Recently, Louisiana joined other Southern states in Greenville, South Carolina, for the MICHELIN Guide Ceremony for the American South to announce selections for culinary excellence in the Southern region. The ceremony marked the release of the first-ever regional MICHELIN Guide in North America.
The MICHELIN Guide awards its coveted Stars to celebrate restaurants that deliver exceptional dining experiences: One Star for high-quality cooking worth a stop, Two Stars for excellent cuisine worth a detour, and Three Stars for restaurants offering exceptional cuisine worth a special journey. The Bib Gourmand distinction highlights restaurants providing great food at good value, while Recommended restaurants represent outstanding quality and consistency.
Louisiana joined the MICHELIN partnership through Travel South USA, the largest regional tourism promotion organization in the nation, as part of a three-year initiative to elevate the South’s culinary reputation on the global stage.
“Food is at the heart of who we are in Louisiana,” said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. “From our Cajun and Creole flavors to our Gulf-fresh seafood and farm-to-table traditions, Louisiana’s cuisine is world-famous and one of the biggest reasons people travel here. The MICHELIN Guide’s recognition confirms what our visitors have known for generations – that Louisiana’s food isn’t just good, it’s unforgettable.”
Joining the Louisiana Office of Tourism in this project are New Orleans & Company, Visit Baton Rouge, Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission, Visit Lake Charles, Visit the Northshore, and Visit Shreveport-Bossier.
Louisiana MICHELIN Star restaurants:
• Emeril’s, New Orleans – Two MICHELIN Stars
• Saint-Germain, New Orleans – One MICHELIN Star
• Zasu, New Orleans – One MICHELIN Star
Louisiana Bib Gourmand restaurants:
• Acamaya, New Orleans
• Cochon, New Orleans
• Cochon Butcher, New Orleans
• Domilise’s Po-Boy & Bar, New Orleans
• Dooky Chase, New Orleans
• Hungry Eyes, New Orleans
• Lufu Nola, New Orleans
• Mister Mao, New Orleans
• Parkway Bakery & Tavern, New Orleans
• Saba, New Orleans
• Turkey and the Wolf, New Orleans
In addition to the Bib Gourmands and Stars, special awards were announced, including a Michelin Young Chef/Culinary Professional Award for E.J. Lagasse of Emeril’s.
MICHELIN-Recommended Louisiana Restaurants (2025):
• 34 Restaurant & Bar, New Orleans
• Addis Nola, New Orleans
• Atchafalaya, New Orleans
• August, New Orleans
• Clancy’s, New Orleans
• Compère Lapin, New Orleans
• Dakar NOLA, New Orleans
• Elsie’s Plate & Pie, Baton Rouge
• Galatoire’s, New Orleans
• Herbsaint, New Orleans
• Killer PoBoys, New Orleans
• La Petite Grocery, New Orleans
• Molly’s Rise & Shine, New Orleans
• Osterio Lupo, New Orleans
• Patois, New Orleans
• Pêche, New Orleans
• Saffron NOLA, New Orleans
• St. Francisville Inn & Restaurant, St. Francisville
• The Kingsway, New Orleans
• Willie Mae’s Nola, New Orleans
“Louisiana restaurants are recognized each year by the James Beard Foundation and culinary publications from all over the world. We’re excited to add MICHELIN Guide distinctions to these institutions,” said Assistant Secretary of Tourism Doug Bourgeois. “This is another great way to promote Louisiana as a top-tier destination to visitors worldwide.”
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