List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Doha

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As of the 2025 Michelin Guide , there are 2 restaurants in Doha, Qatar with a Michelin-star rating. [1] [2] The Michelin Guides have been published by the French tire company Michelin since 1900. They were designed as a guide to tell drivers about eateries they recommended to visit and to subtly sponsor their tires, by encouraging drivers to use their cars more and therefore need to replace the tires as they wore out. Over time, the stars that were given out became more valuable. [3]

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Multiple anonymous Michelin inspectors visit the restaurants several times. They rate the restaurants on five criteria: "quality of products", "mastery of flavor and cooking techniques", "the personality of the chef represented in the dining experience", "value for money", and "consistency between inspectors' visits". [3] [4] Inspectors have at least ten years of expertise and create a list of popular restaurants supported by media reports, reviews, and diner popularity. If they reach a consensus, Michelin awards restaurants from one to three stars based on its evaluation methodology: one star means "high-quality cooking, worth a stop", two stars signify "excellent cooking, worth a detour", and three stars denote "exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey". [5] The stars are not permanent and restaurants are constantly re-evaluated. If the criteria are not met, the restaurant will lose its stars. [3] The first Michelin Guide for Doha launched on 12 December 2024 for 2025 [6] [1] at the Katara Hall in Doha. It was an invitation exclusive event. The Guide was financially supported by Qatar Tourism. [7]

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Key
Etoile Michelin-1.svg One Michelin star
Etoile Michelin-2.svg Two Michelin stars
Etoile Michelin-3.svg Three Michelin stars
MichelinGreenStar.svg One Michelin green star
The restaurant did not receive a star that year
ClosedA defunct restaurant
Clefs Michelin.svg One Michelin key
Michelin-starred restaurants
NameCuisineLocation2025
IDAM by Alain Ducasse French Contemporary Doha – Corniche Promenade Etoile Michelin-1.svg
Jamavar Indian Doha – West Bay Etoile Michelin-1.svg
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References

  1. 1 2 3 "The Full List of the Michelin Guide Doha Selection". Michelin Guide . 12 December 2024. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  2. 1 2 Dizon, Weslee (12 November 2024). "Inaugural Michelin Guide Doha to Be Revealed on 12 December". Marhaba.qa. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 Buchwald, Elisabeth (10 February 2024). "Michelin Guide history: How did a tire company become an elite restaurant rating guide?". CNN. Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  4. Duffy, Curtis (9 February 2024). "How Restaurants Get Michelin Stars: A Brief History of the Michelin Guide". Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. Archived from the original on 8 April 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  5. Dixon, Rachel (24 June 2008). "Q&A: Michelin stars". The Guardian . Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
  6. "The Michelin Guide is Coming to Doha". Michelin Guide . 4 June 2024. Archived from the original on 13 January 2025. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  7. "Michelin Guide set to launch in Doha". Travel & Tourism News Middle East. November 2024. Archived from the original on 6 April 2025. Retrieved 6 April 2025.