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Most restaurants in Bahrain are special, but some are extra special.

They are the tables you book for the big occasions, the spots you recommend to friends without a second thought, the kitchens that set the standard for everyone else. Every year, Bahrain’s Best Restaurants Awards recognises those places and the teams behind them.

Since launching in 2019, Bahrain Confidential has brought together the people who know the island’s dining scene best, and the diners who live it every day, to celebrate the restaurants doing it right. Every cuisine, every setting, every budget.

2026 marks the fifth edition. Five years of showing the way to the best food on the island, through an honest and authentic process. The Awards are back to recognise the chefs, managers, and teams who make it happen.

How it works

The Judges' Vote

  • General Managers & senior hotel executives from Bahrain’s 5-star and leading 4-star hotels
  • Senior food and beverage leaders across the island
  • Bahrain’s top food influencers and content creators
  • A select group of honorary judges
  • Fully independent — no judge may vote for a restaurant connected to their property

The Public Vote

  • Every diner on the island is invited to vote for their favourites
  • Quick, straightforward voting — no lengthy forms
  • No price categories or budget brackets
  • A neighbourhood café stands on equal footing with a luxury hotel restaurant
  • The only currency that counts is the dining experience itself
The 2026 Timeline
  1. Judges’ Vote Opens

    July

  2. Public Vote Opens

    August

  3. Judges’ Vote Closes

    September

  4. Public Vote Closes

    November

  5. Judges’ Vote Winners Revealed

    October

  6. Public Vote Winners Revealed

    December

The Journey So Far
Hall of Fame