The Michelin Guide Italy 2025 once again celebrates the excellence of Italian cuisine, with new stars that confirm the vitality and innovation in our country's gastronomic panorama. In 2024, the total number of starred restaurants was 395 , but with the 14 new assignments this year, the number should be increased, barring any downgrading or closures.
A New Three Stars: Casa Perbellini at 12 Apostoli
This year, the prestigious recognition of three Michelin stars was awarded to Casa Perbellini - 12 Apostoli in Verona, led by chef Giancarlo Perbellini . This new addition brings the total of Italian restaurants with three stars to 14, confirming the exceptional quality of Perbellini's proposal, which manages to reinterpret tradition in a modern and sophisticated way.
New Two Stars: Villa Elena and Campo del Drago
The guide also awarded two Michelin stars:
• Villa Elena in Bergamo, led by chef Marco Galtarossa , who carries out a cuisine of great precision and personality.
• Campo del Drago in Montalcino, with chef Matteo Temperini , who enhances the Tuscan territory through creative and refined cuisine.
33 New One-Star Restaurants: Innovation in Tradition
Among the 33 new one-star awards, the guide recognizes the talent of chefs who know how to combine innovation and respect for their roots. Some of the new awardees are:
• Grow Restaurant in Albiate (MB), with the young chef Matteo Vergine , also nominated Best Young Chef for his creativity and technique.
• Volta del Fuenti in Vietri sul Mare (SA), led by Michele De Blasio , which enhances the flavours of the Amalfi Coast with modern cuisine.
• Sine a Milano, where chef Roberto Di Pinto reinterprets Neapolitan cuisine in an elegant and contemporary way.
• Cannavacciuolo - Le Cattedrali in Asti, with chef Gianluca Renzi , who enhances the products of Monferrato through a refined approach.
The Green Stars: A Commitment to Sustainability
In addition to the classic stars, the Michelin Guide continues to reward commitment to sustainability with green stars , awarded to restaurants that demonstrate attention to the environment, the community and working conditions. This year, the number of establishments with the green star has risen to 69 , including:
• Villa Maiella in Guardiagrele (CH)
• Precious in Merano (BZ)
• Artifex in Brennero (BZ)
• Don Alfonso 1890 in Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi (NA)
• The Caper at Vulcano Island (ME)
Inspiration for Future Chefs: A New Model of Excellence and Responsibility
For the students of the Congusto Institute , these awards are a source of inspiration: they reward not only talent and technique, but also a work ethic that embraces sustainability. Today, being a chef means contributing to positive change, and the green stars are a concrete example of how cooking can respect the planet and society.
The Evolution of Italian Cuisine towards a Sustainable Future
The Michelin Guide Italy 2025 bears witness to the evolution of Italian catering, which increasingly looks 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 chefs, these stories are an invitation to pursue a career that not only enhances taste, but contributes to the well-being of the community and the planet.
