We recognize restaurants taking meaningful action across these core areas:
- Ethical Sourcing: Making thoughtful sourcing choices that support responsible producers, local food systems, and more sustainable ingredients.
- Operational Integrity: Taking practical steps to reduce waste, use resources responsibly, and improve the environmental impact of daily operations.
- Community Focus: Supporting local businesses, engaging with the community, and prioritizing employee wellbeing.
Tinġo Founding Restaurants
The first restaurants recognized by Tinġo for their commitment to responsible and sustainable dining. Each was independently researched and evaluated by Tinġo based on publicly available information about their practices.
Osteria Mozza
Osteria Mozza, led by James Beard Award-winning Chef Nancy Silverton, brings together Italian flavors and…
Kitava
Kitava is a clean-casual restaurant that shows healthy eating can be both exciting and satisfying….
Bettina
Bettina sits in Montecito Country Mart, and is a well-loved neighborhood pizzeria started by Rachel…
The Rising Loafer Café and Bakery
Since 2003, The Rising Loafer Café and Bakery has made sustainability the backbone of its…
True Food Kitchen
True Food Kitchen is a wellness-driven restaurant group founded on the anti-inflammatory principles of Dr….
Shojin
Shojin offers a mindful dining experience that goes beyond the usual idea of vegan food….
The Plot
The Plot is a plant-based, zero-waste restaurant that has redrawn what’s possible for food in…
Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill
Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill proves that sustainable seafood doesn’t require white tablecloths or…
Chez Panisse
Founded in 1971 by Alice Waters, Chez Panisse is the birthplace of California cuisine.
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