Gault&Millau UAE, the globally acclaimed restaurant guide has announced its 2025 award winners, recognizing restaurants and professionals for their contributions to the country’s dining scene. Row On 45, led by Chef Daniel Birk, was named ‘Restaurant of the Year’, and Birk also received the title of ‘Chef of the Year’.
The awards ceremony took place at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, bringing together chefs, restaurateurs, and hospitality professionals. Gault&Millau’s ratings are based on anonymous restaurant visits, ensuring an independent evaluation process.
Located in Grosvenor House Dubai, Row On 45 is a 22-seat fine dining restaurant offering a European-inspired tasting menu. The restaurant received 17.5 points and four toques, placing it among the highest-rated establishments in the UAE.
Other Award Winners:
Several other restaurants and professionals were recognized, including:
Future Great of the Year – Justine Ravetti, La Dame de Pic
Breakthrough Restaurant of the Year – FZN by Björn Frantzén, Atlantis The Palm
Home-Grown Restaurant of the Year – TakaHisa, Banyan Tree Dubai
International Brand of the Year – FZN by Björn Frantzén, Atlantis The Palm
Sustainable Kitchen of the Year – JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
Best Wine Offering – Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Atlantis The Royal
Best Champagne Offering – CLAP, DIFC
Best Non-Alcoholic Beverage Offering – Orfali Bros., Wasl51
Pastry Chef of the Year – Christophe Devoille, Atlantis The Royal
Sommelier of the Year – Arturo Scamardella, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Atlantis The Royal
Restaurant Manager of the Year – Vip-in Panwar, Trèsind Studio
