside you’ll find a mix of tourists and locals. The staff makes sure everyone has an incredible meal. If you can, take a peek at the wine cellar.
Via Ghibellina, 87
50122 Florence
+39 055 242777
www.enotecapinchiorri.com
Atto di Vito Mollica
Set near the Duomo inside the Palazzo Portinari, Chic Nonna serves contemporary Italian cuisine with a focus on seafood.
Via del Corso, 6
50122 Florence
+39 055 5353555
www.chicnonna.com
Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura*
This is a perfect stop for a meal in a Gucci setting. If you want to experience a Michelin-starred restaurant during your trip but don’t want a long meal, visit Gucci Osteria for lunch. It’s in the center of Florence so you can arrive by foot and get back to exploring town after a delicious and unique pranzo.
Piazza della Signoria, 10
50122 Florence
+39 055 7592 7038
www.gucci.com
Still hungry? Check out where to find the Best Gelato in Florence!
Il Palagio
Star restaurant of the elegant Four Seasons Hotel.
Borgo Pinti, 99
50121 Florence
+39 055 2626450
www.ilpalagioristorante.it
Good To Know: Il Palagio is a lovely place to have a Christmas tea or meal if you’re in Florence in December.
Borgo San Jacopo
Borgo San Jacopo, 62r
50125 Florence
+39 055 281661
www.lungarnocollection.com
Santa Elisabetta
Piazza Santa Elisabetta, 3
50122 Florence
+39 055 27370
www.ristorantesantaelisabetta.it
Saporium Firenze
Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, 63r
50125 Florence
+39 055 212933
www.saporium.com/firenze
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Bracali
Via di Perolla, 2
58020 Ghirlanda
+39 0566 902318
www.mondobracali.it
Paca
Via Frà Bartolomeo, 13
59100 Prato
+39 0574 182022
www.pacaristorante.it
La Trattoria Enrico Bartolini
Località la Badiola
58043 Badiola
+39 0564 944322
www.enricobartolini.net
Gabbiano 3.0
Porto Turistico, 11
58100 Marina di Grosseto
+39 0564 337812
www.ilgabbianotrepuntozero.it
Il Pellicano
Restaurant of the iconic, luxe seaside Hotel Il Pellicano.
Località Lo Sbarcatello
58018 Porto Ercole
+39 0564 858111
www.pellicanohotel.com
Atman a Villa Rospigliosi
Via Borghetto, 1 – Località Spicchio
51035 Lamporecchio
+39 0573 803432
www.atmanaavillarospigliosi.it
Cannavacciuolo Vineyard
Via del Teatro, 8
56030 Casanova di Terricciola
+39 0587 346782
laquaresorts.it/vineyard
La Pineta
Via dei Cavalleggeri Nord, 27
57020 Marina di Bibbona
+39 0586 600016
www.lapinetadizazzeri.it
Giglio
Piazza del Giglio, 2
55100 Lucca
+39 0583 494058
www.ristorantegiglio.it
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Butterfly
Strada Statale 12 del Brennero, 192
55014 Marlia
+39 0583 307573
www.ristorantebutterfly.it
Romano
Via Mazzini, 120
55049 Viareggio
+39 0584 31382
www.romanoristorante.it
Lunasia
Piazza d’Azeglio, 1
55049 Viareggio
+39 0584 44449
www.plazaederussie.com
Il Piccolo Principe
Piazza Giacomo Puccini, 1
55049 Viareggio
+39 0584 4011
www.ristoranteilpiccoloprincipe.it
Franco Mare
Via Lungomare Roma, 41
55044 Marina di Pietrasanta
+39 0584 20187
www.ristorantefrancomare.com
Lux Lucis
Try to sit near the kitchen and watch the chef at work in the open-view space. Minimalist and modern setting at the seaside.
Viale Morin, 67
55042 Forte dei Marmi
+39 0584 783636
www.principefortedeimarmi.com/en/
Lorenzo
Via Carducci, 61
55042 Forte dei Marmi
+39 0584 874030
www.ristorantelorenzo.com
Bistrot
Viale Franceschi, 14
55042 Forte dei Marmi
+39 0584 89879
www.bistrotforte.it
Il Parco di Villa Grey
Viale Italico, 84
55042 Forte dei Marmi
+39 0584 787496
www.ilparcodivillagrey.com
La Magnolia
Viale Morin, 46
55042 Forte dei Marmi
+39 0584 787052
lamagnoliaristorante.com
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New Michelin Star Restaurants In Tuscany In 2024
- Saporium Firenze – Florence
- La Magnolia – Forte dei Marmi (after losing it temporarily in 2023)
- Osmosi – Montepulciano
- Il Visibilio – Castelnuovo Berardenga
Tuscan Restaurants That Lost Their Michelin Star in 2024
- La Bottega del 30 – Castelnuovo Berardenga
- Virtuoso Gourmet – Tenuta Le Tre Virtù – San Piero a Sieve
How To Book A Michelin-Star Restaurant In Tuscany
Book In Advance
It’s always best to book ahead. Many of Tuscany’s Michelin-star restaurants are small and don’t have many tables.
Book By Phone, Email, or Through the Website
If you can, call before you arrive in Italy, or send an email. Don’t be nervous about calling – the restaurant will have someone that speaks English. But, if you feel more comfortable, send an email and you’ll have everything in writing.
Some are also moving toward automated bookings – you book through the website and leave your credit card in case of a no-show.
Eating At A Michelin Star Restaurant In Tuscany
Dress Code at Tuscan Michelin-Starred Restaurants
You may be worrying about the dress code, especially if you’re traveling and are trying to pack lightly.
Some Tuscan restaurants have specific dress codes that include requirements (no shorts or short sleeves) or recommendations (jacket appreciated). Others have more relaxed recommendations – like ‘please dress in a way that respects the setting of the restaurant.’
If I don’t see any mention of a dress code on the website, I like to call and ask.
Bringing Children to Michelin-Star Restaurants in Tuscany
Children are welcome at many Michelin-star restaurants in Tuscany (and Italy) according to the restaurants’ websites, but to be honest, most aren’t fans of having kids. If your kids are quiet and know how to behave in an elegant restaurant – great! You’ll have a wonderful time. But hey, we all know that sitting still for so long can be tough for little ones. If you think your kids can enjoy the (sometimes long!) experience, go for it! Know that most do not have highchairs or changing tables.
Our Experience: We haven’t ever brought our kids to a Michelin star restaurant in Tuscany. We leave them at home so that we can focus on enjoying the meal and so we don’t interrupt the experience for other diners.
Italy Michelin-Starred Restaurants Cancellation Policy
A new policy for many Michelin star (and other) restaurants in Italy is to require a credit card for the booking. If the booking is canceled last-minute, a significant cancellation fee is charged. If you need to change the date of your booking, it will usually be regarded as a cancellation. So, make sure you book only if you’re serious about going!
Dietary Restrictions
Because the Michelin-starred restaurants may offer only tasting menus, you’ll want to call or email ahead and advise them of any dietary restrictions you have. Usually they’ll ask at the booking, but if not, contact them.
I have forgotten to inform them of gluten intolerance and have been fine, but lesser-known allergies and intolerances may prove more difficult.
If you’re dreaming of Tuscany but can’t make it here yet, try cooking Tuscan dishes on your own! Check out the Best Tuscan Cookbooks To Gift (According To A Mom In Tuscany).
