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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Michelin-starred

adjective

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Michelin star

Anusha Nagia, who joined Ecole Ducasse in 2024, hopes to open a restaurant in India and one day earn a Michelin star, perhaps by betting on fusion cuisine, which is "very much in vogue."

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

Half a mile down Pearl Street is Frasca Food and Wine, which has had a Michelin star since 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

For instance, Eatrenalin at Germany’s Europa-Park, a dining room-meets-ride where participants are whisked around the space on trackless “floating chairs,” has just received a coveted Michelin star.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

“What I remember about the Michelin star restaurant are those dead leaves and the photos I took of them; I would trade that experience for any trip to Olive Garden with family.”

From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026

"My restaurant did eventually get a Michelin star but it took me 25 years," she told festival-goers.

From BBC ● May 27, 2026

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