Armani/Ristorante retains coveted Michelin star

Italian dining destination Armani/Ristorante nestled within the Armani Hotel Dubai has retained the prestigious and coveted Michelin star, as announced on May 23. The esteemed recognition comes as Armani/Ristorante remains a prominent fixture in the city’s gastronomic scene offering an exceptional blend of modern Italian cuisine with its exquisite flavours and impeccable service.

Armani/Ristorante proudly retains its place amongst 14 distinguished restaurants that have been awarded with star status, up from the 11 restaurants recognised in June last year. These restaurants include 11 Woodfire, Al Muntaha, Avatara (new for 2023), Dinner by Heston Blumenthal (new for 2023), Hakkasan, Hoseki, Moonrise (new for 2023), Ossiano, Tasca by Jose Avillez, Torno Subito, Il Ristorante – Niko Romito (two stars), Stay by Yannick Alleno (two stars) and Tresind Studio (two stars) along with Armani/Ristorante.

The rating is awarded following a series of anonymous visits by Michelin inspectors that aim to identify culinary excellence and the highest standards of quality. Dubai continues to be a hotbed of culinary excellence and is one the 41 cities to feature in the guide in 2023. Star criteria cover quality of ingredients, cooking mastery, flavour harmony, the personality of the chef reflected in their cuisine and consistency over time as well as across the full menu offering.

The Michelin Guide is a prestigious French gourmet guidebook first published in 1900 that evaluates and awards Michelin stars to outstanding restaurants worldwide. It serves as a trusted authority in the culinary industry recognising establishments for their exceptional quality, innovation and culinary expertise.