Disney World's Victoria and Albert's Awarded MICHELIN Star for Second Year

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Victoria and Alberts MIchelin Star Award 2025
Posted: Friday April 18, 2025 11:10am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Victoria & Albert’s, located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, has once again earned a MICHELIN star in the 2025 Florida MICHELIN Guide, confirming the restaurant’s continued standing among the state’s top dining establishments.


Chef de Cuisine Matthew Sowers credited the full team for the recognition, saying, “Every single member of our team is part of this success. Their unwavering dedication and passion for excellence has made this possible. Each of us, from the kitchen to our reservations office, plays a role in delivering something truly special.”

Victoria & Albert’s offers a multi-course tasting menu built around premium and globally sourced ingredients. The setting is formal, and the experience is structured to highlight traditional fine-dining service alongside modern culinary presentation.

The restaurant’s wine program features more than 500 selections, overseen by maître d’hôtel and sommelier Israel Perez. Perez was awarded MICHELIN’s Florida Service Award in 2024 and has worked in food and beverage roles across Walt Disney World for more than 20 years. “Many of the guests that visit us come with MICHELIN recognition in their minds,” he said. “The moment you walk through our doors, you are not just dining with us—you are being welcomed into something that we hope will stay with you long after the last bite.”

Victoria & Albert’s has previously earned long-term recognition from other hospitality organizations. It has held the AAA Five Diamond Award since 2000 and the Forbes Travel Guide Five Star rating since 2018. It is also listed in the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and Florida Trend’s Golden Spoon Hall of Fame – American Regional.

Restaurants in the MICHELIN Guide are evaluated by anonymous inspectors using five criteria: ingredient quality, mastery of cooking techniques, balance of flavors, the personality of the chef in the cuisine, and consistency across visits.

Victoria & Albert’s was first awarded a MICHELIN star in 2024. It remains the only U.S. restaurant located within a theme park resort to have received the designation.

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    Crunchie919 days ago

    meal plan?

    joshwill21 days ago

    i was gonna go there some time ago, but i got turned down for a loan :(

    Cmdr_Crimson21 days ago

    Because so much is riding behind your tires...

    Comped21 days ago

    Does Michelin even produce moving walkways? Does Goodyear even still make them?

    flyakite22 days ago

    Been to Sorekara. I actually thought it would get three. Thought V&A would get two. Been to destination restaurants internationally and Sorekara is outstanding.

    Andrew C22 days ago

    Probably upgrade some of the moving walkways around MK from Goodyear to Michelin.

    Comped22 days ago

    Curious what they'll have to do to upgrade to 2 stars... Besides somebody pay Michelin more money.

    JAB22 days ago

    I know you're joking, but there are probably a lot of people that don't realize that the Michelin that hands out fancy restaurant ratings is in fact the same one that makes tires. The Michelin Guide started out as a road trip guide to promote driving in the early days of automobiles.

    Epcot82Guy22 days ago

    Very excited by the list overall here in Orlando. And that Sokekara got the 2-star nod. I haven't been yet, but I've heard it's a very exciting addition to the Orlando culinary scene.

    John park hopper22 days ago

    Michelin don't they make tires --guess if you want great tires go to V&A. (sarcasm)

    Picasso24322 days ago

    It looks like Toledo did not keep it’s Bib Gourmand status.

    IanDLBZF22 days ago

    Capa also retains their Michelin Star too.

    DCBaker22 days ago

    Here's the press release from Disney: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54459995934_4daa61e9e8_k.jpg Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has retained their MICHELIN star rating in 2025. This honor celebrates the restaurant’s dedication to refined technique, inspired creativity and continued excellence that surrounds the Victoria & Albert’s experience. “Every single member of our team is part of this success. Their unwavering dedication and passion for excellence has made this possible,” Chef de Cuisine Matthew Sowers stated. “Each of us, from the kitchen to our reservations office, plays a role in delivering something truly special and to have our efforts acknowledged by MICHELIN is deeply humbling.” For over 20 years, this signature dining experience has been known for its lavish setting, offering a multi-course dining experience that features carefully curated menus featuring premium and sustainable ingredients sourced globally. Drawing inspiration from Queen Victoria’s historic Jubilee Celebration, guests are immersed in an experience where timeless traditions seamlessly blend with modern culinary artistry. Beyond the culinary creations in the kitchen, the restaurant has a world-class wine collection featuring more than 500 different selections. Sommelier Israel Perez, recipient of MICHELIN’s 2024 Florida Service Award, has been committed to crafting dining moments throughout Walt Disney World Resort for more than 20 years. As the maître d’hôtel, Perez and his team diligently ensure that guests of Victoria & Albert’s have an outstanding, personalized experience. “Many of the guests that visit us come with MICHELIN recognition in their minds, we want each of our guests to know that the food is an essential part of the journey and our commitment to both hospitality and genuine, gracious, heartfelt service is what completes the experience,” said Perez. “The moment you walk through our doors, you are not just dining with us, you are being welcomed into something that we hope will stay with you long after the last bite.” Victoria & Albert’s is the sole location in Florida to hold both the AAA Five Diamond and the Forbes Travel Guide Five Star awards, consistently since 2000 and 2018 respectively. The restaurant has also been honored with the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and the Florida Trend Golden Spoon Hall of Fame – American Regional. Recognized globally, the MICHELIN Guide is widely considered an authority on dining quality and excellence and an international benchmark for fine dining. Restaurants in the MICHELIN Guide are recommended by anonymous inspectors, who assess restaurant quality based upon five criteria: product quality; mastery of cooking techniques; harmony of flavors; the personality of the chef as reflected in the cuisine; and consistency over time and across the entire menu. Victoria & Albert’s made its MICHELIN Star debut in 2024 and remains the first and only theme park destination in the U.S. to ever earn a MICHELIN Star. The Victoria & Albert’s experience is an incredible example of how Walt Disney World continues to raise the bar for exceptional dining – from Mickey Bars to MICHELIN Stars.

    DCBaker22 days ago

    Victoria & Albert’s retained its 1 MICHELIN Star rating at the 2025 ceremony last night: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54459953689_7faf69fee1_o.jpg https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/michelin-guide-ceremony/michelin-stars-florida-guide-ceremony-miami-orlando-tampa

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