Chosen by the people who know the island's dining scene best, and the diners who live it every day.
Cast Your VoteMost restaurants in Bahrain are special, but some are extra special: the tables you book for the big occasions, the kitchens that set the standard for everyone else.
Since 2019, Bahrain Confidential has brought together the island's hospitality leaders and its most passionate diners to celebrate the restaurants getting it right, across every cuisine, setting and budget. 2026 marks the fifth edition of an honest, independent search for the island's best.
Three Ways to the Best
From the industry's most respected voices to the diners who live the scene every day, the Awards are decided across three distinct honours.
The Judges' Choice
Chosen by Bahrain's hospitality leaders, senior F&B executives, critics and honorary judges — fully independent, no conflicts of interest.
Meet the JudgesThe People's Choice
Every diner on the island gets a vote. No price brackets, no budget categories — a neighbourhood café stands equal to a luxury hotel table.
Cast Your VoteThe 2025 Winners
All 26 winning restaurants, as chosen by the judges — listed alphabetically, with no ranking. Every table earns its place.
View All 26 WinnersThe Hall of Fame
The island's most celebrated tables, recognised across five editions of the Awards.
How Winners Are Selected
Two votes, one goal: recognising genuine excellence. Fully independent, with no judge allowed to vote for a restaurant connected to their own property.
The island's authorities
- General Managers & senior executives from Bahrain’s 5-star and leading 4-star hotels
- Senior food and beverage leaders across the island
- Bahrain’s top food critics, influencers and content creators
- A select group of honorary judges
- Fully independent, with no conflicts of interest
Every diner on the island
- Everyone is invited to vote for their favourites
- Quick, straightforward voting with no lengthy forms
- No price categories or budget brackets
- A neighbourhood café stands equal to a luxury hotel restaurant
- The only currency that counts is the dining experience itself
The 2026 Panel
Handpicked by Bahrain Confidential, the jury brings together the island's most respected and well-travelled voices in hospitality.
Hotel General Managers
Leaders of Bahrain's 5-star and top 4-star hotels
F&B Directors
Senior food and beverage leaders across the island
Executive Chefs
The kitchens that set the island's standard
Food Critics
Bahrain's most trusted reviewers and columnists
Content Creators
The island's leading dining influencers
Honorary Judges
A select group invited for their expertise
Industry Veterans
Decades of experience in island hospitality
The Community
Discerning diners from the Bahrain Confidential circle
The full 2026 jury will be revealed when voting opens.
The 2026 Timeline
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Partner With Us
The fifth edition returns in 2026 at The Gulf Hotel Bahrain. Partnering places your brand at the centre of the island's dining scene, in front of the audience that shapes and follows it.
Reach the right audience
Get in front of the diners, chefs and hospitality leaders who decide where Bahrain eats, across our magazine, website, newsletter and social channels.
A full-platform campaign
Feature across the magazine, the printed dining guide, website, newsletter, PR and the region's leading influencers, before, during and after the awards night.
Align with the best
Stand beside an award the industry respects, chosen by our judges and the public. Its credibility becomes part of your brand's story.
Platinum & Gold tiers available · confirm by 31 August 2026 · enquire about partnership
Who's best this year?
Cast your vote and help crown Bahrain's finest tables of 2026.
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