Every Michelin-starred restaurant in Orlando

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Tasting menus seem to be everywhere in Orlando these days, but one restaurant doing it to the highest degree is Camille. The elegant restaurant is known for its fusion of Vietnamese and French food and for its unique list of dishes that can’t be replicated elsewhere. If you dine at the counter, you’ll enjoy a full ten-course spread, while booths offer a shorter list of dishes to try. “The Dungeness crab curry arrives with a tartlet shell, filled with crab meat and mixed with lime, served atop the lid, which, when removed, reveals a deliciously hearty curry. Salmon over king trumpet noodles in a tamarind and pineapple sauce is creative, but the best may be saved for last. The sweet potato brioche topped with a "gold" chocolate ice cream and Vietnamese coffee sauce is an elegant finale,” Michelin inspectors wrote of the restaurant.

Michelin rating: 1 star

Capa, a Spanish-style steakhouse and tapas bar, is known for its glamorous look and impressive menu. If you time your dinner just right, you can step out onto the balcony of the rooftop restaurant and watch the fireworks from the Magic Kingdom. Of the Four Seasons Resort restaurant at Walt Disney World, Michelin's inspectors wrote, "Expect a distinctive experience defined by a hickory-grill that smokes and chars steaks and lamb sourced from Kansas City to New Zealand to Japan.”

Michelin rating: 1 star

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While Papa Llama’s location in a strip mall with a staffing agency and a childcare facility may seem strange, don’t let the outside of the eatery fool you. Inside the contemporary Peruvian restaurant, you’ll find an inviting atmosphere with a view right into the kitchen. “Husband-and-wife duo Kevin and Maria Ruiz prepare modern Peruvian cuisine full of bright ingredients with a bit of polish, and the family-style menu is an approachable (and affordable) way to sample their sincere cooking,” explains Michelin inspectors. Start your meal with local shrimp from Cape Canaveral, and end with sweet potato donuts.

Michelin rating: 1 star

The 10-seat Soseki is the spot for creative omakase with a contemporary feel. While imbibing fresh fish and a commitment to using fresh Florida produce, you can enjoy an inspired beverage pairing ranging from global sake to traditional wines. Michelin inspectors wrote, “This intimate operation by Chef Mike Collantes is a prime example of an omakase that blends traditional and contemporary elements seamlessly.” And if you can’t get one of the coveted seats at Soseki, you can pop over to its sister lounge next door, Bar Kada for drinks and shareable plates.

Michelin rating: 1 star

While you may think of Mickey-shaped treats and fried everything when you think of theme park food at Walt Disney World, stepping into Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa leaves those notions far behind. The contemporary American restaurant is a hard-to-get reservation but your perseverance is paid off sweetly. “The setting is intimate, and the pacing is that of a leisurely, three-hour waltz orchestrated by a gracious brigade of veteran servers,” noticed Michelin inspectors. The multi-course menu changes with the season, but highlights in the past have included Japanese A-5 wagyu, New Zealand langoustine, and Glacier 51 toothfish. For real culinary connoisseurs, you can pair your meal with a wine pairing, zero-proof cocktail menu, or water list. Dessert is also presented with an over-the-top coffee and tea service.

Michelin rating: 1 star

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Sushi and omakase continue to gain a following in Orlando, and everyone seems to have their favorites. Natsu is one of the hardest reservations in town, with just 10 seats per meal, and only two seatings a night. The meal starts with four dishes from the kitchen, which changes with the seasons. When it comes to sushi and nigiri, Chef Stone is getting most of its ingredients air-freighted from Japan to ensure the best quality. Michelin inspectors say, “The sushi is impressive and doesn't gild the lily, as in skin-on barracuda with a dynamic char or soy-marinated salmon that finishes ever-so-sweetly. Supremely buttery toro needs no flourish and is melt-in-your-mouth tender. It all rounds out with a hand roll and ice cream.”

Michelin rating: 1 star

Kadence is a popular sushi and sake bar in the Audubon Park Garden District of Orlando. The restaurant focuses on dishes made with the highest quality fish and produce. With just three seatings most days, two for lunch and one for dinner, the eight-seat restaurant can be challenging to get into. "Recent highlights include blue crab fritters, plump oysters with yuzu vinegar, and a beautiful sashimi platter. To be clear, this omakase yields a great deal of food—and that’s before it’s time for nigiri. Hojicha ice cream makes for a sweet ending," said Michelin inspectors.

Michelin rating: 1 star

Nestled on a side street in the Mills 50 District, Kaya is Orlando’s first Green Star recipient. The annual award highlights restaurants that work to high sustainable standards, from producers and suppliers to in-house eco-friendly commitments. At Kaya, diners have the choice to enjoy a set menu, an a la carte dining experience, or just enjoy cocktails on the outdoor patio. The menu changes with the seasons, so expect something new every time you dine here. “Expect a modern spin on classic Filipino dishes with local seafood and central Florida produce taking center stage,” wrote Michelin inspectors.

Michelin rating: green star