Awards Categories

The Indian Restaurant Award's 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 South.

Restaurant Awards - South India Edition

• Best Restaurant of the Year- Bangalore Recognising the best restaurant in Bangalore known for its delectable food and ambience

• Best Restaurant of the Year- Hyderabad Recognising the best restaurant in Hyderabad known for its delectable food and ambience

• Best Restaurant of the Year- Chennai Recognising the best restaurant in Chennai known for its delectable food and ambience

• Best Restaurant of the Year- Kochi Recognising the best restaurant in Kochi known for its delectable food and ambience
• Best Restaurant of the Year- Non- Metro Recognising the best Restaurant in Non-Metro City from South India
• Best Debutant Restaurant of the Year This category recognises new arrival in the food world in Southern regions of India which has created an immediate buzz and become the place to be seen with customers

• Best Udupi Cuisine Restaurant of the Year Recognising the Restaurant which serves the best Udupi Cuisine in South India

• Best Chettinad Cuisine Restaurant of the Year Recognising the Restaurant which serves the best Chettinad Cuisine in South India

• Best Andhra Cuisine Restaurant of the Year Recognising the Restaurant which serves the best Andhra Cuisine in South India

• Best Karnataka Cuisine Restaurant of the Year Recognising the Restaurant which serves the best Karnataka Cuisine in South India

• Best Hyderabadi cuisine Restaurant of the Year Recognising the Restaurant which serves the best Hyderabadi Cuisine in South India

• Restaurant Serving best coastal cuisine Recognising the Restaurant which serves the best Coastal Cuisine in South India

• Best Multi-Cuisine restaurant of the Year Recognising the Restaurant which serves the best Multi-Cuisine in South 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 Southern 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 Southern regions of India
• Best Fine Dine Stand- Alone Restaurant of the Year This award goes for a fine dine standalone restaurant in Southern 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 Southern 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 Southern India
• Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year This category recognises the restaurant offering the best casual dining experience in Southern 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 Stand-Alone/Chain Quick Service Restaurant of the Year The award will recognize a Stand-Alone/Chain in Southern regions of India offering quick service atmosphere that serves freshly prepared authentic foods in a fast service format
• Best healthy food restaurant of the Year - South IndiaRecognising restaurant offering the best healthy food in South India
• Food Truck of the Year Recognising the best food truck for its tasty food and customer service

Nightlife Awards

• Best Restro- Bar of the Year This category rewards Restro- Bar in Southern 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 in Southern regions of India that demonstrates the best ambience, outstanding service, food & liquor

• Restro-Bar/Gastro Pub with best live events Recognising the best venue for live events in the F&B sector

• Microbrewery of the Year Recognising a microbrewery for its craft beer and food

Cafe & Bakery Awards

• Cafe of the Year The award recognises food outlets in Southern 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 Southern regions of India which best offers outstanding value, excellent food and appropriate service.

• Best Ice Cream Parlour of the YearThe award recognizes the Best Ice Cream Parlour that has created a brand and prominence for itself.

• Best Juice & Shakes Parlour of the YearThe award recognizes the best Juice & Shakes 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 pub/night club that has the best interiors

Special Awards

• Best Menu R&D and Innovative Culinarians Award Restaurant serving most innovative & delicious cuisines in South India

• Business Growth Award A food and beverage business that has shown a remarkable growth in the last few years

• Best Food Court of the Year – South IndiaThe Award goes to mall/standalone Food Court in South India who have the best selection of brand counters.

• Best Hotel Management Institute of the Year Recognising the best hotel management institute in South India

• Best Food App of the Year Honouring the best in class food tech app developed which is enabling growth in business

• Best Caterer of the Year 2016Recognising the best catering service

• Best Subscription based food delivery Service model of the Year Recognising the best subscription based food model known for its timely delivery

• Best Chef based food delivery service model of the Year Recognising the best Chef based food model known for its timely delivery

• Customer Loyalty Initiative of the Year A restaurant/Bar/Cafe providing the best customer experience to its customers

• Best Creative Concept of the Year Recognizing unique concept in Food & Beverage Industry

Service Provider & Supplier Awards

• Best Consultant of the Year The award recognises the best restaurant consultant that has advised and mentored people and has helped them in running successful restaurants

• Best Kitchen Equipment Supplier of the Year The award is open to all regional restaurant manufacturers and suppliers of kitchen equipment in Southern regions of India

• Most Innovative Food Product Supplier/Manufacturer 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

• Most Efficient Food Delivery Services of the Year Recognising fast and efficient food delivery service

• Restaurant Technology Award Honouring the technologically marvellous business or brand solution provider catering to Restaurant 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 This category recognises a young restaurant owner who has demonstrated leadership qualities and has shown proficiency in all aspects of the restaurant business. He/she should be under 35 years of age

• Life Time 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

• Pastry Chef of the Year Recognising a pastry chef for his/her wonderful baking abilities

• Celebrity Chef of the Year Recognising a celebrity chef who has won the hearts of many through his cooking abilities