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Michelin Adds 12 Restaurants to Its California Guide

The picks spotlight new talent across Los Angeles, the Bay Area and Montecito.

Glen Park restaurant La Cigale has joined the California Michelin Guide.
Little Fish Melrose Hill from chefs Anna Sonenshein and Niki Vahle is one of the Los Angeles restaurants added to the California Michelin Guide in March 2026.
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Overview

  • Michelin Guide, which announced the update Wednesday, added 12 new “recommended” restaurants across California.
  • Six are in Los Angeles, five in the Bay Area, and one in Montecito, with choices that range from Corridor 109’s 10-seat tasting counter to Lugya’h’s Indigenous Oaxacan stall.
  • The Bay Area selections have been open less than eight months, and several Los Angeles entries evolved from pop-ups that recently moved into full dining rooms.
  • Inspectors evaluate restaurants year-round, and the new entries now qualify for Bib Gourmand value picks, eco-focused Green Stars, or Michelin stars at this year’s awards.
  • Owners described excitement and cultural pride, signaling a likely boost in bookings and visibility for cuisines like Uzbek and Indigenous Oaxacan that many diners may be discovering for the first time.