MICHELIN Guide Italy 2013 helps travelers find great places to eat and stay, with rigorously researched recommendations to more than 3,500 hotels, 2,300 restaurants and 350 country guesthouses in 2,000 different locations. Updated annually, the guide appeals to all tastes and budgets. Anonymous, experienced inspectors carefully select restaurants, using the celebrated Michelin food star-rating system. Travelers can rely on Michelin since only the best make the cut. While the guide"s minimal text is in Italian, a comprehensive introduction in English explains easily recognizable, time-tested symbols for establishments" facilities and services.