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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The restaurant received a Michelin star in 2016, on its 90th anniversary.

From BBC

There are currently seven restaurants in Wales that have been awarded a prestigious Michelin star.

From BBC

“The Maldives has evolved into a culinary destination with many resorts inviting celebrity and Michelin star chefs to partner with them to create menus that vary from Japanese to Mexican to Italian and beyond,” says Ashley Theis, Founder of The Constant Wayfarer, member of Travellustre.

From Salon

We’ve got enough of everything that anyone will find trip inspiration, whether you’re chasing your next solar eclipse, or your next Michelin star.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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