CHOOSETHEMOON is the best platform to find the best restaurants in the world. Over the course of 14 years, it has accumulated enormous prestige and is the main reference for many thousands of users who book through the platform.
In order to keep up with trends in the fine dining sector, CHOOSETHEMOON periodically conducts market survey. This time, the objective was to evaluate the influence of awards on the choice of a luxury restaurant.
One question was asked with five possible answers. 137,223 users of the CHOOSETHEMOON platform responded.
The question and the results obtained were as follows:
Which award has the biggest influence on your choice of a fine dining restaurant?
1st Place - Michelin Guide - Chosen by 64,495 Users - 47%
2nd Place - Sustainable Luxury Restaurant Awards - Chosen by 48,028 Users - 35%
3rd Place - The World Luxury Restaurant Awards - Chosen by 15,095 Users - 11%
4th Place - World Culinary Awards - Chosen by 8,233 Users - 6%
5th Place - Luxury Lifestyle Awards - Chosen by 1,372 Users - 1%
To help understand the results, a description of these awards follows:
1st Place - Michelin Guide - Chosen by 64,495 Users - 47%
The Michelin Guide is a globally recognized restaurant rating system that awards one to three Michelin stars for exceptional cuisine, quality, and consistency. Considered the highest culinary honor, it evaluates restaurants anonymously.
2nd Place - Sustainable Luxury Restaurant Awards - Chosen by 48,028 Users - 35%
These awards celebrate luxury restaurants that excel in environmental and social responsibility. They recognize innovation, sustainable practices, and positive global impact, with winners evaluated by a jury on criteria such as food quality, sustainability, and creativity.
3rd Place - The World Luxury Restaurant Awards - Chosen by 15,095 Users - 11%
Established in 2015, these awards recognize excellence in luxury dining worldwide. Winners are chosen through votes by guests, travelers, and industry professionals, highlighting quality, service, and innovation across numerous categories.
4th Place - World Culinary Awards - Chosen by 8,233 Users - 6%
The World Culinary Awards honor excellence across the global food and beverage industry. They recognize top restaurants, chefs, and culinary institutions, aiming to celebrate innovation, quality, and achievements in gastronomy worldwide.
5th Place - Luxury Lifestyle Awards - Chosen by 1,372 Users - 1%
Luxury Lifestyle Awards recognize high-end brands and businesses, including restaurants, for excellence in quality, service, and innovation. The awards focus on identifying the best luxury experiences globally, judged through research, reputation, and industry analysis.
