Euskadi has strengthened its gastronomic reputation: all restaurants with three stars have been maintained and four more have been released in the Michelin guide
The Michelin 2026 Guide now has four new restaurants in the Basque Country and has maintained all last year's awards, as well as four three-star restaurants and two two-star restaurants.
The Basque restaurants Bakea (Mungia), Islares (Bilbao), La Revelia (Amorebieta) and Itzuli (San Sebastián) have received thefirst Michelin star at the gala held in Malaga by the prestigious guide, who has also received the Green Star for his commitment to sustainable gastronomy and the use of local products.
The Basque Country, in addition tothese four establishments, has managed to maintain the remaining awards obtained last year . Thus, the four restaurants with three stars are: Arzak, Akelarre, Azurmendi and Martín Berasategi; two restaurants with two stars: Amelia and Mugaritz; and 20 restaurants with one star.
On the other hand, four Basque restaurants have received the Green Star for their commitment to sustainability: Bakea, Garena (Dima), Ama (Tolosa) and Hika (Amasa-Villabona).
Presenter Jesus Vazquez called on the stage the cooks of the 16 Michelin-starred restaurants, including Pedro Subijana, Elena Arzak, Eneko Atxa and Martin Berasategi. The presenter stressed that "if it is difficult to get three stars, it is even more difficult to maintain them", highlighting the great achievement of these cooks.
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