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Vancouver’s AnnaLena becomes city’s first restaurant to earn two Michelin stars
Michelin said the upgrade reflects AnnaLena’s precise technique, top-flight ingredients and seasonally inspired tasting menu, with 11 Vancouver restaurants earning stars.
On Tuesday, the Michelin Guide announced its 2026 restaurant selection for Vancouver, designating AnnaLena the city's first establishment to earn two Michelin stars.
Michelin Guide international director Gwendal Poullennec said the promotion celebrates "new heights for Vancouver," reflecting the continued evolution and maturity of the city's restaurant community.
Led by chef Michael Robbins, the Kitsilano restaurant offers "globally accented cuisine" marrying precise technique and top-flight ingredients, with a seasonally inspired tasting menu defining its polished dining experience.
While AnnaLena advanced, Barbara, led by chef Patrick Hennessy, lost its star; Kavita and Chef's Choice Seafood Restaurant earned new Bib Gourmand distinctions for great food at great value.
This year's Vancouver guide features 72 restaurants, down from 76 last year, as several notable spots including Fable Kitchen and Wildlight Kitchen and Bar were removed or closed.