The Michelin Guide’s 2024 edition celebrates culinary creativity worldwide, awarding Two Michelin Stars to several exceptional restaurants. From Dubai to Croatia, these establishments are breaking new ground, redefining the global fine dining experience. Here’s a comprehensive look at the new Two Michelin Star restaurants that are elevating gastronomy this year.
Row on 45 – Dubai, UAE
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In Dubai, Row on 45 debuted with Two Michelin Stars. Helmed by Chef Jason Atherton, this intimate restaurant offers a fusion of French techniques and Japanese ingredients, including Hokkaido scallops and Saroma wagyu. Located on the 45th floor of Grosvenor House, it offers an exclusive, refined tasting menu for just 22 guests, blending extraordinary cuisine with panoramic views of the city.
rowon45dubai.com. @rowon45dubai
Le Jules Verne – Paris, France
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Paris’s iconic Le Jules Verne, located on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, achieved Two Michelin Stars this year under the leadership of Chef Frédéric Anton. The restaurant impresses with high-quality ingredients, such as in-house grown mushrooms and venison, offering both exceptional food and breathtaking views of Paris.
restaurants-toureiffel.com, @lejulesverneparis
Terre – County Cork, Ireland
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In Ireland, Terre has quickly ascended to the top of the culinary ladder, earning its second Michelin Star just one year after the first. Chef Vincent Crepel combines French techniques with Asian flavours, creating bold, inventive dishes that reflect a fusion of both cultures. Located in County Cork, Terre is a testament to Ireland’s growing prominence in the fine dining world.
castlemartyrresort.ie/terre, @terre_restaurant_
Opheem – Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Birmingham made history in 2024 with Opheem becoming the city’s first-ever Two Michelin Star restaurant. Chef Aktar Islam elevates progressive Indian cuisine, reimagining traditional Indian dishes through a modern, creative lens. Opheem’s unique blend of innovation and respect for Indian culinary heritage has made it a standout in the UK’s fine dining scene.
Agli Amici Rovinj – Rovinj, Croatia
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In an exciting first for Croatia, Agli Amici Rovinj earned Two Michelin Stars in 2024. Located along the scenic Marina promenade, with breathtaking views of the Adriatic, this restaurant is led by Chef Emanuele Scarello and resident chef Simon De Lucca. The kitchen offers two tasting menus: “Rovinj,” which focuses on maritime flavours, and “Istria,” which highlights the land-based produce of the region. Agli Amici Rovinj celebrates the best of Croatian and Istrian cuisine with impeccable technique.
Lasai – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Lasai in Rio de Janeiro secured Two Michelin Stars for its intimate dining experience, with Chef Rafa Costa e Silva leading the charge. Known for its focus on seasonal, organic ingredients sourced from the chef’s own farm, Lasai offers a surprise tasting menu with a creative take on Brazilian cuisine. This recognition highlights Brazil’s growing influence on the global fine dining stage.
lasai.com.br, @restaurantelasai
Brooklands – London, United Kingdom
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In London, Brooklands, located inside the Peninsula Hotel, earned Two Michelin Stars. Overseen by Chef Claude Bosi and led by Chef Francesco Dibenedetto, the restaurant offers a refined, French-inspired menu. With its focus on quality ingredients and flawless execution, Brooklands has quickly become a key player in London’s luxury dining scene.
peninsula.com, @brooklandsbyclaudebosi
The Glenturret Lalique – Crieff, Scotland
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Scotland’s The Glenturret Lalique has also joined the ranks of Two Michelin Star restaurants. Nestled within a historic whisky distillery, Chef Mark Donald blends contemporary Scottish cuisine with European influences, offering guests a unique pairing of fine food and whiskey. The distillery’s setting and the chef’s precise cooking make The Glenturret Lalique a standout in Scotland.
theglenturretrestaurant.com, @theglenturretlalique
Maison Ruggieri – Paris, France
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Maison Ruggieri, led by Chef Martino Ruggieri, earned its second Michelin Star this year, just one year after its first. Located in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, the restaurant delivers a modern take on French cuisine, combining classical techniques with inventive, contemporary touches.
