The top twelve restaurants and bars thatย made it to this year’s listing on the Prestige Category will be unveiled at the Taste Awards 2015 Gala Dinner on Monday 31st August. The restaurants and bars were selected at The Taste The Best Workshop by food connoisseurs, personas of note and beverage experts who are part of the judging panel. This award is the most prestigious accolade for the night.

Panelists at the Taste the best Workshop
The judging panelists haveย selected the winners according to a set criteria including; food, beverage, service, ambiance, amenities and entertainment. Shreya Karia, Founder, Taste Awards highlighted, ‘We are excited to unveil this prominent listing of the top restaurants and bars. Judged to international standards the establishments on our Gold Excellence listing truly reflect the best of the best on the local scene. Establishments that strive to deliver exceptional standards, innovation and a standout experience time and again.”
The Prestige Category includes the following:
- Taste Excellence Top 12 Restaurants and Bars
- Chef of The Year
- Mixologist of The Year
- Best Front of House (Service)
- Best Wine List
- The Rising Star, Junior Chef of The Year
Some of the people on the judging panel include:
- Adelle Onyango, Presenter, Kiss 100
- Eddie Johns, Chairman Whisky Club Kenya
- Jackson Biko, Journalist
- Kobi Kihara, Host NTV AM Live
- Paul Nagelkerken, General Operations Manager, Nestle Professional
The Awards gala is expected to be a night of pomp, color and great food as the industry players turn up and receive their awards for being the best in the various categories. If you haven’t got your tickets yet, get them today and prepare to have an amazing night. May the restaurant you voted for win!