A hand using chopsticks to pick up food on a plate, and the STARR + Aramark logos.
STARR Restaurants

Infinite Possibilities

The two companies share common values around what it means to not only deliver excellent hospitality experiences… but to create meaningful impact in the way guests feel. Using a measured approach puts an emphasis on consumer insights, creativity, attention to detail, and continued learning. The team is deeply committed to delivering experiences that matter with integrity, pride, and trust.

 

 

 

"I look forward to developing innovative and cool concepts with Aramark, as well as exchanging valuable knowledge among our talented leaders."

Stephen Starr, Founder and CEO, STARR Restaurants
A collage of scenes from a restaurant showing seating areas and food and drinks being made.

Co-creating elevated hospitality experiences.

As one of the largest multi-concept and independent restaurant groups in the country, STARR Restaurants presents a world of remarkable experiences with a portfolio as diverse as it is daring. Showcasing concepts that capture the elements of Europe, Asia, the UK, the US, and beyond, STARR awakens tastes and enlivens palates with creative interpretations of rich cooking traditions from around the world.

As a global leader, Aramark proudly serves the world’s leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 19 countries around the world with food and facilities services.

STARR + Aramark, an exclusive partnership.

 

 

 

 

 

Stephen Starr smiling at a STARR Restaurant location.

About Stephen Starr

Stephen Starr is the visionary and creative force behind STARR Restaurants, one of the largest multi-concept and independent restaurant groups in the country. Founded in 1995, the company quickly built a reputation for redefining expectations—moments that surprise, details that delight, and flavors that linger long after the last plate has been cleared.

 

Over the last two decades, Stephen Starr has transformed Philadelphia into one of the most vibrant restaurant cities in America. His trend-setting success, both in his hometown and in New York, Washington DC, and Florida, has earned him multiple honors, including “Restaurateur of the Year” from both Bon Appétit and Zagat, and “Outstanding Restaurateur” from the James Beard Foundation.