Best Newcomer – Restaurant : Maaya Culinary exotica from South India

Best Newcomer (Cloud Kitchen) – Chennai : True Goodness

Best Newcomer – QSR : KUNAFA WORLD

Best Newcomer (QSR) – Bengaluru : GOPIZZA INDIA

Best Newcomer (QSR) – Hyderabad : Nothing Before Coffee

Best Newcomer (QSR) – Chennai : Briyani Feast

Best Newcomer (Café) – Bengaluru : GREEN BEAN COFFEE

Best Newcomer (Bakery) – Bengaluru : The Brownie Circles

Best Newcomer (Restro-Bar) : Magique Rooftop Bar and Kitchen

Best Newcomer (Restro-Bar) – Bengaluru : Bengaluru Box(A&Y VENTURES)

Best Newcomer (Restro-Bar) – Hyderabad : Luft Bar and Kitchen, A Unit of RMM Hospitality

Best Newcomer – Microbrewery : Long Boat Brewing Co.

Best Newcomer (Microbrewery) – Bengaluru : PEEPAI Brewery & Kitchen

Best Newcomer (Tap Room) – Bengaluru : Full Circle Taproom

Best Newcomer Caterer of the Year (Hyderabad) : Nistala’s Organic Hues OPC Pvt Ltd

Restaurant Serving the best Hyderabadi Biryani – SOUTH INDIA : MEHFIL Group of Restaurants

Best Microbrewery in Whitefield  : Fox In The Field

Restaurant Serving the best Biryani : Buhari Hotel Since 1951 Mount Road

Restaurant Serving the best Multi Cuisine : Zaitoon Restaurant & Grills

Best Restro-Bar of the Year – SOUTH INDIA : Lord of the Drinks, Hyderabad

Best Restro-Bar of the Year – Bengaluru : Street 1522

Best Restro-Bar of the Year – Chennai : The Living Room

Best Rooftop Bar – SOUTH INDIA : Zing – SkyBar + Lounge

Best Nightclub of the Year – Bengaluru : i-Bar The Park Bangalore

Best Microbrewery of the Year – SOUTH INDIA : Ironhill India

Best Microbrewery of the Year – Bengaluru : DISTRICT 6

Best Microbrewery of the Year – Hyderabad : Red Rhino – Craft Brewery and Inspired Kitchen, Hyderabad

Best Cocktail Experience : Roxie Bangalore

Best Bar Menu : Lord of the Drinks, Hyderabad

Restro-Bar with the best Live Music – Bengaluru : Gillys Chain of Restobars

Microbrewery with the best Live Music – Bengaluru : Windmills, Brewery and Restaurant

Best Sports Bar of the Year – SOUTH INDIA : The Irish House (Global Kitchens Bengaluru)

Best Microbrewery in Karnataka : The Pump House –  Bengaluru

Best Food Brand of the Year : SNN Foods

Best Restro-Bar in Karnataka : 1522

Best Rooftop Microbrewery of the Year – Bengaluru : Red Rhino – Craft Brewery and Inspired Kitchen, Bangalore

Best Customer Experience – Restaurant : Roxie Bangalore

Best Customer Experience (Restro-Bar) : Blr Brewing Co.

Best Customer Experience – Microbrewery : Catamaran Brewing Company

Best Customer Experience – Café : Pandhal Cafe & Deli

Best Customer Experience – Tea Café : PAPPU CHAIWALLA

Best Customer Experience – Sweet Shop : K. C. Das, Bangalore

Best Customer Experience – QSR : AL TAZA

Best Customer Experience – (Ice-Cream Parlour) : ICEBERG ORGANIC ICECREAMS

Best Customer Experience – Catering : Arusuvai Arasu Caterers Pvt Ltd

Best Customer Experience – Food Court : Lulu Mall Bengaluru

Home Baker of the Year : Dr. Archana Diwan, Founder – Cupohlicious

Bartender of the Year : Mr. Harry Simon Peter, Beverage Manager, Lounge Hospitality

General Manager of the Year : Mr. R. S. Dharmendra, General Manager – Sales & Operations, Gillys Chain of Restobars

Restaurant Consultant of the Year : Mr. Raunak Kundu, Founder, Bluchisel Business Solutions

