Best National Restaurant 2017 This 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 2017 This 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 2017 This 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 2017 This 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. Restaurant needs to be less than 2 years old.
Best Debutant Restaurant Chain of the Year 2017 This category rewards noteworthy new chain in the food world which has created favourable impression around their work. Restaurant needs to be less than 2 years old.
Best Regional Indian Cuisine Restaurant Chain / Standalone of the Year 2017 The 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 2017 This 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 2017 This 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 Mediterranean Cuisine Restaurant of the Year 2017 This award goes to the Mediterranean Cuisine restaurant 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 Italian Restaurant of the Year 2017 This award goes to the Italian restaurants across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India that show a drive to influence and shape the future of Italian cuisine.
Best National/Regional Thai Restaurant of the Year 2017 This 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 2017 This 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 2017 This 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 2017 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 2017 This 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 2017 (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 2017 The 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 Year This category rewards noteworthy new chain in the food world which has created favourable impression around their work.
Best Highway Restaurant of the Year 2017 The award recognises the preferred highway eatery that has created a brand and prominence for itself.
Best Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year 2017 This 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 2017 This category recognises a dim-sum restaurant for its wide variety of mouth-watering dim-sums)
Best Fast Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year 2017 This category recognises the restaurant offering the best fast casual dining experience
Best American/American style diner in India This 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 Year Recognising restaurant offering the best healthy food in India)
Best 24 hour dining Restaurant offering the best 24 hour dining experience)
Best Customer Service by Restaurant in 2017 This award recognises the restaurant which demonstrably goes above and beyond a normal level of service and does it consistently.
Best Emerging International Cuisine Restaurant offering new and vibrant flavours in foreign cuisine
Best Mobile Food/Food Truck of the Year Recognising 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 2017 This category recognises a restaurant that has the best interiors
Best Multi-Cuisine restaurant of the Year Recognising the Restaurant which serves the best Multi-Cuisine in India
Cafe & Bakery Awards
Best National / Regional Bakery and Confectionery Chain / Standalone of the Year 2017 This 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 2017 This 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 2017 The 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 of the Year The award recognises the best Ice-Cream parlour that has created a brand and prominence for itself.
Best Juice / Shake Parlour of the Year The award recognises the best Juice parlour that has created a brand and prominence for itself.
Best Customer Service by a cafe in 2017 This award recognises the cafe which demonstrably goes above and beyond a normal level of service and does it consistently.
Cafe with Outstanding Ambience and Interiors Award This category recognises a Cafe that has the best interiors.
Nightlife Awards
Best National / Regional Gastro Pub / Restro Bar of the Year 2017 This award recognises a Gastro Pub / Restro Bar across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western and Central regions of India that demonstrates the best ambience, outstanding service, food & liquor
Gastro Pub / Restro Bar with Outstanding Ambience and Interiors This category recognises a Gastro Pub / Restro Bar that has the best interiors
Best Customer Service by a Gastro Pub / Restro-Bar in 2017 This award recognises the Gastro Pub / Restro-Bar which demonstrably goes above and beyond a normal level of service and does it consistently
Restro-Bar / Gastro Pub with best live events Recognising the best venue for live events in the F&B sector
Best Theme based Restro Bar / Gastro Pub of the Year (Restro Bar / Gastro Pub with the best theme based decor)
National / Regional Microbrewery of the Year Recognising a microbrewery for its craft beer and food
Special Awards
Best Menu R&D and Innovative Culinarians Award 2017 Restaurant serving most innovative & delicious cuisines in India
Best Hotel Management Institute of the Year 2017 The award recognises product by beverage companies with high volume distribution and customer.
Best Regional Food Court of the Year 2017 The award recognises product by beverage companies with high volume distribution and customer.
Best Wine Brand of the Year 2017 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.)
Business Growth Award 2017 A food and beverage business that has shown a remarkable growth in the last few years
Cookbook 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.)
Best Food App of the Year Honouring the best in class food tech app developed which is enabling growth in business
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 award Honouring the technologically marvellous business or brand solution provider catering to Restaurant industry
Most efficient food delivery services of the Year 2017 Recognising fast and efficient food delivery service
Best Caterer of the Year 2017 Recognising the best Catering service
Best Creative Concept Award of the Year 2017 Recognizing unique concept in Food & Beverage Industry.
Male / Female Food Influencer of the Year
Supplier & Service Provider Awards
Best Regional Kitchen Equipment Manufacture/Supplier of the Year 2017 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 Beverage Supplier of the Year 2017 The award recognises product by beverage companies with high volume distribution and customer.
Best Service Provider of the Year 2017 The 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 - 2017 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.)
Individual Awards
Best Chef of the Year 2017 The award recognises a chef who most impresses with his food approach, design and execution of dishes.
Best Sous Chef of the Year 2017 The 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 Award This 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 2017 (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 2017 The award recognises the best restaurant consultant that has advised and mentored people and has helped them in running successful restaurants
