OpenTable Names 26 London 'Icons' in Inaugural Restaurant Awards
OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, introduced its inaugural London Restaurant Awards recognizing 26 ‘Icons’ culinary landmarks, including BRUTTO on the Icons list, Singburi for Opening of the Year and The Plimsoll for Gastropub of the Year. The platform serves over 65,000 restaurants and fills 1.9 billion seats annually, boosting diner discovery.
1. Inaugural London Restaurant Awards
OpenTable staged its first London Restaurant Awards on April 27 at Landing Forty Two, showcasing three categories: Icons, Restaurateurs’ Choice and People’s Choice. Guests included chefs, restaurateurs and hospitality leaders celebrating standout venues shaping London’s dining scene.
2. Icons List and Category Winners
The new ‘Icons’ list spotlights 26 leading restaurants such as Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, The Ledbury and BRUTTO, while Singburi earned Opening of the Year and The Plimsoll took Gastropub of the Year. Winners were selected by a panel of critics and industry experts based on dining impact and innovation.
3. Impact on OpenTable and Booking Holdings
OpenTable, a segment of Booking Holdings, powers reservations for over 65,000 restaurants and fills 1.9 billion seats each year; the Icons badge will drive visibility on its platform and encourage bookings. Analysts anticipate the program will enhance user engagement metrics and support international growth efforts.