Food Consultant of the Year : Mr. HARSHA PRABHAKAR, FOUNDER, HOSPITALITY SOLUTIONS

Best Chef Food Consultant of the Year (Bengaluru) : CHEF SWATANTRA VERMA, Founder, Advika Unico Hospitality

Sous Chef of the Year : Chef Azaruddin Sekh, Indian Sous Chef, Courtyard by Marriott

Pastry Chef of the Year : G. Manivannan, Pastry Chef, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel

Young Chef of the Year – Male : Chef Sijo Chandran, Culinary Director, RCP Hospitality Pvt Ltd

Executive Chef of the Year : CHEF VIKAS SETH, Chef & Culinary Director, Embassy Leisure

Best Education & Training in Food Business : Dr. Abhinav Saxena, Mentor, Entrepreneur, Investor & Founder, Cloud Kitchen Network

Young Restaurateur of the Year – Male : Mr. Sachin Vijaya Gowda, Founder, Donne Biryani Palace & Mr. Varun Gowda, Founder, Donne Biryani Palace

Restaurateur of the Year – Male : Mr. Amar Ohri, Executive Director, OHRI’S GROUP

Business Leader of the Year : Chef Samir Singla, Chef – CEO, Uncle Sam’s Kitchen

Celebrity Chef of the Year – Male : Chef Pillai, Founder and Director  RCP Hospitality

Celebrity Chef of the Year – Female : Chef Shreeya Adka, Founder & Chef, The French Door

Outstanding Contribution to the Hospitality Industry – Female : Mrs. SWARNALATHA RAVI, Director, Namma Veedu Vasanta Bhavan

Outstanding Contribution to the Hospitality Industry – Male : Mr. Zorawar Kalra, Founder & Managing Director, Massive Restaurants Pvt. Ltd.

Lifetime Achievement Award : CHEF HEMANT OBEROI, Founder, OB Hospitality and Hemant Oberoi Hospitality Goa Founder, Michelin Selection Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi

Restaurant Serving the best Pan-Asian Cuisine : Pa Pa Ya – Modern Asian Bistro

Best Emerging Food Tech of the Year : On2Cook India Pvt. Ltd.

Best POS System of the Year : Digirestro

Best Concept of the Year : Manago, One Point Solution for F&B

Most Innovative Menu – Food : Ishaara (Bellona Hospitality Private Limited)

Best Café of the Year – SOUTH INDIA : BARISTA COFFEE COMPANY LIMITED

Restaurant Serving the best Indian Cuisine : PAKWANN RESTAURANT

Restaurant Serving the best World Cuisine : Roastown Global Grill-Futur Foods

Restaurant Serving the best Modern Indian Cuisine : Ishaara (Bellona Hospitality Private Limited)

Restaurant Serving the best Andhra Cuisine : Nandhana Palace, Legendary Andhra Restaurant Chain

Restaurant Serving the best Kerala Cuisine : Nellikka Restaurant

Best Emerging Food Brand of the Year : CUREMONTE

Best Beverage Brand of the Year (Non-Alcoholic) : BREWS & BLENDS

Best Emerging Beverage Brand of the Year : Estuary Blending Water

Best Emerging Superfoods Brand of the Year : Oriental Foods

Best Emerging Restaurant Chain of the Year – SOUTH INDIA : Restaurant Chef Pillai

Best Emerging Restaurant Chain of the Year – Bengaluru : Beijing Bites

Best Emerging Quick Service Restaurant Chain of the Year – SOUTH INDIA : Uncle Peter’s Pancakes

Best Emerging Quick Service Restaurant Chain of the Year – Bengaluru : Khan Saheb Grills and Rolls

Best CSR Initiative of the Year : MITTI Social Initiatives Foundation

Best Product Supplier of the Year (HoReCa) : SRAF Proteins Private Limited

Best Packaging Company of the Year : MOLD-TEK PACKAGING LIMITED

Best Emerging Kitchen Equipment Brand of the Year : ARETE KITCHENS

Best Culinary School of the Year : IIHM Hotel School, Bangalore Campus

Best Cleaning Product of the Year : Z-Clean Hygiene Care Pvt Ltd

Most Promising Franchise Brand – Restaurant : Tandooriwala – The Great Indian BBQ Restaurant

