MICHELIN STAR Categorization of restaurants of great culinary category and service granted by the Michelin Guide. They can be 1, 2 or 3 stars and is the highest distinction that a restaurant can receive. A star : a good place that deserves a stop on the trip . Two stars : a place that deserves a detour on the trip . Excellent cuisine and skillfully prepared dishes. Three stars : a place worth a trip to. Exceptional food, where diners eat extraordinarily well. michelin has established a new award, the GREEN CLOVER, which incorporates the concern for an ecological and green cuisine.