The New Stars of The MICHELIN Guide Italy 2026

"Leading the way is La Rei Natura by Michelangelo Mammoliti , which achieves the highly coveted milestone of Three MICHELIN Stars . In Serralunga d’Alba, in the heart of the Langhe, the restaurant channels nature, memory and innovation into a singular sensory experience deeply anchored in its terrain. Perusing its Mad100 % Natura tasting menu at the panoramic counter feels like stepping into a living landscape. Its concept — described by the chef as the purest expression of his cooking — is rooted entirely in the natural world: The vegetable garden and greenhouse dictate when ingredients are ready, and their rhythms ultimately shape each dish. That philosophy hangs in the air, scented with herbal notes and damp earth from the biodynamic garden just beyond the glass. The lentil and eel cannolo is one of many standout dishes: a delicate shell that fractures gently on the tongue, revealing a supple, mineral-bright filling lifted by a thread of dill that recalls the meadows outside." - The MICHELIN Guide