The NDTV Food Awards 2026 is where culinary excellence meets celebration, bringing together food enthusiasts and industry connoisseurs to honour the very best in India’s dynamic food scene. This prestigious event spotlights everything from delectable delicacies to ground-breaking innovations, celebrating the rich diversity of flavours that define our culinary landscape.

A hallmark of excellence and creativity in the food and beverage industry, the NDTV Food Awards recognises individuals and establishments that set new benchmarks in quality, innovation and experience. Open to restaurants, cafes, bars, breweries, and more, these awards celebrate the leaders shaping the future of Indian gastronomy.

The journey to the top begins with a regional round covering North, East, West and South India, where the top 10 contenders in each category are shortlisted by a panel of tastemakers and the NDTV Food editorial team. These finalists then face off in the grand finale, where an esteemed jury felicitates the ultimate winners in each category. Join us in celebrating culinary brilliance and the visionaries redefining India’s food and beverage landscape.