MACAU, balitourismnow.com – The 18th edition of the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau, marking the global 100th anniversary of the MICHELIN Guide, held its awards ceremony on 19 March at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau (Grand Lisboa Palace).
In the 2026 guide, Macau welcomed two new MICHELIN Starred restaurants, both at Grand Lisboa Palace under SJM Resorts, S.A. (SJM). These include Palace Garden and Don Alfonso 1890, each earning their first star—the only new addition to Macau’s starred roster this year.
Together with its parent company STDM, SJM’s portfolio now totals ten MICHELIN Stars across six establishments, the largest collection in Hong Kong and Macau.
“Both restaurants—Palace Garden and Don Alfonso 1890—are part of SJM’s portfolio, underscoring the Group’s enduring leadership in Macau’s culinary scene,” said Ms. Daisy Ho, Managing Director of SJM, in a press release on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
A Legacy of Culinary Excellence
SJM has long set the standard for fine dining in Macau. Since Robuchon au Dôme earned the city’s first three MICHELIN Star honour in 2009, the Group has maintained an outstanding record.
In the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026, Robuchon au Dôme remains Macau’s only three MICHELIN Starred Western restaurant, while The Eight, SJM’s signature Cantonese fine-dining establishment, retains its two MICHELIN Stars—both with a remarkable 18-year track record in the Guide.
The two new stars at Grand Lisboa Palace further strengthen this impressive lineup. Palace Garden pays homage to the elegance of an imperial garden, offering a refined take on traditional Taishi cuisine.
Signature dishes highlight meticulous technique and vibrant flavours, such as the Steamed Fresh Crab Claw with Lobster Broth Egg White, prepared with rich simmered supreme broths and precise knife skills.
Don Alfonso 1890, the Macau outpost of the celebrated Iaccarino family’s Italian restaurant, brings authentic flavours from the Sorrento Peninsula and Amalfi Coast. True to its farm-to-table philosophy, it sources ingredients directly from the family’s own organic farm, Le Peracciole.
The collection is rounded out by the one MICHELIN Starred Zuicho, known for its refined “kappo” cuisine, alongside MICHELIN Selected restaurants including Mesa by José Avillez, which blends contemporary Portuguese cuisine with a “casual fine dining” philosophy, and The Kitchen, known for elevated Western classics.
Beyond Macau, STDM celebrates the return of L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Hong Kong, which has been awarded two MICHELIN Stars at its new location at Landmark.
Ms. Daisy Ho, Managing Director of SJM, said, “This milestone in MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026 underscores SJM and our parent company’s enduring leadership in the region’s fine-dining landscape.”
From refined Cantonese artistry and world-class Western haute cuisine to contemporary Italian dining and elevated Japanese kappo, our diverse portfolio reflects the richness of Macau’s unique East-meets-West gastronomic identity.
“We remain deeply committed to advancing the city’s global culinary stature and contributing to Macau’s reputation as one of Asia’s most dynamic and distinguished dining capitals,” said Ms. Daisy Ho.
A MICHELIN Guide-curated Collaboration
As the event supporter of the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026, SJM also presented the MICHELIN Guide-curated “Sensory Harmony Star Dinner”—a sold-out, immersive dining experience at Grand Lisboa Palace.
The one-night-only event brought together five world-renowned chefs representing a combined fourteen MICHELIN Stars: Julien Tongourian of Robuchon au Dôme, Joseph Tse of The Eight, Mathew Leong of RE-NAA by Sven Erik Renaa, Jungsik Yim of Jungsik New York, and Michelangelo Mammoliti of La Rei Natura by Michelangelo Mammoliti.
Exceptional wine pairings—all boasting 90+ points from the Robert Parker rating system—combined with immersive visual storytelling to elevate the evening into a truly memorable, multi-sensory experience.
Beyond its strong performance in the MICHELIN Guide, SJM has long been committed to strengthening Macau’s status as a UNESCO “Creative City of Gastronomy”.
Through a diverse range of culinary events, the group continues to boost the city’s “Tourism + Gastronomy” appeal, making Macau an increasingly attractive destination for Indonesian food lovers seeking world-class dining experiences. [oko]