Victoria & Albert’s Retains MICHELIN Star

Written by Joshua Posted April 18th, 2025

Victoria & Albert’s, the crown jewel of Walt Disney World dining, has retained its MICHELIN Star. The Grand Floridian restaurant first earned the honor in 2024 and remains the only restaurant owned and operated by a U.S. theme park to have earned the distinction.

What does it take to earn one of those coveted stars? According to the MICHELIN Guide, restaurants have to excel in five areas:

the quality of the ingredients
the harmony of flavours
the mastery of techniques
the personality of the chef as expressed through their cuisine
consistency both across the entire menu and over time

Victoria & Albert’s certainly checks the first box. Chef de Cuisine Matthew Sowers explains that “the ingredients drive the menu. We use the freshest seafood and highest quality meat from across the globe as the base of our dishes. For example, the Glacier 51 Toothfish on the current menu can only be found in the Arctic, more than one mile under the ocean’s surface.”

The culinary team also has plenty of personality. Guests are treated to a variety of small courses inspired by each member’s backgrounds and travels. “We have Chefs from all over the world bringing their stories to life in every dish – curating a fine dining experience in a way only Disney can,” said Sharon, a 20+ year Victoria & Albert’s server.

It sounds like the MICHELIN Star is appreciated, but it’s not what drives the Victoria & Albert’s team:

“It’s because we’re a family. We all really do care for the restaurant and each other. Every single one of us goes above and beyond. We have a shared vision of excellence.”
Chef Nathan

Dining at Victoria & Albert’s is a special experience. While we haven’t had the privilege, our friends frequently visit and rave about everything the restaurant has to offer. We hope to enjoy a tasting menu someday, but I’ll have to pack more than my Costco shorts if we do. The dress code calls for semi-formal or formal attire.

Victoria & Albert’s reservations are available Tuesday through Saturday. Guests must be 10 or older to dine. At the time of writing, the prix-fixe menu begins at $295 per guest. Optional wine pairings start at $155.00 while zero-proof pairings start at $115.00 per guest. You’ll want to be ready when your 60-day dining window opens. MICHELIN Star restaurants are always popular, even more so when they’re found inside Walt Disney World.