[Food only]
Unless otherwise stated, ratings are based on a single visit, at which I arrived unannounced and paid for my own meal in full. Ratings compare establishments with others in their genre.
Rated out of 5 stars. Unless it has six!
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Outstanding
Destination restaurants approaching or demonstrating international standard
All foodies should visit and support!
Equivalent to 3 AA rosettes or 1 Michelin star
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Excellent
Imaginative, quality cooking of a very high standard,
or authentic ethnic cooking with flair.
Equivalent to 2 AA rosettes or better
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Highly Recommended
Great cooking with fresh, local, ingredients, or a neighbourhood restaurant with consistent quality and reasonable prices.
Definitely worth a visit.
Equivalent to Michelin Bib Gourmand or 2 AA rosettes
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Recommended
Interesting, sometimes ambitious cooking that can produce some high quality dishes. Equivalent to at least 1 AA rosette.
May have aspirations to greater things, and may be improving, so should be tried. Cafés with class
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Disappointing
Not currently recommended for its cooking,
but it may be improving and shouldn't be ruled out in the future.
Or may be too limited in its menu for a higher grading.
Or may be too limited in its menu for a higher grading.
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Poor
Very disappointing - think twice before visiting at the present time
(No Stars)
Very poor
Definitely not recommended!
