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The nation’s favourite restaurants were recognised at the third edition of the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards, with 27 winners taking home this year’s trophies. Nearly 600 restaurants were nominated, and half a million votes cast, showcasing Dubai’s top spots for every craving and the city’s profound love for food delivery.

While most categories were decided by public vote, the prestigious Restaurant of the Year award—selected by a panel of culinary experts—went to the homegrown burger joint Pickl for the third consecutive year. Judged on everything from food quality to packaging and brand personality, Pickl’s win reflects the dedication that’s won the hearts (and stomachs) of Dubai’s foodies.

Beyond Pickl’s big win, the awards celebrated standout eateries across 27 different categories, including six new additions: Best Mexican, Best Ice Cream, Best Sandwich Shop, Best Salad Restaurant, Best Breakfast Restaurant, and Best Bakery. The Most Loved by Riders award—voted by Deliveroo’s delivery heroes themselves—went to Five Guys for the third consecutive year.

Also among this year’s winners was FIX Dessert Chocolatier, crowned Best Dessert—a sweet achievement for the homegrown brand that went viral earlier this year. Other standout local favourites were also celebrated, with SALT winning Best Homegrown DXB, Gazebo named Best Indian, Pitfire Pizza named Best Pizza, Rascals taking Best Sandwich Shop, and Al Safadi earning Best Middle Eastern.

Here is the full list of winners at the 2024 Deliveroo Restaurant Awards: 

  1. Best Burger: Five Guys
  2. Best Asian: PF Chang’s
  3. Best Pizza: Pitfire Pizza
  4. Best Middle Eastern: Al Safadi
  5. Best Fried Chicken: Raising Cane’s
  6. Best Homegrown DXB: SALT
  7. Best Home Homegrown AD: Pizza Di Rocco
  8. Best Dessert: FIX Dessert Chocolatier
  9. Best Italian: Oregano
  10. Best Plant-Based / Vegan: Acai & Co
  11. Best Newcomer (New on Deliveroo): Three By Eva
  12. Best Mexican: Tortilla
  13. Best Ice Cream: Baskin Robbins
  14. Best Sandwich Shop: Rascals
  15. Best Salad Restaurant: SALATA
  16. Best Breakfast Restaurant: Zaatar W Zeit
  17. Best Bakery: PAUL Bakery & Restaurant
  18. Best Fine Dining: Couqley
  19. Best Healthy Restaurant: Joe & The Juice
  20. Best Family Restaurant: Nando’s
  21. Best Value Eats: Malak Al Tawouk
  22. Best Japanese: SushiArt
  23. Best Poke: CALI-POKE
  24. Best Indian: Gazebo
  25. Best Coffee: % ARABICA
  26. Most Loved by Riders: Five Guys
  27. Restaurant of The Year: Pickl

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