At the Handelsbeurs in Antwerp, the full results of the Michelin Guide Belgium and Luxembourg 2026 were announced. An evening of emotions, surprises and well-deserved recognition. The 2026 Guide lists a total of 764 restaurants, of which 139 hold at least one star.
A small note before we begin: two of the three green stars this year went to RestoManager clients — Seppe Nobels of Instroom in Antwerp and Guy De Jonghe of Restaurant Nova in Sint-Niklaas. That makes this edition extra special for us.
⭐⭐⭐ Three stars — the absolute top
Two restaurants confirmed their three stars, remaining the undisputed flagbearers of Belgian fine dining.
Zilte (Viki Geunes) — Antwerp: Geunes' refined signature is once again crowned with three stars in 2026. A kitchen that penetrates to the very core of its produce, with a creative ability that is second to none.
Boury (Tim Boury) — Roeselare: Boury combines craftsmanship with deep personality and proves year after year that three stars are no coincidence. These are restaurants worth a special journey.
⭐⭐ Two stars — two new laureates
The 2026 Guide welcomes two new two-star restaurants. Both chefs have charted a new course and are being rewarded for it.
Cuines 33 (Edwin Menue & host Fleur) — Knokke: Chef Menue changed direction and focused even more on experience. Guests travel through the restaurant as if on a journey. His cuisine — a blend of Asian finesse, spices and love for the sea — has become quieter and more profound. More than ever, this kitchen goes to the essence.
The Jane (Nick Bril) — Antwerp: after moving to a converted warehouse on 't Eilandje, Bril designed an interior focused on design and music. His global creativity has matured into something more serene — every plate tells a compelling story. The Guide now counts a total of 22 two-star restaurants.
⭐ One star — ten new faces
Ten restaurants receive their first star. A mix of emerging talent and seasoned chefs who have opened a new chapter.
Moscou (Danny Horseele & Nicolaï Vanquickelberghe) — Gentbrugge: the most talked-about story of the evening. At 72, Horseele — previously starred for Het Molentje and his own restaurant in the AA Gent stadium — proves that passion has no expiry date. Alongside him, chef Vanquickelberghe, who has worked by his side for ten years. "You're young and you want things," he joked on stage. "I slept badly again last night. But this makes me incredibly proud."
La Table-Lasne by Alain Bianchin — Ohain: classic and global, fused with delicate technique in Walloon Brabant.
Subtiel (Stéphane Buyens) — De Panne: signature preparations like turbot in pastry crust draw traditional fine dining lovers to the coast.
Agnes (Thomas Locus) — Sint-Martens-Bodegem: the art of classic fine dining, celebrated with thoughtful upgrades.
EST (Abel Demeestere & Laurence De Smet) — Heverlee: the former Arenberg restaurant, reimagined with respect for its classic heritage and flair for international diversity.
Vintage (Cyril Moulin) — Kontich: playful and bold cooking with premium produce. Love for the product comes first, both in the glass and on the plate.
Komaf (Anthony Stoop) — Wommelgem: à la minute cooking, deep sauces and surprising ideas win over the Michelin inspectors.
Bloesem (Nebo Schamp & Brend Geudens) — Borgerhout: playful, creative and fiercely individual — a captivating flavour adventure in the heart of Antwerp.
Atelier Noun (Bert Castermans) — Leefdaal: beneath apparent simplicity lies deep technical layering. A personal tribute to the produce.
Le Lys (Kim de Dood) — Luxembourg: the tenth new star, and far from the least. Luxembourgish cuisine with Asian depth and a very personal subtlety at the beautiful hotel Villa Pétrusse.
The Guide now counts a total of 115 one-star restaurants.
Green stars — sustainability on the podium
Three restaurants show what the gastronomy of tomorrow looks like: conscious product choices, respect for micro-seasons and intense collaboration with local producers.
- Instroom (Seppe Nobels) — Antwerp (RestoManager client)
- Nova (Guy De Jonghe) — Sint-Niklaas (RestoManager client)
- Màloma — Rosières
The MICHELIN Awards 2026
- Young Chef of the Year: Abel Demeester (EST, Heverlee) — took over his parents' Arenberg restaurant with partner Laurence De Smet and refreshed the classic house style with vibrancy and international nuance.
- Sommelier of the Year: Nicolas Campus (Les Gribaumonts, Bergen) — knows his wine list down to the finest details and always has great suggestions.
- Service Award: Zilte, Antwerp — the way Viviane Plaquet and Gitte Geunes combine elegance with warmth is truly special.
- Opening of the Year: La Villa Lorraine, Brussels — this institution reinvented itself once again: a little more laid-back, but with the class this house has always carried.
Bib Gourmand — 7 new additions
Seven new restaurants received a Bib Gourmand for exceptional value. Among the newcomers: Den Bourgondiër in Wilrijk with its classic cooking, Alley Mian in Brussels (intense broths and house-made noodles from Lanzhou) and Basta! in Wanze with Italian, often Sicilian flavours. The Guide now lists 113 Bib Gourmand restaurants.
Quietly proud
Of the three green stars awarded this year, two went to RestoManager clients. However small our role — reservations, prepayments, gift cards, review management — we are a small part of their story. And that makes us very happy.
Seppe, Guy and all 2026 laureates: congratulations. This is well deserved.
See the full list in the Michelin Guide Belgium and Luxembourg 2026.
