Caruso’s Earns Michelin Star

The signature restaurant at the Rosewood Miramar Beach, Caruso’s, has earned a Michelin Guide one-star and 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 11 restaurants in California to earn Green Star status for a demonstrated commitment to sustainability.

Caruso’s is inspired by the 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 Massimo Falsini, Executive Chef of Rosewood Miramar Beach, who says, “This recognition 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. 

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, who all share a highly sustainable ethos working towards lower environmental impact.

Highlights of Caruso’s comprehensive program of green initiatives include partnerships with global seafood industry nonprofits Ocean Wise, Monterey Bay Aquarium, the James Beard Foundation’s Smart Catch program, and FishChoice to support ocean health and sustainability; a compost program to support neighboring farms’ soil regeneration; an upcycling practice to eliminate oil impact and faucet water control in every outlet (the disposed grease gets picked up and reused for agricultural grease production); glass reduction efforts using stainless steel tanks to distribute oil in lieu of traditional vessels; Il Fustino (bottling in Santa Barbara) is the resort partner and California olive oil is used exclusively in all food & beverage outlets; a partnership with the California Wheat Commission to solely feature state-grown heritage grains at Caruso’s for flour in all recipes including bread and pasta; and hyperlocal, Central Coast sourcing supporting the region’s ranchers, farmers, and purveyors including famed diver Stephanie Mutz for sea urchin and spot prawns, Morro Bay Abalone, and Hope Ranch Mussels in Santa Barbara.  

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