Michelin star
Elite dining award
A Michelin star is a rating awarded to restaurants by the Michelin Guide, indicating exceptional quality.
Restaurants can receive one, two, or three stars—three being the highest distinction, reserved for places worth a special journey.
The rating system began in 1926 when the tire company published dining guides for French motorists.
A starred restaurant is a serious culinary destination: They just earned their first Michelin star.
Losing a star can devastate a chef's reputation.
- restaurantPlace serving meals
- fine diningElegant restaurant experience
- three starsMediocre excellence marker
- white tableclothPale fabric covering tables
- chefProfessional kitchen leader
gourmet · gastronomy · French cuisine · honor · gold standard · food critic · sommelier · tasting menu · amuse bouche · culinary arts · cuisine · guidebook · patisserie · demotion · prix fixe · farm to table · prestige · world's best
- gastronomygastronomy, gourmet food, fine dining, tasting menu, degustation
- European DiningFrench cuisine, Italian cuisine, Spanish cuisine, German cuisine, Greek cuisine
- fine diningchef, gourmet meal, tasting menu, haute cuisine, gourmet
- food experiencesfine dining, tasting menu, food tour, food festival, cooking class
- Food Reviewsreview, rating, critic, food critic, taste test
- ratingsA rating, rating, five stars, rating scale, two stars
Michelin starhealth code violation
Failure to meet safety standards
greasy spoon · slop · dive · food poisoning · hole in the wall
Michelin starfast food
Speedy prepared meals
drive-thru · McDonald's · food court · microwave dinner · dollar menu
star, starlight, starred, starry, stardom, starless, starling, starship, Michelin