Zee Zest Unlimit Awards 2025 Categories | ZeeZest
Best Progressive Indian Restaurant
Rebel with a cause! These are culinary establishments who offer a modern take of traditional Indian fare. Innovation means separating genius from the gimmicky. Shedding off its old avatar, the dish needs to be creatively reinterpreted and aesthetically presented without losing its soul.
Varq, The Taj Mahal
Delhi
Ziya, The Oberoi
Mumbai
Trèsind
Mumbai
Tevar
Hyderabad
Indian Accent
Mumbai
Best Regional Indian Restaurant
RRR - Rich, Regional, Ravishing. Like regional cinema, regional cuisine too is making waves across the country. Restaurants that place value on hyper-local and feature lesser-known regional cuisines
Rynsan
Shillong
Comorin
Gurugram
Malgudi Mylari Mane
Bengaluru
Kari Apla
Mumbai
Adaa, Taj Falaknuma Palace
Hyderabad
Best Restaurant in a 5 Star
A restaurant with 5+ years of operations within a five-star hotel that has been a trendsetter and innovator in introducing cuisines with its ever evolving menu and focus on ingredients.
Dum Pukht, ITC Maurya
Delhi
MEGU, The Leela Palace
Delhi
Kangan, The Westin Mumbai Garden City
Mumbai
Kokum Kitchen, Taj Fort Aguada
Goa
Koishii, The St. Regis
Mumbai
Best Coastal Restaurant
Sounds Fishy yet Tasty! A restaurant that consistently delivers fresh, flavourful seafood dishes and not makes any bones about impressing its diners with its commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional service.
Fisherman's Wharf
Goa
Restaurant Chef Pillai
Kochi
Trishna
Mumbai
Karavalli
Bengaluru
Maaslli
Worli
Best Concept Restaurant
It's all in the Concept! A restaurant that has made an attempt to attract the audience in a unique manner, through its decor, location and the experience. A distinct idea that could be thoughtful, fancy or utterly shocking.
Bombay Daak
Mumbai
Avatara
Mumbai
Bandra Born
Mumbai
Hosa
Goa
Aragma
Pune
Best Designed Restaurant
Beauty with function. Design is integral, the first thing we notice, engage with... it tells a story and stays long after we leave a place. From the door to the furnishing to the light fixtures that give you warmth and privacy to the architecture that doesn't disturb the past but merges with the fuctional needs of the present.
Bawri
Goa
Bar Palladio
Jaipur
Tubu
Chandigarh
Baradari
Jaipur
Hosa
Goa
Best New Restaurant
When you are not just a 'New' Restaurant but 'Neo' -The One, who despite being less than 6 months old has already grabbed the eyes, ears and tastebuds of the cognoscenti, press, critics and social media.
Terrai
Hyderabad
Kopitiam Lah
Bengaluru
Avatara
Mumbai
Popo's by The Blue Poppy
Kolkata
Otra
Mumbai
Best Cafe
Deals, dates or diaries - a lot happens over a cuppa here! Apart from offering a variety of options and skilled execution in beverages, the food is well-paired with the beverage menu to offer a complete dining experience in a comfortable and cozy setting.
Coromandel Cafe
Puducherry
Sienna Store & Café
Kolkata
Corridor 7 - Coffee Roasters
Nagpur
Carnatic Cafe
Delhi
Boojee
Mumbai
Best All Day Dining Restaurant
‘Roll the red carpet for the red eyes’. Offering everything from classic comfort food to innovative fusion dishes, a spot that satisfies any craving, any time of day. Their food is delicious, their atmosphere is inviting, and their service is impeccable. It's the place where you can truly enjoy a meal without worrying about the clock.
Fenix, The Oberoi
Mumbai
One8 Commune
Hyderabad
The One, Le Méridien
Delhi
Vista Taj Lands End
Mumbai
Woodside Inn
Mumbai
Best Asian Restaurant
Our culinary cousins from the hood! An establishment that truly celebrates Asian culture with the most aromatic curries to the finest cooked meat cuts. The menu is a ticket for a tantalising gastronomic journey for discerning diners.
