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And The Winners Are! 43 Winners Crowned At The Zomato Restaurant Awards 2023
The Zomato Restaurant Awards 2023 brought together foodies and restaurant industry heavies to crown the best in the business…
This awards ‘do took place at Taj Palm Exotic and top chefs and restaurant owners from across Dubai and Abu Dhabi descended to celebrate the very best in the culinary realm.
Hosted by the renowned food discovery platform, Zomato, along with proud partners Lovin Dubai, Smashi Food, Emirates NBD, and Coca-Cola, the event recognized and honored the most outstanding dining experiences across a wide range of categories. From the top desserts to brilliant beach bars, the best biryani, pizza, and more these awards shine a light on the incredible diversity and creativity of the Dubai food scene.
Note: This was the USERS CHOICE and over 300,000 votes were cast!
With a fun and transparent selection process, the Zomato Restaurant Awards 2023 left everyone with a mouthwatering desire to explore new tastes and flavors. And so, without further ado, here are the big winners from the glam awards do:
Here’s your foodie bucket list for 2023, according to Zomato users
Best beach bar – Barasti Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
Best Biryani – Gazebo Dubai
Best Breakfast – The Hamptons Cafe
Best brunch – Seven Sisters Dubai, JW Marriott Hotel Dubai Dubai
Best burger – Pickl Dubai
Best celeb chef restaurant – Indego by Vineet, Grosvenor House
Best cocktail bar – Masti Cocktails & Cuisine
Best desserts – L’Occitane Café
Best Asian – Zuma
Best casual dining – Public
Best Indian – Mint Leaf of London
Best Italian – Cipriani
Best Middle Eastern – Al Safadi Restaurant
Best Karak – FiLLi Select
Best kebabs – Al Ustad Special Kabab
Best NBD – Kinara By Vikas Khanna, JA Lake View Hotel
Best party venue – The Penthouse, FIVE Palm Jumeirah
Best pizza – Pitfire Pizza
Best pure veg restaurant – Maharaja Bhog
Best rooftop venue – CÉ LA VI, The Address Sky View
Best steak – CZN Burak
Best sushi – SushiArt
Best Cafe – Seva Table
Most Instagrammable cafe – Brunch & Cake
Most romantic restaurant – Pai Thai, Jumeirah Al Qasr
And Dubai Restaurant of the Year goes to… Trèsind Studio!
Abu Dhabi venues were also crowned winners on the night!
Best beach bar – Buddha Bar Beach, St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi
Best biryani – Ritaj
Best burger – Firefly Burger
Best desserts – Magnolia Bakery
Best Asian – Dai Pai Dong
Best Indian – Punjab Grill
Best Italian – Prego’s, Beach Rotana
Best luxury dining – Zuma Abu Dhabi
Best Middle Eastern – Zahrat Lebnan
Best kebabs – Nasr Restaurant & Grill
Best Mandi – Saudi Kitchen Abu Dhabi
Best outdoor dining – Al Qasr, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi
Best party venue – Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar
Best cafe – Art House Cafe Abu Dhabi
Most Instagrammable Cafe – Cave Tapas
Most romantic restaurant – Byblos Sur Mer
And Abu Dhabi restaurant of the year goes to… Beirut Sur Mer!
A huge congratulations to all the winners of the Zomato Restaurant Awards 2023!
Here’s to the unforgettable memories you’ve created and the inspiration you’ve given us to explore even more foodie hotspots across the country.
Lovin Dubai and Smashi Food are proud media partners of this event
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