As of 2024, there are 146 Michelin 3-star restaurants worldwide. This elite group represents the highest honor in the Michelin Guide, indicating exceptional cuisine worth a special journey

Regional distribution:

• Europe leads with 86 restaurants, with France having the most at 30, followed by Spain (15), Italy (13), and Germany (10)

• Asia has 50 three-star restaurants, with Japan leading at 32, China with 11, South Korea and Singapore with 3 each

• The United States has 10 to 13 three-star restaurants, mainly in New York City and the San Francisco Bay Area

Cities with the most 3-star Michelin restaurants:

• Tokyo tops the list with 13 three-star restaurants.
• Paris follows with 11.
• Kyoto has 9 three-star restaurants

This number can vary slightly depending on the source, but the consensus is around 145-146 three-star Michelin restaurants globally in 2024