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Italy once again became the epicentre of fine dining this week with the presentation of the new 2026 Guide edition. A celebration that brings together talent, territory and creativity… and where our partner restaurants have once again shone brightly.
This year's edition adds more than 125 new entries and nearly 2,000 recognised restaurants, a reflection of Italian gastronomic dynamism and the enormous diversity that defines its cuisine.
And although this edition brings only one new star among our partners, the truly relevant figure lies in the overall picture:
Cover reaches 32 recognised restaurants in Italy, with a combined total of 42 stars.
A figure that consolidates our growth and presence in one of the most influential countries in world gastronomy.
28 restaurants, 33 stars: how our partners shine in Italy
In 2026, our partner restaurants maintain an exceptional presence in the Guide, distributed as follows:
- 2 restaurants with 3 stars
- 1 restaurant with 2 stars
- 25 restaurants with 1 star
Each of these stars is the result of the talent, dedication and vision of teams that elevate the gastronomic experience day after day. For Cover, it is a privilege to support them with solutions that allow them to focus on what matters most: making their guests happy.
Our partner restaurants in the 2026 Guide
Here is the full list of the 32 restaurants in Italy that are part of the Cover family and that shine this year with a combined total of 42 stars:
3 Stars
- Da Vittorio
- Osteria Francescana
2 Stars
- Ristorante Santa Elisabetta
1 Star
- Al Gatto Verde
- Abocar Due Cucine
- Da Gorini
- Equilibrio
- Borgo Sant'Anna
- Il Patio
- Ristorante Il Nazionale di Vernante
- Primo Restaurant
- El Molin
- Stube Hermitage
- Paolo Griffa al Caffé Nazionale
- Il Refettorio
- Umberto a Mare
- O me O Il Mare
- Lorelei
- Cavallino
- La Trota
- Il Cantuccio
- La Prêsef
- Contraste
- Il Circolino
- Andrea Monesi – Locanda di Orta
- Italo Bassi Confusion Restaurant
- Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura
- Linfa
- Porcino
- Le Petit Bellevue
- Quellenhof Gourmetstube 1897
Italy, a country that never ceases to surprise
The 2026 edition once again shows why Italy is one of the world's great culinary destinations:
- 1 new restaurant reaches the three-star
- 2 new restaurants enter the two-star
- 22 restaurants are celebrating their first star
From alpine kitchens to urban projects in Milan, Rome or Florence, through to proposals that revalue local produce… Italy continues to set trends and build for the future.
Where excellence and technology meet
In fine dining, every detail counts. That is why an increasing number of leading restaurants trust Cover to manage:
- Reservations and capacity in real time
- Automation and reconfirmations to reduce no-shows
- Personalised communication with each guest
- Centralised management of experiences, events and advance payments
- Advanced analytics for better decision-making
Because excellence begins long before service: it begins with the reservation.
Thank you for trusting Cover
To all our partner restaurants in Italy:
congratulations on maintaining the highest standards once again this year.
We are moved to see your growth and it inspires us to keep innovating to support you through every service, every reservation and every story that begins around the table.
May this new edition be just the beginning of a 2026 full of success and memorable moments.
