France ranks first among countries by the number of Michelin-starred restaurants, boasting 650 establishments with at least one star. Of these, 30 have achieved the highest distinction—three stars.
In the top five leaders after France are Italy, Japan, Germany, and Spain. According to data, only 52 countries worldwide have Michelin-starred restaurants, and only 25 of them possess three stars, a category that now includes Brazil.
In 2026, Brazilian restaurants received three Michelin stars for the first time. The establishments Evvai and Tuju, located in the Western zone of São Paulo (SP), are only two kilometers apart. After the announcement in April, Brazil became the only Latin American country with two restaurants awarded three stars.
The Michelin guide originated in France in 1900 when it was created by the Michelin company itself. Initially, it was a guidebook containing information about restaurants and hotels in specific regions, which served as an incentive for people to drive cars and use tires. In 1931, the star system was developed, and over time, this guidebook has evolved into one of the world's largest authorities in gastronomy.