Swiggy has launched the third edition of its Restaurant Awards 2026, celebrating top culinary excellence across India with public voting open until March 27. Over 11,000 brands from 160+ cities compete in diverse categories like Best Biryani and new trending ones such as Best in Boba. Winners announced March 28; vote on the app to win up to ₹600 Swiggy Cash.
Swiggy, India's leading on-demand convenience platform, announced the third season of Swiggy Restaurant Awards on March 10, 2026, in Bengaluru. This initiative honors restaurants and chefs shaping the nation's vibrant food scene. Public votes via the Swiggy app determine winners, making it a true crowd-sourced tribute to flavor innovators.
Event Timeline
Voting kicked off immediately and runs through March 27, 2026, exclusively on the Swiggy app. Results reveal on March 28, 2026, crowning champions in a massive expansion from prior editions. This real-time engagement boosts Swiggy's role in India's food delivery and discovery ecosystem.
Scale and Reach
The awards now span 160+ cities, including Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, and emerging hubs like Agartala, Bhubaneswar, and Udaipur. Over 11,000 nominated brands vie for recognition, far surpassing previous years. It highlights Swiggy's nationwide footprint in promoting local and global cuisines.
Key Highlights
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Core categories: Best in North Indian, Best in Biryani, Best in Pizza
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Spotlight awards: Best Local Gems, Best Newcomers, Best in Global Flavours (Korean, Mexican, Japanese), Best Regional Favourites (Andhra, Goan, Assamese)
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New trending categories: Best in Coffee & Tea (Boba, Matcha), Best in Mandi/Pasta/Arabic, Best EatRight Brands, Best Corporate/DeskEats
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Voter perks: Up to ₹600 Swiggy Cash, exclusive coupons, referral rewards
This edition underscores Swiggy Restaurant Awards as a benchmark for culinary excellence in India, blending user participation with rewards to elevate dining trends.
Sources: Passionate In Marketing, Devdiscourse, ANI News