Doğuş Food and Beverage Received 2025 Awards in 11 Categories at Gault&Millau 26

First published in Paris in 1969 and known for its independent reviews Gault & Millau, It is considered one of the two most prestigious gastronomy guides in the world. Prepared as a result of field studies carried out in Turkey's leading gastronomy and tourism spots throughout 2024, the guide showcases the diversity and quality of our country's culinary culture on international platforms.

This year's ceremony celebrated Turkey's rich gastronomic history and innovative culinary approach. Leading names and brands in the sector continue to keep their finger on the pulse of the gastronomy world with the awards they receive.

Doğuş Food and Beverage, Tourism and Retail Group Crowned Its Success

Doğuş Food and Beverage, Tourism and Retail Group has once again proven its leading position in the global gastronomy scene. At the award ceremony, the brands within the group were deemed worthy of many prestigious awards, once again crowning their success in the sector. Doğuş Food and Beverage, Tourism and Retail Group won awards in 5 special categories during the night:

• Cüneyt Asan (Co-Founder of Günaydın Restaurants): Contributors to the Industry

• Navy blue: Best Brunch Place
• Frankie: Best Bar Award
• D.ream Catering: Best Outside Catering

In addition to its success in special categories, Doğuş Food and Beverage, Tourism and Retail Group also displayed superior performance in traditional, modern, international cuisine, seafood and bar categories. The restaurants and concepts within the group once again demonstrated their claims about quality and excellence with the points and “hat” awards they earned.

Chef's Table (2 Hats):

• Ayla (Queen of Spades): 14,5 Points
• Divia by Maksut Aşkar (D Maris Bay): 13 Points
• WE Istanbul: 13 Points
• Nahita (Argos in Cappadocia): 14 Points

Traditional Cuisine Award Category (2 Hats):

• Queen of Spades: 14,5 Points

Bar Category (2 Hats):

• Frankie: 13 Points

Traditional Cuisine Award Category (1 Hats):

• Port: 12 Points
• Exchange: 12,5 Points

Modern Cuisine Award Category (1 Hat):

• Parle: 11,5 Points
• Vogue: 11,5 Points
• 29:  12 Points
• Good morning Etiler: 12,5 Points

International Cuisine Award Category (1 Hat):

• Hatching: 12 Points
• Da Mario: 12,5 Points
• Frankie: 12,5 Points
• Gina Canyon: 11,5 Points
• Mass: 12 Points
• Rocket: 12,5 Points
• Zuma Istanbul: 12,5 Points

Seafood Restaurant Award Category (1 Hat):

• Said: 12 Points
• Navy blue: 11,5 Points

At the ceremony, Doğuş Food and Beverage, Tourism and Retail Group Experience Director Çetin Kolukısaoğlu, who received the awards on behalf of the group, emphasized the global successes of Turkish gastronomy. Kolukısaoğlu said, “Today is a truly special and proud day for Turkish gastronomy. It started with Michelin before and now Gault & Millau “This process, which continues with, strengthens our country’s place in the global gastronomy scene. As Doğuş Food and Beverage and Tourism Group, we are very happy to support these important developments and to be a part of this success with our award-winning brands,” he said.

Global Excellence in Gastronomy

Gault & Millau, is considered an independent authority worldwide by evaluating not only the taste of the food but also many criteria such as service quality, atmosphere, presentation and overall guest experience. This prestigious organization, which includes Turkey in its guide, continues to document our country's strength in the gastronomy scene and its innovative culinary approach at international standards.

Source: HORECA TREND and Doğuş Food and Beverage, Tourism and Retail Group