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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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Derived Forms

Michelin-starred

adjective

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Later that week, I went to a Michelin star restaurant for lunch.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 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

In 2011, she was stunned to learn that her raffish little cafe had been awarded a Michelin star.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 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

He said owning his own restaurant was always the dream and it was a lifetime goal to achieve a Michelin star.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

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