International Restaurant Awards 2027 — Recognising Global Excellence
The International Restaurant Awards celebrates outstanding excellence in international restaurant businesses and leaders worldwide. Operating through therestaurantaward.com and the broader Best of Best Awards platform, this programme recognises genuine achievement that transforms markets, inspires teams, and builds lasting commercial value.
With nominations open now for 2027, this is the opportunity to gain independent recognition from a panel of industry specialists. The programme covers all company sizes from startups to multinationals, and accepts nominations from any country worldwide. Winners receive a bespoke trophy, digital winner badge, press coverage, Gala Ceremony invitation in Dubai, and extensive social media promotion.
Why Recognition Matters in the Restaurant Industry
In competitive markets, independent award recognition provides trust signals that marketing cannot replicate. Award recognition can support client trust, recruitment, media visibility and credibility in competitive tenders and proposals.
Selection Criteria for International Restaurant Awards
Our independent panel of international restaurant industry specialists evaluates every nomination against our 7-point framework: Innovation and Creativity (20%), Business Performance (20%), Leadership Excellence (20%), Customer Impact (15%), Sustainability and CSR (10%), People and Culture (10%), and Overall Excellence (5%). All evaluations are merit-based with complete independence from commercial relationships.
For a step-by-step view of categories, entry preparation and timelines, read our restaurant awards 2027 guide.
How to Nominate for International Restaurant Awards 2027
Visit bestofbestawards.com/award-nomination, select the most appropriate award category for your business or role, and complete the guided nomination form with your key achievements, metrics, and supporting evidence. Our specialist judges review every submission personally.
