Laura Goodman

Nothing gets the food-motivated among us gossiping, plotting and planning quite like a galaxy of new Michelin star restaurants. Here, we introduce you to a few of our favorite newly starred spots of 2025, so you can get your reservations in ASAP, and adjust your travel plans accordingly.

1. Chishuru – London, UK

Of the 12 new Michelin star restaurants in London in 2025, Chishuru is a firm favorite. This west African restaurant in glitzy Fitzrovia started life as a pop-up neighbourhood spot in Brixton, south London, winning diners over with flavor and care. The name Chishuru refers to the hush that falls over the table when the food is so good nobody wants to speak. The modern Michelin star incarnation lives in a space that’s soft and sleek, with cosy carved wood, golden light, peachy terrazzo tables and a very inviting atmosphere. Chef Joké Bakare is a formidable chef, a force for deliciousness. If our British Royale or Castles & Kingdoms itineraries are on your horizon, make your reservations now.

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2. Vaisseau – Paris, France

In the 2025 Michelin Guide, the Île-de-France region (which encompasses Paris) had the highest number of new Michelin star restaurants. In Paris, other new stars went to Aldehyde, where young chef Youssef Marzouk fuses French traditions with Tunisian flavors and Hakuba, a Japanese restaurant with an all-star cast of chefs. Our pick here, Vaisseau, is French TV chef Adrien Cachot’s monochromatic, youthful space for flexing his interest in unconventional ingredients and unexpected pairings, like lentils with coffee or spider crab with anise. A signature dish is the cacio e pepe mochi. If you’ve booked the Ultimate France journey with us and want your Paris sojourn to include an adventurous tasting menu with tons of personality, Vaisseau is the one to book.

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3. Vineria Modi – Taormina, Italy

Across Italy, there were 36 new Michelin star restaurants in 2025. Vineria Modi is located in the impossibly gorgeous historic centre of Taormina, on the east coast of Sicily. Taormina is where the second season of White Lotus was filmed – true to those scenes, it’s a place that oozes beauty and glamor. Vineria Modi started as a wine bar and remains a wonderful choice for wine aficionados, thanks to a thrilling wine list and enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff. Now, chef Dalila Grillo will prepare six or seven intricate courses to enjoy alongside your wine, each plate with beauty to befit its surroundings. Every dish is laced with Sicilian flavor, and the chef’s own personality. Grillo’s brother oversees the front of house.

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4. MAE – Barcelona, Spain

In a modern, pale pink and green dining room, three friends are doing something special at one of the hot new Michelin star restaurants in Barcelona. The name MAE is taken from a Costa Rican colloquial term for ‘friend’, a perfect encapsulation of the concept, which draws on the cultures, tastes and experiences of the trio – Mariella Rodríguez (Costa Rica), Diego Mondragón (Colombia) and Germán Espinosa (Spain). The Grand Mae menu is an intensely wonderful journey through 16 plates featuring seamless, dreamy fusion dishes like cuttlefish tartare with jalapeno gazpacho, asparagus with smoked eel and green mole, and fermented strawberries with tepache (a fermented drink made from the peel and the rind of pineapples).

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5. Crizia – Buenos Aires, Argentina

In Argentina, the culinary scenes of Buenos Aires and Mendoza are thriving – there were three new Michelin star restaurants across the two cities this year. At Crizia, chef Gabriel Oggero is famed for sourcing from producers across the country and for his deft preparation of seafood. Consequently, the Crizia oyster bar is a thrill: beautiful oysters from Patagonia, served Rockefeller (gratinéed with parmesan, spinach and cream), or tempura (in brioche buns with radish cream and seaweed caviar), or raw with yuzu. You can then choose from appetisers from the ocean and appetisers that are farm-raised or orchard-grown, before you move on to mains from the wood oven. There is plenty more exceptional dining on our Classic South America journey, which visits Argentina, Brazil and Chile.

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6. Texture – Copenhagen, Denmark

There is incredible technical precision at play at this calming little French fine dining restaurant in central Copenhagen. As the name suggests, chefs focus on texture as well as flavor here; from the glassware and linens to the silky, velvety, crunchy textures of the food itself – everything has been considered. Plates are intricately balanced – there are lobster and crab doughnuts with imperial selection caviar, langoustine tartare with lavender cream and clams, cold tomato consomme with rose. Chef Karim Khouani hails from Marseille, with an Italian mother and a Moroccan father, so you may notice these influences, too. The petits fours plate includes an orange blossom tart that is reminiscent of Khoani’s childhood in Marseille – and is reason alone to book a table.

