Swiggy Restaurant Awards 2024: Swiggy Users Reveal India's Culinary Champions

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When it comes to food, we all have that one place that serves up our favourite dishes. And with Swiggy, food lovers like us had the opportunity to turn their favourite restaurant into an award-winning destination. Introducing the Swiggy Restaurant Awards 2024, where India voted for its top restaurant of the year. From beloved national chains like Domino’s, Starbucks, and Eatfit, to iconic local gems like Corner House in Bangalore and Tunday Kababi in Lucknow, food lovers across 100 cities voted for over 12,000 restaurant nominees resulting in 6 million votes, spanning 70+ categories for Food Delivery and Swiggy Dineout. 

Restaurants that emerged victorious in Food Delivery

While going out is fun, nothing beats the comfort of indulging in your favourite food while binge-watching your favourite show. Swiggy users who chose to stay in the comfort of their homes to eat and enjoy voted their hearts out for different categories and restaurants at a pan-India level. Here’s who won. 


Best in Biryani

Biryani holds a special place in the hearts of food lovers across India. It's no wonder that Swiggy users couldn't resist the temptation to order Biryani the most. Here are the restaurants that won the hearts for their flavourful Biryani- Meghana Foods in Bangalore, Dindigul Thalappakatti in Chennai, Biryani by Kilo in Delhi, Persian Darbar in Mumbai, Arsalan in Kolkata, Tunday Kababi in Lucknow, Mehfil in Hyderabad, and nationally, popular restaurant chains like Behrouz Biryani.

Best in Burgers

When it comes to burgers, McDonald's stands out as the ultimate choice nationwide with its myriad options. Nevertheless, Mumbai's Burger King, Bangalore's Truffles and Gurgaon’s Good Flippin' Burgers were also voted top choices from these cities.

Best in Pizza

Pizza lovers across the nation have a unanimous favourite: Domino's Pizza. With its irresistible toppings and flavours, it secured the top spot among Swiggy users. However, best sellers like Pizza Hut in Mumbai, Brik Oven in Bangalore, Oven Story Pizza in Delhi, and Ovenfresh Pizzas, Cakes & Desserts in Chennai also offer delightful options for pizza enthusiasts.

Best in Chinese

Exploring the world of Chinese cuisine is always a flavourful journey, especially when you have the perfect spot to savour authentic Chinese. As voted by Swiggy users, these restaurants stand out: Beijing Bites in Bangalore, Chinese Byte in Gurgaon, Meraki in Mumbai, Kimling in Pune, Chowman in Kolkata. 

Best in Cakes & Desserts

When it comes to satisfying your sweet cravings, nothing quite compares to indulging in decadent cakes and desserts. Swiggy users have spoken, and these restaurants have emerged as the best in serving up irresistible sweet treats: Theobroma in Delhi, The Belgian Waffle Co. in Mumbai, Corner House Ice Cream in Bangalore, Mio Amore - The Cake Shop in Kolkata,  Ibaco in Chennai, Harley's Fine Baking in Hyderabad and Ellora'S Melting Moments in Dehradun. Don’t just take our word for it, order in and delve into the indulgence first-hand.

Best in Indian Sweets

When it comes to Sweets, Indian mithai will always have a special place in our hearts. And if you're always searching for the finest Indian sweet brands, Swiggy users have given their verdict. Kanti Sweets in Bangalore, Om Sweets & Snacks in Gurgaon, Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale in Pune, Gangotree in Chennai, Gwalia Sweets & Dairy Products in Ahmedabad, Sindhi Sweets in Chandigarh, Kanha in Jaipur have won the hearts with their sweet treats.

Best in Ice Creams

Summers have kicked in and so has the craving for the chilled scoops of ice cream. If you’re craving a cup (or a cone) of sweet indulgence, here are the top spots for ice cream as voted by Swiggy users: Corner House Ice Cream in Bangalore and Hyderabad, Natural Ice Cream in Mumbai and Ibaco in Chennai. Make your way to these outlets for a taste test now!

Best in Gourmet

A gourmet dining experience is like indulging in the world of exquisite flavour and culinary excellence. Across various cities, these restaurants have been recognized as the best in gourmet cuisine: Glen's BakeHouse in Bangalore, Cafe Delhi Heights in Delhi, Grandmama's Cafe in Mumbai, Roastery Coffee House in Hyderabad, Chowman in Kolkata, Maratha Samrat in Pune, Nirvana in Patna and Paragon in Thiruvananthapuram. Swiggy users love them and we are sure you will too. Order now and indulge!

Best in Guilt Free

In today's health-conscious world, finding guilt-free options that are both nutritious and delicious is on the list for many. If you are looking out for the best restaurants to savour guilt-free food, here is what Swiggy users love: Eat Fit in Mumbai, Healthy Chef in Delhi, O4H - Order For Health in Bangalore, Millet Express in Hyderabad, The Fruit Bowl Co in Chennai, Dr. Diet - Daily Healthy Diet in Chandigarh and The Simply Salad in Ahmedabad.

Restaurants that emerged victorious on Swiggy Dineout

Be it a special occasion or just weekend outings, we all enjoy dining out once in a while. Swiggy users who like dining out voted for their favourite eateries and here are the top categories that won the award for their culinary excellence: Pure Veg, Casual Dining Places, Desserts, Buffet Places, South Indian, Instagrammable Places, Places with Live Music, Cafes and Romantic Places.

Cream Centre from Mumbai has secured its position as the top choice for pure vegetarian cuisine followed by Signature Grills from Hyderabad and Tan-Sukh from Jaipur. 

For those seeking casual dining experiences, Sandoz in Delhi has emerged as a favourite destination followed by 21st Amendment Gastrobar from Bangalore and Antera Kitchen and Bar from Hyderabad.

When it comes to indulging in desserts, Harleys in Hyderabad is celebrated for its delectable sweet treats followed closely by Smoor from Bangalore and the Waffle Co. from Delhi. 

Longboat Brewing Co. in Bangalore stands out as the go-to spot for buffet experiences followed by Ala Dakshinapuramlo from Hyderabad and Barbeque Nation from Kolkata.

 Dindigul Thalappakatti in Chennai is renowned for its authentic South Indian fare along with IDC Kitchen from Bangalore and Banana Leaf from Mumbai. 

BBM- Buffet, Bar and Music in Hyderabad has also gained popularity among buffet enthusiasts along with the Big Barbeque from Bangalore and Coal Barbecues from Chennai. 

For Instagram-worthy dining experiences, Mykos Craft Kitchen & Bar in Bangalore offers a visually appealing setting. Lake District Bar & Kitchen from Hyderabad and Pimlico from Pune were other popular choices. 

Byg Brewski Brewing Company in Bangalore is the preferred choice for live music enthusiasts followed by Theia Bistro & Bar from Hyderabad and Lighthouse from Jaipur. 

Lastly, for those seeking a romantic dining atmosphere, Roxie in Bangalore sets the perfect scene, also Makau from Hyderabad and Ozora from Kolkata. 

These diverse restaurants reflect the different dining preferences and experiences cherished by Swiggy users across different cities.

Pro Tip

As we gear up for the cricket season, don't forget to elevate your celebrations with delicious dishes from these best restaurants in your city. To add to the experience, a few restaurants will be hosting live screenings of IPL matches. Head to the Swiggy app to check them out now.