There are now two new Three Stars, Providence and Somni, which tell different stories

Providence, which was previously awarded Two MICHELIN Stars, is a longtime favorite, celebrating its 20th year of operation this year. Conversely, Somni is brand new. 

That's not the only big news out of California this year, however. Two new Two Stars were awarded to Sonoma's Enclos and San Francisco's Kiln, as well as five new One Stars. Two Green Stars made the list, awarded to Enclos and Sons & Daughters, bringing the total number of Green Stars to 17. Unsurprisingly, that makes California the single largest holder of Green Stars in North America. 

New Three Stars 

Providence 

HollywoodCuisine: Contemporary 

As has been the case since opening in 2005, purity and precision are the underpinnings of Chef Michael Cimarusti's California cooking, and his cuisine has grown even more impressive over the years. The tasting menu blends global inspiration and classic technique with a modern sensibility, and sources the freshest and most sustainable seafood, often wild-caught from American waters. At no point during the meal will you doubt its impeccable quality, especially while savoring dishes such as a tart of lobster mousse and box crab set in a crab beurre blanc, or roasted monkfish with cauliflower and shaved black truffles. Longstanding signatures like the soft-poached egg with uni and breadcrumbs or salt-roasted Santa Barbara spot prawns make for luxurious add-ons.

Somni

West HollywoodCuisine: Contemporary

Chef Aitor Zabala and his dedicated team have awakened Somni, Catalan for "dream," from a long sleep and have fashioned this revamped iteration as a distinctly personal and unique dining experience. Tucked away just off Santa Monica Avenue, the dining room's soothing, creamy palette with light wood and glass is marked by a colorful bull's head from the original spot, hinting at the Spanish-inflected cuisine. A procession of small bites is meticulously arranged and endlessly creative, sating diners with an abundance of rich flavors and textural interplay (think mussel escabeche, gazpacho, or the iconic shiso tartare tempura). All the while, the kitchen and service teams are in lockstep as they create and serve these arresting dishes.

The Complete List of MICHELIN Stars for California 2025 

Three Stars

Addison, San Diego

Atelier Crenn, San Francisco 

Benu, San Francisco 

Providence, Hollywood

Quince, San Francisco

SingleThread, Healdsburg

Somni, West Hollywood

The French Laundry, Yountville

Two Stars 

Acquerello, San Francisco 

Aubergine, Carmel-by-the-Sea 

Birdsong, San Francisco 

Californios, San Francisco 

Commis, Oakland 

Enclos, Sonoma 

Harbor House, Elk 

Hayato, Los Angeles  

Kiln, San Francisco 

Lazy Bear, San Francisco  

Mélisse, Santa Monica  

Saison, San Francisco  

Sons & Daughters, San Francisco 

Vespertine, Culver City 

One Stars 

7 Adams, San Francisco715, Los AngelesAngler SF, San FranciscoAuberge du Soleil, RutherfordAuro, CalistogaBell's, Los AlamosCamphor, Los Angeles Caruso's, MontecitoChez Noir, Carmel-by-the-SeaCitrin, Santa MonicaCyrus, GeyservilleGucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura, Beverly HillsGwen, Los AngelesHeritage, Long BeachHilda and Jesse, San FranciscoHolbox, Los AngelesJeune et Jolie, CarlsbadKali, HollywoodKato, Los AngelesKenzo, NapaKin Khao, San FranciscoKnife Pleat, Costa MesaLe Comptoir at Bar Crenn, San FranciscoLilo, CarlsbadLocalis, SacramentoMadcap, San AnselmoMeteora, Los AngelesMister Jiu’s, San FranciscoMori Nozomi, Los Angeles Morihiro, Los Angelesn/naka, Los AngelesNari, San FranciscoNiku Steakhouse, San FranciscoNisei, San FranciscoNozawa Bar, Beverly Hills O' by Claude Le Tohic, San FranciscoOrsa & Winston, Los Angeles Osteria Mozza, Los Angeles Pasta|Bar, EncinoPlumed Horse, SaratogaPress, Saint HelenaProtégé, Palo AltoR|O-Rebel Omakase, Laguna BeachRestaurant Ki, Los AngelesSan Ho Won, San FranciscoSelby's, AthertonShibumi, Los Angeles Shin Sushi, EncinoSilvers Omakase, Santa BarbaraSix Test Kitchen, Paso Robles Soichi, San DiegoSorrel, San FranciscoSsal, San FranciscoState Bird Provisions, San FranciscoSun Moon Studio, OaklandSushi Inaba, TorranceSushi Kaneyoshi, Los Angeles The Kitchen, SacramentoThe Progress, San FranciscoThe Restaurant at JUSTIN, Paso RoblesThe Shota, San Francisco *temporarily closed The Village Pub, WoodsideUka, Los AngelesValle, OceansideWakuriya, San Mateo