17 low-cost Michelin-starred restaurants

Every restaurant in the world dreams of getting a Michelin star and does everything to make this desire a reality, because its presence will reinforce the unspoken status of a place with exclusive cuisine among gourmets. The best Michelin-starred restaurants are always popular, but they charge extremely high prices for their services, although this position, fortunately, is not an axiom. Below are restaurants that have more than deserved Michelin stars, but which won't leave a hole in the gourmet traveler's budget.

Krizman Restaurant, Bib Gourmand Michelin (Monrupino, Italy)

Monrupino is a relatively small Italian commune located on the shores of the sun-warmed Andriatic. Bright greenery, old atmospheric streets and salty air warmed by the sun - this is the setting in which the Krizman restaurant is located, decorated in the rustic style characteristic of the region. Cozy wood paneling, ethnic décor, outdoor terraces and an illuminating breeze make this restaurant a must-see. This desire to plunge back into the home atmosphere is reinforced, it is worth remembering the aromas and tastes that this place offers: loin served with pomegranate salad, juicy lamb chops, strudels, as well as unusual desserts such as fried flowers served with various types of wines. , or horseradish ice cream.

Website: www.hotelkrizman.eu/ristorante

Tim Ho Wan Restaurant, 1 * (Hong Kong, China)

This Hong Kong restaurant fanchise is truly exclusive. It is noteworthy that initially, the eateries from this chain, although they had a good reputation, could not claim Michelin stars, but everything changed with the change of leadership. Despite the fact that today Tim Ho Wan restaurants are the cheapest of all those found in the Red Guide, getting here is not so easy - there are only twenty seats in restaurants, and there is no reservation service. Long before the opening, queues of people wishing to try one of twenty sets, which are updated monthly, appear in front of the doors. It is believed that everyone who visits Tim Ho Wan must try wontons - pies filled with baked pork. This dish belongs to the traditional cuisine of Guangdong province.

Olo Restaurant, 1 * (Helsinki, Finland)

The Olo restaurant is a remarkable place, as the cuisine offered by the chef Jari Vesivalo may well claim to be intellectual or conceptual. Each dish is based on a certain idea, which the culinary master himself is happy to talk about. Questions can be raised not only by the ideological component, but also by the manner of preparation of a particular dish. The fact is that the chef is really a fan of experiments, and therefore the usual semolina is generously seasoned with the heart of a deer, and fried chocolate and sea buckthorn are boldly added to oats. The restaurant works on the principle of serving ready-made sets, while you can choose an option consisting of thirteen dishes that fully reveal the character of this establishment.

Restaurant Ze Kitchen Galerie, 1 * (Paris, France)

The restaurant is located in the most vibrant gastronomic quarter of Paris. The left bank of the Seine, overshadowed by the notorious Notre-Dame Cathedral with its chimeras and stained-glass windows, was the best choice for the unusual gallery, which has been operating for over ten years. The local cuisine is fusion-inspired. The influence of the oriental culinary tradition is clearly felt. Each dish is an independent masterpiece - in terms of color set and style of decoration, they successfully contrast with the numerous works of art that are exhibited here. You shouldn't leave the Ze Kitchen Galerie without trying the signature dessert - white chocolate mousse, whose taste is complemented by the spicy notes of Japanese wasabi.

Restaurant WY by Bart de Pooter, 1 * (Brussels, Belgium)

This restaurant simply had to become a hit in the restaurant business. His ideological inspiration was a man who had already received two Michelin stars, and one of the Mercedes dealerships, which was located in the central part of Brussels, was chosen as the location for a potential restaurant. This became a successful marketing ploy - everyone does not mind, as it were, by the way, to note that he managed to dine at the only car dealership in the world that was awarded a Michelin star. Despite the presence of rather bold graffiti and bright neon lighting, this place has become the most popular among businessmen who are planning a business meeting. The menu is quite varied, but gilthead is considered a classic, served with sorrel, beets and quinoa, followed by a delicate crème brulee with hints of bergamot, mango and a distinct peppery aftertaste - Nepalese pepper.

