Michelin held its annual awards ceremony for Great Britain and Ireland, in Dublin on Monday, February 9.
Every year, the finest restaurants and pubs in the country are awarded with Michelin Stars during the event, but the culinary giant also highlights recommendations in its Michelin Guide, which is regularly updated.
Across North Yorkshire, 34 restaurants have been named the best in the region by Michelin, receiving praise for service, food quality, creative menus, cooking techniques, and more.
FIFTY TWO in Harrogate was also awarded a new star in the 2026 awards.
Here is a full list of the North Yorkshire restaurants which have Michelin’s stamp of approval - and what the inspectors have to say.
13. Yorebridge House
📍Bainbridge, Askrigg. 🗣 Michelin said: " Top quality British ingredients feature in attractively presented dishes with a personal twist.” | Yorkshire Post Newspapers

14. Where There’s Smoke
📍 Silver Street, Masham. 🗣 Michelin said: "The seasonal set menu is based around whatever prime produce is available at the time, be that monkfish cheeks or saddleback pork, with the ember-based cooking resulting in comforting, satisfying dishes.” | Google Maps

15. Hansom
📍 North End, Bedale. 🗣 Michelin said: "Chef-Owner Ruth Hansom is a local and it shows in her tasting menu, which skilfully spotlights wonderful produce from the surrounding area – be it Swaledale lamb or the famous Yorkshire rhubarb.” | Submitted

16. Chartwell
📍 Aldwark, Alne. 🗣 Michelin said: "The cooking itself consists of modernised classics on a choice of tasting menus, Romeo or Julieta – plus vegetarian versions Pol and Roger.” | Google-Chartwell


