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

Launch of DLC Guide Pune

June 27 2025, Hyatt, Pune DLC Guide Pune Launch on 27th June 2025 at Hyatt, Kalyani Nagar, was a spectacular celebration of the city’s vibrant culinary scene and talent. Graced by esteemed guests of honour — Mr. Jitendra Dudi and Mr. Naval Kishore Ram — the evening brought together Pune’s leading chefs, restaurateurs, and influencers. From heartfelt conversations to moments…..

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DLC Guide EVOO

June 25 2025, EVOO, Gurugram On 25th June 2025, we had the pleasure of hosting an exclusive DLC Guide Delhi curation at EVOO, Gurgaon — a celebration of authentic Italian cuisine and founder-led excellence. The intimate dinner brought together our dedicated DLC auditors and the passionate EVOO team, led by Sachin & Parul Grover and Chef Manoj Kumar Singh. From…..

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DLC Guide Shang Palace

June 18 2025, Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru Shang Palace at Shangri-La Bengaluru has officially been added to the prestigious DLC Guide Bengaluru 2025. Renowned for its authentic and refined Chinese cuisine, Shang Palace, under the expert culinary leadership of Chef Xu Deqian, delivers an exceptional dining experience that blends tradition with innovation. The recognition was marked by an exclusive evening attended…..

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DLC Guide Harummanis

May 24 2025, 51 Al Wasl 51, Jumeirah, Dubai Our afternoon at Harummanis was a vibrant celebration of taste, talent, and triumph. We had the honour of presenting Chef Akmal Anuar with the DLC Guide Award 2025, recognizing his Michelin Star achievement and his remarkable journey in modern Malay cuisine. Set against the stylish backdrop of @harummanis.51, the afternoon was…..

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DLC Guide Maisan15

April 22 2025, Maisan15, Dubai Owned by Emirati Renaissance man Rami Farook, Maisan15 was celebrated for being a café, art gallery, and courtyard all in one – unpretentious yet deeply welcoming. Helmed by Lebanese-Palestinian Chef Rita Soueidan, the kitchen wowed with dishes rooted in heritage and Arab hospitality, from the Crispy Okra to the standout sourdough focaccia dessert. The emphasis…..

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DLC Guide Dubai Award

February 24 2025, Trèsind Dubai DLC Dubai Chapter hosted an exclusive dining experience at Trèsind, One & Only Royal Mirage, celebrating its well-earned spot in the DLC Guide Dubai 2025 Listing! Esteemed auditors Saher Shaikh, Ila Colombo, Allison Wicks, Dana Al Salem, and Shiraz Jamaji handpicked these exceptional restaurants for redefining culinary excellence. A special thank you to Chef Zeeshan…..

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DLC Guide Mumbai

December 17 2024, JW Marriott, Mumbai DLC Mumbai Chapter hosted the highly anticipated DLC Guide Mumbai Launch on 17th December 2024 at JW Marriott, Mumbai, celebrating the Best of the Best Restaurants and Hotels 2024—an independent global rating system for luxury dining and hospitality powered by entrepreneurs. The evening honored culinary pioneers, visionaries, and industry game-changers who continue to inspire…..

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DLC Guide Delhi

November 10 2024, Grand Hyatt, Gurgaon DLC Delhi Chapter, in collaboration with Epicurean Restaurant Ratings 2024, hosted the launch of DLC Guide Delhi on 10th November 2024 at Grand Hyatt, Gurgaon. The event brought together the DLC Delhi community to celebrate a remarkable culinary extravaganza, recognizing excellence in luxury dining and hospitality. It was an evening dedicated to honoring culinary…..

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DLC Guide Bengaluru

October 21 2024, Conrad Bengaluru DLC Bengaluru Chapter hosted the unveiling of the DLC Guide Bengaluru at the Epicurean Restaurant Ratings 2024 on 21st October 2024. The event celebrated culinary excellence, bringing together top-rated dining experiences and showcasing the best in gourmet craftsmanship. Industry experts, restaurateurs, and food enthusiasts engaged in insightful conversations about evolving dining trends. The evening concluded…..

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DLC Guide Dubai

September, 15, 2024, Kinoya, Dubai In 2024, the DLC Guide made its prestigious debut in Dubai. Led by Jimmy Mistry alongside esteemed auditors from the Dubai Chapter, the guide honored exceptional restaurants across the city. The DLC Guide is a new offering from Della Leaders Club. It is the world’s first independent global rating system for luxury restaurants, hotels, street…..

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WHY IS DLC GUIDE UNIQUE?

