DLC GUIDE

The DLC Guide is a ground-breaking, independent rating system that sets new benchmarks for the world’s leading restaurants & hotels. Inspired by the iconic Michelin and Forbes Guides, the DLC Guide introduces a fresh, entrepreneurial-driven approach that is entirely free from commercial bias.

DLC EVENTS WORLDWIDE

COYA Added to the DLC guide Dubai Listing

January 10 2026, Jumeirah Beach Rd, Dubai DLC Guide Dubai 2026 began on a high note with the inclusion of COYA, recognising the restaurant as a distinguished presence within the city’s evolving fine-dining landscape. Under the culinary leadership of Chef Marques Tone, COYA presented a refined interpretation of Peruvian-inspired cuisine—bold in flavour, meticulously crafted, and deeply rooted in cultural authenticity.…..

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New Year’s Dinner at Captains Cellar

January 2 2026, Captain's Cellar, Taj Delhi DLC Guide proudly welcomed Captain’s Cellar into its curated selection with an exclusive celebratory gathering, recognising the restaurant as a distinctive destination in the capital’s evolving fine-dining and wine culture. Renowned for its European-inspired tapas, well-structured wine programme, and cellar-led philosophy, the restaurant seamlessly blends culinary craft with oenological expertise. From elegant small…..

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DLC Guide Mumbai | Second Edition

December 22 2025, JW Marriott, Mumbai Sahar The DLC Guide successfully hosted its Mumbai Second Edition, marking a significant moment in the Guide’s journey. In just 1.5 years, the DLC Guide has grown to span 5 countries, 9 cities, and 99+ curated restaurants and hotels, reinforcing its position as a respected global culinary guide. This Second Edition recognised 18 exceptional…..

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DLC Guide Chennai Launch

December 18 2025, Park Hyatt, Chennai A landmark evening celebrating global culinary excellence, the launch of the DLC Guide Chennai 2025 marked yet another milestone in the journey of the world’s first independent global rating system for restaurants and hotels. Following successful launches in New York, London, Dubai, Singapore and across four Indian cities, the DLC Guide arrived in Chennai…..

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A Celebration of Asian Culinary Excellence at Yan Yan

December 12th 2025, Ritz Carlton, Bengaluru DLC Guide Bengaluru 2025 proudly welcomed Yan Yan to its curated listing with an exclusive celebratory gathering, recognising the restaurant as one of the city’s most refined destinations for modern Asian dining. Celebrated for its sophisticated interpretation of Chinese and Pan-Asian cuisine, Yan Yan is known for its mastery over dim sum, hand-pulled noodles,…..

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The Orfali Bros Culinary Distinction

December 1 2025, Jumeira First -Dubai A private DLC Guide awarding ceremony was held at Orfali Brothers Bistro, honouring the restaurant’s remarkable contribution to Dubai’s modern culinary landscape. Known for its bold creativity, ingredient-driven dishes, and globally inspired flavours, Orfali Bros continues to redefine contemporary dining with warmth and authenticity. Led by Chef Mohammad Orfali and his brothers, the bistro’s…..

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Le Petit Beefbar Added to the DLC guide Dubai Listing

November 18 2025, DIFC, Dubai Le Petit Beefbar, located in DIFC Gate Village, Dubai, celebrated its inclusion in the prestigious DLC Guide Dubai 2025 with an intimate private awarding ceremony. Our DLC Guide Dubai auditors honoured the restaurant’s exceptional culinary excellence and the creative vision of Chef Dejan Cirovic, whose mastery brings a refined yet playful character to Beefbar’s globally…..

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DLC Guide 2025 Delhi Listing

October 28 2025 DLC Guide Delhi in 2024, we were delighted to host the 2025 Listings Reveal — an exquisite celebration of Delhi’s most iconic and avant-garde culinary destinations. In association with Hospitality Horizon Epicurean Restaurant Ratings, this distinguished evening honoured the artisans of taste, the vanguards of hospitality, and the visionaries redefining the epicurean landscape of the capital, marking…..

