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

Example Sentences

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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

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

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

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

In 2004, Gyngell became head chef at Petersham Nurseries cafe in Richmond, where she turned the dilapidated site into a thriving cafe, and in 2011, it was awarded a Michelin star.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

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