What makes the DLC Guide unparalleled is our commitment to transparency. The ratings are displayed live and in real-time, allowing each auditor to view and evaluate the votes and opinions of fellow entrepreneurs, ensuring that the process remains open and accountable. This unique feature ensures that the DLC Guide is one of the most transparent and authentic rating systems in the world of hospitality, food, and travel.

A revolutionary global rating system redefining excellence in hospitality and global cuisine. The DLC Guide elevates every township's brand positioning by celebrating world-class experiences and global gastronomy, turning hospitality zones into internationally recognized destinations.

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LEADERSHIP IN Global
Gastronomy

50+

Restaurants

40+

Auditors

5+ Countries

New York | Dubai | London | Singapore | Mumbai | Delhi | Bengaluru

A revolutionary global rating system redefining excellence in hospitality and global cuisine. The DLC Guide elevates every township's brand positioning by celebrating world-class experiences and global gastronomy, turning hospitality zones into internationally recognized destinations.

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New York Restaurants

London Restaurants

Dubai Restaurants

Mumbai Restaurants

Delhi Restaurants

Bengaluru Restaurants

Pune Restaurants

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Mumbai Hotels

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal

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Four Seasons

Four Seasons

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Oberoi

Oberoi

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Our Auditors

New York

Indrani Pal Chaudhuri

Founder
Open Origin DX Studios

Indrani is a Cannes Gold Lions & Tribeca-winning Indian-Canadian-British director, photographer, CMO, UN Women Fellow, and Princeton lecturer. Discovered by Bowie/Iman, she launched Beyoncé & Gaga, led 300+ brand campaigns, and inspires change through art & film.

David Schwartz

Founder
Gerstman Schwartz LLP

David Schwartz, an AV-rated trial attorney and lobbyist, represents top clients in NY/DC courts and legislatures. A Super Lawyer, he’s served as bar trustee, judicial nom commissioner, Javits Center board, and now Director at Globe Wholesale, Brooklyn.

David Meltzer

Founder
David Meltzer Enterprises

Former CEO of the famed Leigh (Lee) Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, basis for Jerry Maguire, aims to empower over 1 billion people to be happy. For 20+ years, he’s offered free weekly training focused on value and empowering happiness.

Jordan Edelson

CEO
tradeZing

Forbes 30 Under 30 and 5-year Forbes Agency Council member, Jordan has been featured in WSJ, Inc., Time, Forbes, The Doctors, and more. His company created digital experiences for NBA, FOX, Joe Girardi, Kim Kardashian, Interscope, Epic, Lady Gaga, etc.

Homi Battiwala

Vice President, Global Marketing & Insights Excellence
PepsiCo

With 23 years at PepsiCo in senior leadership, he worked across India, MENA, North America & Global Groups. He led major integrated brand campaigns for PepsiCo beverages and drove global marketing capability efforts across its food and beverage portfolio.

Steve Rodgers

CEO
The Alchemy Advisors

Former Warren Buffett CEO with 25+ years' experience, Steve is a Consultant, Coach, and International Keynote Speaker. A Goldsmith 100 Coach, he advises iAmLife, MatchSell, and Verse.io. He authored Amazon's #1 bestsellers Lead to Gold and The IGI Principles.

Christopher Salem

CEO & Co-Founder
CRS Group Holdings LLC

Arizona State University alumnus, Christopher has 25+ years of experience, awards, and publications. He’s an Author, Keynote Speaker, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor, VoiceAmerica radio host, and Media Personality featured on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC & top podcasts.

London

Abigail Wilmore

CEO &Founder
People Flow

With 20+ years of experience, Abigail built her career in Luxury Fashion, holds an MSc in HR, and is a certified Executive/Performance Coach. A DEI champion, she defies outdated HR rules, sparks positive energy, and architects culture, engagement, and community.

Smita Tharoor

Founder & CEO
Tharoor Associates

Smita, a TEDx Speaker and host of Stories of Unconscious Bias, won the Global Diversity Leadership Award (World HRD Congress, 2017) for her work in the UK, Europe, USA & India. With 25+ years of experience, she embeds coaching culture, training & development.

Mirjana Prokic

Founder & CEO
hangAIR Global Ltd.

Mirjana Prokic, Founder & CEO of hangAIR Global, is a former Global CMO & Turnaround Expert with 18 years of experience. She created the world’s first AI-powered forward incliner. A Global Angels trustee and Oxford Brookes guest lecturer, she champions well-being.

