Indian Restaurant Awards are national awards whose prime focus is to create recognition for
the food &
beverage industry. These are the only registered awards in the country. By nominationing for
Indian
Restaurant Awards , you have an opportunity to showcase your excellence and achievements in
the F & B
Industry. It allows brands and Restaurateurs to gain recognition, enhance brand reputation,
and stand
out against competition. The awards celebrate your hard work, innovation and contribution to
the food
industry.
Indian Restaurant Awards 2025
- Restaurant of the Year
This category recognises the very best in a dining experience as evidenced by
customer
service and imagination in menu creation and ambience
- NightClub of the Year
This category recognises a night club with best
in a night
life experience as evidenced by customer service and imagination in menu creation and
ambience
- Casual Dining Chain
This category recognises the restaurant chain
offering the
best casual dining experience
- Newcomer Restaurant of the Year
This category recognises new arrival in
the food
world across India which has created an immediate buzz and become the place to be seen
with
customers. Restaurant needs to be less than 2 years old.
- Debutant Restaurant of the Year
This category recognises new arrival in the food world across India which has created an
immediate buzz and become the place to be seen with customers. Restaurant needs to be less
than 1 year old.
- Lifestyle Restaurant of the Year
This category recognizes dining
establishment that seamlessly blends exceptional cuisine with a unique, immersive
experience, creating a destination where food, ambiance, and lifestyle intersect
- QSR Chain of the Year
This category recognises QSR chain across India
offering
quick service atmosphere that serves freshly prepared authentic foods in a fast service
format.
- Fine-dining Restaurant of the Year
This category recognises a fine dine
restaurant across India that provides the best dining experiences evidenced by customer
service and
imagination in menu creation and ambience
- Luxury Restaurant of the Year
This category recognises Luxury restaurant
across India
that provides the best dining experiences evidenced by customer service and imagination in
menu
creation and ambience
- Independent Restaurant of the Year
his category recognises the
standalone
restaurant in a dining experience as evidenced by customer service and imagination in menu
creation
and ambience
- All Day Dining Restaurant of the Year
Restaurant offering the best 24 hour
dining
experience
- Foreign Cuisine Restaurant of the Year
- Indian Cuisine Restaurant of the Year
Recognizing the establishment that
excels in delivering authentic and exceptional Indian flavors.
- Regional Restaurant- North/South/East/West/Central
Honoring the top dining
spot that captures the unique regional essence and culinary traditions of its specific
area
- Casual dining Restaurant of the Year (Standalone)
Awarded to the best
independent casual dining venue known for its relaxed atmosphere and outstanding food.
- Fusion Cuisine Restaurant of the Year
Recognizing the restaurant that
masterfully blends diverse culinary traditions into innovative dishes.
- Excellence in Street Food & Operations
This award recognizes establishments that have elevated the traditional Indian street food
experience through exceptional operational efficiency, innovative menu development,
adherence to hygiene standards, and scalable business models, while consistently
delivering unforgettable, authentic flavors
- Best QSR/Casual Dining Concept of the Year
This category celebrates Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) or casual dining establishments
that exemplify excellence in operational consistency, speed of service, menu innovation,
customer value proposition, and overall market impact within the street food or casual
dining segment.
- Premier Family Dining Experience
Acknowledges restaurants that consistently provide an exceptional and inclusive dining
experience suitable for families, characterized by diverse and appealing menu varieties,
accommodating facilities, and an ambiance that fosters memorable shared moments.
- Best Vegetarian Experience
Acknowledges restaurants that specialize in vegetarian cuisine, offering innovative and
flavorful dishes
- Authentic Local Cuisine Restaurant
Recognizes restaurants that offer authentic ethnic/ local cuisines, promoting cultural
diversity through food.
- Best Tech-Driven Restaurant Experience
Honors restaurants that have effectively integrated technology to enhance customer
experience and operational efficiency.
Icon / Professional Awards
-
Baker of the Year
This category recognises a bakery chef for his baking
abilities
-
Woman in Restaurant Business
This category recognises a Woman who has
demonstrated
leadership qualities and has shown proficiency in all aspects of the restaurant business
-
Marketing Leader of the Year
The award recognizes the professional with
high-quality,
drool-inducing campaigns – online and offline - carried out by a restaurant that led to an
increase
in revenue; the unique concepts and out-of-the-box food challenges that helped restaurants
improve
sales.
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Restaurant Manager of the Year
This category recognises restaurant manager who
has
demonstrated leadership qualities and has shown proficiency in all aspects of the
restaurant
business
- Technology Leader of the Year
The award recognizes the professional for his
vast array
of skills and knowledge of technology in food service and restaurant business
-
Procurement Leader of the Year
The award recognizes the professional for his
vast array
of skills and knowledge of Procurement in food service and restaurant business
-
Food Director of the Year
The award recognizes the professional for his vast
array of
skills and knowledge of purchasing, strong human relations, communication and business
management
skills in food service and restaurant business
-
Business Operations Leader of the Year
The award recognizes the professional
for his
vast array of skills and knowledge of the foodservice operations in food service and
restaurant
business
- Supply Chain Leader of the Year
The award recognizes the professional for his
vast
array of skills and knowledge of the building vendor and supplier relationships in food
service and
restaurant business
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Digital Influencer Award
The award recognizes the professional for using
digital media
to influence audience behaviour in the most creative way in food service and restaurant
business
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Business Development Leader of the Year
The award recognizes the professional
for his
vast array of skills and knowledge of the foodservice development in food service and
restaurant
business
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Financial Leader of the Year
The award recognizes the professional for his
vast array
of skills and knowledge of the finance in food service and restaurant business
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PR Professional of the Year ( Inhouse/ Independent PRs)
The award recognizes
the
professional for his vast array of skills and knowledge of their contribution in the food
service
and restaurants
Innovation Awards
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Vegan Restaurant of the Year
This category recognises restaurant that offers
the best
vegan food in India
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Cloud Kitchen of the Year
This category recognises the outstanding brand that
serves
food based on Cloud Kitchen model in India.
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Community Restaurant of the Year
This category recognises restaurants that
makes a
difference through their CSR initiative
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Most Creative Dining Concept
This category recognises restaurants with unique
dining
concept
-
Authentic Restaurant of the Year
This category recognises restaurants
promoting the
culinary heritage of its region through skill, produce and sourcing.
-
Farm to Table Resturant of the Year
This category recognises restaurants which source their
ingredients
direct from their own farms
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Circular Restaurant Award
This category recognises restaurants which leave
ecological
impact and have great waste control systems
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Best Use of Social Media
This category recognises restaurants which has the
best use of
social media
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Best Pivot by A Restaurant Business
This category recognises restaurants which
have pivoted to
new and
creative business ideas
-
Game Changer Award
This category recognises Restaurant who has campaigned to
change
kitchen and industry culture
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