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Best Restaurants in Orlando (2025)

Best Restaurants in Orlando (2025)

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A locally rooted shortlist mixing Michelin-lauded counters, neighborhood staples, and culture-rich kitchens across Orlando and Winter Park—everything from omakase temples to rum-fueled Cuban plates. Book ahead for the tasting menus.

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.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/orlando/restaurant/sorekara
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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.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/orlando/restaurant/kadence
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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.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/winter-park/restaurant/soseki
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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.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/orlando/restaurant/natsu

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.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/orlando/restaurant/camille
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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.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/orlando/restaurant/kaya
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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.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/orlando/restaurant/otto-s-high-dive

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.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/orlando/restaurant/strand
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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.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/orlando/restaurant/zaru
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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.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/orlando/restaurant/taste-of-chengdu

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.

https://www.orlandoweekly.com/food-drink/foreigner-restaurant-in-audubon-park-offers-everyone-a-place-at-the-table-34455894
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Best Restaurants in Orlando (2025)

11 Places
A locally rooted shortlist mixing Michelin-lauded counters, neighborhood staples, and culture-rich kitchens across Orlando and Winter Park—everything from omakase temples to rum-fueled Cuban plates. Book ahead for the tasting menus.
Sorekara
Japanese restaurant

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

A locally rooted shortlist mixing Michelin-lauded counters, neighborhood staples, and culture-rich kitchens across Orlando and Winter Park—everything from omakase temples to rum-fueled Cuban plates. Book ahead for the tasting menus.

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.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/orlando/restaurant/sorekara
View this post on Instagram

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.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/orlando/restaurant/kadence
View this post on Instagram

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.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/winter-park/restaurant/soseki
View this post on Instagram

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.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/orlando/restaurant/natsu

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.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/orlando/restaurant/camille
View this post on Instagram

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.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/orlando/restaurant/kaya
View this post on Instagram

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.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/orlando/restaurant/otto-s-high-dive

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.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/orlando/restaurant/strand
View this post on Instagram

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.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/orlando/restaurant/zaru
View this post on Instagram

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.

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/orlando/restaurant/taste-of-chengdu

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.

https://www.orlandoweekly.com/food-drink/foreigner-restaurant-in-audubon-park-offers-everyone-a-place-at-the-table-34455894
View this post on Instagram