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Zarqash, Bengaluru, Joins the Esteemed DLC Guide 2025 Listing

October 8 2025, Zarqash, nestled within The Ritz-Carlton, Bengaluru, celebrated its addition to the prestigious DLC Guide Bengaluru 2025 listing with an intimate private awarding ceremony. Our DLC Guide Bengaluru auditors honoured the restaurant’s exceptional culinary excellence and the creative vision of Chef Rohit Ghai. Seamlessly blending contemporary flair with timeless Indian artistry, Zarqash exemplifies refined dining at its best.…..

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Row on 5 Joins DLC Guide London 2025 Listing

September 26 2025, 5 Savile Row, London Row on 5, located in the heart of Mayfair, celebrated its addition to the DLC Guide London 2025 listing with an exclusive private awarding ceremony. Our DLC Guide London auditors honoured the exceptional restaurants and their visionary chefs Jason Atherton and Spencer Metzger. Blending Michelin-starred mastery, architectural elegance, and impeccable service, Row on…..

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DLC EVENTS WORLDWIDE

COYA Added to the DLC guide Dubai Listing

January 14, 2026

January 10 2026, Jumeirah Beach…

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New Year’s Dinner at Captains Cellar

January 6, 2026

January 2 2026, Captain’s Cellar,…

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DLC Guide Mumbai | Second Edition

December 26, 2025

December 22 2025, JW Marriott,…

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DLC Guide Chennai Launch

December 20, 2025

December 18 2025, Park Hyatt,…

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A Celebration of Asian Culinary Excellence at Yan Yan

December 13, 2025

December 12th 2025, Ritz Carlton,…

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The Orfali Bros Culinary Distinction

December 1, 2025

December 1 2025, Jumeira First…

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Le Petit Beefbar Added to the DLC guide Dubai Listing

November 18, 2025

November 18 2025, DIFC, Dubai…

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DLC Guide 2025 Delhi Listing

November 1, 2025

October 28 2025 DLC Guide…

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Zarqash, Bengaluru, Joins the Esteemed DLC Guide 2025 Listing

October 10, 2025

October 8 2025, Zarqash, nestled…

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Row on 5 Joins DLC Guide London 2025 Listing

September 27, 2025

September 26 2025, 5 Savile…

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP IN Global

Gastronomy

102+

Restaurants

82+

Auditors

5+ Countries

New York | Dubai | London | Singapore | India

The DLC Guide is a ground-breaking, independent rating system that sets out new benchmarks for the World’s leading restaurants and Hotels. DLC Guide introduces a fresh, entrepreneurial-driven approach that is entirely free from commercial bias.

