The Michelin Star Guide "aims to make driving, tourism and the search for unforgettable experiences available to all." Since 1926, the team at Michelin has been awarding exceptional restaurants with coveted star ratings. Mystery diners assess the "quality of the ingredients used, mastery of flavor and cooking techniques, the personality of the chef in his cuisine, value for money and consistency between visits." Learn more about the distinctive ratings and more below.
Not quite a star, but most definitely not a consolation prize. This rating recognizes friendly establishments that serve good food at moderate prices.
High quality cooking. Worth a stop!
Excellent cooking, worth a detour!
Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey!
This chart shows the distribution of award types across all 2021 Michelin Star Restaurants. It's not easy to receive a 3-star!
This chart shows the Top 10 Cuisines across the 2021 Michelin Star Restaurants. Who doesn't love Modern Cuisine? Never tried it? Modern Cuisine is an innovative style of cooking while Creative cuisine requires an artful presentation.
These charts show how price stacks up against stars. Start saving if you want the culinary experience of a lifetime!