November 21st, Dubai, UAE: The UAE’s top restaurants have been revealed at the fourth edition of the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards. A total of 37 restaurants were honoured this year, celebrating the best of the country’s vibrant F&B scene as Deliveroo marks 10 years in the UAE. Nearly 1,000 restaurants were nominated, with winners selected through a combination of public voting and category-specific criteria. A record 300,000+ customers cast their votes to support their favourite dining spots.
The most anticipated award of the night, Restaurant of the Year, delivered an unprecedented outcome. After one of the closest judging rounds ever recorded, Pickl and Mashrou3 Tabkha were jointly crowned Restaurants of the Year, marking the first tie in the award’s history.
Finalists for the coveted category included Pickl, Mashrou3 Tabkha, Rascals, Pitfire Pizza, and Joe & The Juice. As the only award nominated by the public and evaluated by a judging panel, the assessment focused on food quality, packaging and presentation, value for money, going the extra mile, and overall brand personality. This year’s judges included Liam Joyce, Editor at What’s On; Laura Lai, Journalist & Social Media Personality; Peyman Al Awadhi, Entrepreneur & TV Presenter; Ola & Tarek from Cucina Del Sul; and Farah Sawaf, F&B Expert and Founder & Managing Partner at Soul Communications.
Yasmine Mroueh, Director, Restaurant Account Management at Deliveroo UAE, said, “As we celebrate a decade of delivering the best food the UAE has to offer, the fourth edition of the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards truly underscores the diversity of our restaurant community and the growing selection of cuisines on our platform. With nearly 1,000 restaurants nominated across 37 categories and more than 300,000 public votes cast, this year underscores the deep connection customers have with their favourite restaurants. The first-ever tie for Restaurant of the Year shows just how exceptional our finalists were. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists for continuously elevating the food delivery experience.”
Ash Griffiths, Chief Commercial Officer of Yolk Brands, said: “We’re thrilled to be named Restaurant of the Year for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition reflects the dedication of our Pickl team, the incredible support from our customers. Celebrating this milestone alongside Deliveroo’s 10th anniversary in the UAE makes it even more special.”
Garo Chavoushian, Director of Growth & Business Development at eathos added, “Being recognised as one of Deliveroo’s Restaurants of the Year is an incredible honour. As a homegrown brand celebrating five years in the UAE this November, this award reflects the passion of our team and the trust of our customers. Sharing this title in such a landmark and highly competitive year makes the achievement even more meaningful.”
Key Winners Across the 37 Categories:
- Restaurant of the Year:Pickl and Mashrou3 Tabkha
- Most Loved by Riders:Five Guys
- Best Homegrown Dubai:Pickl
- Best Homegrown Abu Dhabi:Pizza Di Rocco
- Best Burger:SALT
- Best Pizza:Pitfire Pizza
- Best Chicken:Nando’s
- Best Asian:Wagamama
- Best Middle Eastern:Operation Falafel
- Best Italian:Eataly
- Best Japanese:SushiArt
- Best Indian:Gazebo
- Best Mexican:Chipotle
- Best Poke:Poke & Co
- Best Coffee:Peet’s
- Best Breakfast Restaurant:Ka’ak Al Manara
- Best Sandwich Shop:Rascals Deli
- Best Salad Restaurant:SALATA
- Best Manakish:Zaatar w Zeit
- Best Shawarma:Allo Beirut
- Best Snacks and Munchies:VOX Cinemas
- Best Dessert:Galussetes
- Best Cakes:Katrina Sweets & Confectionery
- Best Middle Eastern Dessert:Feras Sweets
- Best Chocolate:Chocolala
- Best Ice Cream:Baskin-Robbins
- Best Bakery:Bakerist
- Best Newcomer:The Lazy Guy
- Best Value Eats:Malak Al Tawouk
- Best Fine Dining:Mythos Kouzina & Grill – Greek Cuisine
- Best Healthy Restaurant:Joe & the Juice
- Best Family Restaurant:CQ French Brasserie
- Best Emirati:Arabian Tea House
- Best Russian:Pechka
- Best Lebanese:Al Safadi
- Best Egyptian:Hadoota Masreya
- Best Chinese:PF Chang’s
