ON
← Back to feed
Three Michelin stars have been awarded to a restaurant in Andermatt, Uri canton
CH🎭 Culture

Three Michelin stars have been awarded to a restaurant in Andermatt, Uri canton

Switzerland has gained an additional three-star restaurant, bringing the total number of top-rated establishments in the country up by one. The Japanese Restaurant located within the luxury hotel The Chedi in Andermatt, Canton Uri, was upgraded from two stars to three stars during the Guide Michelin award ceremony held on Monday. The culinary team leading this establishment consists of chefs Dominik Sato and Fabio Toffolon. All other existing three-star restaurants in Switzerland successfully maintained their current ratings, including the Cheval Blanc in Basel, Schloss Schauenstein in Fürstenau, and Hôtel de Ville in Crissier. Additionally, all 22 two-star restaurants retained their status, while seven new venues received their first star.

Go to the primary sources (1)

The official sources this coverage is built on. Read them directly to bypass framing.

6 reports

Blick logoBlickIndependentCenter
Switzerland has a new three-Michelin-starred restaurant

The restaurant 'The Japanese' located within the 'The Chedi' hotel in Andermatt has been awarded three Michelin stars by the Guide Michelin. This achievement makes it the fifth establishment in Switzerland to hold this top rating. The restaurant is led by co-chefs Dominik Sato and Fabio Toffolon, who reduced their table count from 17 to 12 to focus on consistency and balance rather than culinary provocation. The annual Michelin ceremony was held in Andermatt for the first time, moving away from its previous location in Lausanne. During the event, seven other restaurants received their first Michelin star.

Bias read (Center): The article covers a non-political cultural event using neutral, celebratory language typical of food journalism, with no ideological framing or controversial policy implications.

SWI swissinfo.ch logoSWI swissinfo.chState / PublicCenter
Switzerland celebrates fifth three-star Michelin restaurant

The Japanese Restaurant in Andermatt, Canton Uri, has been elevated from two to three Michelin stars, becoming Switzerland's fifth establishment to achieve this distinction. The announcement was made during a ceremony in the Alpine resort, where the restaurant operates within the luxury hotel The Chedi. Head chefs Dominik Sato and Fabio Toffolon lead the kitchen, joining an elite group that includes Memories, Hôtel de Ville, Cheval Blanc, and Schloss Schauenstein. This year, the Michelin Guide recognized a total of 133 starred restaurants across Switzerland, comprising five three-star venues, 22 two-star locations, and 106 one-star eateries.

Bias read (Center): The article uses neutral, celebratory language typical of cultural news, citing the official Michelin Guide announcement without injecting political opinion or controversial framing.

Le Temps logoLe TempsIndependent🔒Center
"The Japanese Restaurant" in Andermatt has been awarded three Michelin stars

Switzerland has gained a new three-star Michelin restaurant, 'The Japanese Restaurant' located at the Chedi Andermatt hotel in the canton of Uri. The Michelin Guide announced this upgrade during a ceremony held in the winter resort town of Andermatt. The establishment was previously rated two stars but received the highest accolade based on the culinary performance of twin brothers Dominik Sato and Fabio Toffolon. This addition brings the total number of three-star restaurants in Switzerland to five, while the other four existing three-star venues retained their status. The 2026 Swiss edition of the guide now lists 133 starred restaurants in total, comprising 106 one-star, 22 two-star, and 5 three-star establishments.

Bias read (Center): The article reports a standard industry award announcement using neutral language and relies solely on official Michelin data without any political framing or subjective commentary.

watson logowatsonIndependentCenter
Three Michelin stars have been awarded to a restaurant in Andermatt, Uri canton

Switzerland has gained an additional three-star restaurant, bringing the total number of top-rated establishments in the country up by one. The Japanese Restaurant located within the luxury hotel The Chedi in Andermatt, Canton Uri, was upgraded from two stars to three stars during the Guide Michelin award ceremony held on Monday. The culinary team leading this establishment consists of chefs Dominik Sato and Fabio Toffolon. All other existing three-star restaurants in Switzerland successfully maintained their current ratings, including the Cheval Blanc in Basel, Schloss Schauenstein in Fürstenau, and Hôtel de Ville in Crissier. Additionally, all 22 two-star restaurants retained their status, while seven new venues received their first star.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a culinary industry event using neutral, factual language derived directly from official announcements, with no political framing or subjective commentary present.

Tages-Anzeiger logoTages-AnzeigerIndependentCenter
Michelin-starred restaurants in the city: Michelin Guide: These are the best restaurants in Zurich

The French tire manufacturer Michelin has released its 2027 gourmet guide, which includes updates for restaurants in Zurich. According to the report, one establishment in the city has received a new star this year. Additionally, Switzerland has gained a new three-star restaurant, marking a significant development in the country's high-end dining scene.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on culinary awards using neutral, factual language without any political framing, loaded terminology, or ideological emphasis.

How each side covered it

The same event, grouped by the political lean of the outlets covering it.

How each side covered it

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and every other Supporter feature.

Become a Supporter

Covered around the world

The same event as reported in other countries.

Covered around the world

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and every other Supporter feature.

Become a Supporter

Claims check

Key factual claims, and how many sources assert vs dispute each.

Claims check

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and every other Supporter feature.

Become a Supporter

Keep the news honest.

ObjectiveNews is reader-funded and ad-free — we show you the bias instead of hiding it. Support independent journalism for €4/month.

Become a Supporter

Related stories