The 2025 Michelin Guide Italy celebrates the excellence of Italian cuisine once again, with new stars confirming the vitality and innovation in our country's gastronomic landscape. 393 is the total number of stars in the 2025 edition.
A New Three-Star Restaurant: Casa Perbellini ai 12 Apostoli
This year, the prestigious three-star Michelin recognition was awarded to Casa Perbellini - 12 Apostoli in Verona, led by chef Giancarlo Perbellini. This new addition brings the total number of Italian three-star restaurants to 14, confirming the exceptional quality of Perbellini’s offering, which successfully reinterprets tradition in a modern and sophisticated way.
New Two-Star Restaurants: Villa Elena and Campo del Drago
The guide also awarded two Michelin stars to:
• Villa Elena in Bergamo, led by chef Marco Galtarossa, who pursues a cuisine of great precision and personality.
• Campo del Drago in Montalcino, with chef Matteo Temperini, who showcases the Tuscan territory through creative and refined cuisine.
33 New One-Star Restaurants: Innovation within Tradition
Among the 33 new one-star assignments, the guide recognizes the talent of chefs who know how to combine innovation with respect for their roots. Some of the new awardees include:
• Grow Restaurant in Albiate (MB), with young chef Matteo Vergine, also named Best Young Chef for his creativity and technique.
• Volta del Fuenti in Vietri sul Mare (SA), led by Michele De Blasio, who enhances the flavors of the Amalfi Coast with modern cuisine.
• Sine in Milan, where chef Roberto Di Pinto reinterprets Neapolitan cuisine in an elegant and contemporary way.
• Cannavacciuolo - Le Cattedrali in Asti, with chef Gianluca Renzi, who elevates the products of Monferrato through a refined approach.
Green Stars: A Commitment to Sustainability
In addition to the classic stars, the Michelin Guide continues to reward commitments to sustainability with green stars, awarded to restaurants that demonstrate care for the environment, the community, and working conditions. This year, the number of establishments with the green star has risen to 69 with 11 new additions, including:
• Villa Maiella in Guardiagrele (CH)
• Prezioso in Merano (BZ)
• Artifex in Brennero (BZ)
• Don Alfonso 1890 in Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi (NA)
• Il Cappero in Isola di Vulcano (ME)
Inspiration for Future Chefs: A New Model of Excellence and Responsibility
For students at the Congusto Institute, these awards are a source of inspiration: they not only reward talent and technique, but also a work ethic that embraces sustainability. Today, being a chef means contributing to positive change, and the green stars represent a concrete example of how cooking can respect the planet and society.
The Evolution of Italian Cuisine towards a Sustainable Future
The 2025 Michelin Guide Italy bears witness to the evolution of the Italian restaurant industry, which is increasingly looking to the future with responsibility. Starred restaurants, together with green star establishments, represent the culinary excellence that inspires new generations of chefs. For young aspiring cooks, these stories are an invitation to pursue a career that not only celebrates taste but contributes to the well-being of the community and the planet.