Susana Ecclestone

CEO & Director
Harrington Blue & Partners

Susana, Co-Founder & CEO of Harrington Blue & Partners, is a seasoned exec in management, trade & advisory. She helps Latin American firms expand into the UK/EMEA, advises funds on LatAm investments, builds global partnerships & mentors young talent.

Siddhant Chopra

Group Promoter
Niraj Cement Structurals Ltd

An avid participant and also a speaker at distinct global wealth management conferences and summits. Recipient of the Forbes 30 under 30 Scholar Award. Member of the world’s largest next-generation impact investing social entrepreneurship group and is the Co-Chair for the India chapter.

Dubai

Saher Shaikh

Founder
The Purple Chef

Saher, hailed as “Most Inspirational Woman in the GCC,” “Dubai’s Personality of the Year,” CNN’s “Mother of Labourers” & more, is a MasterChef MLA winner, ex-banker, UN-recognized founder of Adopt-a-Camp, mom of 4, and chef behind The Purple Chef’s sold-out cuisine.

Ila Colombo

Founder, CEO & Creative Director
DEOND

Ila Colombo, Design Director, Strategist & Artist, has 10+ years in avant-garde Design, Art, Architecture & Tech. As Co-Director of Ross Lovegrove Studio & CEO of DEOND, a Dubai-based AI/R&D firm, she fuses human-centric creativity with computation for sustainable solutions.

H.E Yaqoob Al Ali

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

Allison Wicks

Founder
Qualitaz

Allison, founder of Qualitaz, helps construction and manufacturing teams improve build quality. With 17+ years of experience, she’s managed projects like One Hyde Park, Museum of the Future, F1 & Kempinski. She’s a CIOB mentor, committee member & disability volunteer.

Shiraz Jamaji

CEO
Al Huzaifa Furniture

Shiraz Jamaji, CEO of Al Huzaifa Furniture, has redefined furniture fashion and expanded its deep manufacturing skills to scale experiences for elite hospitality projects and exclusive residences. His passion for real estate led him to co-found Build Well Holdings, Dubai’s top staff housing firm.

Dana Al Salem

Founder & CEO
Fanfactory Ltd.

Dana, an alumna of Parsons & American University of Paris, is a World Summit Awards jury member, keynote speaker & maiden voice for OBE Tracy Edwards’ Maiden Voyage. Her projects won awards, and she’s developed cybersecurity & tourism algorithms with India, Azerbaijan & Abu Dhabi.

Mumbai

Sajjid Mitha

CEO
Polymerupdate

Sajjid Mitha, CEO of Polymerupdate, South Asia’s leading market intelligence platform, champions environmental care through RACE, A global initiative hosting conferences, education programs, and beach clean-ups to promote responsible waste management and the circular economy.

Vratika Gupta

Founder & CEO
Masion Sia

Vratika Gupta, founder & CEO of Maison Sia, blends 10+ years in interior & fashion design with strategic leadership. A NIFT & Pearl Academy graduate, she co-founded two design ventures and won the 2024 Economic Times Retail Award (Luxury) for her globally sourced décor brand.

Simone Arora

Founder, Designer & Curator
SIMONE..Naturally Inspired

Simone Arora draws inspiration from nature’s beauty and textures. Her signature décor style is sophisticated, elegant, and understated yet luxurious. She brings her talent, travel experience, and eclectic design sensibility to create a unique store experience.

Alessandro Giuliani

MD
SDA Bocconi Asia Center

Mr. Giuliani is a passionate entrepreneur directing businesses across Italy, France, Spain, China, and India in marketing, retail, luxury, FMCG, fashion, textiles, MLM, and housewares. He completed his higher education at the prestigious Bocconi School of Management in Italy.

Hansal Mehta

Director
Omerta (Feature Film)

Hansal Mehta, an acclaimed Indian filmmaker, won the National Award for Shahid (2013). Known for Aligarh, Omertà, Scam 1992, and recent works like Scoop, Faraaz, and Gandhi. He began with Khana Khazana TV, blending realism with strong narratives.

Sabbas Joseph

Co-Founder
Wizcraft

Sabbas Joseph, founder-director of Wizcraft International, is a pioneer in India’s event industry with 20+ years of experience. He led iconic events like Michael Jackson’s concert and IIFA Awards. A St. Xavier’s political science grad and journalist, he’s an educator and industry leader.

Hrishikesh Kannan

National Brand Head
Radio One India Network

Hrishikesh Kannan is the producer & presenter of India’s biggest breakfast show on 94.3 RadioOne and podcast creator/anchor for Moneycontrol.com & Book My Show Jukebox. Multiple RAPA & PROMAX award winners, he also won War of the RJs 2016, Afternoon Newsmakers 2018, and EEMAX 2019.

