The South End made history Tuesday night as 311 Omakase became Boston's first-ever restaurant to receive a Michelin star, marking a milestone moment for the neighborhood's dining scene in the prestigious guide's inaugural Boston edition.

311 Omakase in the South End received one star during the Michelin Guide Northeast Cities ceremony held at Philadelphia's Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts on November 18, according to multiple news outlets covering the announcement.

The intimate chef's counter is located on the ground floor of a South End rowhouse and features Chef Wei Fa Chen's seasonal omakase with impressive nigiri showcasing high-quality product, much of it imported from Japan, according to the official Michelin Guide description.

The restaurant, which opened in summer 2023, offers an 18-course menu starting at $250 per person, according to CBS Boston's reporting. Chef Wei Fa Chen worked at Masa in New York when it had three stars, The Boston Globe reported.

While 311 Omakase took the spotlight with Boston's sole star, another South End institution also earned Michelin recognition. Toro, which has been a mainstay of Boston's South End for well over 20 years, was named a Recommended restaurant, according to the Michelin Guide. The Spanish tapas restaurant was recognized for being fun and well-run, with highlights including crisp croquetas with creamy bacalao and roasted bone marrow with oxtail, according to the guide's official description.

Boston and Cambridge tourist officials negotiated a three-year deal to bring the guide to the region, though the exact price tag has not been disclosed, NBC10 Boston reported. The guide included 26 restaurants total from Greater Boston, with six restaurants receiving Bib Gourmand awards and 20 more named Recommended Restaurants.

Martha Sheridan, president and CEO of Meet Boston, said in a statement that the new guide "reflects our work to spotlight the culinary excellence of Boston, Cambridge, and the surrounding region" and that visitors "will travel here specifically to experience our MICHELIN-recognized restaurants."