The NDTV Food Awards 2026 will celebrate the finest restaurants, culinary innovators and industry leaders shaping India’s vibrant food landscape. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s categories, jury members and the grand awards ceremony. India’s food and hospitality industry continues to evolve at an exciting pace, driven by talented chefs, visionary restaurateurs, passionate bakers and food entrepreneurs who are constantly redefining the country’s culinary identity. Recognizing excellence across the industry, the NDTV Food Awards 2026 will honor the restaurants, professionals and pioneers who have made a remarkable impact on India’s dining landscape.
The awards ceremony will be held on June 15, 2026, at ITC Maurya, New Delhi, bringing together some of the most influential names from the culinary and hospitality sectors. The winners have been selected by an esteemed panel of jurors led by renowned food critic Vir Sanghvi.
The NDTV Food Awards celebrate establishments that create exceptional dining experiences, innovators who push culinary boundaries, and industry leaders whose contributions continue to shape the future of food in India.
The winners were selected by a distinguished jury panel comprising some of the most respected names from the culinary, food writing and hospitality worlds.
Vir Sanghvi
The NDTV Food Awards 2026 promise to be a celebration of excellence, creativity and innovation, honoring the individuals and establishments that continue to elevate India’s culinary landscape. The evening will bring together leading figures from the food and hospitality industry to recognize achievements that have helped shape the way India eats, celebrates and experiences food.