Varoulko Restaurant, 1 * (Athens, Greece)

Fans of classic Mediterranean cuisine must visit this small restaurant located in the tranquil bay of Mircolimano Marina. This stretch of Athens' coastline features a sleepy sea and a promenade along which the most luxurious yachts in Greece dock. This restaurant is distinguished by the simplicity of the cuisine offered - this is the principle that the local chef laid the foundation of his work, creating dishes based on three fundamental ingredients - olive oil, various seafood and only the freshest vegetables, which are brought directly from the surrounding farms. Even fans of meat dishes, who are convinced and proven by hundreds of restaurants, respect fish, squid and octopus, which are grilled in this institution.

Tickets Restaurant, 1 * (Barcelona, ​​Spain)

The creators of this Barcelona restaurant modestly refer to their creation as a tapas bar, however, in a few tapas bar it is difficult to book a table even six months before the intended visit. In fact, Tickets consists of three separate zones, each of which represents its own version of the kitchen. For example, here you can try creative molecular cuisine, all kinds of desserts prepared in accordance with the Spanish tradition, and snacks that are classic for the Mediterranean version of cuisine. True, the portions here are tiny, so you should be prepared for the fact that you have to order up to ten tapas to really eat up. Regular guests of Tickets also note that it is better to order drinks directly at the bar, and not according to the menu when choosing dishes for the evening - this is cheaper.

Onyx Restaurant, 1 * (Budapest, Hungary)

This Hungarian restaurant best fits the classic notion of what a Michelin-starred restaurant should be like. This is the pure whiteness of tablecloths, and the dazzling shine of cutlery, and perfectly trained waiters - impeccably polite and always ready to help with the choice of dishes for the evening.The restaurant is decorated in the style of the royal baths that can be seen in Budapest today - a real luxury in the fullest sense of the word. The menu offered by the restaurant consists of traditional Hungarian dishes, presented in a new rethinking. Each guest is free to independently choose to prefer barbecue or venison with vegetables, to give his favor to one or another brand of wine - fortunately, the restaurant offers more than two hundred names, however, it is still worth finishing the evening with a glass of Tokay - tradition is sacred.

Shinjukukappo Nakajima Restaurant, 1 * (Tokyo, Japan)

In 2008, Michelin released its first guide to the capital of the Country of the Future, instantly turning it into a new citadel of the gastronomic world - surprisingly, Tokyo managed to get ninety-three stars more than Paris, the world-renowned culinary center. One way or another, today Shinjukukappo Nakajima is considered one of the most affordable Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo. It is located in the most hectic district of the business capital - Shinjuku, but even its location in the intricacies of alleys does not prevent connoisseurs from lining up in front of the doors of this small institution. The restaurant's menu is represented by two types of dishes - dishes of haute Japanese classic cuisine or kaiseki and a more budget option of dishes that are prepared from Iwashi, that is, sardines. Do not assume that "budgetary" is equated with "bad" - after all, we are talking about an exclusive institution.

Alcron Restaurant, 1 * (Prague, Czech Republic)

The Alcron Prague restaurant is decorated in an easily recognizable Art Deco style and fully conveys the atmosphere of mystical Prague, for which many tourists go to the Czech Republic. True, this is where the traditional Prague component ends - the Russian tradition begins, which you do not expect to find in the citadel of classicism and baroque. However, this is so - the local chef is a native of Russia. It was his outstanding talents that allowed the restaurant to receive the coveted star of the Red Guide. Oxtail with rosemary, lobster soup or pumpkin cheesecake vividly reminiscent of shots from the Harry Potter story - the dishes perfectly complement the atmosphere reigning here.

Hand and Flowers Restaurant, 2 * (Marlow, UK)

A trip to London tires many - the atmosphere of prim busyness in the classic Sherlock Holmes entourage just needs to be somewhat diluted. So why not go to the cozy town of Marlow, which is located near the capital? Moreover, the local guest house has the only pub in the world so far that has managed to get two Michelin stars, and this already says a lot. The chef of the restaurant works with inherently simple ingredients, but at the same time manages to create real masterpieces: sweet garlic puree, chicken fried in beer, caramelized cauliflower, various gravies. A real hit is a dessert that even sounds deliciously delicious - a delicate white chocolate pudding with lime slices in it. And they fill this sweetness melting on the tongue with chocolate icing, completing the overall picture.

