Michelin star is the ultimate recognition of culinary excellence. Michelin stars are confered to restaurants demonstarted particularly high standard. In a country with UNESCO-listed cuisine, gastronomy stands out for the passion and excellence of its chefs and its Michelin-starred restaurants.

The judging criteria are emphasising the quality of the ingredients, cooking techniques and, most importantly, taste. Michelin stars are awarded only on the cuisine. Nonetheless, restaurant decor or ambience as well as the comfort and quality is still rated from 1 to 5 using a crossed fork and spoon symbol.