Published on: December 8, 2025, 01:02h.
Updated on: December 8, 2025, 01:21h.
- The Michelin Guide makes its much-anticipated return to evaluate Las Vegas restaurants after 16 years.
- Seven establishments that have previously been awarded Michelin stars are still in operation in the city.
- New rankings will be announced in the coming year.
The most significant dining update for Las Vegas in 2025 has been revealed on one of the year’s last Mondays.
The esteemed Michelin Guide is set to return to Las Vegas after a 16-year hiatus, with its December 2025 edition. This revival allows local restaurants to contend for Michelin stars, recognized globally as the pinnacle of culinary excellence.
The renowned tire manufacturer (we’ll clarify that unusual connection shortly) has announced its inaugural Southwest edition, which will encompass Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and the entirety of Nevada.
“The launch of the new Southwest Michelin Guide is a thrilling occasion for our city,” stated Steve Hill, President/CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). “Our culinary scene has transformed immensely since we last hosted the guide in 2009, presenting a significant opportunity to highlight our evolution, both on and off the Strip.”
To be eligible for a Michelin star, restaurants must be situated in a city featured within the Michelin Guide.
Culinary Journeys
Michelin, the French tire company established by brothers André and Édouard Michelin, released its inaugural guide to hospitality and dining in 1900. Originally intended as a marketing strategy to encourage automobile purchases (and thereby tire sales), the guide aimed to enhance travel to the listed establishments.
By 1931, Michelin introduced a star rating system for restaurants that ranged from one star (worth a visit) to three stars (extraordinary, a must-visit destination).
The initial Las Vegas Michelin Guide was published from 2008 to 2009, awarding stars to several restaurants, of which only eight are still operational:
| Las Vegas Restaurant | Michelin Stars | Status Today | Closure Date (if closed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joël Robuchon (MGM Grand) | ★★★ | Open | — |
| Guy Savoy (Caesars Palace) | ★★ | Open | — |
| L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon (MGM Grand) | ★★ | Open | — |
| Wing Lei (Wynn Las Vegas) | ★ | Open | — |
| Le Cirque (Bellagio) | ★ | Open | — |
| Michael Mina (Bellagio) | ★ | Open | — |
| DJT (Trump Las Vegas) | ★ | Open | — |
| Picasso (Bellagio) | ★★ | Closed | Aug 2024 |
| Alex (Wynn Las Vegas) | ★★ | Closed | Jan 2011 |
| Aureole (Mandalay Bay) | ★ | Closed | April 2023 |
| Alizé (Palms Casino Resort) | ★ | Closed | Dec 2017 |
| Andre’s (Downtown Las Vegas) | ★ | Closed | Dec 2009 |
| Bradley Ogden (Caesars Palace) | ★ | Closed | Aug 2012 |
| Mesa Grill (Caesars Palace) | ★ | Closed | Nov 2020 |
| Daniel Boulud Brasserie (Wynn Las Vegas) | ★ | Closed | July 2010 |
| Mix (Mandalay Bay/Delano) | ★ | Closed | Jun 1, 2015 |
| Restaurant Charlie (Palazzo) | ★ | Closed | Mar 19, 2010 |
Subsequently, Michelin announced a temporary suspension of its guides for Las Vegas, citing the economic impact of the Great Recession. However, as Las Vegas’s economy recovered, the Michelin Guide did not resume its evaluations.
Despite Las Vegas’s emergence as a top-tier fine dining locale, this was largely overlooked by Michelin.
While today’s announcement is certainly worth celebrating, with perhaps a bottle of 2008 Dom Pérignon P3 Plénitude Brut, Michelin has yet to clarify its earlier absence.
Michelin’s unidentified inspectors are currently in the area, making reservations and assessing restaurants throughout the region.
The full details on restaurants and star awards will be revealed at the upcoming 2026 Michelin Guide Southwest Ceremony, with the specific date to be announced in the following year.