The Michelin Guide is a prestigious, world-renowned guide that rates restaurants based on a variety of factors. One of the most coveted awards any restaurant can receive is a Michelin Plate, which was introduced in 2016 as an alternative to the traditional Michelin Star rating system.
The main difference between the two ratings is that the Michelin Plate only indicates good quality food and doesn’t necessarily imply that the restaurant has achieved excellence in other areas, like service or atmosphere. A restaurant may receive up to three stars for exceptional cuisine, excellent service, and remarkable ambiance. On the other hand, a single Michelin Plate can be awarded for just having excellent food.
The standard of cuisine necessary for a single Michelin Plate is also slightly lower than that required for a single Michelin Star. To gain a star, restaurants must have highly skilled chefs and well-executed dishes with top-notch ingredients. For a single plate, chefs need to demonstrate their passion and talent by creating interesting and delicious dishes but may not be at the same level as those found at Michelin Star restaurants.
Another distinction between the two ratings is that while both require regular visits from inspectors to remain in good standing, only star-rated restaurants are subject to anonymous customer reviews. This means that while both ratings reflect quality of food, only one requires feedback from actual customers.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, although both the Michelin Star and Plate ratings indicate good quality food, there are some important distinctions between them. The star rating system takes into account other factors such as atmosphere and service whereas the plate rating looks solely at culinary excellence. Furthermore, customer review requirements differ significantly between these two ratings; with only star-rated restaurants being subject to anonymous customer reviews.