The Restaurant Awards 2018 prime focus is to create recognition for various spectrum of industry experts who are part of this affluent industry. The awards will create a platform for the Indian players to showcase their expertise and gain prominence in the international markets by acknowledging outstanding creativity, customer service and top quality dinning that is on offer in down East.
Restaurant Awards - East India Edition
- Best Restaurant of the Year - Kolkata
Recognising the best restaurant in Kolkata known for its delectable food and ambience
- Best Restaurant of the Year - Jamshedpur
Recognising the best restaurant in Jamshedpur known for its delectable food and ambience
- Best Restaurant of the Year - Patna
Recognising the best restaurant in Patna known for its delectable food and ambience
- Best Restaurant of the Year - Guwahati
Recognising the best restaurant in Guwahati known for its delectable food and ambience
- Best Restaurant of the Year - Bhubaneswar
Recognising the best restaurant in Bhubaneswar known for its delectable food and ambience
- Best Restaurant of the Year - East India
Recognising the best restaurant in East India known for its delectable food and ambience
- Best Restaurant of the Year - Non - Metro
Recognising the best Restaurant in Non-Metro City from East India
- Best Debutant Restaurant of the Year
This category recognises new arrival in the food world in Eastern regions of India which has created an immediate buzz and become the place to be seen with customers
- Best Bengali Cuisine Restaurant of the Year
Recognising the Restaurant which serves the best Bengali Cuisine in East India
- Restaurant Serving best coastal cuisine
Recognising the Restaurant which serves the best Coastal Cuisine in East India
- Best Multi-Cuisine restaurant of the Year
Recognising the Restaurant which serves the best Multi-Cuisine in East India
- Best Restaurant Chain of the Year
The award recognises the restaurant chain that serves the best food and has excellent ambience & customer Services in Eastern regions of India
- Best Indian Cuisine Stand- Alone/Chain Restaurant of the Year
The award recognises the restaurant that serves the best Indian cuisine and has excellent ambience & customer Services in Eastern regions of India
- Best Foreign Cuisine Stand – Alone/Chain Restaurant of the Year (Pan-Asian/ Chinese/Italian/Mexican)
The award recognises the restaurant that serves the Best Foreign Cuisine and has excellent ambience & customer Services in Eastern regions of India
- Best Fine Dine Stand- Alone Restaurant of the Year
This award goes for a fine dine standalone restaurant in Eastern regions of India that provide the very best in a dining experience
- Best Fine Dine Hotel Restaurant of the Year
This category recognises a fine dine hotel restaurant in Eastern regions of India that demonstrate the very best in a dining experience as evidenced by attention to detail and a balanced appropriate menu
- Best 24 hour dining Restaurant
Restaurant offering the best 24 hour dining experience
- Best Chef led restaurant of the Year
A chef led restaurant serving delectable dishes in Eastern India
- Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year
This category recognises the restaurant offering the best casual dining experience in Eastern India
- Best Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year
This category recognises the best vegetarian restaurant for its dining experience, customer service and imagination in menu creation and ambience
- Best Highway Restaurant of the Year
The award recognises the preferred highway eatery that has created a brand and prominence for itself.
- Best Stand-Alone/Chain Quick Service Restaurant of the Year
The award will recognize a Stand-Alone/Chain in Eastern regions of India offering quick service atmosphere that serves freshly prepared authentic foods in a fast service format
- Restaurant serving best Biryani
- Best Takeaway Concept of the Year
- Best Takeaway Restaurant Small Format / Kiosk
- Dark Kitchen Concept of the Year
Nightlife Awards
- Best Restro-Bar / Lounge of the Year
This category rewards Restro- Bar / Lounge in Eastern regions of India with stylish cocktail bar setup that attends to all components of good dining
- Best Gastro-Pub of the Year
This award recognises a Gastro-Pub / Night Club in Eastern regions of India that demonstrates the best ambience, outstanding service, food & liquor
- Gastro Pub / Restro-Bar with best live events
Recognising the best venue for live events in the F&B sector
- Best Debutant Restro-Bar / Gastro Pub of the Year
This category recognises new arrival in the Night Life world in Eastern regions of India which has created an immediate buzz and become the place to be seen with customers
Cafe & Bakery Awards
- Cafe of the Year
The award recognises food outlets in Eastern regions of India that enables one to have coffee in casual setting
- Tea Cafe of the Year
The award recognises a tea cafe for its wide variety of tea, customer service and ambience
- Bakery of the Year
This category recognises the best bakery and confectionery chain in Eastern regions of India which best offers outstanding value, excellent food and appropriate service.
- Best Ice Cream Parlour of the Year
The award recognizes 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.
Design Awards
- Best Theme Based Restaurant/Restro-Bar
Best Restaurant/ Restro- Bar Known for its Cool and Unique Theme
- Restaurant with outstanding ambience and interiors award
This category recognises a Restaurant that has the best interiors
- Restro-Bar / Gastro-Pub with outstanding ambience and interiors awards
This category recognises a Restro-Bar that has the best interiors
- Cafe with Outstanding Ambience and Interiors Award
This category recognises a Cafe that has the best interiors
Special Awards
- Best Menu R&D and Innovative Culinarians Award 2018
Restaurant serving most innovative & delicious cuisines in India
- Business Growth Award 2018
A food and beverage business that has shown a remarkable growth in the last few years
- Best Food Court of the Year – East India
The Award goes to mall/standalone Food Court in East India who have the best selection of brand counters.
- Best Customer Experience Award
Recognising the best Restaurant / Bar / Cafe offering the best service to its customer.
- Best Creative Concept Award of the Year
Recognizing unique concept in Food & Beverage Industry.
Individual Awards
- Restaurateur of the Year
This category recognises restaurant owner who has demonstrated leadership qualities and has shown proficiency in all aspects of the restaurant business
- Young Restaurateur of the Year 2018
(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)
- 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.
- Sous Chef of the Year
The award recognises a Sous chef who most impresses with his culinary expertise and dedication
- Executive Chef of the Year
The award recognises a chef who most impresses with his food approach, design and execution of dishes
- Best Pastry Chef of the Year
(Recognising a pastry chef for his baking abilities)
- Best Home Baker / Home Chef of the Year