Delhi

Amit Malik

VP
Ciena

Visionary leader with a proven record of driving high growth, turning around underperforming businesses, and building strong leaders across APAC, Japan & Greater China. Experienced in leading Enterprise, Public Sector, mid-market, and Service Provider teams across technical, advisory & managed services.

Ashish Kotawala

Executive Director
GDK Jewels Pvt Ltd

Ashish Kotawala, 10th Gen Entrepreneur & Director of GDK Jewels Pvt Ltd, leads the historic Ghanshyam Das Kotawala brand from Kota, Rajasthan. Specializing in diamonds & gemstones, he guides the creation of intricate jewelry blending Indian heritage with exceptional artisan craftsmanship showcased globally.

Dr Blossom Kochhar

Founder & Chairman
Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic

Dr. Kochhar, a pioneer aromatherapist with 35+ years of experience, founded India’s largest aromatherapy brand, Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic. She’s a celebrity hair designer, grooming expert, holistic wellness icon, chairperson of NSDC’s Beauty & Wellness Sector Skills Council, and author.

Shweta Chhatwal

Director & Principal
Modern School

Somya Khurana

Holistic Healer, Podcaster & Founder
Pragya Foundation

Viraj Bahl

Founder & MD
Veba

Viraj Bahl, founder & CEO of Veeba Foods, launched the brand in 2013 after graduating in marine engineering from Singapore Polytechnic. Veeba grew from a B2B QSR supplier to a retail leader with 85+ products in 700 cities, recently adding Tasty Pixel & WokTok Asian sauces.

Emmanuel Suraj

CEO
DefinEquity Investment Managers

Emmanuel Suraj, with 12+ years in equity, credit & hybrid investing, is an Associate Partner at BriskBlue Venture Partners LLP. He specializes in managing investments across venture capital, private credit, special situations, and global alternatives.

Bengaluru

Triveni Vinod

Director
CKC Group of Jewellers

Triveni Vinod, Director at C. Krishniah Chetty Group, is a jewelry artist blending tradition with innovation. Honoring her family legacy, she leads a new generation in Indian jewelry. She also received a two-year scholarship from the C. Krishniah Chetty Foundation.

Nirupa Shankar

Joint MD
Brigade Group

Nirupa Shankar, joint MD of Brigade Group, leads hospitality, office & retail portfolios. A University of Virginia & Cornell grad with Ernst & Young experience, she launched Brigade REAP, and BuzzWorks, and is an award-winning F&B curator and Brigade Foundation trustee focused on innovation & growth.

Spoorthi Vishwas

Actress & Founder
Dream Big Vision & Dream Big Celebrations

Spoorthi Vishwas, Founder and Director of Indian & Karnataka Women Achievers Awards and MD of Dream Big Groups is a certified coach, actress, and social entrepreneur. A 3-time TEDx speaker and 30 Under 30 honoree, she pursues a doctorate while empowering women via Dream Big Foundation.

Deepak Gulati

Managing Director
Fine Footwear Pvt Ltd

Nipun Kejriwal

Founder
Tahini Pte Ltd,

Nipun Kejriwal began at Transasia Fine Papers in 2007 after a BBA from Lancaster University. He took an active role in his family’s fine paper import business. In 2019, he and his wife Juhi launched a D2C luxury jewelry brand focused on exclusive, new-age designs.

Biren Ghose

MD
Technicolor Group

Biren Ghose, MD Asia Pacific at Technicolor, a global animation, VFX & games leader, has 20+ years’ of experience. He’s key to award-winning projects like The Jungle Book, Life of Pi, Kung Fu Panda, and Scam 1992. A thought leader, he shapes India’s AVGC policy and creative education.

Jay Bhow

Managing Partner
Inteka Management Services

Jay Bhow, Managing Partner at Inteka Management Services, Bengaluru, holds a Computer Engineering degree from the University of South Florida. With leadership roles at Epicor, ANSR Global, Lithium Technologies & NetApp, he’s known for strategic tech & operations management globally.

Pune

Ajinkya Firodia

MD
Kinetic Engineering Ltd

Badal Saboo

Fashionpreneur & Strategist
BADAL SABOO GROUP

Damini Oberoi

Founder & CEO
Q Events & Weddings

Lovell Prabhu

Fashion Director
LovellPrabhu

Poonam Mehta

Co-Founder
AMPM Designs

Priyanshu Gaurav

Executive Director
Nuvama Wealth Management

Shreya Patharkar

Founder & MD
Lafayette Luxury

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