Marriott International in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) is proud to announce that eleven of its hotel-based restaurants in the region have been recognized for culinary excellence at the prestigious World Culinary Awards 2024. The awards ceremony, which took place on October 2 in Dubai, celebrated the best of the best in the culinary world, and Marriott restaurants stood out among the competition, taking home top honors in their respective categories.
“It is truly an honor for Marriott International to see so many of our CALA hotel restaurants recognized in the prestigious World Culinary Awards. This achievement would not be possible without the passion, creativity and dedication of our extraordinary chefs and culinary teams in the region,” said Thomas Rebler, Vice President, Food & Beverage, Marriott International CALA. “At Marriott, we strive to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests, and gastronomy is a fundamental part of that promise. These awards are a testament to our unwavering commitment to culinary excellence and inspire us to continue raising the bar for gastronomy in the hospitality industry.”
Among the winners is Terraço Jardins, at the Reinnasance Sao Paulo Hotel, which was recognized as the best hotel restaurant in Brazil 2024, and also as the best hotel restaurant in Latin America 2024. This restaurant pays homage to Brazilian cuisine, highlighting fresh and locally sourced ingredients. The menu, signed by Chef Raúl Vieira, brings out traditional flavors with influences from the countryside and the sea.
There's also Toro Riviera Maya by Richard Sandoval, at the St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya, awarded Best New Restaurant in Latin America 2024. Here Chef Sandoval presents an elevated yet approachable take on pan-Latin cuisine, emphasizing shareable plates and classic cocktails that highlight the vibrant flavors of Latin America.
Meanwhile, Karai at W Santiago, led by Chef Sebastián Jara, offers a sophisticated fusion of Peruvian and Japanese cuisine, with meticulously crafted sushi and sashimi alongside bold South American dishes, all in an elegant, modern setting.
The full list of winning restaurants is below:
Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant in Latin America 2024: Las Gaviotas at the Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Best Hotel Restaurant in Latin America 2024: Terraço Jardins at the Renaissance Sao Paulo Hotel in Brazil.
Best New Restaurant in Latin America 2024: Toro Riviera Maya by Richard Sandoval at the St. Regis Kanai Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Best Hotel Restaurant in Chile 2024: Karai at the W Santiago.
Best Hotel Restaurant in Colombia 2024: Jairo at the W Bogotá.
Best Restaurant in Costa Rica 2024: Latitud 10°Norte at the W Costa Rica Reserva Conchal.
Best Restaurant in Panama 2024: The Grill House FSH & STK at The Santa Maria, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort.
Best Hotel Restaurant in Argentina 2024: St. Regis Restaurant at the Park Tower, a Luxury Collection Hotel.
Best Hotel Restaurant in Brazil 2024: Terraço Jardins at the Renaissance Sao Paulo Hotel.
Best Hotel Restaurant in Guatemala 2024: El Cafetal at the Westin Camino Real.
Best Hotel Restaurant in Guyana 2024: Terra Mare Restaurant at the Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown.
Speaking of gastronomy, a recent Marriott International CALA survey found that food is a key motivator for travelers. More than half of respondents said they will seek out culinary experiences on their trips by 2025, particularly Gen X travelers. With this in mind, Marriott International properties in the Caribbean and Latin America will continue to develop culinary offerings that exceed guest and diner expectations.
Fuente: Marriott International, Inc.