Record no. MRB-2026-005625

World's Oldest Major Restaurant Rating Guide

Reference Record – Not Certified

This record is compiled from publicly available sources for reference. It has not been examined or certified by The Book of World Records.

First published by the French tire company Michelin in 1900 as a resource for early motorists, the guide introduced its now-famous star system in 1926 and has grown into the world's most prestigious restaurant rating publication. A three-star rating remains one of the highest honors in professional cooking.