Michelin Guide (rating system)

The Michelin Guide is a prestigious restaurant rating system that evaluates establishments based on food quality, originality, mastery, consistency, and service. Restaurants are awarded Michelin Stars—one, two, or three—with three stars indicating exceptional cuisine worth a special journey. The guide also assigns Bib Gourmand awards for good value and a Plate symbol for quality cooking. Ratings are determined by anonymous expert inspectors who visit multiple times to ensure standards are maintained. The Michelin Guide is internationally respected for setting high culinary benchmarks and influencing consumer choices in the fine dining industry.