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Michelin

Michelin

6.3
Relating to the famous French guide that gives stars to restaurants
  • adjective
  • /ˈmɪʃlən/
translation icon : con estrella Michelin
  • Gordon Ramsay may be the toughest critic in the world, but these are the pots and pans he uses both at home and in his Michelin star restaurants.

I think it has four Michelin stars, which is extraordinary.

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Examples

  • Tell me, are you helping to create meals for a Michelin star restaurant so that they keep their star?

  • She dreams of opening a Michelin star restaurant that serves innovative dishes.

  • And these days it has three Michelin stars.

  • I worked at a Michelin star restaurant.

  • I think it has four Michelin stars, which is extraordinary.

  • I want to I want to be able to cook a Michelin star level, like meal.

  • The Addison is a three star Michelin star restaurant, which the three stars are the highest rating you can get from the Michelin folks.

  • By the way, next time you're in central London, go and find a Michelin starred Indian restaurant.

  • It's so bold, so flavorful, so Korean Michelin star food.

  • You know, Warren Buffett says it doesn't matter whether you run a McDonald's or a three star Michelin restaurant.

Synonyms

fancy restaurant
vsMichelin
15 2.9

A restaurant with expensive food, a nice atmosphere, and very good service

is used for places officially recognised by a respected restaurant guide
gourmet
vsMichelin
1 5.1

Food or drink that is very high quality and made carefully

is specifically tied to an official guide award rather than general high quality
3.6

A very fancy place that serves expensive, very good food and gives great service

focuses on formal award for culinary excellence rather than decor or price
gem of a restaurant
vsMichelin
  • Informal
3.7

A very good restaurant that few people know about

refers to an official starred recognition rather than an informal praise term

How Prestigious

Michelin
6.3
unknown
629 2.3

Surface Forms

Michelin positive

Etymology

Michelin as an adjective comes from the French tire company that created the Michelin Guide to help drivers find good places to eat, and the guide began giving stars to the best restaurants; so calling a restaurant 'Michelin' means it is of very high quality.