2025 DiRōNA Award of Excellence
North America’s Most Renowned Restaurant Award
Gain global recognition, attract discerning diners, and join an elite community of top restaurateurs with the DiRōNA Award of Excellence.
You’ve Earned Your Place Among the Best!
New for 2025 – DiRōNA awarded restaurants report significant rebates and discounts from DiRōNA’s partner Dining Alliance!
DiRōNA is proud to announce an exclusive partnership with Dining Alliance, the nation’s leading rebate processor powered by Buyers Edge Platform, designed specifically to enhance your restaurant’s profitability.
This program enables U.S. Restaurants to unlock significant cash back rebates on the premium products you already use, with no fees, no disruptions, and no extra effort.
DiRōNA has negotiated these exclusive benefits to support your success, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional dining experiences while lowering your overall foodservice costs.
Rebates are captured and returned to you quarterly, ensuring every dollar works harder for your business.
This exclusive, no-cost program allows you to earn significant cash back on over 175,000 items from 350+ top-tier brands you already purchase from your current distributors—without changing your buying habits or pricing. Dining Alliance seamlessly captures your purchase data and secures rebates on qualifying products, ensuring effortless savings.
Benefits Of Your
2025 DiRōNA Award of Excellence
Join the ranks of prestigious restaurants across North America in 2025!
Enhance Your Restaurant’s Appeal to Discerning Diners
Attract a sophisticated clientele looking for the finest dining experiences
Gain Recognition with Media and Industry Accolades
Capture attention with press coverage and industry acknowledgement
Network with Elite Restaurateurs
Join a community of top restaurateurs and industry experts, where you can connect online and at in-person events.
What Sets the DiRōNA Award Apart?
DiRōNA isn’t just another award; it’s a symbol of enduring quality in the restaurant industry.
Exclusive RecognitionBe part of the select group of restaurants recognized for their excellence in hospitality, service, and culinary mastery.
Invitations to DiRōNA EventsGain access to one-of-a-kind DiRōNA events such as our wine and culinary excursions where you can meet and connect with other award recipients.
Rebates and DiscountsEarn significant rebates on over 175,000 restaurant specific items from 350+ top-tier brands.
Partnered With Industry Leaders
What You’ll Receive with your 2025 DiRōNA “Award of Excellence”
2025 DiRōNA Award
Receive your 11″ x 17″ modern brushed aluminum wall mounted award, meticulously designed, to proudly display in your restaurant, signifying your establishment’s achievement.
Mobile App & Website Listings
Gain exposure with a dedicated listing on the DiRōNA mobile app and website, both downloaded by thousands of sophisticated diners worldwide, placing your restaurant top of mind.
Social Media Spotlight
Our professional team will design and share a social media post to our thousands of followers, featuring your restaurant on our social media profiles.
Rebates and Discounts
U.S. restaurants can earn significant cash back and discounts on over 175,000 restaurant specific items from 350+ top-tier brands.
News Release
Your restaurant will be included in the annual DiRōNA newly awarded restaurants list, distributed to media outlets across North America.
Exclusive Events
Opportunity to network with other restaurateurs, chefs and industry experts at DiRōNA’s events.
How the Order Process Works
Our order process has been streamlined to make it easy for busy restaurant owners to complete. Here’s how it works:
Step 1
1. Complete The Order Form
Qualified restaurants can click “Purchase” below and provide the following information; Restaurant Name, Contact Information, and Mailing Address to start the process. Make sure that all fields marked with an asterisk (*) are completed.
Step 2
2. Review & Confirmation
After completing the form and submitting payment, you will receive a confirmation email with the details of your order.
Step 3
3. Welcome to DiRōNA!
Your restaurant will be added to the DiRōNA website and mobile app directories within two weeks after payment has been received. The DiRōNA Award will be shipped immediately as well as an email with your DiRōNA digital badge for print and media. An invitation will be sent to sign up for rebates and discounts.
Endorsed by North America’s most Renowned Restaurateurs and Chefs
We’ve made so many friendships through DiRōNA that we even carry them on today. DiRōNA holds a very special place in the hearts of the Mirabile family.
Chef Jasper Mirabile Jr
Jasper’s, Kansas City, MO
DiRōNA is very important to keep fine dining alive, to give restaurateurs encouragement to keep that high standard of dining. DiRōNA is that vehicle right now.
Ted Balestreri
The Sardine Factory, Monterey, CA
I have tremendous respect for DiRōNA. To be one of the top restaurants with DiRōNA, it’s an incredible honor for us, we couldn’t be more humble by it.
Chef Kasey Kaplan
Cafe Central, El Paso, TX
An award program where you get a chance to meet other winners over the years. I would’ve never met these people, Chefs from all over the country and all around the world. That’s what DiRōNA does.
Chef Bert Cutino
The Sardine Factory, Monterey, CA
Receiving the DiRōNA Award was a pretty exciting day for myself, I had received the Award (at another restaurant) in the past and was looking forward to Nesso receiving this recognition.
Roddy Kirschenman
Nesso, Indianapolis, IN
Whether I was in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Chicago, I would see the DiRōNA Award. I always thought it was a pretty cool award. They announced us as a winner and I thought that’s awesome.
Chef Michael Smith
Farina, Kansas City, MO
Order Now
DiRōNA’s small annual fee helps cover the production and shipping of your award, supports exclusive events, and enhances online exposure for each awarded restaurant. Your support is truly valued.
Order your 2025 DiRōNA Award and give your restaurant the recognition it deserves.
Please click “Purchase” below and complete the order form.