Awards Categories

Restaurant Awards

• Best National Restaurant 2016This category recognises the very best in a dining experience as evidenced by customer service and imagination in menu creation and ambience
• Best Regional Restaurant Chain of the Year 2016This category recognises a regional Restaurant chain for its dining experience as evidenced by attention to detail, a well-structured, balanced and appropriate menu across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India.
• Best Regional Standalone Restaurant of the Year 2016This category recognises the very best regional standalone restaurant across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India as evidenced by attention to detail, a well-structured, balanced and appropriate menu.
• Best Regional Debutant Restaurant of the Year 2016This category recognises new arrival in the food world across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India which has created an immediate buzz and become the place to be seen with customers.
• Best Debutant Restaurant Chain of the Year 2016This category rewards noteworthy new chain in the food world which has created favourable impression around their work.
• Best Regional Indian Cuisine Restaurant Chain / Standalone of the Year 2016The award recognises the restaurant that serves the best Indian cuisine having ethnic ambiance and service across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India.
• Best National/Regional Chinese Restaurant of the Year 2016This award goes to the Chinese restaurants across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India that show a drive to influence and shape the future of chinese cuisine.
• Best National/Regional Mexican Restaurant of the Year 2016This award goes to the Mexican restaurants across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India that show a drive to influence and shape the future of Mexican cuisine.
• Best National/Regional Lebanese Restaurant of the Year 2016This award goes to the Lebanese restaurants across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India that show a drive to influence and shape the future of Lebanese cuisine.
• Best National/Regional Thai Restaurant of the Year 2016This award goes to the Thai restaurants across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India that show a drive to influence and shape the future of Thai cuisine
• Best National/Regional Japanese Restaurant of the Year 2016This award goes to the Japanese restaurants across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India that show a drive to influence and shape the future of Japanese cuisine
• Best National/Regional Pan- Asian Restaurant of the Year 2016This award goes to the Pan-Asian restaurants across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India that show a drive to influence and shape the future of Pan-Asian cuisine
• Best Regional Fine Dining Standalone Restaurant of the Year 2016 This award goes for a fine dine standalone restaurant across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India that provide the very best in a dining experience.
• Best Regional Fine Dine Hotel Restaurant 2016This category recognises a fine dine hotel restaurant across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India that demonstrate the very best in a dining experience as evidenced by attention to detail and a balanced appropriate menu.
• Best Regional Standalone Restaurant of the Year 2016 (Small Town)This category recognises the very best standalone restaurant across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India for its well-structured, balanced and appropriate menu.
• Best National / Regional QSR chain of the Year 2016The award will recognize a QSR chain across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India offering quick service atmosphere that serves freshly prepared authentic foods in a fast service format.
• Best Emerging QSR Chain of the YearThis category rewards noteworthy new chain in the food world which has created favourable impression around their work.
• Best Highway Restaurant of the Year 2016 The award recognises the preferred highway eatery that has created a brand and prominence for itself.
• Best Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year 2016This category recognises the best vegetarian restaurant for its dining experience, customer service and imagination in menu creation and ambience
• Best Dim-Sum Restaurant Chain/Stand- Alone of the Year 2016This category recognises a dim-sum restaurant for its wide variety of mouth-watering dim-sums)
• Best Fast Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year 2016This category recognises the restaurant offering the best fast casual dining experience
• Best American/American style diner in IndiaThis category recognises the best American Style diner known for its dining experience, customer service and imagination in menu creation and ambience
• Best healthy and diet food restaurant of the YearRecognising restaurant offering the best healthy food in India)
• Best 24 hour diningRestaurant offering the best 24 hour dining experience)
• Best Customer Service by Restaurant in 2016This award recognises the restaurant which demonstrably goes above and beyond a normal level of service and does it consistently.
• Best emerging international cuisineRestaurant offering new and vibrant flavours in foreign cuisine
• Best Mobile Food/Food Truck of the YearRecognising the best food truck for its tasty food and customer service
• Best Theme based restaurant of the Year(Restaurant with the best theme based decor)
• Restaurant with outstanding ambience and Interiors Award of the Year 2016This category recognises a restaurant that has the best interiors
• Best National/Regional Foreign Cuisine Restaurant of the Year 2016

Cafe & Bakery Awards

• Best National / Regional Bakery and Confectionery Chain / Standalone of the Year 2016This category recognises the best national and regional bakery and confectionery chain across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India which best offers outstanding value, excellent food and appropriate service.
• Best National/Regional home baker/home chef of the Year 2016This category recognises the best national and regional home baker across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India which best offers outstanding value, excellent food and appropriate service
• Best National / Regional Cafe of the Year 2016The award recognises national and regional food outlets across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India that enables one to have coffee in casual setting.
• Most innovative Tea Cafe of the Year(The award recognises a tea cafe for its wide variety of tea, customer service and ambience)
• Best Ice- Cream Parlour/ Juice Parlour of the YearThe award recognises the best Ice-Cream/ Juice parlour that has created a brand and prominence for itself.
• Best Customer Service by a cafe in 2016This award recognises the cafe which demonstrably goes above and beyond a normal level of service and does it consistently.

