Think your restaurant is Kerala’s best? Prove it at Golden Clove 2026

 Entries are now open for Golden Clove 2026, organised by Manorama Online, an initiative that celebrates and showcases Kerala’s finest restaurants before discerning food lovers.

In last year’s Golden Clove Awards, the Paragon Restaurant in Kozhikode, celebrated globally for its exceptional biryani, took the top honour. In addition, five restaurants from across the state earned the coveted Golden Clove Five-Star Rating.

More than 2,000 entries were received from various districts of Kerala last year. So don’t wait. Register now and give your restaurant the chance to shine among Kerala’s best!

The competition is divided into five zones across Kerala, and is open to hotels, restaurants, and cafés. Entries are now open, and registration is absolutely free.

To participate, visit www.manoramaonline.com/goldenclove and submit the name and details of your hotel, restaurant, or café. Who knows, the award for Kerala’s best dining destination might just be yours!

So don’t wait register now for Manorama Online Golden Clove 2026.

Let’s get to know the five zones
Kerala has been divided into five zones for the competition. Zone 1 comprises Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Pathanamthitta, while Zone 2 includes Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Idukki. Zone 3 covers Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Palakkad, and Zone 4 consists of Kozhikode and Malappuram. Finally, Zone 5 brings together Kannur, Wayanad, and Kasaragod.

Here’s how to apply:

The first stage of the competition is registration. Hotels, restaurants, and cafés with a minimum of 15 dining seats are eligible to participate.

Applications can be submitted through the dedicated mini website www.manoramaonline.com/goldenclove, created by Manorama Online. Along with the application, participants should include details of the establishment, photographs and the menu.