Best Restaurants in Orlando (2025)
Sorekara
Japanese restaurant · Baldwin Park
Orlando’s first two-Michelin-star experience delivers a whimsical journey through Japan’s microseasons across multiple rooms, led by chef William Shen. Revered by the Michelin Guide and praised by regional dining editors for singular creativity.
Kadence
Sushi restaurant · Coytown
An intimate omakase by Mark and Jennifer Berdin where serious fish, a deep sake list, and a music-forward vibe meet. Awarded one Michelin Star and often cited by local critics for its personality and polish.
Soseki Omakase
Japanese restaurant · Winter Park
Ten seats, farm-forward finesse, and a modern omakase that champions Central Florida purveyors. One Michelin Star and highlighted by community leaders for elevating local product with precise technique and thoughtful pairings.
Natsu Omakase
Japanese restaurant · Central Business District
A minimalist, two-seating omakase where otsumami and pristine nigiri shine through restraint. Awarded one Michelin Star; inspectors commend its balance and purity of flavor.
Camille
Vietnamese restaurant · Baldwin Park
Chef Tung Phan’s Vietnamese-French tasting menu turns quail, crab curry, and pho nuances into elegant courses. One Michelin Star and lauded by Orlando Weekly for inventive, deeply personal cooking.
Kaya
Filipino restaurant · Orlando
A Filipino restaurant anchored in Mills 50 and community, sourcing heavily from local farms. Holder of a Michelin Green Star for sustainability and celebrated by critics for vibrant, modern Filipino flavors.
Otto’s High Dive
Restaurant · Colonialtown South
A spirited neighborhood rum bar serving heartfelt Cuban and Floridian plates—ropa vieja, mojo chicken, oysters. Michelin Bib Gourmand; its cocktail program and sense of place earn consistent local praise.
The Strand
Restaurant · Highland
Family-run and deeply neighborhood-focused, this Mills 50 staple turns seasonal ingredients into comforting, Southern-leaning plates. Michelin Bib Gourmand and a frequent pick by respected regional editors.
Zaru
Japanese restaurant · Orlando
A sleek Mills 50 counter devoted to Sanuki-style udon made with Kagawa flour, served in soulful broths with precise toppings. Recognized with a Michelin Bib Gourmand and embraced by locals.
Taste of Chengdu
Chinese restaurant · Baldwin Park
Dialed-in Sichuan cooking that balances heat and nuance—think cold noodles, mapo tofu, and pickled pepper fish. A Michelin Bib Gourmand mainstay and long-standing favorite among Orlando diners.
Foreigner Restaurant
Fine dining restaurant · Coytown
Chef Bruno Fonseca’s convivial ten-seat tasting bar celebrates Central Florida purveyors in a monthly changing sequence. Praised by Orlando Weekly for hospitality, storytelling, and a strong sense of place.
