Nine Murcia restaurants shine at Michelin Guide 2026 ceremony

MURCIA, a region studded with stars: the Michelin Guide 2026 event, a ceremony held at CaixaForum Valencia, took place on Monday, February 2. During the event, the prestigious Michelin Guide awarded plaques and recognitions to some of the most excellent restaurants in the regions of Valencia and Murcia, and nine incredible establishments took home an award celebrating their hard work, dedication, and of course, delicious food.

A prestigious event to honour the best of the best in Murcia

The event, which was held in the City of Arts and Sciences event venue in Valencia, hosted some of the most prominent chefs and industry professionals in the tourism, gastronomy and restaurant sectors of Valencia and Murcia. More than 200 representatives, including restaurateurs and members of gastronomy associations, were brought together. During the esteemed event, CaixaBank presented 60 restaurants recommended by the 2026 Michelin Guide in both communities with plaques.

The Michelin Guide is known as the most prestigious culinary and travel guide in the world, highlighting some of the top establishments on a national and international scale. According to Michelin’s official website, the Michelin recognition has been guiding readers on exceptional culinary and travel experiences since 1900.

Yecla restaurant awarded the highest honour at the event

A Murcia restaurant, Barahonda, located in Yecla, also received the highest honour available from the Michelin Guide: a coveted Michelin Star, awarded annually to restaurants that offer “incredible food,” as the official Michelin website simply puts it. The restaurant has not only put the town and municipality of Yecla on the map, but has also managed to gain many recognitions over the 100 years of Barahonda’s history, including a Repsol Sun recognition. It was one of the highlight establishments at the event.

Restaurants Por Herencia, Local de Ensayo, Alborada, Polea, Keiki, Taúlla and El Albero in the region of Murcia have maintained their esteemed spot on the Michelin Guide, whereas two restaurants, Demo and Kappou Makoto, both located in Murcia City, received the incredible honour for the first time.

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