Overview

• Mumbai leads the list with 13 entries, while Delhi and Bengaluru are tied with nine each in the sixth edition compiled by Condé Nast Traveller with Zomato’s District.
• NAVU ranks highest among Bengaluru venues at No. 9, followed by FarmLore at No. 10, with Bar Spirit Forward (20), Naru Noodle Bar (21), Kopitiam Lah (23), Bengaluru Oota Company (34), Dali & Gala (45) and Comal (47) also named.
• Organisers say 100 jurors voted in two phases with conflict-of-interest screening to select the Top 50 restaurants of India for 2025.
• Reddit users on r/bangalore questioned the list’s legitimacy and relevance to everyday diners, with some alleging paid placements, which the Financial Express noted it has not independently verified.
• Defenders argued the compilation reflects luxury dining rather than popular casual spots, citing typical spends around ₹2,500 per person before alcohol.