Hakkasan
Mumbai
Seefah
Mumbai
By the Mekong - The St. Regis
Mumbai
Muro
Bengaluru
Fireback
Goa
Best Restaurant in a Non-Metro
‘Country - cousin no more’. A restaurant that proves great food isn't just for the big city. Showcasing local flavours and innovative techniques, their menu is a delightful surprise and is for anyone who appreciates exceptional dining experiences, no matter where they're located.
Oudhyana
Lucknow
The Bangala
Karaikudi
Villa Maya
Thiruvanthapuram
Amoli
Shantiniketan
The Johri
Jaipur
Best Sustainable Restaurant
Say Hello to Planet-Positive Plates! A favourite among eco-conscious foodies, a restaurant that's setting the standard for sustainable dining with their commitment to reducing waste, supporting local farmers, and minimising their environmental impact.
Annamaya
Delhi
Go Native
Bengaluru
Project Hum
Mumbai
Greenr
Goa
OMO - Soul Food Community
Gurugram
Best Vegetarian Restaurant
No 'beet'ing around the bush! Lettuce celebrate the menu with the green dot and find the G.O.A.T. minus the meat!
Agashiye, The House of MG
Ahmedabad
Soam
Mumbai
Street Storyss
Bengaluru
Shree Thaker Bhojanalay
Mumbai
Saravana Bhavan
Chennai
Best Legacy Restaurant
Like the lovable grandparent who tells the finest stories, this restaurant celebrates that old is definitely the gold standard - in terms of taste, experience and guiding the present to appreciate the past.
Tunday Kababi
Lucknow
Britannia & Co
Mumbai
Karim’s
Delhi
MTR
Bengaluru
Trincas
Kolkata
Best Cocktail Bar
Raising the bar - literally! An establishment which focuses on its bar before food. The bar and mixologists should be masters of classic cocktails as well as have an evolving beverage menu that focusses on customization, innovation and exemplary service. There should also be a focus on food that complements the drinks.
SOKA
Bengaluru
Carnival by Trèsind
Mumbai
ZLB23
Bengaluru
AMPM
Kolkata
Comorin
Gurugram
Best Indian Craft Beer
Ale is well! A craft beer assessed according to parameters of flavour, quality, aroma, colour and mouthfeel.
Great State Aleworks
Effingut
Maka Di Beer
Drifters Brewing Company
Windmills
Best Indian Craft Gin
Have a Ginder-bender! Only the finest spirits assesed for flavour, quality, aroma, colour, finish and botanicals shall be put to taste and test.
Cherrapunji Gin
Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin
Stranger & Sons
Kumaon & I
Doja
Best Indian Rum
‘A Royal Rum-ble, this. From the subtle sweetness of molasses to the complexity of oak ageing, an Indian rum brand with a distinctive character that sets it apart.
Amrut Bella
Old Monk Coffee
Camikara 12YO
The Kohinoor Reserve Indian Dark Rum
Daku Gold
Best Luxury Resort
Luxe Alert! A resort that excels in every aspect—from personalised service and state-of-the-art amenities to exquisite design and gourmet dining.
Taj Madikeri Resort & Spa
Coorg
Raffles
Udaipur
Rosetta Hospitality
Goa
Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra Kovalam
The Kumaon
Almora
Best Boutique Hotel
Quaint over Quantity! A luxurious stay with limited rooms that excels in creating a personalised, immersive and unique experience with its distinct design, intimate atmosphere, and allows guests to savour the local culture through its art, food, culture and community.
Dolkhar Resort
Leh
Jalakara
Andaman
Villa Palladio
Jaipur
Ronil Goa -JDV by Hyatt
Kara Fort
Kochi
Best Wildlife resort
Where the wild things are! A luxurious stay amidst a forest that lets guests experience and appreciate nature and wildlife while prioritising sustainable practices to minimise their impact on the environment.
Utsav Camp Sariska
Sariska Tiger Reserve
Reni Pani Jungle Lodge
Satpura National Park
The Blackbuck Lodge
Velavadar National Park
The Serai Bandipur
Bandipur National Park
Diphlu River Lodge
Kaziranga National Park
Best Business Hotel
They mean Business! A hotel that reimagines the concept of hospitality with a distinctive blend of comfort, character, and convenience.
The Park
Chennai
Andaz Delhi By Hyatt
Delhi
The Westin Mumbai Garden City
Mumbai
ITC Kohenur
Hyderabad
Shangri - La Bengaluru
Bengaluru