The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has announced that the 4th edition of its flagship Indian Restaurant Summit 2025 will take place from September 15–17 at Taj Cidade De Goa Horizon.
The three-day summit promises to be the largest gathering of its kind in India, with 2,000+ delegates, 500+ brands, and 300+ partners engaging in workshops, panel discussions, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.
Theme: Serving the Future
Reflecting the dynamic growth of India’s food services sector – currently valued at ₹5.69 lakh crore and expected to reach ₹7.76 lakh crore by FY28 (Indian Food Services Report 2024) – this year’s theme emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and the evolving tastes of India’s diners.
Dignitaries and Speakers
- Inauguration by Shri Rohan Khaunte, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, IT, E&C, and Printing & Stationery, Goa.
- Keynote Address: Roni Mazumdar, CEO of Unapologetic Foods & Board Director of the National Restaurant Association (USA).
- Star Speakers: A.D. Singh (Olive Bar & Kitchen), Ashneer Grover (The Big Chill Café), Anurag Katriar (Indigo Hospitality), Riyaaz Amlani (Impresario Entertainment), Ashish Tulsian (Restroworks).
- Celebrity Chefs: Manish Mehrotra, Ranveer Brar, Saransh Goila, Vicky Ratnani, Avinash Martin.
Key Topics
- Regional cuisines going national
- India’s cocktail and café culture
- Experiential dining
- Culinary tourism & Goa’s role as a global hub
Quotes from Industry Leaders
Sagar Daryani, President of NRAI, said:
“The Indian Restaurant Summit is not just an industry event but a movement to unify voices, foster innovation, and unlock growth for the sector. Goa, as an emerging hospitality hub, provides the perfect backdrop to explore new opportunities.”
Prahlad Sukhtankar, NRAI Goa Chapter Head, added:
“This edition will also address Goa’s transformation into a global culinary hub, tackling challenges like seasonality and licensing while highlighting its tourism-driven potential.”
Legacy of the Summit
Previously held in Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Chennai, the Indian Restaurant Summit has grown in scale and influence, serving as a key platform for policy advocacy, industry collaboration, and next-gen growth models in India’s food services sector.
With Goa hosting for the first time, the 2025 edition is expected to set new benchmarks for the industry’s future.
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