The Michelin Guide to officially debut in the Philippines

It will officially debut in 2026.

Michelin Guide PH 2026

Getting that prestigious star

Restaurants out there, get ready! The Michelin Guide has announced its expansion in the Philippines.

Officially debuting in 2026, the Michelin Guide said its expert inspectors are already exploring the country’s dining scene, with an initial focus on Metro Manila and Cebu City, as well as the environs of Manila, including Pampanga, Tagaytay, and Cavite.

Our MICHELIN Inspectors have been following the evolution of the Filipino culinary scene with great excitement. The country’s deep-rooted culinary traditions, combined with a strong openness to global influences, create a uniquely diverse dining culture, said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide.


The arrival of the MICHELIN Guide is supported by the Philippines Department of Tourism.

The Michelin Guide was created in 1900 by the Michelin Tire Company to support the growth of automobile mobility.

Its selection is based on five universal criteria to ensure consistency between each selection, including:

• The quality of the ingredients
• The mastery of cooking techniques
• The harmony of flavors
• The personality of the cuisine
• The consistency both over time and through the menu as a whole

One Michelin Star is awarded to restaurants for "high-quality cooking that is worth a stop," two stars for "excellent cooking that is worth a detour," and three stars for "exceptional cuisine that is worth a special journey."

The selection also includes the popular Bib Gourmand category, a distinction awarded to restaurants that provide good quality food at a moderate price.

The full restaurant selection of the Michelin Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu 2026 will be unveiled at a special event in the last quarter of 2025. It will be available exclusively in digital format on all the Guide's interfaces: website, mobile applications, and social networks. It will join the global MICHELIN Guide restaurant and hotel selections, which can be found for free on its digital platforms.

Are you excited for this?

Source: Michelin Guide