The third edition of the Dehradun Food Awards concluded on a high note, celebrating the finest names in Dehradun’s food and hospitality industry. Held on 24th February 2026 at Regenta Dehradun, the evening brought together restaurateurs, chefs, hospitality professionals, and industry leaders under one roof for a memorable celebration of excellence.
The prestigious ceremony was graced by Honourable Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi as the Chief Guest, whose presence added distinction to the occasion. Shri Mukesh Thakur, Superintendent of Police, attended as the Guest of Honour, acknowledging the growing strength and professionalism of the region’s hospitality sector.
Presented by The Big Daddy Events, the Dehradun Food Awards continues to establish itself as a benchmark platform for recognising culinary talent and innovation. The initiative was powered by Narayani Enterprises, whose support reinforced the event’s scale and impact.
With Regenta Dehradun serving as the Hospitality Partner, guests experienced a seamless and elegant evening, while academic insight and industry perspective were strengthened through the association with Knowledge Partner Maya Devi University.
From emerging culinary innovators to established hospitality leaders, the awards recognised individuals and establishments that are redefining Dehradun’s vibrant dining culture. As the third edition wraps up successfully, the Dehradun Food Awards further solidifies its position as the region’s premier platform celebrating excellence in food and hospitality.
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees who continue to elevate industry standards.
Best Bakery: Ellora’s Melting Moments
Best All Day Dining & High-Energy Bar: Romeo Lane Dehradun
Best Rooftop Lounge & Bar: Beyul, Hyatt Regency Dehradun Resort & Spa
Best Cocktail Bar: CinCin, LP Residency
Restaurant of the Year: House of Nuttmeeg
Best Pure Veg Restaurant: Gupta’s
Best Restaurant for Regional Cuisine: Monsoon
Best Restaurant for Uttarakhandi Cuisine: Yellow Hills Restaurant
Best Restaurant for Continental Cuisine: Celeste
Best Restaurant for Pan-Asian Cuisine: Yellow Marigold Experience Studio and House Café
Best Restaurant for Italian Cuisine: Coco Osteria
Best Restaurant for South Indian Cuisine: Tirupati Madras Dosa
Best Restaurant for Awadhi Cuisine: Badmaash Kebabi
Best In-House Hotel Restaurant: Mystique, Malsi Mist
Best Family-Friendly Restaurant: Pinxx, Regenta Dehradun
Best Rooftop Restaurant: Skyline Kitchen & Spirits, GK Exotica Dehradun
Best Restaurant in Resort: Maldevta Farms
Best All Day Dining Restaurant in 5-Star Hotel: Vista, Taj Mussoorie Foothills
Best Nightclub in Dehradun: Romeo Lane Dehradun
Best Sundowner in Dehradun: Diablo Dehradun
Café with a Cause: The Silent Bistro
Most Romantic Café: XOXO
Best Boutique Café: Brew Casa
Café with Best Ambience: Tamtara Café
Best Neighbourhood Café: Happy Hearts Café
Best Legacy Sweet Shop: Gupta’s
Best Sweet Shop: Kalra’s
Best Café Serving Chinese Food: Forks & Sticks
Best Café Serving Momo: Momo’s Planet
Best Café Serving Sushi: Dehra Food Café
Best Café Serving Appe: Appe Walla Cafe
Best Biryani Outlet: Fusion Flavours
Best Cloud Kitchen: K Tiffin Story
Best Outlet Serving Kheer Mohan: Thakur Raghuveer Singh Ji Kachori Wale (Chef Akash Thakur)
Best Food Kiosk of the Year: Siora by Roasted Culture
Foodpreneur of the Year: Pradeep Kumar, Monkey Dumplings
Restropreneur of the Year: Shivi Chaddha, Upstate by Shivi
Marketing Leader of the Year: Karan Singh Nagra, Director of Marketing and Communications, Hyatt Regency Dehradun Resort & Spa
F&B Manager of the Year: Deepak, Regenta Dehradun
Best Multicuisine Restaurant: Pano, Fairfield by Marriott Dehradun
Best Indian Specialty Restaurant: Aanch, Gateway Dehradun
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Bakery | Ellora’s Melting Moments |
| Best All Day Dining & High-Energy Bar | Romeo Lane Dehradun |
| Best Rooftop Lounge & Bar | Beyul, Hyatt Regency Dehradun Resort & Spa |
| Best Cocktail Bar | CinCin, LP Residency |
| Restaurant of the Year | House of Nuttmeeg |
| Best Pure Veg Restaurant | Gupta’s |
| Best Restaurant for Regional Cuisine | Monsoon |
| Best Restaurant for Uttarakhandi Cuisine | Yellow Hills Restaurant |
| Best Restaurant for Continental Cuisine | Celeste |
| Best Restaurant for Pan-Asian Cuisine | Yellow Marigold Experience Studio and House Café |
| Best Restaurant for Italian Cuisine | Coco Osteria |
| Best Restaurant for South Indian Cuisine | Tirupati Madras Dosa |
| Best Restaurant for Awadhi Cuisine | Badmaash Kebabi |
| Best In-House Hotel Restaurant | Mystique, Malsi Mist |
| Best Family-Friendly Restaurant | Pinxx, Regenta Dehradun |
| Best Rooftop Restaurant | Skyline Kitchen & Spirits, GK Exotica Dehradun |
| Best Restaurant in Resort | Maldevta Farms |
| Best All Day Dining Restaurant in 5-Star Hotel | Vista, Taj Mussoorie Foothills |
| Best Nightclub in Dehradun | Romeo Lane Dehradun |
| Best Sundowner in Dehradun | Diablo Dehradun |
| Café with a Cause | The Silent Bistro |
| Most Romantic Café | XOXO |
| Best Boutique Café | Brew Casa |
| Café with Best Ambience | Tamtara Café |
| Best Neighbourhood Café | Happy Hearts Café |
| Best Legacy Sweet Shop | Gupta’s |
| Best Sweet Shop | Kalra’s |
| Best Café Serving Chinese Food | Forks & Sticks |
| Best Café Serving Momo | Momo’s Planet |
| Best Café Serving Sushi | Dehra Food Café |
| Best Café Serving Appe | Appe Walla Cafe |
| Best Biryani Outlet | Fusion Flavours |
| Best Cloud Kitchen | K Tiffin Story |
| Best Outlet Serving Kheer Mohan | Thakur Raghuveer Singh Ji Kachori Wale (Chef Akash Thakur) |
| Best Food Kiosk of the Year | Siora by Roasted Culture |
| Foodpreneur of the Year | Pradeep Kumar, Monkey Dumplings |
| Restropreneur of the Year | Shivi Chaddha, Upstate by Shivi |
| Marketing Leader of the Year | Karan Singh Nagra, Director of Marketing and Communications, Hyatt Regency Dehradun Resort & Spa |
| F&B Manager of the Year | Deepak, Regenta Dehradun |
| Best Multicuisine Restaurant | Pano, Fairfield by Marriott Dehradun |
| Best Indian Specialty Restaurant | Aanch, Gateway Dehradun |