DLC Guide Listing

New York Restaurants

Zuma

Chef: Daniel Su

July 13, 2024

[...]Read More... from Zuma

Bungalow

Chef: Vikas Khanna

[...]Read More... from Bungalow

Semma

Chef: Vijay Kumar

[...]Read More... from Semma

Indian Accent

Chef: Shantanu Mehrotra

[...]Read More... from Indian Accent

London Restaurants

ROW ON 5

Chef: Jason Atherton & Spencer Metzger

[...]Read More... from ROW ON 5

Fazenda

Chef: Francisco Martinez

[...]Read More... from Fazenda

Benares

Chef: Sameer Taneja

[...]Read More... from Benares

Cafe Spice Namaste

Chef: Cyrus Todiwala

[...]Read More... from Cafe Spice Namaste

Kutir

Chef: Rohit Ghai

[...]Read More... from Kutir

Colonel Saab

Chef: Sohan Bhandari

[...]Read More... from Colonel Saab

Gymkhana

Chef: Sid Ahuja

[...]Read More... from Gymkhana

Dubai Restaurants

Coya

NEW

Chef: Marques Tone

[...]Read More... from Coya

Orfali Bros

NEW

Chef: Mohammad Orfali

[...]Read More... from Orfali Bros

Le Petit Beefbar

Chef: Dejan Cirovic

[...]Read More... from Le Petit Beefbar

Uchi

Chef: Unesh Karki

[...]Read More... from Uchi

Jun’s

Chef: Chef Kelvin Cheung

[...]Read More... from Jun’s

Harummanis

Chef: Chef Akmal Anuar

[...]Read More... from Harummanis

Eugène Eugène

Chef: Giuseppe Pezzella

[...]Read More... from Eugène Eugène

Kinoya

Chef: Neha Mishra

[...]Read More... from Kinoya

Trèsind

Chef: Mohammad Zeeshan

[...]Read More... from Trèsind

Salvaje

Chef: Fermin Azkue

[...]Read More... from Salvaje

Row on 45

Chef: Jason Atherton

[...]Read More... from Row on 45

Maisan 15

Chef: Chef Rita Soueidan

[...]Read More... from Maisan 15

Mumbai 2026 Restaurants

The Table

Chef: Will Aghajanian & Chef Louis Gomes

[...]Read More... from The Table

Akina

NEW

Chef: Ganesh Pandit

[...]Read More... from Akina

Izumi

Chef: Nooresha Kably

[...]Read More... from Izumi

Late Checkout

NEW

Chef: Chirag Makwana

[...]Read More... from Late Checkout

Masque

Chef: Varun Totlani

[...]Read More... from Masque

Mizu Izakaya

Chef: Lakhan Jethani

[...]Read More... from Mizu Izakaya

La loca maria

NEW

Chef: Manuel Olveira

[...]Read More... from La loca maria

Comorin

NEW

Chef: Dhiraj Dargan

[...]Read More... from Comorin

Paradox

NEW

Chef: Varun Totlani

[...]Read More... from Paradox

Inka

NEW

Chef: Kinyo

[...]Read More... from Inka

Ekaa

NEW

Chef: Niyati Rao

[...]Read More... from Ekaa

Bandra Born

NEW

Chef: Gresham Fernandes

[...]Read More... from Bandra Born

Gaijin

NEW

Chef: Anand Morwani

[...]Read More... from Gaijin

Ziya, The Oberoi, Mumbai

NEW

Chef: Vineet Bhatia

[...]Read More... from Ziya, The Oberoi, Mumbai

Papa’s

Chef: Hussain Shahzad

[...]Read More... from Papa’s

Bar – Sixteen 33

NEW

Chef:

[...]Read More... from Bar – Sixteen 33

Dum Pukht

NEW

Chef: Imtiaz Qureshi

[...]Read More... from Dum Pukht

Milagro

NEW

Chef: Manuel Borrallo Sánchez

[...]Read More... from Milagro

Mumbai 2025 Restaurants

Indian Accent

Chef: Rijul Gulati

[...]Read More... from Indian Accent

Amadeo by Oberoi

Chef: Kayzad Sadri

[...]Read More... from Amadeo by Oberoi

Gigi

Chef: Beena Noronha

[...]Read More... from Gigi

Neuma

Chef: Suvir Saran

[...]Read More... from Neuma

Celini, Grand Hyatt

Chef: Alessio Banchero

[...]Read More... from Celini, Grand Hyatt

Trèsind

Chef: Sarfaraz Ahmed

[...]Read More... from Trèsind

Torii

Chef: Stefan Gadit

[...]Read More... from Torii

Scarlett House

Chef: Beena Noronha

[...]Read More... from Scarlett House

Avartana, ITC Maratha

Chef: Deepti Jadhav

[...]Read More... from Avartana, ITC Maratha

Baglami

Chef: Sameer Bhalerao

[...]Read More... from Baglami

Bastian – At The Top

Chef: Hemant Oberoi

[...]Read More... from Bastian – At The Top

Delhi Restaurants

Captain’s Cellar

Chef: Salem Lepcha

[...]Read More... from Captain’s Cellar

Del – Roseate House

Chef: Gagandeep Bedi & Vaibhav Nehra

[...]Read More... from Del – Roseate House

Elan, The Lodhi

NEW

Chef: Chef Vijay Thapliyal

[...]Read More... from Elan, The Lodhi

Honk, Pullman New Delhi Aerocity

Chef: Saurabh Taneja

[...]Read More... from Honk, Pullman New Delhi Aerocity

Loya, Taj Palace

NEW

Chef: Chef Gagan Sikka

[...]Read More... from Loya, Taj Palace

Maison Maiya

Chef: Mario Caramella

[...]Read More... from Maison Maiya

Spectra- The Leela Ambience

Chef: Abhishek Gupta

[...]Read More... from Spectra- The Leela Ambience

Bukhara, ITC Maurya

Chef: J P Singh

[...]Read More... from Bukhara, ITC Maurya

Dear Donna

Chef: Sadeev Pasricha

[...]Read More... from Dear Donna

House of Ming, Taj Mahal

Chef: Salem Lepcha

[...]Read More... from House of Ming, Taj Mahal

EVOO

Chef: Manoj Kumar Singh

[...]Read More... from EVOO

Cena Pranzo, Grand Hyatt

Chef: Mauro Ferrari

[...]Read More... from Cena Pranzo, Grand Hyatt

Albero, Taj Chambers

Chef: Som Dutt Sharma

[...]Read More... from Albero, Taj Chambers

Bengaluru Restaurants

Yan Yan, The Ritz-Carlton

NEW

Chef: Chow Chee Ming & NG Siew Choy

[...]Read More... from Yan Yan, The Ritz-Carlton

Zarqash

Chef: Rohit Ghai

[...]Read More... from Zarqash

Shang Palace, Shangri-la

Chef: Qiguo Su

[...]Read More... from Shang Palace, Shangri-la

Yauatcha

Chef: Wong Chee Teck

[...]Read More... from Yauatcha

Shiro

Chef: Priyank Chohan

[...]Read More... from Shiro

Lupa

Chef: Manu Chandra

[...]Read More... from Lupa

Farmlore

Chef: Johnson Ebenezer

[...]Read More... from Farmlore

The 13th Floor

Chef: Khagaraj Sharma

[...]Read More... from The 13th Floor

Far & East, Four Seasons

Chef: Atsushi Yohana

[...]Read More... from Far & East, Four Seasons

Pune Restaurants

Farro

Chef: Vardaan Marwah

[...]Read More... from Farro

Tsuki

Chef: Nilanjan Maity

[...]Read More... from Tsuki

Aasmana

Chef: Nishesh Bhargava

[...]Read More... from Aasmana

Al Di La

Chef: Tapas Manna

[...]Read More... from Al Di La

Mocha

Chef: Rajiv Kumar

[...]Read More... from Mocha

Tao-Fu

Chef: Fu Lei

[...]Read More... from Tao-Fu

Ukiyo

Chef: Abhishek Kumar

[...]Read More... from Ukiyo

Alto Vino

Chef: Christian Huber

[...]Read More... from Alto Vino

Bastian Empire

Chef: Ranjit Bindra

[...]Read More... from Bastian Empire

Chennai Restaurants

Asvah 24

NEW

Chef: Andrea Rubbio

[...]Read More... from Asvah 24

TOKYO DINER

NEW

Chef: Sandesh Reddy

[...]Read More... from TOKYO DINER

Avartana, ITC Grand Chola

NEW

Chef: Nikhil Nagpal

[...]Read More... from Avartana, ITC Grand Chola

Bay View, Taj Fisherman’s Cove

NEW

Chef: Dinesh Dadlani

[...]Read More... from Bay View, Taj Fisherman’s Cove

