Frankfurt celebrates the Michelin stars: top cuisine in focus!

Frankfurt celebrates the Michelin stars: top cuisine in focus!

On June 17, 2025 it will be that time again: The Michelin Guide will award its coveted stars for gourmet cuisine in Germany in Frankfurt am Main. While the event begins at 6 p.m., those interested can even watch the ceremony live on YouTube. The “Guide Michelin” is one of the most famous restaurant guides in the world and, alongside “Gault&Millau”, is an important authority in the German gastronomy sector zeit.de reported.

The award is divided into several categories, with the highest award being three stars, which represent the highest culinary standards. In addition, there are the so-called “Green Stars”, which honor restaurants that place particular emphasis on sustainability, including through the use of regional products and species-appropriate animal husbandry.

Where are we currently?

Last year, the gastronomy industry in Germany enjoyed a total of 340 restaurants awarded Michelin stars. Of these, ten restaurants received the maximum rating of three stars, 50 received two stars, while 280 were awarded one star. The anticipation of the updated figures is palpable in the industry.

Frankfurt am Main plays a special role in this because the city is known for its excellent Michelin restaurants. These not only score with exquisite cuisine, but also with first-class service and a stylish ambience. In total, there are 16 outstanding Michelin restaurants in Frankfurt that are characterized by high ratings.

The top 5 Frankfurt Michelin restaurants

• Main Tower Restaurant & Lounge – Bewertung: 4.6/5
  Adresse: Neue Mainzer Str. 52-58, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
• Villa Merton – Bewertung: 4.7/5
  Adresse: Am Leonhardsbrunn 12, 60487 Frankfurt am Main
• Le Petit Chef – Frankfurt – Bewertung: 4.7/5
  Adresse: Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof, Bethmannstraße 33, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
• Relais & Châteaux Restaurant Lafleur – Bewertung: 4.7/5
  Adresse: Palmengartenstraße 11, 60325 Frankfurt am Main
• Restaurant Goldmund in der Literaturhaus – Bewertung: 4.7/5
  Adresse: Schöne Aussicht 2, 60311 Frankfurt am Main

These restaurants not only have creative menus, but also highly acclaimed wine selections and unique atmospheric features that make a visit unforgettable. Reservations in one of these top restaurants should be made in advance, as places naturally fill up quickly bestfrankfurt.com supplemented.

The upcoming star awards ceremony promises excitement and culinary surprises. It remains to be seen whether old acquaintances or new faces will appear on the prestigious list. The question is which restaurants can secure a place at the top of the German gastronomic scene. One thing is certain: Frankfurt's restaurant landscape will continue to be lively and diverse.