The Michelin Guide recognises value for money: 37 new Bib Gourmands revealed
Whilst we await the launch of the Rossa on 12 November in Piacenza, here are the signs featuring the Michelin Man licking his lips
Want to eat well whilst keeping an eye on good value for money (and sometimes one might even say ‘quantity’ as well)? The Michelin Guide doesn’t just feature luxury restaurants, but also more ‘affordable’ establishments, for those who don’t want to or can’t afford the cost of a Michelin-starred dinner – which is certainly not suitable for everyday meals: Ahead of the launch of the 2027 Italian edition of the ‘Red Guide’, which will be unveiled on Thursday 12 November in Piacenza, the latest additions to the ‘Bib Gourmand’ selection have been announced.
No fewer than 25 of the 37 new establishments (out of a total of 276 selected) are restaurants chosen and included in the Guide during the course of the year (online and via the app). This selection is symbolised by the smiling face of the Michelin Man licking his moustache: ‘A distinction that highlights restaurants where a pleasant dining experience is accompanied by a full menu offering excellent value for money. Identifying new establishments worthy of this recognition is the aim of the inspectors, who explore the whole of Italia, from major cities to lesser-known small towns’, explain Michelin representatives, who point out, however, that ‘the high quality of the cuisine and the passion for food that drives these restaurants remain a priority, where recipes, often inspired by tradition, coexist with contemporary offerings”.
‘This year’s selection of new Bib Gourmands bears witness to the dynamism of the Italian gastronomic scene, which is capable of reinventing itself whilst at the same time celebrating the extraordinary diversity of its regions and traditions. From the Langhe to Barbagia, from Tuscany to the Aeolian Islands, each of these new establishments expresses a strong identity, ranging from seafood cuisine to recipes deeply rooted in tradition and more contemporary interpretations. They all share the same promise: to offer high-quality, generous and accessible cuisine,” says Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide.
On Tuesday at the Teatro Municipale in Piacenza, the new Michelin-starred restaurants will be announced, along with the winners of the Special Awards (‘which celebrate the diversity of the catering trade’) and the Passion Dessert award.
So here is the list of the new Bib Gourmands :
