The NDTV Food Awards 2025 recently concluded with a spectacular celebration of India’s diverse and ever-evolving culinary landscape. Hosted by NDTV’s Arun Singh and Ambika Kumar Singh, this year’s edition, held in Goa, carried a subtle yet unmistakable coastal charm. While the ceremony unfolded indoors, the laid-back elegance of Goa added a refreshing vibe to the glamorous evening. With the spirit of the beach state in the air, the event honoured the finest restaurants, chefs, and individuals that shape the country’s food scene. From premium fine dining restaurants to emerging casual bars, from microbreweries to concept bars, this prestigious award ceremony celebrated the best in the business.
Let us take you through the highlights of this unforgettable evening that left an indelible mark on the food and beverage industry.
Here Are All The Winners Of NDTV Food Awards 2025:
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Best Modern Indian Premium Dining Restaurant – Indian Accent, Mumbai
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Best Modern Indian Casual Dining Restaurant – Anardana, New Delhi
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Best Regional Indian Premium Dining Restaurant – Kappa Chakka Kandhari, Chennai
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Best Regional Indian Casual Dining Restaurant – Bawri, Goa
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Best Pan Asian Premium Dining Restaurant – WABI SABI, Bengaluru
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Best Pan Asian Casual Dining Restaurant – Foo, Jio World Drive
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Best Chinese Premium Dining Restaurant – Yauatcha, Mumbai
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Best Chinese Casual Dining Restaurant – The Oriental Kitchen, Thiruvananthapuram
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Best Asian Specialty Premium Dining Restaurant – Megu, New Delhi
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Best Asian Specialty Casual Dining Restaurant – Burma Burma Restaurant & Tea Room, Mumbai
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Best Italian Premium Dining Restaurant – Le Cirque Signature, Bengaluru
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Best Italian Casual Dining Restaurant – Coco Osteria, Dehradun
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Best North Indian Premium Dining Restaurant – Gulati Restaurant, New Delhi
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Best North Indian Casual Dining Restaurant – Daryaganj, New Delhi
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Best South Indian Premium Dining Restaurant – Spice Studio, Goa
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Best South Indian Casual Dining Restaurant – Malabar Cafe, Kochi
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Best Farm To Fork Restaurant – The Table, Mumbai
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Best Premium Bakery And Patisserie – Manam Chocolate Karkhana, Hyderabad
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Best Casual Bakery And Patisserie – Anjuna Coffee & Company, Goa
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Best All-Day Premium Dining Restaurant – Comorin, Gurugram
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Best All-Day Casual Dining Restaurant – COU COU by Oberoi, Mumbai
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Best 5-Star Nightclub – High Ultra Lounge, Bengaluru
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Best Standalone Nightclub – Roots Lounge, Kolkata
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Best Microbrewery – Ministry of Beer, Goa
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Best Premium Cocktail Bar – The Library Bar, New Delhi
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Best Casual Cocktail Bar – Monkey Bar, Mumbai
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Best Concept Bar – 1911 Bar, New Delhi
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Emerging Premium Dining Restaurant – Kamei, New Delhi
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Emerging Casual Dining Restaurant – Bomba Pizzeria & Taqueria, New Delhi
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Emerging Premium Bar – KOKO, Hyderabad
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Emerging Casual Bar – Hylo, Mumbai
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Editors’ Choice: Excellence In Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine – Luke Coutinho
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Energetic Chef Restaurateur Of The Year – Chef Avinash Martins
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Mixologist Of The Year – Navjot Singh
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Chef Of The Year – Chef Shantanu Mehrotra
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Rising Star Chef Of The Year – Chef Vardaan Marwah
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Restaurateur Of The Year – Rohit Khattar
Apart from jury’s choice awards, the ceremony also included a segment for Reader’s Choice Awards based on public voting. The best restaurants across the country for popular dishes like biryani, dosa, momo, pizza and butter chicken were recognised. A beloved chef also took home the prize for the best food content creator. Click here to learn more about the Reader’s Choice winners.
The exciting event was sponsored by Raymond Lifestyle Limited (celebration partner), Right To Protein (associate partner), Sting (associate partner), Adani Farm-Pik (associate partner), Herbalife India (associate partner), Ernst & Young (process advisors), and JW Marriott Goa (hospitality partner).