In the inaugural Michelin Guide for Aotearoa New Zealand, Queenstown claimed historic honors. The city is home to the country’s only two-star restaurant, alongside two exceptional one-star dining rooms and several Bib Gourmand selections.
Here is the official Michelin Guide Queenstown list:
Two MICHELIN Stars
- Essence by ROKI Collection: Located at 2 Brunswick Street, this spot made history as the country’s only two-star establishment. It offers degustation and à la carte menus blending New Zealand produce with European culinary artistry, led by Director of Culinary Paul Froggatt.
One MICHELIN Star
- Amisfield: Located just 20 minutes from town near Lake Hayes, this rustic stone winery offers immersive, multi-course tasting menus driven by wild game and seasonal ingredients from Central Otago.
- Rātā: Located on Ballarat Street, this modern, wood-paneled space is helmed by internationally acclaimed chef Josh Emett and offers bold, season-driven modern New Zealand fare finessed by local ingredients.
- Sherwood: Located on Frankton Road, Sherwood serves seasonal, produce-forward dishes focusing heavily on sustainable cooking.
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand
(Recognizing restaurants that offer exceptionally good food at moderate prices)
- The Cow Pizza & Spaghetti House (Queenstown)
- Sundays (Queenstown)
- Aosta (Located nearby in Arrowtown)
MICHELIN Selected Restaurants
For those looking to explore even further, the official guide’s selected restaurants include:
- Botswana Butchery
- Jervois Steak House
- Rodd & Gunn The Lodge
- The Dining Room (at Rosewood Matakauri)
- Nest
- Soda
- Toast & Oak