Nightlife Awards

• Best National/Regional Gastro Pub/Night Club of the Year 2016This award recognises a Night Club across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India that demonstrates the best ambience, outstanding service, food & liquor
• Best National / Regional Restro-Bar of the Year 2016This category rewards leading pub(s) across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India with stylish cocktail bar setup that attends to all components of good dining.
• Pub/ Night club with outstanding ambience and Interiors Award of the Year 2016This category recognises a pub/night club that has the best interiors
• Best Customer Service by a Gastro Pub/ Restro-Bar in 2016This award recognises the cafe which demonstrably goes above and beyond a normal level of service and does it consistently

Special Awards

• Best Menu R&D and Innovative Culinarians Award 2016 The award is open to all regional restaurant manufacturers and suppliers of kitchen equipment across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India
• Best Hotel Management Institute of the Year 2016 The award recognises product by beverage companies with high volume distribution and customer.
• Best Regional Food Court of the Year 2016 The award recognises product by beverage companies with high volume distribution and customer.
• Best Wine Brand of the Year 2016A supplier or manufacturer who has made his mark in the Food & Beverage Industry by supplying products which are used by the Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs, Cafes etc. For example meat, seafood, packed food suppliers etc.)
• Business Growth Award 2016 A supplier or manufacturer who has made his mark in the Food & Beverage Industry by supplying products which are used by the Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs, Cafes etc. For example meat, seafood, packed food suppliers etc.)
• Cookbook of the YearA supplier or manufacturer who has made his mark in the Food & Beverage Industry by supplying products which are used by the Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs, Cafes etc. For example meat, seafood, packed food suppliers etc.)
• Best Food App of the YearA supplier or manufacturer who has made his mark in the Food & Beverage Industry by supplying products which are used by the Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs, Cafes etc. For example meat, seafood, packed food suppliers etc.)
• Most innovative packaged drink of the Year A supplier or manufacturer who has made his mark in the Food & Beverage Industry by supplying products which are used by the Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs, Cafes etc. For example meat, seafood, packed food suppliers etc.)
• Restaurant Technology awardA supplier or manufacturer who has made his mark in the Food & Beverage Industry by supplying products which are used by the Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs, Cafes etc. For example meat, seafood, packed food suppliers etc.)
• Best Caterer of the Year 2016Recognising the best Catering service
• Best Creative Concept Award of the Year 2016Recognizing unique concept in Food & Beverage Industry.

Supplier & Service Provider Awards

• Best Regional Kitchen Equipment Manufacture/Supplier of the Year 2016The award is open to all regional restaurant manufacturers and suppliers of kitchen equipment across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India
• Best Beverage Supplier of the Year 2016The award recognises product by beverage companies with high volume distribution and customer.
• Best Service Provider of the Year 2016The award recognises the service/ solution provider that is cited for its successful track record of innovative deployments to increase restaurant efficiency.
• Most Innovative Food Product Supplier / Manufacturer of the Year - 2016A supplier or manufacturer who has made his mark in the Food & Beverage Industry by supplying products which are used by the Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs, Cafes etc. For example meat, seafood, packed food suppliers etc.)
• Most efficient food delivery services of the Year 2016Recognising fast and efficient food delivery service

Individual Awards

• Best Chef of the Year 2016The award recognises a chef who most impresses with his food approach, design and execution of dishes.
• Best Sous Chef of the Year 2016The award recognises a sous chef who most impresses with his culinary expertise and dedication
• Best Pastry/Bakery Chef of the Year(Recognising a pastry chef for his baking abilities)
• The Lifetime Achievement AwardThis category rewards the individual who has made the greatest impact on the food world in India in the past year in terms of quantitative business increase and most outstanding quality of service.
• National/ Regional Restaurateur of the Year( This category recognises restaurant owner who has demonstrated leadership qualities and has show proficiency in all aspects of the restaurant business
• Bartender of the Year(Recognising a bartender for his vast array of skills and knowledge of in mixing, garnishing and serving drinks.
• Sommelier of the Year(This category recognises restaurant owner who has demonstrated leadership qualities and has show proficiency in all aspects of the restaurant business
• Young Restaurateur of the Year 2016(This category recognises a young restaurant owner who has demonstrated leadership qualities and has show proficiency in all aspects of the restaurant business. Should be under 35 years of age)
• Best Indian Restaurant Consultant/Business Mentor of the Year 2016The award recognises the best restaurant consultant that has advised and mentored people and has helped them in running successful restaurants