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.
Best Restaurants in Orlando (2025)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.