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7. LYLA – Edinburgh, Scotland

Our Castles & Kingdoms voyagers will also adore this elegant new Michelin star restaurant within a Georgian townhouse. LYLA’s tasting menu is a vibrant celebration of the wonderful line caught fish and sustainable shellfish available across the Scottish Isles. But before that, an unforgettable evening at LYLA begins upstairs, with views over the Firth of Forth, with Champagne and snacks (Peterhead lobster with pickled kohlrabi and sake, for instance). Only then are guests seated for 10 courses in the main dining room, beneath coffered ceilings and ornate cornicing, with all eyes on the open kitchen.

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We take for granted that we can skip across our 50 fine states, but who do you choose to do it with again and again? Are you brand loyal or do you share the love? Are frequent flier points your raison d’être? Airline rankings tend to take into account things like: value for money, ticket flexibility, comfort on board, customer service, baggage allowance (and of course any mishandling of that baggage), flight delays and cancellations, loyalty programs and availability of WiFi but different things are important to different people – consider your criteria. Perhaps you live for a good snack menu, or cannot abide poor punctuality.

The main domestic airlines in the United States (sometimes called the Big Three) are “legacy carriers”, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines – and Delta consistently outperforms the other two. Many travelers seem to see Delta as a safe pair of hands. But let’s have a look at how the others stack up – these are our best domestic airlines right now.

JetBlue

It started its life as one of the low cost airlines though it was never as stripped back as some, always offering free drinks and snacks and a free carry-on. Nowadays, JetBlue serves over 100 airports in the United States, offering a reasonable economy fare whether you’re flying LAX to JFK or making a “short” hop from Miami to Washington DC. The airline is beloved of travelers who eschew being taken for a ride – the economy fare is straightforward, with few frustratingly hidden extras, other than checked bags (but domestic airlines almost never include free checked bags these days). JetBlue also scores highly for cabin features thanks to seatback screens, free WiFi and relatively generous legroom.

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Delta Airlines

Why are American travelers so loyal to Delta? It seems to be about consistency. It’s not that Delta wins out in every category, just that Delta is consistently strong. The quality of the in-flight service is high, and (as a result of such extensive coverage – over 200 airports nationwide), the amenities on the ground are impressive, with Sky Clubs for premium cabin passengers at major airports and a dazzling new $4 billion terminal at LaGuardia. Delta is also one of the best domestic airlines for its business class offering, which includes access to Delta One lounges, Missoni amenity kits and a 180-degree flatbed seat.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska knows how to keep its frequent fliers happy and at least part of that is the range of snacks and drinks, which definitely works a little harder than the average. On the menu: Straightaway Nitro Espresso Martinis (made with espresso from Portland-based Stumptown Coffee Roasters), an exclusive Cloud Cruiser IPA from Fremont Brewing (Seattle-based) and wines from WA-based Browne Family Vineyards. These are just some of the markers of what frequent fliers say is a pleasant all-round experience, with friendly staff, reliability and a sense of ease. The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan has a lot of fans, too and the airline’s range of partners includes the oneworld alliance.

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Tradewind Aviation

Consistently named one of the best domestic airlines by readers of Conde Nast Traveler, Tradewind Aviation is a private and scheduled service in the Northeast, Southeast, and the Caribbean, known for flying to luxury destinations like Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and St. Barths. Tradewind flies out of private air terminals which is helpful for eliminating TSA delays and means passengers don’t need to check in more than 60 minutes before take-off, rather than the traditional two hours. Conde Nast Traveler readers say Tradewind staff are helpful and generous, and that the experience is stress-free.

Hawaiian Airlines

One of the best domestic airlines hands down for being on time (which is almost everything in this game), Hawaiian was unbeatable on punctuality for 18 years but was knocked off the top spot by Delta in 2023. Still, frequent passengers cite reliability as well as an excellent safety record, Hawaiian spirit, n0 change fees, comfy seats, free Wi-Fi and island-themed refreshments (furikake chips, macadamia popcorn, craft beer from Maui Brewing Company), among the reasons they fly Hawaiian Airlines whenever they get the chance. There’s also lie-flat seating in the premium cabin on longer flights.

Southwest Airlines

No longer serving merely its namesake region, Southwest serves over 110 airports across Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, as well as the United States. It’s one of the lower cost airlines and the only one we’re aware of still offering free checked bags. As well as having the most reasonably priced seats in the clouds, Southwest is considered one of the best domestic airlines thanks to its culture of great hospitality, attention to smaller cities, flexible policies and straightforward booking processes.

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American Airlines

Let’s end on another of the Big Three. American Airlines is the world’s largest airline in terms of fleet size and number of scheduled passengers. The extensive network is a huge boon for frequent fliers, as is the AAdvantage loyalty program, particularly as American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld alliance. American, of course, has all the modcons: comfortable lie-flat business class seats, good in-flight entertainment and spacious seats. American Airlines continues to invest in enhancing its routes, too.

