Nope, I find that the real recommendation is in the food... fancy stars can mean nothing or everything (after all, they are just value judgements).... I've been to 4* restaurants where I couldn't find a single thing to eat (I'm veggie and none of them were prepared to do non meat stuff) and also been to no star restaurants, run by hard working enthusiasts who have totally thrilled and excited me and given me a decent plate of (veggie) food... I always go on personal recommendation !