Chef Nawal Rezagui, originally from Morocco, has been awarded a Michelin star in the 2026 Michelin Guide for France, recognizing her restaurant in Reims, in the Champagne region. She began her culinary career in 2016 and moved to Reims in 2024 to open her own establishment.
Her restaurant, which she runs with a diverse team of 14 staff, has been praised for its innovative cuisine that blends Moroccan influences with French techniques. The Michelin Guide highlighted her 'precise and creative' cooking, noting dishes like lamb with preserved lemon and saffron.
Rezagui's achievement is notable as she is one of the few female chefs of North African origin to receive a Michelin star in France. She expressed gratitude to her team and family, saying the star is a 'dream come true.' The restaurant has been fully booked since the announcement.
