NDTV Food Awards 2026: Most Innovative Indian Restaurant of the Year - Avartana, ITC Grand Chola, Chennai

Avartana isn't your typical South Indian restaurant. It's a bold fusion of tradition and innovation, where age-old flavours meet modern techniques.   

Anil Chadha, Managing Director of ITC Hotels, along with his team, received the 'Most Innovative Indian Restaurant of the Year' Award for Avartana. The award was presented on stage by jury chair Vir Sanghvi, renowned food critic and author, along with Rahul Kanwal, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, NDTV.