C Salt, Sheraton Grand

NEW

Chef: Nilanjan Chakraborty

[...]Read More... from C Salt, Sheraton Grand

Royal Vega, ITC Grand Chola

NEW

Chef: Amit Kumar

[...]Read More... from Royal Vega, ITC Grand Chola

The Flying Elephant

NEW

Chef: Dhanraj Manogaran

[...]Read More... from The Flying Elephant

Up North, Pullman

NEW

Chef: Deepak Dangde Culinary Director and Chef Jeevan Bhandari, Head of Up North

[...]Read More... from Up North, Pullman

Focaccia, Grand Hyatt

NEW

Chef: Nilanjan Chakraborty

[...]Read More... from Focaccia, Grand Hyatt

Vasco’s

NEW

Chef: Shibu Thampan

[...]Read More... from Vasco’s

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Mumbai 2025 Hotels

Taj Mahal

February 1, 2025

[...]Read More... from Taj Mahal

Four Seasons

February 1, 2025

[...]Read More... from Four Seasons

Oberoi

February 3, 2025

[...]Read More... from Oberoi

JW Marriott Juhu

February 3, 2025

[...]Read More... from JW Marriott Juhu

ITC Maratha

February 3, 2025

[...]Read More... from ITC Maratha

Our Auditors

New York

Indrani Pal Chaudhuri

Founder - Open Origin DX Studios

David Schwartz

Founder - Gerstman Schwartz LLP

David Meltzer

Founder - David Meltzer Enterprises

Jordan Edelson

CEO - tradeZing

Homi Battiwala

Vice President, Global Marketing & Insights Excellence - PepsiCo

Steve Rodgers

CEO - The Alchemy Advisors

Christopher Salem

CEO & Co-Founder - CRS Group Holdings LLC

London

Abigail Wilmore

CEO &Founder - People Flow

Smita Tharoor

Founder & CEO - Tharoor Associates

Mirjana Prokic

Founder & CEO - hangAIR Global Ltd.

Susana Ecclestone

CEO & Director - Harrington Blue & Partners

Siddhant Chopra

International Corporate Treasury - Goldman Sachs

Dana Al Salem

Founder & CEO - Yahoo Europe & FanFactory Ltd

Shivansh Pratap Singh

Chief Happiness Officer Google - Google

Dubai

Dr. Thoraya Al Awadhi

Founder & CEO - Thoraya Al Awadhi Group of Companies

Jamil Al Hashimi

Public Relations Officer - Dubai Municipality

Saher Shaikh

Founder - The Purple Chef

H.E Yaqoob Al Ali

Executive Director & Private Advisor - Office Of His Highness Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum

Ila Colombo

Founder, CEO & Creative Director - DEOND

Dipika Dangi

Founder - Rumi Grown Diamonds Pvt ltd

Emanuele Dascanio

Artist - Emanuele Dascanio Pra Rted MCD (Italy/Siberia)

Shiraz Jamaji

CEO - Al Huzaifa Furniture

Guillermo Blanco

Design Director - WORLDESIGNTEAM (WDM)

Mumbai 2026

Vratika Gupta

Founder & CEO - Maison Sia

Sabbas Joseph

Co-Founder - Wizcraft

Sajjid Mitha

Founder, President & CEO - Polymerupdate

Devita Saraf

Founder & CEO - Vu Televisions

Alessandro Giuliani

MD - SDA Bocconi Asia Center

Anshul Singhal

MD - Welspun One

Tanya Satish

CEO - Creed Entertainment

Mozez Singh

Film Director - Adesa Entertainment, Metamozez Entertainment

Ritika Vardhan

Counsel - Khaitan & Co

Harsh Jagwani

Managing Director - Notandas Realty

Aarti Vijay Gupta

Fashion Designer - Label AartiVijay Gupta

Rohan Jeh

Founder & Principal - The Argonauts, Faculty of Global Living

Neha Premjee

Ayurvedic Health And Weight Management Expert - Neha Premjee

Kshiraja Surendranath

Classical Dancer, Founder and CEO - Ekual

Tasheen Rahimtoola

Founder, Curator and Consultant - Taste Retrreat

Reshma Ajbani

Luxury Lifestyle Content Creator - Independent Digital Creator

Mumbai 2025

Vratika Gupta

Founder & CEO - Maison Sia

Sabbas Joseph

Co-Founder - Wizcraft

Sajjid Mitha

Founder, President & CEO - Polymerupdate

Simone Arora

Founder, Designer & Curator - SIMONE

Alessandro Giuliani

MD - SDA Bocconi Asia Center

Hansal Mehta

Director - Omerta (Feature Film)

Hrishikesh Kannan

National Brand Head,RadioOne & Branded Solutions & IPs Head,HT Media Radio Business(Fever,One,Nasha) - HT Media Group

