India is steadily elevating its fine dining scene, and this quaint mountain restaurant in Himachal Pradesh is a shining example of that. NAAR, led by chef Prateek Sadhu, has secured a spot among the Top 10 Restaurants in the World in the Food & Wine Global Tastemakers Awards 2026. The list also included some of the best restaurants across continents. Read on to know the full list.
NAAR Makes It To The Global Top 10 Restaurants List
As per a report by NDTV, the list was released as part of Food & Wine’s 2026 Global Tastemakers Awards, which recognises the world’s most compelling food and travel experiences. Himachal Pradesh’s NAAR was ranked sixth among the top 10 Global Restaurants, with Ikoyi in London taking the first place. The recognition places NAAR alongside the most famous and popular dining destinations across continents, reinforcing India’s rising influence in international culinary experience.
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Located in the small village of Darwa in Himachal Pradesh, NAAR is a 16-seat restaurant that was launched back in 2023 and has quickly gained international acclaim for its immersive dining experience. Also known as India’s first true destination dining restaurant, NAAR invites diners to travel specifically for the meal rather than encounter it as part of a city’s dining circuit.
Post the announcement, NAAR expressed its gratitude through its social media and called the recognition meaningful for the team. The restaurant wrote, “India’s first destination dining restaurant. On a list with the world’s finest – we are still taking it in. As India’s first destination dining restaurant, this recognition means everything. It is a celebration of food rooted in place, of the mountains that inspire us, and of every person who has made the journey to sit with us. Thank you for this inclusion; we are truly proud and happy as a team.”
Led by Chef Prateek Sadhu, the restaurant is set within Amaya, an eco-resort and working farm, and is spread across 20 acres of hills. Additionally, the restaurant menu is set around six endemic seasons, allowing each course to reflect the climate of the region.
Top 10 Restaurants In The World For 2026
Here’s the list of all the world’s best restaurants that featured on the list:
- Ikoyi (London, England)
- Maido (Lima, Peru)
- CieL Dining (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
- Arami (La Paz, Bolivia)
- Potong (Bangkok, Thailand)
- Naar (Darwa, India)
- Botanico (Mexico City, Mexico)
- Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina (Rome, Italy)
- Lunch Lady (Vancouver, Canada)
- Saint Peter (Sydney, Australia)
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Who is the owner of NAAR restaurant?
The founder and head chef of Naar (located in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh) is renowned chef Prateek Sadhu.