Caruso’s at Rosewood Miramar Beach awarded its first MICHELIN Star and Green Star in 2022 California Guide

MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA (December 6, 2022) – Rosewood Miramar Beach, the Forbes Five-Star luxury resort located on California’s iconic Central Coast, is pleased to announce that its signature restaurant, Caruso’s, has earned one MICHELIN Star and a MICHELIN Green Star designation in California’s 2022 rankings. The distinguished honor places Caruso’s as a fine dining destination among MICHELIN’S esteemed list of 89 restaurants in California, all rated according to the guide’s rigorous standards, and one of only eleven restaurants in California to earn Green Star status for a demonstrated commitment to sustainability.

Perched above the Pacific Ocean on the American Riviera, Caruso’s is inspired by the bold flavors of Southern Italy, featuring the highest-quality ingredients sourced from the region’s rich agricultural landscape and local waters. The restaurant is led by chef Massimo Falsini, Executive Chef of Rosewood Miramar Beach, who says “This recognition from the MICHELIN Guide is the ultimate honor for any chef and would not be possible without the talented contributions and hard work of our team at Caruso’s along with our remarkable purveyors. I am beyond proud to be included among the state’s best restaurants and want to thank MICHELIN for continuing to promote California’s culinary excellence.”

MICHELIN recently included AMA Sushi, which debuted at Rosewood Miramar Beach in summer 2022, in their ‘new discoveries’ list. Rick Fidel, Managing Director of Rosewood Miramar Beach, adds “The triple seal of approval from arguably the world’s most prestigious restaurant awards is a testament to our culinary team’s creativity, the vision of our owner Rick Caruso, and the renowned hospitality standards of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. We are all so delighted to bring these world-class experiences to our guests and look forward to celebrating this incredible achievement with them.”

Caruso’s is one of 18 new restaurants to join California’s MICHELIN Guide and one of only six restaurants on the Central Coast to feature a one-star rating. The restaurant joins the MICHELIN Green Star ranks of renowned culinary destinations including Chez Panisse, The French Laundry, Atelier Crenn, SingleThread, and Osteria Mozza, that all share a highly sustainable ethos working towards lower environmental impact. Highlights of Caruso’s comprehensive program of green initiatives include:

As underscored by this recent accolade, the team at Rosewood Miramar Beach continues to deliver a best-in-class experience within and beyond the Central Coast. The property has earned numerous honors this year across its signature amenities, including a five-star rating on Forbes Travel Guide’s 2022-star rating list, a separate five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide for Sense, A Rosewood Spa at Miramar Beach, and additional honors from MICHELIN as AMA Sushi was placed on the ‘New Discoveries’ list for California.

About Caruso

Caruso is one of the most successful, productive and profitable real estate development and hospitality companies in the world. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the privately held company owns and operates a diverse portfolio of retail, residential and mixed-use properties known for their award-winning architecture, unparalleled quest experiences, and dedication to their local communities. Caruso’s expertise in creating beloved town centers has made its properties desired locations for retail flagships, new to brick-and-mortar tenants, and innovative dining and entertainment concepts. Consistently ranked among the top shopping centers in the world, Caruso’s properties continue to outperform the industry standards for occupancy rates and average sales per square foot. Included in Caruso’s world-class portfolio and marquee shopping and dining destinations are The Grove and The Americana at Brand; luxury residential building 8500; and The Masonic Temple, a restored 1929 Art Deco landmark converted into innovative Class-A office space. The company continues to focus on expansion and currently has invested more than a billion dollars in new lines of business, including first-of-its-kind retail, dining and entertainment destination Palisades Village, as well as the ultra-luxury five-star beachfront resort Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito, California.