Michelin star

British

/ miʃəlɛ, ˈmɪtʃəˌlɪn, ˈmɪʃəˌlɪn /

noun

a mark of distinction awarded by the Michelin travel guides to a restaurant in recognition of the high quality of its cooking. A restaurant may receive one, two, or three stars, representing very good, exceptional, or exquisite cuisine, respectively

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Other Word Forms

Michelin-starred

adjective

Example Sentences

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Olivea Farm to Table, opened in 2023, earned a Michelin star in 2025 for its seasonal prix fixe menus, while at Lunario, Chef Sheyla Alvarado’s tasting menus zero in on ingredients from the restaurant’s farm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

His Orfali Bros restaurant snatched a Michelin star last year, after Dubai became the first Middle Eastern city to join the prestigious guide in 2022.

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

Kory had been living and working in London since graduating from Loughborough University and was passionate chef, having previously worked in a Michelin star restaurant in Penarth.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

It wasn’t until 2013 that the first Michelin star for a Mexican-born chef went to Carlos Gaytán for his restaurant Mexique, also in Chicago.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025

They’ve gambled that putting in the time will yield great rewards — that is, if Carmy can fulfill his promise to win the Michelin star Syd has been chasing.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2025

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