Biryani has been a topic of debate and discussion among foodies all over India. From Hyderabad to Kolkata, the debate search for he best biryani is always on and Swiggy has just put an end to it. Surprisingly, the restaurant that serves the best biryani is Delhi's Bikkgane Biryani, according to Swiggy Restaurant Awards 2025.
The awards were announced after a month of voting and Swiggy has revealed the restaurants that have captured hearts, tantalised taste buds, and earned the ultimate people’s choice honour.
Siddharth Bhakoo, Chief Business Officer, Swiggy Food Marketolace said, “At Swiggy, we believe food is more than just a meal—it’s an experience that connects people, cultures, and traditions. The Swiggy Restaurant Awards celebrate the chefs, restaurants, and culinary innovators who make India’s food scene one of the best in the world. It is also an opportunity for us to celebrate the local favourites across cities. Congratulations to all the winners—you truly make every bite count!”
Meanwhile, Chulha Chauki da Dhaba has won for the Best in North Indian award and A2B - Adyar Ananda Bhavan has received the honour for the Best in South Indian.
Fast food joints Domino's Pizza and McDonald's have won for the best pizza and burger respectively, while the Best in Chinese has been grabbed by Chowman.
Swapnil Bajpai, Vice President, Sales, Swiggy Dineout said, “The Swiggy Restaurant Awards has been one the flagship award series over the years that is designed to celebrate the restaurants, chefs and the restaurant partner teams that work tirelessly to ensure a memorable experience for all the customers. I would like to congratulate the winners across cities who have made an impact on the customers.”
The Swiggy Restaurant Awards 2025 received an overwhelming response from food lovers across 130+ cities, 16,000+ nominations, and 60 lakhs+ voted cast.
The Ultimate Winners’ Hall of Fame
Food Delivery Favorites
For those who love their comfort food delivered hot and fresh, these restaurants ruled Swiggy’s delivery scene in 2025:
Swiggy Dineout Champions
For those who enjoy dining out, there were separate awards for best dine out restaurants.
Local Legends: The Pride of Every City
The Swiggy Restaurant Awards 2025 not only recognised national favourites, but also honoured regional champions that have become culinary icons in their cities. Here are some of the local hotspots foodies swear by:
Bangalore:
Food Delivery: Truffles for Burgers, Nandhana Palace for Andhra Cuisine, Namaste for South Indian
Dineout: BLR Brewing Co. for Outdoor Dining, Ironhill for an award winning brewery experience, Bologna Italian Restaurant for Italian
Hyderabad:
Food Delivery: Pista House for Biryani, Hunger Maggi Point for Snacks, Cafe Niloufer Classic for Café & Chai
Dineout: Flechazo for Buffets, Habitat Cafe for cafe experiences, Krishnapatnam for Biryani
Mumbai:
Food Delivery: Meraki for Chinese, Jimis Burger for Burgers, Chetak Sweet Point for Vada Pav
Dineout: Mulk for North Indian, Cream Centre - Veg Bistro for Pure Veg, Global Fusion for buffets
Chennai:
Food Delivery: Nandhana Palace for Biryani, BOOM - Sub Style Sandwiches for Subs & Sandwiches, A2B - Adyar Ananda Bhavan for South Indian
Dineout: The Living Room for the best Bar & Lounge experience, Palmshore for Casual Dining, Sundays to get some Insta Worthy pics
Delhi:
Food Delivery: Sandoz for Butter Chicken, The Yellow Bowl for Chinese, Sita Ram Diwan Chand for Chole Bhature, Natural Ice Cream for Ice Creams
Dineout: Balloch for Fine Dining, Penthouse Duty Free - PHD for an amazing rooftop view, Dolche By Duty Free for Cocktails.
The awards were announced after a month of voting and Swiggy has revealed the restaurants that have captured hearts, tantalised taste buds, and earned the ultimate people’s choice honour.
Siddharth Bhakoo, Chief Business Officer, Swiggy Food Marketolace said, “At Swiggy, we believe food is more than just a meal—it’s an experience that connects people, cultures, and traditions. The Swiggy Restaurant Awards celebrate the chefs, restaurants, and culinary innovators who make India’s food scene one of the best in the world. It is also an opportunity for us to celebrate the local favourites across cities. Congratulations to all the winners—you truly make every bite count!”