Most Promising Franchise Brand – QSR : BIGGIES BURGER

Most Promising Franchise Brand – Café : The Chocolate Room (TCR)

Most Promising Franchise Brand – Bakery : Chef Bakers

Most Promising Franchise Brand – Dessert Parlour : BOMBAY KULFI

Most Promising Franchise Brand – Shake Parlour : FROZEN BOTTLE, Iconic Icecream Desserts Café

Best Bar Consumables Brand of the Year : Ice Port

Most Innovative Cold Chain Technology of the Year : Celcius Logistics Solutions Pvt Ltd

Best Tech for Good in HoReCa : MOSKITRAPS

Best Restaurant of the Year – SOUTH INDIA : Dindigul Thalappakatti

Best Restaurant in Andhra Pradesh : Garden Café

Best Restaurant in Tamil Nadu : VB WORLD BY NAMMA VEEDU VASANTA BHAVAN

Best Restaurant in Bengaluru : Salt – Pan Indian Restaurant, Bar & Grill

Best Restaurant in Chennai : Bombay Brasserie

Best Restaurant in Kochi : Latest Recipe, Le Meridien Kochi

Best Restaurant in Vijayawada : RR Durbar

Best Restaurant in Kormangala : THAI BASIL

Best Restaurant in Frazer Town : Sheeshkebab Restaurant (A&A Hospitality)

Best Restaurant in Whitefield : Inazia, Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center

Best Restaurant Chain of the Year – Hyderabad : Ohri’s

Best Restaurant Chain of the Year – Chennai : Copper Chimney

Best Family Restaurant – SOUTH INDIA : Waters Edge Café

Best Family Restaurant – Bengaluru : THE AVIARY (JW Marriot Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa)

Best Family Restaurant – Chennai : Bazaar

Best Luxury Dining Experience – SOUTH INDIA : SkyGrill  Fusion Tapas & Lounge

Best Luxury Dining Experience – Hyderabad : SOUL FINE DINE

Best Luxury Dining Experience – Chennai : J. Hind

Best Luxury Dining Experience – Kochi : GRAND ENTRÉE

Best Casual Dining Restaurant – SOUTH INDIA : Copper Chimney

Best Quick Service Restaurant Chain – Bengaluru : The Rameshwaram Café

Best Quick Service Restaurant Chain – Hyderabad :  MEHFIL Group of Restaurants

Best Quick Service Restaurant Chain – Chennai : Atti Square

Best Quick Service Restaurant Chain – Kochi : ALBAIK

Best Rooftop Restaurant of the Year – SOUTH INDIA : Colony Clubhouse and Grill

Best Rooftop Restaurant of the Year – Bengaluru : Spot 360 – DoubleTree Suites By Hilton Bangalore

Best Rooftop Restaurant of the Year – Hyderabad : BREWSTERS BAR & KITCHEN GARDEN

Best Rooftop Restaurant of the Year – Chennai : Sunset Grill

Best Pizzeria of the Year – SOUTH INDIA : BOCS Pizza

Restaurant Serving the best Karnataka Cuisine : Hallimane

Restaurant Serving the best Sindhi Cuisine : KAILASH PARBAT

Restaurant Serving the best South Indian Cuisine : Vidyarthi Bhavan

Restaurant Serving the best North Eastern Cuisine : ZINGRON RESTAURANT

Restaurant Serving the best Mexican Cuisine : Sanchez, Embassy Leisure

Restaurant Serving the best French Cuisine : SOUL FINE DINE

Restaurant Serving the best Mediterranean Cuisine : Kebapci

Restaurant Serving the best Continental Cuisine : Three Dots and a Dash

Restaurant Serving the best European Cuisine : O’ver Coffee “Restaurant + Wine Bar”

Restaurant Serving the best American Cuisine : Mad Over Chicken

Best Pizzeria of the Year – Bengaluru : GOPIZZA INDIA

Best Hotel Restaurant – Bengaluru : Lush, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel

