Definition
The Bib Gourmand is a MICHELIN Guide distinction for good-value dining, recognizing restaurants and other food establishments that offer high-quality cooking at relatively accessible prices. It is assessed separately from the MICHELIN stars: a Bib Gourmand is neither a star nor a tier below one. [1]
Selection and price criteria
The distinction emphasizes food quality and affordability. “Accessible” prices are not a single worldwide amount; criteria depend on local costs and the standards announced for each guide edition. When citing a specific threshold, identify the region and year and consult that edition's official MICHELIN Guide information. [1]
Lists and editions
Bib Gourmand selections are published by region and guide edition. A venue may be newly added, retained or no longer listed in a later edition, so one year's list should not be assumed to carry over. An announcement naming only new selections is not necessarily the complete list and does not establish that unmentioned previous selections have been removed.
Use the unit stated by the official source. In some regions, counts may include hawker stalls and other food establishments, not only restaurants. [1]
Reading the guide
When looking up or citing a selection, check its region, edition, publication date and counting method. The Bib Gourmand concerns the combination of good cooking and comparatively accessible local prices; it is not a star ranking or a basis for price comparisons across regions without context. [1]