As of April 2025, Tampa counts five one-Michelin-star restaurants. Here’s a verified, locals-first guide—mixing refined chef’s counters and destination dining rooms—each confirmed open and celebrated by trusted critics and the Michelin Guide.
Michelin-Star Restaurants in Tampa (2025)
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As of April 2025, Tampa counts five one-Michelin-star restaurants. Here’s a verified, locals-first guide—mixing refined chef’s counters and destination dining rooms—each confirmed open and celebrated by trusted critics and the Michelin Guide.
EBBE
Scandinavian restaurant
Chef Ebbe Vollmer’s sleek, downtown chef’s counter channels Scandinavian precision through a single hyper-seasonal tasting menu. Newly starred in 2024 and retained in 2025, it’s praised by Michelin inspectors and frequently cited by Bon Appétit and local media.
Kōsen
Fine dining restaurant
A minimalist omakase destination led by Chef Andrew Huang, known for exacting nigiri and seasonal kappo-style dishes. Earned its star in 2024 and kept it in 2025. Spotlighted by Michelin, with additional coverage from WTSP and Creative Loafing.
Koya
Japanese restaurant
This eight-seat tasting bar from the Noble Rice team offers a contemporary Japanese progression focused on peak-season ingredients. A 2023 star holder that remains starred in 2025, it’s lauded by Michelin and noted by Southern Living and Tampa Bay press.
Rocca
Italian restaurant
Chef Bryce Bonsack’s Italian restaurant marries house-made pastas with touches like the tableside mozzarella cart. Among Tampa’s first star recipients and still starred in 2025, it’s regularly praised by Michelin inspectors and local critics for consistency and craft.
Lilac
Restaurant
Chef John Fraser’s Mediterranean-leaning dining room at the Tampa Edition blends Floridian ingredients with French technique. Still starred in 2025, it recently added an à la carte option. Featured by Michelin and highlighted by Condé Nast Traveler and local outlets.
