Michelin Guide
Michelin Ratings Criteria
| Michelin Award | Criteria |
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3 Michelin Stars: Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey. |
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2 Michelin Stars: Excellent cooking, worth a detour. |
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1 Michelin Star: Very good cooking in its category. |
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Michelin Bib Gourmand: Good cooking at moderate prices. |
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Standard Michelin Listing: Fresh ingredients, capably prepared: simply a good meal. |
Current Michelin Star Statistics
| # Stars | # Restaurants | % Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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10 | 0.88% |
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28 | 2.46% |
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179 | 15.70% |
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148 | 12.98% |
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775 | 67.98% |
| 1140 | 100.00% |
All Current 3 Michelin Star Restaurants
All Current 2 Michelin Star Restaurants
All Current 1 Michelin Star Restaurants
Michelin Guide FAQs
There are currently 1140 restaurants listed in the Michelin Guide UK and Ireland. Remember, Michelin now update the guide every month throughout the year, so this total is reflective of the most recent changes we have recorded.
There are currently 10 restaurants holding 3 Michelin Stars in the UK and Ireland. This represents 0.88% of the restaurants listed in the guide.
There are currently 28 restaurants holding 2 Michelin Stars in the UK and Ireland. This represents 2.46% of the restaurants listed in the guide.
There are currently 179 restaurants holding 1 Michelin Star in the UK and Ireland. This represents 15.70% of the restaurants listed in the guide.
There are currently 148 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand in the UK and Ireland. This represents 12.98% of the restaurants listed in the guide.
There are currently 775 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing in the UK and Ireland. This represents 67.98% of the restaurants listed in the guide.
The Michelin Plate was introduced by Michelin in 2016 to denote all restaurants in the guide that didn't hold either a star or a bib gourmand. This award was quietly removed in 2021 and Michelin reverted to just listing restaurants in the guide without a specific award; at Leading Restaurants we just refer to those restaurants as having a 'Standard Listing' in the Michelin guide.