Allcafe Editorial Policy and Standards

A catalog of venues, ratings, critic reviews, restaurant news, curated lists, and event listings — for anyone deciding where to go. We write in plain language and make sure every piece is genuinely useful.

You can't pay for a spot on a ranking or in a curated list. Ratings are calculated from guest reviews using the same algorithm for every venue, from an independent café to a flagship restaurant.

Editorial decisions aren't influenced by advertisers or venues. Paid content is clearly labeled and kept separate from editorial content. Allcafe's restaurant critic visits venues incognito and pays their own bill.

Every editorial piece is credited to a real author with a profile in our "Editorial Team" section. The author and the editorial team are responsible for accuracy, with oversight from the editor-in-chief.

Addresses, phone numbers, opening hours, menus, and other details come from primary sources: the venues themselves, their official websites, and public sources — and we regularly cross-check them against one another.

Spotted outdated info? It can be corrected: venues can update their listing through the business dashboard, and guests can flag issues using "Report an inaccuracy" on the venue's page.

Only reviews that pass moderation are published. We block and remove fake or manipulated reviews whenever we spot them; venues can respond to reviews officially.

News and reviews are based on verifiable facts: announcements from the venues themselves, official sources, and our own visits. We don't publish rumors or unverified claims.

We avoid clickbait and headlines that misrepresent the content. A headline always reflects what the article actually says.

Paid placements and promotional content are always clearly marked. Paid packages give a venue extra features on their profile page but have no effect on ratings or editorial coverage.

Authors don't write about venues they're personally or financially connected to. We don't accept gifts or free visits in exchange for positive coverage.

We acknowledge and correct errors quickly. Significant edits to published material are flagged, and venue data is updated as soon as we receive confirmed information.

Found a mistake? Let us know via the contact form or "Report an inaccuracy" on the venue's page. We respond to every report, usually within a few business days.

Questions, clarifications, and suggestions: visit our contact page. Want to know who we are? Meet the Allcafe editorial team.