Delhi

Amit Malik

VP - Ciena

Ashish Kotawala

Executive Director - GDK Jewels Pvt Ltd

Dr Blossom Kochhar

Founder & Chairman - Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic

Shweta Chhatwal

Director & Principal - Modern School

Somya Khurana

Holistic Healer, Podcaster & Founder - Pragya Foundation

Viraj Bahl

Founder & MD - Veba

Emmanuel Suraj

Associate - Brisk Blue Venture Partners LLP

Pune

Prapti More

Director - The Fan Studio

Ushma Agarwal

MD - Karia Builders

Shreya Patharkar

Founder & MD - Lafayette Luxury

Priyanshu Gaurav

Executive Director - Nuvama Wealth Management

Poonam Mehta

Co-Founder - AMPM Designs

Damini Oberoi

Founder & CEO - Q Events & Weddings

Badal Saboo

Fashionpreneur & Strategist - BADAL SABOO GROUP

Ajinkya Firodia

MD - Kinetic Engineering Ltd

Lovell Prabhu

Fashion Director - LovellPrabhu

Bengaluru

Deipak kumar

Owner - Mac Marketing Corp

Triveni Vinod

Director - CKC Group of Jewellers

Dev Prabhu

CMO - TOR Enterprise

Spoorthi Vishwas

Actress & Founder - Dream Big Vision & Dream Big Celebrations

Deepak Gulati

Managing Director - Fine Footwear Pvt Ltd

Nipun Kejriwal

Founder - Tahini Pte Ltd,

Biren Ghose

MD - Technicolor Group

Chennai

Krithika Subrahmanian

Founder & MD - Sreshta Leisure Pvt Ltd

Dr. Yashwanth V

Founder & Chief Consultant - Yash Dental

Osman Abdul Razak

Creative Director - Osman Abdul Razak

Vaishali James

Co-founder, Imaginator - Sangatna Angels

Dr Sanjoy Kumar Das

CEO - Ella Fresh Private Limited

Garima Tyagi

Vice President- Head HRBP & DE&I - Societe Generale Global Solution Centre

Parvathi Nayar

Artist & Writer - Parvathi Nayar Studios

DLC GUIDE

DLC EVENTS WORLDWIDE

COYA Added to the DLC guide Dubai Listing

New Year’s Dinner at Captains Cellar

DLC Guide Mumbai | Second Edition

DLC EVENTS WORLDWIDE

COYA Added to the DLC guide Dubai Listing

New Year’s Dinner at Captains Cellar

DLC Guide Mumbai | Second Edition

DLC Guide Chennai Launch

A Celebration of Asian Culinary Excellence at Yan Yan

The Orfali Bros Culinary Distinction

Le Petit Beefbar Added to the DLC guide Dubai Listing

DLC Guide 2025 Delhi Listing

Zarqash, Bengaluru, Joins the Esteemed DLC Guide 2025 Listing

Row on 5 Joins DLC Guide London 2025 Listing

DLC EVENTS WORLDWIDE

COYA Added to the DLC guide Dubai Listing

New Year’s Dinner at Captains Cellar

DLC Guide Mumbai | Second Edition

DLC Guide Chennai Launch

A Celebration of Asian Culinary Excellence at Yan Yan

The Orfali Bros Culinary Distinction

Le Petit Beefbar Added to the DLC guide Dubai Listing

DLC Guide 2025 Delhi Listing

Zarqash, Bengaluru, Joins the Esteemed DLC Guide 2025 Listing

Row on 5 Joins DLC Guide London 2025 Listing

Recent Events

WHY IS DLC GUIDE UNIQUE?

102+

Restaurants

82+

Auditors

5+ Countries

New York | Dubai | London | Singapore | India

DLC Guide Listing

Hotels & Restaurants

New York Restaurants

Zuma

Bungalow

Semma

Indian Accent

London Restaurants

ROW ON 5

Fazenda

Benares

Cafe Spice Namaste

Kutir

Colonel Saab

Gymkhana

Dubai Restaurants

Coya

Orfali Bros

Le Petit Beefbar

Uchi

Jun’s

Harummanis

Eugène Eugène

Kinoya

Trèsind

Salvaje

Row on 45

Maisan 15

Mumbai 2026 Restaurants

The Table

Akina

Izumi

Late Checkout

Masque

Mizu Izakaya

La loca maria

Comorin

Paradox

Inka

Ekaa

Bandra Born

Gaijin

Ziya, The Oberoi, Mumbai

Papa’s

Bar – Sixteen 33