Walt Disney World Resort’s Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is recognized by Disney fans as the best Disney restaurant by those who have experienced it. Disney fans aren’t the only ones who agree that this restaurant is incredible. For the second year in a row, the restaurant has retained its MICHELIN Star status. This is an honor that celebrates the restaurant’s dedication to refined technique, inspired creativity, and continued excellence that surrounds the Victoria & Albert’s experience.
“Every single member of our team is part of this success. Their unwavering dedication and passion for excellence has made this possible,” Chef de Cuisine Matthew Sowers stated. “Each of us, from the kitchen to our reservations office, plays a role in delivering something truly special and to have our efforts acknowledged by MICHELIN is deeply humbling.”
Continuing the Legacy
For over two decades, this signature dining service has carried a legacy that includes its lavish setting, as it offers a multi-course dining experience. The menus are carefully curated and feature premium and sustainable ingredients that are sourced from around the world. The restaurant draws inspiration from Queen Victoria’s historic Jubilee Celebration. Guests who experience Victoria & Albert’s see how timeless traditions are seamlessly blended with modern culinary artistry. Beyond the kitchen’s culinary creations, the restaurant also has over 500 different selections of wines in its world-class collection.
MICHELIN’s 2024 Florida Service Award recipient, sommelier Israel Perez, has been dedicated to creating dining moments throughout Walt Disney World Resort for more than 20 years. Now maître d’hôtel, he leads a team that diligently ensures that guests of Victoria & Albert’s have an outstanding and personalized experience.
“Many of the guests that visit us come with MICHELIN recognition in their minds, we want each of our guests to know that the food is an essential part of the journey and our commitment to both hospitality and genuine, gracious, heartfelt service is what completes the experience,” said Perez. “The moment you walk through our doors, you are not just dining with us, you are being welcomed into something that we hope will stay with you long after the last bite.”
About MICHELIN
The MICHELIN Guide is a globally recognized authority on dining quality and excellence. It is a benchmark internationally for fine dining. The restaurants that are in the MICHELIN Guide are recommended by anonymous inspectors. They assess restaurant quality based upon five criteria:
- Product Quality
- Mastery of Cooking Techniques
- Harmony of Flavors
- Personality of the Chef as Reflected in the Cuisine
- Consistency Over Time and Across the Entire Menu
Victoria & Albert’s is the first and only theme park destination in the United States to ever earn a MICHELIN Star. It made its MICHELIN Star debut in 2024. The experience guests have at Victoria & Albert’s shows how Walt Disney World continues to invest in raising the bar for exceptional dining experiences for its guests.
Other Accolades
Victoria & Albert’s is the only location in Florida that holds both the AAA Five Diamond and the Forbes Travel Guide Five Star awards. This has been a consistent thing since 2000 and 2018, respectively. It has also been honored with the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, along with the Florida Trend Golden Spoon Hall of Fame – American Regional.
