Presenting the winners of Condé Nast Traveller x District Top Restaurant Awards 2026, powered by Visa
The winners of the Condé Nast Traveller x District Top Restaurant Awards 2026, powered by Visa, were unveiled in Goa.
The event brought together leading restaurateurs, chefs, culinary innovators and industry leaders from across India.
City-wise Representation
- Mumbai and Goa topped the list with 13 restaurants each in the Top 50.
- Bengaluru secured 6 spots.
- Chennai and Kolkata had 4 restaurants each.
- New Delhi featured 3 restaurants.
- Shillong had 2 entries.
- Kasauli, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Gurugram and Karaikudi had one restaurant each.
Top 5 Restaurants
- NAAR, Kasauli
- The Table, Mumbai
- Papa's, Mumbai
- Farmlore, Bengaluru
- Sienna Calcutta, Kolkata
Excellence Award Winners
- Chef of the Year: Avinandan Kundu and Koyel Roy Nandi
- Global Indian Chef of the Year: Chintan Pandya
- Spirit of Hospitality: Sahodari Foundation
- Mixologist of the Year: Sujan Shetty
Industry Insights
- Goa matched Mumbai's representation in the Top 50 for the first time, reflecting the growth and maturity of its dining scene.
- The awards highlighted India's growing culinary diversity and the emergence of new dining destinations beyond traditional metropolitan hubs.
Jury & Selection Process
- The rankings were determined by a 105-member jury comprising chefs, writers, entrepreneurs, designers, food critics and cultural influencers.
- Voting took place in two rounds between July and August.
- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP served as the process advisor for the awards.
Key Takeaway
The 2026 awards showcased the evolving landscape of Indian dining, celebrating restaurants, chefs and hospitality professionals driving innovation and excellence across the country.
