EazyDiner Foodie Awards Bangalore: A Celebration Of The City’s Dynamic Culinary Landscape

The 5th edition of the Bangalore EazyDiner Foodie Awards took place at JW Marriott Hotel on 8th July 2026, bringing together the city's leading chefs, restaurateurs, hospitality professionals, and food influencers for a spectacular celebration of culinary excellence. Home to some of the best restaurants in Bangalore, the city provided the perfect backdrop for an evening dedicated to recognising the people and establishments shaping the future of food and hospitality. The awards celebrated innovation, consistency, and exceptional guest experiences across the city's thriving restaurant landscape.

The event unfolded beautifully, with an atmosphere of excitement and camaraderie as industry stalwarts gathered under one roof to honour the very best of Bangalore's food scene. Hosted by Ridhima Bhatnagar, the award night seamlessly blended glamour, entertainment, and recognition, creating memorable moments for guests and winners alike. From celebrated culinary talents to influential voices from the digital food community, the evening highlighted the many individuals contributing to the city's evolving dining culture.

The awards featured a diverse range of categories that reflected the breadth and depth of Bangalore's hospitality industry. From honours such as The Best Romantic Dining Experience and The Best Mixology Experience to special recognitions like The OGs of Bangalore, the awards spotlighted restaurants and personalities that continue to set benchmarks for excellence. Alongside acclaimed chefs and restaurants, food influencers were also recognised for their role in shaping dining trends and connecting audiences with some of the best restaurants in Bangalore.

