The Condé Nast Traveller x District Top Restaurant Awards 2025 are back! The winners will be announced on September 29, but the big question is—who decided this year’s list?
This year, a 100-member jury from across India voted for the best restaurants. The panel included chefs, writers, influencers, entrepreneurs, designers, and other food and culture experts. Their votes were collected in two rounds between June and August, with Deloitte India overseeing the process.
Jury Highlights by Region:
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Bengaluru: Chefs, writers, and food enthusiasts like Priya Bala, Ruma Singh, and Anurag Arora.
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Chennai: Chefs Koushik Shankar, Adhira Swami, MasterChef Tamil winner Akash Muralidharan, and lifestyle experts.
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Central & North India: Food writers, bakers, designers, and cultural experts including Shivesh Bhatia, Pernia Qureshi, and Pragya Tiwari.
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Goa: Food writers, drink experts, and entrepreneurs like Anand Virmani and Kasturi Banerjee.
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Hyderabad: Influencers, designers, and culinary explorers.
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Rajasthan: Entrepreneurs, designers, and luxury experts.
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Kerala: Food bloggers, culinary educators, and creative event organizers.
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East India: Writers, chefs, designers, and cultural curators.
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Mumbai: Food critics, writers, stylists, drinks experts, and celebrities like Kunal Vijayakar.
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Pune: Food writers, business leaders, and culinary community heads.
This diverse jury ensures the awards reflect both culinary skill and cultural impact. Their votes will decide India’s most exciting and trusted list of top restaurants for 2025.
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