The Geneva food scene is a dream for a visitor, because no two meals are alike. You might eat a perfect fondue on the lake one night, and be dining on a Michelin star menu the next; you might snack your way happily through a Geneva happy hour, or start your day with a Geneva brunch; for lunch, you could do something traditional in the old town, or go for Lebanese food, or poke, or a burger. For all of these scenarios and many more, we have compiled a list of some of the best restaurants in Geneva right now. 

Our Majestic Switzerland itinerary begins and ends in Zurich and takes in Geneva along the way, as well as St Moritz, Zermatt and the Glacier Express. There are Michelin star dinners, vineyard visits and fondue experience along the way.

 

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Le Blanc Valet

This is a French-Swiss dream of a restaurant, convivial and traditional with a well-stocked cellar, various wines by the glass and lots of local beers. It’s the ultimate Geneva happy hour, whatever the hour. Food-wise, the offering is seasonal and fun, with oozing tartiflette served in the colder months and impeccable sashimi in the summer. The cocktails are super-refined and the mood is always right, so you may want to stay for an espresso martini. 

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Buvette at Bains des Pasquis

This is one of the best restaurants in Geneva with a view thanks to its quite special location – on a long jetty over Lake Geneva. The jetty acts as a sort of cultural hub with a hammam, Turkish baths and glittering views over the lake in all weathers. At Buvette, the simple, excellent menu includes breakfast, sandwiches, beachy snacks like nachos and tuna salads, and a legendary, deeply rich and cheesy fondue made with Cremant de Dardagny. 

 

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Maki Poke

If you like exquisitely vibrant poke bowls with beautiful bottled Hawaiian beers, Maki Poke is the spot for lunch in Geneva. The Sunny Hawaii bowl is abundant with salmon, tuna, cucumber, wakame, edamame, mango, crispy onions, sesame seeds and wasabi vinaigrette – guaranteed to put a little pep in your step. The homemade green, mint, lemon and honey tea is the stuff of local legend, making this a very worthy spot for a pitstop. 

 

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La Chaumière

We always include the best restaurants in Geneva in our Majestic Switzerland journey and this one is an all-time favorite. Chef Serge Labrosse’s generous, thoughtful menu wows our guests, every time. They are whisked out of the city to the lush Geneva countryside for an unforgettable meal in La Chaumière (the cottage) – depending on the season, technicolor tomatoes, courgettes, pumpkins, côte de bœuf and foie gras maison are brought to life by the rural setting.  

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Parfums de Beyrouth

If you’re looking for lunch in Geneva, this Lebanese classic is a long-time love of locals, whether they’re popping in for chicken shawarma sandwiches, or filling celebratory tables with meze plates. It’s right in the heart of the city, which makes it a very handy address to keep in your back pocket for sightseeing days. There is very simple seating within, but the pavement tables are the best place for soaking up the best of Geneva. 

 

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Domaine de Chateauvieux

One of the best restaurants in Geneva with a view happens to be just outside of the city in Satigny, which is one of Switzerland’s leading wine-growing regions. It’s so nearby, it would be rude not to. The terrace at Domaine de Chateauvieux, with its idyllic vineyard views, is the perfect spot to celebrate the seasons, over a tasting menu, a surprise menu (composed according to “the mood of the chef”), or – if you time it right – a special morel or truffle menu.  Chef Philippe Chevrier has been honing his cuisine here for 40 years. 

 

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Breitling Kitchen

A restaurant concept from a luxury watch brand – well, you are in Geneva, after all. The interior here is all brown leather, cognac, bricks and metal – a space to sink into. And the menu is exactly what you might expect a luxury watch owner to eat for lunch in Geneva; there’s a healthy corner with various quinoa-based bowls, a Swiss grilled ham and cheese, and a luscious lobster roll (brioche, lobster, celeriac, spring onions, mayonnaise). Cafe gourmand for dessert. 

Spinella

Three brothers run this casual but chic Sicilian restaurant and bar, close to Cornavin station. The atmosphere is always excellent, as are the brimming plates of antipasti, the risottos, the cocktails, the Sicilian wines and the tiramisu. You could easily come here for lunch, for happy hour, or for a long, luxurious Sicilian dinner with your extended family, ending on an amaro high. 

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Inglewood

If you want fine dining in Geneva, this isn’t it. But this little slice of Americana – named for the city in the Los Angeles County, California – is a stalwart on the Geneva food scene. There are 12 burgers on the menu, including the “dzodzet” which is resplendent with egg, bacon, gruyere, Raclette and the house mustard sauce. Plus, salads, chicken wings, cheesecakes and ice cream sandwiches. And Swiss beer. One might go as far as calling the very American Inglewood a Swiss picnic.