The movements, thoughts and decisions of the shadowy Michelin inspectors are always a bit of a mystery to those working in the restaurant industry. Every year, many of us question some of the decisions they make; why certain restaurants did or didn’t get a star, whether it really is just about the food, or if there are certain cuisines and styles of service they prefer over others.
That makes predicting which restaurants will receive a star pretty tough. There are always a few that are pretty much guaranteed to get one, but nothing is ever certain until the results are announced. The results for 2020 will be announced on 7 October 2019, but until then we can only make educated guesses as to which restaurants will move up the ranks or gain a new star. Here’s which ones we think deserve Michelin’s recognition.