Best Hotel Restaurant – Hyderabad : Food Exchange at Novotel Hyderabad Airport

Best Buffet Restaurant – Bengaluru : BENGALURU BELLY

Best Buffet Restaurant – Hyderabad : Flechazo Buffet Restaurant

Best Buffet Restaurant – Kochi : Masala

Best Highway Restaurant of the Year – Bengaluru : NH7 Refuel

Best Highway Restaurant of the Year – Chennai : Manoj Bhavan Veg Restaurant

Best Restaurant of the Year (Non-Metro) : Padayal No Oil – No Boil Restaurant

Best Vegetarian Restaurant of The Year – Bengaluru : Sattvam

Best Vegetarian Restaurant of The Year – Chennai : Royal Indianaa – Luxury Fine Dining Vegetarian Restaurant, Accord Metropolitan, Chennai

Restaurant Serving the best Healthy Food : Prems Graama Bhojanam

Restaurant Serving the best Vegan Food : Santé Spa Cuisine, Jayanagar

Best BBQ Restaurant – SOUTH INDIA : Absolute Barbecues (AB’s)

Best Sweet Shop of the Year – Bengaluru : Anand Sweets and Savouries

Best Sweet Shop of the Year – Kerala : Bikash Babu Sweets

Best Caterer of the Year – SOUTH INDIA : Uncle Sam’s Kitchen

Best Caterer of the Year – Bengaluru : Cookifi

Best Caterer of the Year – Hyderabad : Maan Gaye Ustad Caterers

Best 24-Hour Dining Restaurant – SOUTH INDIA : Food Exchange, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre

Food Court of the Year – SOUTH INDIA : Isthara Parks Private Limited

Food Court of the Year – Bengaluru : Lulu Mall Bengaluru

Best Male Chef led Restaurant of the Year – SOUTH INDIA : Tandooriwala – The Great Indian BBQ Restaurant

Best BBQ Restaurant – Bengaluru : Sheeshkebab Restaurant (A&A Hospitality)

Food Court of the Year – Kochi : LULU INTERNATIONAL SHOPPING MALLS PVT. LTD. (KOCHI)

Restaurant Serving the best Telangana Cuisine : Uppu

Restaurant serving the best Middle Eastern Cuisine : Palmshore Restaurant

Food Court of the Year – Thiruvananthapuram : Lulu International Shopping Malls – Thiruvananthapuram

Restaurant Serving the best Chinese Cuisine : Beijing Bites

Restaurant Serving the best Chole Bhature : Shyamji’s Chole Bhature

Food Court of the Year (Non-Metro) : LULU INTERNATIONAL SHOPPING MALLS PVT. LTD. (KOCHI)

Best Cloud Kitchen of the Year – SOUTH INDIA : Oven Story Pizza

Best Cloud Kitchen of the Year – Coimbatore : Unique Culinary Crafter

Best Cloud Kitchen of the Year (Non-Metro) : EGGETARIAN – FOR EGG LOVERS

Cloud Kitchen Serving the best Indian Cuisine : Nistala’s Organic Hues OPC Pvt Ltd

Cloud Kitchen Serving the best Healthy Food : PanchMishali By GOURMET PARADISE

Cloud Kitchen with the most innovative Menu : Firangi Bake

Best Café of the Year – Bengaluru : Café Noir

Best Café of the Year – Hyderabad : Kortyard Café

Best Tea Café of the Year – Bengaluru : CHAI DAYS

Best Tea Café of the Year (Non-Metro) : The Tea Coterie

Best Bakery of the Year – Bengaluru : IYENGAR’S OVEN FRESH

Best Bakery of the Year – Hyderabad : KS BAKERS PVT LTD

Best Café of the Year (Non-Metro) : WHITE TEAK COFFEE ROASTERS

Best Shake Parlour of the Year : Makers of Milkshakes Pvt Ltd

Best Design (Restaurant) : Seed The Summer House Café

Best Design (Restro-Bar) : Macaw by Acme Designers

Best Design (Microbrewery) : Aurum Brew Works

Best Design (Tap Room) : Taproom by Sherlock’s

Best Design (Café) : LE VANTAGE CAFE BAR

Best Design (Food Court) : Lulu International Shopping Malls – Thiruvananthapuram

Best Theme (Restro-Bar) : Levels Pub & kitchen