St. Pete shut out of Michelin stars again, adds two recommended restaurants
St Pete Rising • • entertainment
Key Points:
- St. Pete restaurants Il Ritorno, Sushi Sho Rexley, and Fortu retained their recommended status in the 2025 Michelin Guide Florida, while Elliott Aster and In Between Days were newly added to the recommended list.
- The Michelin Guide expanded its coverage to the entire state of Florida for the first time, awarding two new one-star restaurants and 10 new Bib Gourmands statewide.
- Despite the expanded coverage, St. Pete did not receive any Michelin stars for the second consecutive year, while the Tampa Bay area now has four Michelin-starred restaurants.
- Michelin’s ranking categories include stars for exemplary cuisine, Bib Gourmands for high-quality affordable food, and recommendations for restaurants praised for ingredient quality and culinary skill.
- Visit St. Pete Clearwater supports the Michelin Guide through a $90,000 annual contribution from its tourism development tax, reflecting ongoing collaboration to promote Florida’s culinary scene.