iPhone your way to gourmet dining

Building on the success of the ‘Michelin guide Restaurants’ iPhone applications for France and Europe, Michelin has announced the launch of four new titles in Europe covering Germany, Spain & Portugal, Italy and the United Kingdom; and two in the United States for New York and San Francisco.

Developed by ViaMichelin, the applications list all of the restaurants selected by the Michelin guide, including starred restaurants and Bib Gourmand eateries offering excellent value for money. They are available in five languages (French, English, German, Spanish and Italian) for the European countries and in English for the United States.

The applications are sold for the iPhone and iPod Touch via the iTunes App Store, where they can be found by searching for ‘Michelin’.

In just seconds, the applications enable an iPhone user to find a restaurant and call for a reservation. Each listing comes with detailed information, including address, phone number, opening hours, awards and Michelin guide comments. Users can also upload and share their opinion of the restaurant, by rating such features as quality products, inexpensive, good value for money and friendly welcome.

These and other review comments can be shared with other users, as well as with visitors to ViaMichelin.co.uk. To post comments and opinions, users must first register online for the ‘My ViaMichelin’ service.

Prices range from £3.99 for each of the US apps and £5.99 for each of the European countries, to £11.49 for the European title listing all of the restaurants selected in Europe.

The Michelin guide, ViaMichelin.co.uk and mobile phone applications work in close synergy to offer services directly related to Michelin’s commitment to supporting sustainable mobility. Indeed, what could be more mobile than to choose and book a restaurant from your phone?