Since March 2026, Yannick Alléno has had no fewer than 18 Michelin stars under his name. And yet, internationally speaking, only a few are acquainted with the cuisine of the French chef. Discover the remarkable track record of Alléno and where to taste his creations.
Since the introduction of the three-starred Michelin ranking in 1926, the stars have become a globally recognised distinction within the culinary landscape. Every year, a list of national ceremonies elects the best restaurants in the industry, by appointing both newly-starred locations and previously-loved classics.
This year, France’s Guide Michelin awarded chef Yannick Alléno with his 18th star, just months after the opening of Monsieur Dior in Paris. Not only is such a rapid award a rare sight, but Alléno also became the most-starred chef in the world in 2026, surpassing French chef Alain Ducasse.
“Receiving this distinction from the MICHELIN Guide for the restaurant Monsieur Dior at 30 Montaigne and offering Maison Dior its first star is an immense pride. Since the opening, the teams have carried this project with an energy and talent that honor both our houses. Our responsibility is to prepare the future. To train, to transmit, to inspire confidence. Stars illuminate the path, but it is the women and men who build it. These stars belong to the team. They reward their talent, their creativity, and their commitment to always go further. Today, I am proud that the Group consolidates its place among the great institutions of French gastronomy internationally”, Yannick Alléno commented after receiving his first star for Monsieur Dior.
Internationally speaking, not many have heard of Yannick Alléno. This is no coincidence, as he chooses to stay under the radar, especially regarding his private life. Yet over the course of his career, Alléno has attracted culinary attention for his work, especially his sauces, extraction techniques, fermentation, and cryoconcentration. Moreover, throughout his career, he has mentored over 40 chefs who later received (a) star(s) for their own restaurants, earning him the Michelin Chef Mentor Award in 2024.
In 2026, Yannick Alléno has 21 different restaurants across the globe, while 10 of them currently have at least one Michelin star. Remarkably, the chef oversees two three-starred restaurants – Alléno Paris and Le 1947 à Cheval Blanc – as well as three-starred restaurants under one roof – Alléno Paris, L’Abysse Paris, and Pavyllon Paris at Pavillon Ledoyen.
Alléno’s starred restaurants:
- Alléno Paris***, Pavillon Ledoyen, Paris
- Le 1947 à Cheval Blanc***, Cheval Blanc, Courchevel
- L’Abysse Paris**, Pavillon Ledoyen, Paris
- L’Abysse Monte-Carlo**, Hôtel Hermitage, Monaco
- La Table de Pavie**, Hôtel de Pavie, Saint-Émilion
- STAY**, One&Only The Palm, Dubai
- Pavyllon Paris*, Pavillon Ledoyen, Paris
- Pavyllon Monte-Carlo*, Hôtel Hermitage, Monaco
- Pavyllon London*, Four Seasons, London
- Monsieur Dior*, 30 Montaigne, Paris
Despite his already impressive track record, Yannick Alléno is not about to slow down.
“I pursued this profession to give others pleasure and happiness. I love opening a good bottle of wine with friends, and, like everyone, I’ll make a roast chicken or put a leg of lamb in the oven. I’m just beginning my career,” Alléno told CNN Travel.
Over the course of 2026, the French chef has several new projects in the pipeline. Not only is he in charge of the newly opened COMO Le Beauvallon in Saint-Tropez, but he has also been appointed as the executive chef of the new Orient Express Corinthian. Aboard the world’s largest sailing yacht, Alléno will be overseeing no less than five restaurants.
