Surprisingly Affordable Michelin Star Restaurants

The Michelin Guide has been rating the world’s best restaurants since 1900. Earning even one Michelin star can be life-changing for a chef or restaurant. Getting three (the highest rating) is the ultimate dream of many fine-dining chefs.

That’s why Michelin-starred restaurants are associated with exorbitant prices. But this actually is not the case. There are plenty of one-star restaurants that offer superb taste at very affordable prices. 

Don’t believe us? Here are the cheapest restaurants with a Michelin star in the world — number one will set you back a mere $25.

Location: Valkenswaard, Netherlands 

Type of cuisine: Modern

Price: $58.68

Find it: Online

Bottom line: As its name suggests, this restaurant provides a slice of heaven in the form of modern dishes that fuse flavors. 

You can choose between five to seven courses. The chef’s menu changes seasonally but usually features fresh fish and European flavors with Asian and Middle Eastern spices. 

*Note: Rankings are based on “The Cheapest Michelin Meals in the World” by TopDollar. Prices are based on a three-course meal and are subject to change.

Location: Novalja, Croatia 

Type of cuisine: Modern

Price: $58.37

Find it: Online

Bottom line: Located on the beautiful Croatian island of Novalja, Boskinac brings patrons the best of Mediterranean cuisine.

The restaurant is part of a boutique hotel built with stone and surrounded by vineyards and greenery. You’ll have the perfect landscape to accompany your superb meal.

We suggest the lamb tartare with a wine pairing suggested by the in-house sommelier.

Location: Dusseldorf, Germany

Type of cuisine: Modern

Price: $57.62

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Bottom line: The geniuses behind this restaurant brought an incredible idea to life: build a restaurant underneath the Crown, Dusseldorf’s largest food market. This ensures that ingredients are as fresh as can be and that the quality of the meats and fish is worthy of a Michelin star. 

The restaurant has set menus for three to five courses. Each menu changes depending on what is available at the market, but usually includes fresh vegetables, mussels, meats and sweet fruits.

Location: Saint-Germain, France

Type of cuisine: Modern

Price: $57.62

Find it: Online

Bottom line: This restaurant in the southwest of France was described by a reviewer as “a magic moment.”

The ingredients go beyond French to being mostly sourced by producers that the chef knows personally. This distinction guarantees handpicked quality that is held to the highest standards. 

The menu changes seasonally, but in general, you can’t go wrong with fresh seafood.