The Distinguished Restaurants of North America is a non-profit organization that, by recognizing excellence, seeks to promote distinguished dining throughout North America. DiRōNA was founded in 1990 by recipients of Travel Holiday magazine's Fine Dining Awards to serve as the authority for recognizing and promoting excellence in dining. In that time, approximately 800 restaurants across the United States, Canada, and Mexico have achieved DiRōNA membership by being awarded the prestigious Achievement of Distinction in Dining.
The DiRōNA Quality Assurance Program is the only independent and anonymous restaurant inspection program that operates across North America. An extensive criteria and impartial inspection process is used to evaluate all aspects of a distinguished dining experience.
A restaurant displaying the DiRōNA Achievement of Distinction in Dining has earned one of the most respected awards in the distinguished dining and hospitality communities. Learn more about DiRōNA membership or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
