Two Austin restaurants have been awarded a new Michelin star. It brings the total number of Michelin-starred restaurants in the city up to seven.<\/p>\n
The two restaurants promoted were Kappo Kappo<\/a> and Fabrik<\/a>. <\/p>\n Kappo Kappo, located in the Austin Proper Hotel off of West Sixth and Second streets, serves French and Japanese fusion cuisine. The menu rotates every night, starting at $195 for nine courses and can be paired with sake, wine and Japanese spirits, according to the website. A private dinner starts at $12,000 for up to 15 guests. The restaurant is led by the twin chefs Gohei Kishi and Haru Kishi.<\/p>\n Fabrik, co-owned by Je and Silas Wallerstein, is a vegan restaurant. It offers an eight-course meal for $105 per person. A wine pairing will run you an additional $65 per person.<\/p>\n Other one-starred Michelin restaurants in the Austin area include Barley Swine<\/a>, Craft Omakase<\/a>, Hestia<\/a>, InterStellar BBQ<\/a>, and LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue<\/a>.<\/p>\n Stefan Davis, the general manager at Barley Swine, was awarded the 2026 Michelin Guide service award<\/a>.<\/p>\n la Barbecue<\/a>, which had a Michelin star in 2025, is no longer on the list.<\/p>\n