The 2026 Michelin Guide reinforces that it's possible to eat well in Italy without spending a fortune. The new edition features 654 starred restaurants and highlights affordable options through the Bib Gourmand label, which recognizes complete meals for around €40 to €45.
In Italy, There are 255 restaurants with this distinction., including 24 new establishments.
Below, you'll find examples with detailed prices for the dishes.
Restaurants and prices by region
Basilicata
O Forentum It offers different price ranges:
• 4-course tasting menu: €35
• Entrance fees: approximately €11
• Primi: approximately €12
• Secondi: approximately €14
• Pizzas for dinner: around €7
Emilia Romagna and Lombardy
Na San Nicola Wine Shop:
• Starters (antipasti): €14
• Primi: €14
• Secondi: €16
Lazio
O Li Somari features:
• Tasting menu (7 courses): €65
• Entrance fees: approximately €15
• Fifth-quarter dishes: approximately €14
• Primi: approximately €18
• Secondi: approximately €23
Liguria
No CASAeBOTTEGA:
Vegetarian menu (3 courses): €31
• Meat menu (3 courses): €38
• Seafood menu (3 courses): €39
Lombardia
A Trattoria Via Vai offers:
• Weekly tasting menu (4 courses): €42
Piedmont
No To share:
• 2 courses: €38
• 3 courses: €54
• Set menu (3 courses): €48
• Chef's menu (5 courses): €65
• Individual lunch dish: €18
Sicilia
O Nangalarruni has:
• Tasting menu (6 courses): €45
• First course or prim: approximately €14
• Secondi: approximately €17
Umbria
O Granaro Del Monte offers:
• 3-course menu: €30 or €47
• 4-course menu: €40 or €75
Veneto
No Molin Vecio:
Vegetarian menu (3 courses): €35
• Meat menu (3 courses): €42
• First course or prim: approximately €15
• Secondi: approximately €20
Fine dining at a controlled cost.
The best way to take advantage Michelin-starred restaurants without exceeding the budget is the lunch during the week (Tuesday to Friday).
Many establishments with 1 Michelin star offer "lunch menus" for less than €40, a fraction of the price charged for dinner.
You can find the complete list. here.