Lafleur Restaurant, 2 * (Frankfurt am Main, Germany)

Frankfurt is a city with a big name and a rather long history, however, today these indisputable advantages of it often remain underestimated, since it has turned into a kind of staging post on the way to other European cities. But if you suddenly have a couple of free hours between flights, and you are not ready to spend precious time contemplating the clean rooms of the airport, you can safely go to the central part of the city to the Palmengarten hotel complex, on the territory of which the Lafleur restaurant is located. The local chef with a memorable surname Rabbit has developed his own cooking technology, during which a variety of seafood, for example, shellfish or fish, act not as a main dish, but as a seasoning for classic meat recipes. So, beef with goose liver and anchovies and other no less peculiar dishes are popular.

Restaurant Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia, 2 * (Milan, Italy)

This restaurant is located at some distance from the trails of Milan studied by tourists, but this does not prevent it from being one of the best establishments in the city, for which it is definitely worth making a detour and allocating yourself three or four hours for a full visit to the restaurant. The fact is that this institution serves dishes of classic Tuscan cuisine, which has absorbed all the colors of Lombardy. The ingredients taken by the chefs seem almost deliberately simple, however, their combinations and the way of cutting allow to fully reveal the flavor palette of each dish. A long meal with numerous changes of dishes in a relaxed Italian manner - you can start with breadsticks prepared personally by the chef, and towards the end of the dinner try sorrento with the most delicate almond milk and sour lemon cream.

Cheval Blanc Restaurant, 3 * (Basel, Switzerland)

It was a huge effort for the Bavarian chef Peter Nkohl to win three Michelin stars for a restaurant that is a real gem in Basel. Wide terraces overlooking the calm waters of the Rhine and the usual Mediterranean dishes presented in an unusual Austrian "treatment" make up an excellent tandem. Guests not only from Europe, but also from Canada or even Australia often come here to enjoy carrot puree, lobster carpaccio and a refreshing dessert of ginger and apple in natural yogurt, which will be the perfect final note in the overall symphony of a meal at Cheval Blanc.

Jean-Georges Restaurant, 3 * (New York, USA)

This restaurant is located just one block from the notorious Central Park, described by Salinger. It is the perfect creation of Chef Vongerichten, who has managed to achieve the perfect combination of all the parameters necessary to achieve three Michelin stars. Today, the restaurant offers three varieties of cuisines - Asian, American and French. Sit comfortably on the cozy terrace and indulge in Maine-fished lobster, chili paste and horseradish oysters.

Restaurant Noma, 2 * (Copenhagen, Denmark)

The restaurant is located in an atmospheric building that was once a warehouse in the center of Copenhagen. For years, whale oil, skins and fish were stored here, which were prepared for export to Europe. Unsurprisingly, this restaurant serves pure Scandinavian cuisine, and the name itself is an abbreviation for the fusion of the words "northern" and "cuisine." Despite the strong cultural underpinnings of this restaurant, the local cuisine should still be understood as a modern take on Danish classics, as some of the older versions contain ingredients such as bone marrow, moss or lichen. The Michelin Red Guide rated the establishment two stars, but the British magazine "Restaurant" has already named Noma the best restaurant in the world after a thorough comparative analysis of thousands of restaurants.

Steirereck (Austria, Vienna)

The most fashionable restaurant in the capital is located on the territory of the main city park, which serves exclusively Austrian cuisine, for example, dishes from chamois meat, lamb ribs or an unusually beautiful and light dessert made of rose petals. This restaurant is famous for its more than thirty thousandth collection of wines, one of the richest bread cards in Europe and an impressive cheese cellar. The interiors of the restaurant are made in snow-white colors with elements of beams brought directly from the Štir castles. The windows offer views of the Danube and the majestic Cathedral of St. Stephen.

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