The nominees for the Lieferando Awards 2023 have been announced
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Best Restaurant in the City
This category celebrates the best loved restaurants in your area.

Best Global Chain
Proven to be a big hit with foodies across the world, this category celebrates the best international restaurant chains.
Best Local Chain
They’re loved by the country, but are they loved by you? The best national restaurant chains are up for this award.
Best Newcomer
Found a new local that’s unmatched in quality and taste? This award recognises the best new restaurants on Lieferando

Game Changer
Changing the culinary game one plate at a time, this award celebrates the restaurants that aren’t afraid to innovate.
Best Vegan Restaurant
Celebrating the best of plant-based. From meat-free to non-dairy dishes, who will win this year’s best vegan restaurant?
Best Asian Restaurant
If authentic Asian dishes are the star for you, then this category celebrates the best restaurants in the game.
Best Burger-Restaurant
Whether you love them loaded with cheese or flame-grilled to perfection, nothing beats burgers – but which is the best?
Best Italian Restaurant
From rustic pasta to knock-out pizzas, which Italian restaurants are hitting the spot?

Best Lunch
This award celebrates the places that make lunch something to really look forward to.
Best Austrian Cuisine
From schnitzels to strudels, these restaurants serve up the best of Austrian cuisine. But who shines for you?
Best Kebab Restaurant
Sizzling skewers, juicy donors and delicious wraps – which kebab restaurant will take the top spot?
Best Healthy Restaurant
Serving up nutritious meals packed with every flavour, this category honours the very best healthy restaurants.
Best Dessert-Restaurant
The best dessert makers are up for this award, but which restaurant sweetens the deal for you?
Frequently Asked Questions
The Lieferando Awards are an annual celebration of the restaurants on our platform. We recognise our Makers of Greatness - our Partners, large and small - and reward the most outstanding businesses. Awards fall under three main categories:
Regional/City - best takeaway in your area
Cuisine - best takeaway for specific cuisines
Impact Awards – takeaway restaurants exceeding in other areas (e.g. sustainability)
Sign up by 29 September 2023 and complete the submission form on the Lieferando Awards website. This is an important chance for you to impress the judges and make the awards shortlist(s), so it's worth taking your time with your answers.
The shortlist for each country is chosen by a panel of independent judges. Their selection criteria includes the Restaurant Partner's submission form, customer satisfaction, and commercial factors.
Die Gewinner:innen der Lieferando Awards werden anhand der Anzahl der Stimmabgaben von Kund:innen ermittelt.
Sorgen Sie also als nominiertes Restaurant dafür, dass Sie so viele Stimmen wie möglich erhalten.
By popular vote. Restaurants who receive the highest number of votes in their nominated category will be crowned the winner of that category.
Please note: All competing restaurants, excluding National and International Chains, will be automatically entered into the ‘Best Restaurant in Austria’ category. The winner of this category will be the restaurant with the most overall votes across all categories.
The winners will be announced in February 2024.
The shortlist for each category is selected based on a set criteria, including the Restaurant Partner's submission form, customer reviews, and commercial factors.
Regional Awards: awards assigned by city, area or region (it differs per country).
Cuisine Awards: awarded to outstanding takeaways, according to cuisine. Open to restaurants who think they have the best breakfast, lunch or vegan offering. Or those new to the delivery scene. Or restaurants who think they have [locations]'s favourite dish.
Impact Awards: awards assigned to restaurants that outperform others in terms of sustainability, innovation and other key areas.
Customers can vote from 13 November until 13 December.
Customers can only vote once per category.
When voting opens on 13 November, customers can simply select their favourite restaurant from the shortlist in each category and click 'vote'. Customers should enter their name and email address, then press 'submit'.
By popular vote. Restaurants who receive the highest number of votes in their nominated category will be crowned the winner of that category.
Please note: All competing restaurants, excluding National and International Chains, will be automatically entered into the ‘Best Restaurant in Austria’ category. The winner of this category will be the restaurant with the most votes overall among all categories.
The winners will be announced in February 2024.
Here's a selection of the prizes you could win:
Fully-paid vouchers to share with your customers, as a thank you for their support
A physical award to show that you're one of the best restaurants on our platform
A €100 voucher to use on any products in the Partner Webshop
One week of free TopRank boosters to make sure your restaurant has top visibility on [Brand Name]
...And more!