FoodFood Top 50 Restaurant Awards 2024, with Magazine Partner Hospitality Horizon held at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, witnessed the clash of titans
BY SHUJATH ALI
Another year. Another resounding success. The much-awaited 12th edition of FoodFood Top 50 Restaurant Awards 2024, with Magazine Partner Hospitality Horizon, held at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai on December 11, not only raised the bar and but also set the standard for F&B awards.
The evening was a star-studded affair with the who’s who of the food and hospitality industry in attendance. Not surprisingly, the hall was packed to capacity.
Nitesh Gandhi, GM of Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, took care to see that preparations were spot on and every little detail was perfected. “We are proud to host these coveted awards which is the gold standard of awards. They celebrate the best in the F&B industry and bring everyone who matters together for an evening of fun and bonhomie,” he said.
Seeking to create a unique platform to recognise culinary talent, FoodFood Top 50 Restaurant Awards 2024 ranked the top restaurants in the country in order of votes by the Grand Jury.
For the first time ever in India, the awards were divided into three broad categories: Top 20 Standalone Restaurants, Top 20 Restaurants in Hotels and Top 10 Special Recognitions.
Under the stewardship of Chairman of the Jury Nakul Anand, Patron-in-Chief, FAITH, and Co-Chairperson Priya Paul, Chairperson, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels, Chief Advisers KB Kachru, Chairman, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group and Camellia Panjabi, Queen of Indian Food as well as Esteemed Directors, winners were decided by a Grand Jury comprising the who’s who of the food and hospitality industry including heads of leading hotel chains, top restaurateurs and acclaimed chefs.
Indian Accent, New Delhi, once again bagged the number one slot in standalone restaurants in the country for the third year in a row followed by Masque, Mumbai, and The Table, Mumbai.
For Restaurants in Hotels, Avartana, ITC Grand Chola, bagged the top slot, followed by Loya, Taj Palace, New Delhi. Megu, The Leela Palace, New Delhi, picked up the third position.
Among the Top 3 Special Recognitions were Indian Accent, Mumbai, ALBA, JW Marriott Bengaluru and P.F. Chang’s, Lower Parel, Mumbai.
Please turn the pages to see full list of winners. Enjoy!