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Best Fine Dining Restaurant
Located within a five-star hotel or premium standalone establishment, this restaurant shines due to its superior food quality and top-notch service. It sets high culinary standards and offers a striking ambiance for discerning guests.
Best Cafe & Casual Dining Restaurant
Sitting between fast food joints and fine dining spots, this casual dining restaurant offers moderately priced food in a relaxed atmosphere. It's a favourite among foodies of all ages and features cafes serving a variety of beverages.
Best Cocktail Bar & Lounge
Found typically within hotels or restaurants, this upscale establishment prioritizes its bar offerings over food. The mixologists here steal the show, crafting classic cocktails and innovative beverages for patrons to enjoy.
Best Bakery & Patisserie
From breads to cakes and pastries, bakeries master a wide range of baked goods. Patisseries specialise in French pastries, satisfying sweet cravings with their delightful offerings.
Best New Restaurant
In the spotlight within the past year, this restaurant has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts. Whether through press coverage, social media buzz, or critical acclaim, its innovative menu and tantalising dishes have made headlines.
Best Beer Brewery
This brewery offers everything from experimental beers to classic brews, along with flavourful ciders. With a casual and fun atmosphere, it's a haven for adventurous drinkers seeking craft beer experiences.
Best Earth-Friendly Restaurant
Committed to sustainability, this eco-conscious establishment offers farm-to-table fare and uses compostable packaging. It reduces its carbon footprint by sourcing seasonal ingredients directly from farmers, setting a new standard for dining experiences.
Chef Of The Year
This award recognizes an outstanding chef. The recipient of this award has demonstrated the highest standard of culinary skills and showcased his or her mastery by leading the way with kitchen management skills and food innovation.
Rising Star Chef Of The Year
This award honours the most talented young chef in India. The recipient of this award is both innovative and creative, showcasing extraordinary culinary skills and an excellent understanding of ingredients, making his or her mark in the kitchen.
Best Mixologist Of The Year
This award recognizes the mixologist who has demonstrated the best overall knowledge of the premium spirits category and displays innovation and creativity when making cocktails. The recipient of this award also has extensive knowledge of spirits categories and a deep understanding of the cocktail sector.
Best Restaurateur Of The Year
This award honours the restaurateur because of his or her cumulative achievements and financial success. The recipient of this award has not only consolidated the company's position but also significantly grown the business with outstanding leadership qualities.
Best Nutrition and Wellness Award
The Best Nutrition and Wellness award celebrates brands excelling in promoting health and well-being through innovative products and initiatives. Acknowledging brands in the nutrition sector, this award recognises their impact on fostering healthy lifestyles.
Excellence In Beverage Industry
The Excellence in Beverage Industry award celebrates pioneers shaping the beverage landscape with innovation and quality. Recognising outstanding contributions, the award honours individuals revolutionising taste and consumption, setting benchmarks for excellence in the dynamic beverage industry.
Living Legend
This award recognizes the best of the best for his or her outstanding contribution to the F&B industry during a distinguished career. The recipient of this award is a role model, standing out for pioneering philosophies and extraordinary leadership skills. He or she has immensely driven growth, raised the bar for excellence, and set industry standards.
NDTV Food Awards Hall Of Fame
The NDTV Food Awards Hall of Fame celebrates culinary luminaries who have demonstrated unparalleled excellence in the F&B industry, transcending temporal boundaries.
Disclaimer: We appreciate your enthusiasm and interest in NDTV Food Awards. NDTV is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of fairness and objectivity in the selection of award recipients, and accordingly, the selection process has been conducted on merit and achievement within the relevant categories. In the spirit of celebrating achievement and excellence in the food industry, we look forward to a successful and memorable awards show that honours the outstanding contributions of individuals and entities in the food industry.