Meanwhile, Chulha Chauki da Dhaba has won for the Best in North Indian award and A2B - Adyar Ananda Bhavan has received the honour for the Best in South Indian.
Fast food joints Domino's Pizza and McDonald's have won for the best pizza and burger respectively, while the Best in Chinese has been grabbed by Chowman.
Swapnil Bajpai, Vice President, Sales, Swiggy Dineout said, “The Swiggy Restaurant Awards has been one the flagship award series over the years that is designed to celebrate the restaurants, chefs and the restaurant partner teams that work tirelessly to ensure a memorable experience for all the customers. I would like to congratulate the winners across cities who have made an impact on the customers.”
The Swiggy Restaurant Awards 2025 received an overwhelming response from food lovers across 130+ cities, 16,000+ nominations, and 60 lakhs+ voted cast.
The Ultimate Winners’ Hall of Fame
Food Delivery Favorites
For those who love their comfort food delivered hot and fresh, these restaurants ruled Swiggy’s delivery scene in 2025:
- Best in Biryani - Bikkgane Biryani
- Best in North Indian - Chulha Chauki Da Dhaba
- Best in Pizza - Domino's Pizza
- Best in Burgers - McDonald's
- Best in South Indian - A2B - Adyar Ananda Bhavan
- Best in Chinese - Chowman
- Best in Cakes & Desserts - Theobroma
- Best in Indian Sweets - A2B - Adyar Ananda Bhavan
- Best in Bolt - KFC
- Best in Ice Cream - Baskin Robbins - Ice Cream Desserts
Swiggy Dineout Champions
For those who enjoy dining out, there were separate awards for best dine out restaurants.
- Best in Cafes - Roastery Coffee House
- Best in Outdoor Dining - Tyk Tyk
- Best in Bars & Lounges - Warehouse Bar and Kitchen
- Best in Insta Worthy - Jugnu
- Best in North Indian - Sandoz
- Best in Pure Veg Places - Tan-Sukh By Kanha
- Best in Romantic Spots - Mykos Craft Kitchen & Bar
- Best in Casual Dining - Lotus Leaf
- Best in Buffet Places - Barbeque Nation
- Best in South Indian - Dosaka - Taste of South
Local Legends: The Pride of Every City
The Swiggy Restaurant Awards 2025 not only recognised national favourites, but also honoured regional champions that have become culinary icons in their cities. Here are some of the local hotspots foodies swear by:
Bangalore:
Food Delivery: Truffles for Burgers, Nandhana Palace for Andhra Cuisine, Namaste for South Indian
Dineout: BLR Brewing Co. for Outdoor Dining, Ironhill for an award winning brewery experience, Bologna Italian Restaurant for Italian
Hyderabad:
Food Delivery: Pista House for Biryani, Hunger Maggi Point for Snacks, Cafe Niloufer Classic for Café & Chai
Dineout: Flechazo for Buffets, Habitat Cafe for cafe experiences, Krishnapatnam for Biryani
Mumbai:
Food Delivery: Meraki for Chinese, Jimis Burger for Burgers, Chetak Sweet Point for Vada Pav
Dineout: Mulk for North Indian, Cream Centre - Veg Bistro for Pure Veg, Global Fusion for buffets
Chennai:
Food Delivery: Nandhana Palace for Biryani, BOOM - Sub Style Sandwiches for Subs & Sandwiches, A2B - Adyar Ananda Bhavan for South Indian
Dineout: The Living Room for the best Bar & Lounge experience, Palmshore for Casual Dining, Sundays to get some Insta Worthy pics
Delhi:
Food Delivery: Sandoz for Butter Chicken, The Yellow Bowl for Chinese, Sita Ram Diwan Chand for Chole Bhature, Natural Ice Cream for Ice Creams
Dineout: Balloch for Fine Dining, Penthouse Duty Free - PHD for an amazing rooftop view, Dolche By Duty Free for Cocktails.
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