How we test

Anonymous and at our own expense

Our inspectors arrive unannounced, do not identify themselves and pay their own bill. No establishment can buy an entry or a rating.

What we rate

We rate the cooking alone: quality of produce, craft, originality and consistency across several visits. Service, wine list and setting are described in the text.

How a rating is made

Every visit is recorded in a test report. The editors-in-chief decide on the award on the basis of all reports.