The highest Michelin star rating is three stars, which is the highest accolade a restaurant can receive. The Michelin Guide uses a rating system to grade restaurants on their quality, with one star signifying "a very good restaurant," two stars meaning "excellent cooking that is worth a detour," and three stars indicating "exceptional cuisine that is worth a special journey". Michelin inspectors visit restaurants anonymously and pay for their meals, and they look at five criteria to assess a restaurants quality, including the quality of the ingredients, the harmony of flavors, and the chefs personality and talent. As of 2023, there are 140 restaurants with three Michelin stars worldwide, with France and Monaco having the most three-star restaurants.