Rio is chosen to host launch of the Guide MICHELIN in 2026

The city of Rio will be the scene of the launch ceremony of the Guide MICHELIN Rio de Janeiro & São Paulo 2026. The event is scheduled for April 13 at the Copacabana Palace, Belmond Hotel, and will bring together chefs and restaurant representatives who are part of the new selection of the world's most influential gastronomic guide.

First city on the planet to receive from UNESCO the title of World Heritage as Cultural Landscape, the Wonderful City was chosen to host the ceremony amid a moment of strengthening the local gastronomic scene. During the event, the restaurants with the Michelin Stars will be announced, the houses that will integrate or remain in the guide and the addresses awarded with the Bib Gourmand, a category that recognizes establishments with good food at affordable prices.

Internet transmission

The ceremony is held in partnership with Prefeitura do Rio and will be broadcast live on the official channel of the MICHELIN Guide on YouTube, allowing the public to follow in real time the revelation of the new selection of restaurants of the two largest gastronomic capitals in the country.

Known internationally for its iconic landscapes, the city also stands out for the diversity of flavors spread across different neighborhoods. From the botecos to the high gastronomy experiences, it has consolidated a culinary identity that combines local products, international influences and the hospitality characteristic of Rio.

In recent years, the constant opening of new restaurants and the role of chefs who value regional ingredients have expanded the recognition of Rio as a gastronomic destination. This diversity causes Rio to conquer both visitors and residents, who find at the table another way to experience the local culture.

The selection of Rio and São Paulo restaurants is made independently by an international team of anonymous inspectors of the MICHELIN Guide. For almost a century, evaluations have followed five main criteria: ingredients quality, flavor harmony, mastery of cooking techniques, cooking personality and consistency over time.

After the ceremony, the complete list of selected restaurants will be available on the website and in the official application of the MICHELIN Guide, expanding public access to information on the main gastronomic addresses of the two largest metropolises in the country.

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