In partnership with Experience Abu Dhabi, the MICHELIN Guide 2024 Food Fest gathered food lovers at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, showcasing top chefs from 20 MICHELIN Guide-recommended restaurants. Social media is still buzzing with glimpses from the event, giving a peek into the exciting culinary experience, and showcasing dishes, and masterclasses from chefs. Attendees grabbed the opportunity to explore Abu Dhabi’s cultural and food sphere.
La Petite Maison Abu Dhabi, a participant in this year’s Michelin Guide Food Festival, earned a reputation for combining traditional techniques with a modern twist, focusing on flavor and presentation.
Head Chef Navaneeth Chandran, known for his artistic take on French-Mediterranean cuisine, curated four standout dishes that highlight LPM’s commitment to quality and simplicity. Festival-goers had the opportunity to try Tartare de Boeuf (beef tartare), Salade de Chou-Fleur (cauliflower salad with almond and caraway dressing), Gnocchi à La Tomate Fraîche (homemade gnocchi with fresh cherry tomatoes), and Gâteau au Fromage Frais (vanilla cheesecake with berry compote).
Adding to this, in attendance, there was a line-up of chefs from 20 MICHELINÂ Guide-recommended restaurants around the globe, with highlights including:
– Cenador de Amós Three MICHELIN Stars, Green Star, MICHELIN Guide Spain 2024
– Crony Two MICHELIN Stars, Green Star, MICHELIN Guide Tokyo 2025
– Evvai Two MICHELIN Stars, MICHELIN Guide Brazil 2024
– Restaurant Allen Two MICHELIN Stars, MICHELIN Guide Seoul 2024
– Ocean Two MICHELIN Stars, MICHELIN Guide Portugal 2024
– Casa Vigil One MICHELIN Star, Green Star, MICHELIN Guide Argentina 2024
– Hémicycle One MICHELIN Star and Passion Dessert, MICHELIN Guide France 2024
– Esquina Común One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Mexico 2024
– Samrub Samrub Thai One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2024
– Vino Locale One MICHELIN Star, Green Star, MICHELIN Guide Türkiye 2024
– 99 Sushi Bar One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2024
– ERTH Restaurant One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2024
– Hakkasan One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2024
– Talea by Antonio Guida One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2024
– Otoro Bib Gourmand, MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2024
– Almayass Bib Gourmand, MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2024
– Tean MICHELIN Selected, MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2024
– Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi MICHELIN Selected, MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2024
–Â LPMÂ MICHELIN Selected, MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2024
– Cafe Milano MICHELIN Selected, MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2024
Maté Abu Dhabi was recognized by the Michelin Guide for the second year in a row. Chef Daniele Gialluisi noted, “This achievement is a testament to the passion, dedication, and relentless effort of our entire team, who work tirelessly to bring our vision to life every day. A huge congratulations to every member of the Maté family — your hard work, creativity, and commitment continue to make a lasting impact. Thank you for bringing excellence to the table and making this recognition possible.”
Credit: Daniele Gialluisi Instagram