Here is the complete list of awards handed out at the ceremony

• The Best Indian Restaurant in a Hotel - Jamavar, The Leela Palace Bengaluru
• The Best South Indian Restaurant in a Hotel - Karavalli, Vivanta Bengaluru Residency Road 
• The Best South Indian Restaurant in a Hotel - Dakshin, ITC Windsor, Bengaluru
• The Best Asian Restaurant in a Hotel - Edo Restaurant & Bar, ITC Gardenia Bengaluru
• The Best North Indian Restaurant in a Hotel - Dum Pukht, ITC Windsor, Bengaluru 
• The Best North Indian Restaurant in a Hotel - Falak, The Leela Bhartiya City, Bengaluru
• The Best Pan-Asian Restaurant in a Hotel - Shang Palace, Shangri-La Bengaluru
• The Best European Restaurant in a Hotel - Tiamo, Conrad Bengaluru
• Hotel - Feast, Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center
• The Best Sunday Brunch in a Hotel - JW Kitchen, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru
• The Best Rooftop Restaurant in a Hotel - Bang, The Ritz-Carlton Bengaluru 
• The Best Rooftop Restaurant in a Hotel - High Ultra Lounge, Sheraton Grand Bangalore at Brigade Gateway
• The Best Hotel Bar - Copitas, Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru at Embassy ONE
• The Best Buffet in a Hotel - B Café, Shangri-La Bengaluru
• The Best Bakery & Patisserie in a Hotel - CRAFT, Hyatt Centric Hebbal Bengaluru
• The Best Business Hotel - Park, Manyata Tech Park
• The Best Indian Restaurant - Salt - Indian Restaurant, Bar & Grill, UB City
• The Best Indian Restaurant - Moai - Redefined Vegetarian Dining, Jayanagar
• The Best North Indian Restaurant - Hoy Punjab, Whitefield
• The Best South Indian Restaurant - AnTeRa Kitchen & Bar, Marathahalli
• The Best Coastal Cuisine Restaurant - Shetty Lunch Home, Jayanagar
• The Best Coastal Cuisine Restaurant - The Fisherman's Wharf, Jakkur
• The Best Chef-Led Restaurant - Rosmarino Restaurant, Indiranagar
• The Best Destination Restaurant - BLR Brewing Co., Kanakapura Road
• The Best Asian Restaurant - Baan Phadthai Indiranagar
• The Best Asian Restaurant - Nasi and Mee, Richmond Town
• The Best Italian Restaurant - Bologna Italian Restaurant, Indiranagar
• Bengaluru's Sweetest Spot - LICK Lavonne Icecream And Kitchen, Indiranagar
• The Best Sushi in Town - Lucky Chan, Indiranagar
• The Best Sushi in Town - Shiro, UB city
• The Best Speciality Coffee Destination - Araku Coffee, Indiranagar
• The Best Bakery & Patisserie - SMOOR, Lavelle Road
• The Best Pan-Asian Restaurant - Yuki Cocktail Bar & Kitchen, Indiranagar
• The Best Pan-Asian Restaurant - Royal China, UB City
• The Best Casual Dining Chain - Hatti Kaapi - Signature, Lavelle Road
• The Best Brekkie Spot - Amintiri, HSR Layout
• The Best Vegetarian Restaurant - Phurr, Indiranagar
• The Best Vegetarian Restaurant - Street Storyss, Brigade Road
• The Best Fine Dining Restaurant - Kalpaney, JP Nagar
• The Best Speakeasy Bar - SOKA Cocktail Bar, Indiranagar, East Bengaluru
• Lifetime Achievement Award - Anjan Chatterjee
• Hospitality Visionary of the Year - Nirupa Shankar, Brigade Group
• CEO Leadership Award - Rahul Agrawal
• General Manager of the Year - Digvijay Singh, Conrad Bengaluru
• Hotel Manager of the Year - Gaurav Sinha, JW Marriott
• Bengaluru Hospitality Icon - Mukesh Tolani, Co-Founder, Toit
• Hospitality Changemaker of the Year - Arun Prasanna, Byg Ventures
• Restaurant Group of the Year - VRO Hospitality
• Café Brand of the Year - Third Wave Coffee
• PR Professional of the Year - Ananya Banerjee, JW Marriott
• Hotel F&B Leader of the Year - Naval Kukreti, Leela Palace
• F&B Excellence Award - Kazim Mehdi, Four Seasons
• F&B Director of the Year - Prateek Gulati, The Oberoi Bengaluru
• PR Professional of the Year - Ananya Banerjee, JW Marriott
• The Best Romantic Dining Experience - Kai Bar and Kitchen, Ashok Nagar
• The Best Romantic Dining Experience - White Garden, Kalyan Nagar
• The Best Rooftop Bar - Sky Garden, Whitefield, East Bengaluru
• The Best Microbrewery - The Bier Library, Sarjapur Road, South Bengaluru
• The Best All-Day Café - The Kind Roastery and Brew Room, Indiranagar
• The Best All-Day Café - Roastea, Koramangala
• The Best Mixology Experience - Roxie & Barry, Whitefield, East Bengaluru
• The Best Sundowner Bar - Maize & Malt, Krishnarajapuram Hobli, Bengaluru
• The Best Biryani in Town - Sharief Bhai Biryani, Frazer Town
• The Best Biryani in Town - Bamboo Restaurant, Kalyan Nagar
• The Best Gourmet Pizzeria - The Pizza Bakery - Woodfired Sourdough, Indiranagar
• The Best Gourmet Pizzeria - Brik Oven - Woodfired Pizzas, Indiranagar
• The Best Buffet Feast in Town - Barbeque Nation, Indiranagar
• The Best Buffet Feast in Town - The Big Barbeque, Marathahalli
• The Best Mediterranean Restaurant - Bayroute, Phoenix Mall Of Asia
• The Best Mediterranean Restaurant - Maffei Kitchen, Koramangala
• The Best Cocktail Bar - The Reservoire, Koramangala, South Bengaluru
• The Best Cocktail Bar - 403 Forbidden Bar, Indiranagar, East Bengaluru
• The Best High-Energy Bar - Blah Bla X, Phoenix Mall Of Asia, Yelahanka, Bengaluru
• The Best High-Energy Bar - Whitefield Social, Phoenix Market City Mall, Whitefield
• The Debutant of the Year - Legends Microbrewery, Varthur, Bengaluru
• The Debutant of the Year - Beige, Marathahalli, East Bengaluru
• The Best Scenic Brewery Experience - Gladia Brewery & Kitchen, Kaikondrahalli, Bengaluru
• The Best Scenic Brewery Experience - Biergarten, Bellandur, South Bengaluru
• Emerging Brewery in Town - Oasis Brewery, Whitefield, East Bengaluru
• Emerging Brewery in Town - Legacy Brewing Company, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, South Bengaluru
• The OGs of Bangalore - Chin Lung Resto Bar, Residency Road, Central Bengaluru
• The OGs of Bangalore - 1522 - The Pub, Malleshwaram, West Bengaluru
• Sakkat Hangout Spot - Stories Bar & Kitchen, HSR, South Bengaluru
• HSR, South Bengaluru - The Pump House, JP Nagar, South Bengaluru
• The Best Game Night Spot - Amoeba Sports Bar, Church Street, Central Bengaluru
• The Best Game Night Spot - Underdoggs Whitefield, East Bengaluru
• The Best Beer Under the Stars - Old Mill, Varthur Main Road, Whitefield
• The Best Beer Under the Stars - URU, JP Nagar, South Bengaluru
• The Best Nightlife Destination - BudBee Zodiac Bar & Kitchen, Marathahalli, East Bengaluru
• The Best Nightlife Destination - Atlantis - Brewpub, Cocktails & Kitchen, HSR, South Bengaluru
• The Best Party Destination - Gulp Cocktails & Kitchen, Banashankari, South Bengaluru
• The Best Party Destination - Proxy Rooftop Bar & Kitchen, Icon Select By Bhagini, Mahadevpura, Bengaluru
• The Best Live Events Venue - Nusa Tropical Brewvilla, Gunjur Village, Bengaluru
• The Best Live Events Venue - The Golden Circle Brewery, Doddakanneli, Bengaluru
• The Best Date Night Destination - Radio Bar, Bellandur, South Bengaluru
• The Best Date Night Destination - Indian Biere House, JP Nagar, South Bengaluru
• The Best Taproom Experience - Suka Brew & Kitchen, Nagarbhavi, West Bengaluru
• The Best Taproom Experience - Jollygunj, Whitefield, East Bengaluru
• PayEazy Restaurant of the Year - The Soda Factory Brew & Kitchen, Nagarbhavi, West Bengaluru 
• PayEazy Restaurant of the Year - Bellona Hospitality Services Limited
• The Most Loved Beer Garden - Mannheim Craft Brewery, Whitefield, East Bengaluru
• The Food Creator of the Year - Nitin Hajela