NEOZ was honoured to feature in seven winning projects at the 2026 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards, recognising some of the world's most outstanding hospitality interiors. Celebrating creativity and innovation in restaurant and bar design, the annual awards highlight the work of leading architects and interior designers from around the world.
This year's winners span an impressive range of styles and settings, from glamorous dining destinations to contemporary cafés and beautifully restored heritage spaces. We are delighted to see NEOZ lighting featured in these exceptional projects, and we congratulate the talented design teams behind them.
Carbone Riviera by MBDS is the Best Overall Restaurant Winner. Photography by Douglas Friedman.
Carbone Riviera, Las Vegas
Award: Best Overall Restaurant, Best The Americas Restaurant/Bar, Hotel Category
NEOZ Cordless Lamp: Custom Victoria
Located within the Bellagio, Carbone Riviera brings the relaxed glamour of the Italian coast to Las Vegas. Designed by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, the interior combines Mediterranean-inspired mosaics, soft coastal colours and elegant furnishings to create an atmosphere of understated luxury. We developed a custom cordless Victoria with the studio for the project, achieving a unique two-tone finish for the lamp base. On the tables, the lamps give soft, close light that suits the room’s Riviera mood. The project went on to win Best Overall Restaurant.
Carbone London, UK
Award: Multiple Category, Murals & Graffiti
NEOZ Cordless Lamp: Manhattan
Designed by Ken Fulk, Carbone London celebrates the theatrical glamour of classic Italian-American dining. It sits within the former American Embassy on Grosvenor Square. Rich red tones, polished finishes, dramatic artwork and luxurious upholstery create a layered interior with a distinctly old-school sense of occasion.
On the tables, the Manhattan carries the restaurant’s New York lineage. Its slim, stepped brass form draws on the city’s art deco towers. It casts a direct downlight onto white tablecloths, with a softer glow at the sides.
Other, Dar Wasl. Photography by Natelee Cocks.
Other, Dubai, UAE
Award: Café Category
NEOZ Cordless Lamp: Tall Poppy
Bold colour and playful contrasts give Other its distinctive identity. Designed by Verhaal, this contemporary café and dining destination in Dar Wasl combines cobalt blue, vibrant red, graphic flooring and tactile materials. The result is an expressive yet welcoming space, designed to transition naturally from relaxed daytime gatherings to more atmospheric evening dining.
On the tables, the Tall Poppy offers a quieter counterpoint. Against the vivid colour, their slender, ribbed forms read as quiet vertical accents, casting a glare-free pool of light as evening sets in.
Lola, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Award: Luxury Category
NEOZ Cordless Lamp: Bellingen
Lola Brasserie brings a touch of the French Riviera to Jeddah’s Al Khalidiyyah district. Designed by Forsite Creative, the interior draws on the warmth and elegance of Mediterranean coastal residences, combining refined materials, comfortable furnishings and a relaxed residential atmosphere. The result is a contemporary interpretation of the classic French brasserie, with an inviting sense of understated luxury.
On each table, the Bellingen adds a natural warmth. Its vase-like base is turned from a single piece of Australian camphor laurel and sits easily among the rattan chairs and woven ceilings. A cotton shade casts a soft glow across white linen.
Delilah Dallah. Photography by Robert Tsai.
Delilah, Dallas, USA
Award: Club/Night Venue Category
NEOZ Cordless Lamp: Ritz with custom hand-painted lampshade
Inspired by the glamour of the Roaring Twenties, Delilah Dallas brings the spirit of the classic supper club into the present day. Designed by Built Inc., the interior features Art Deco detailing, sculptural gold palm trees and richly finished marble bars. A central performance stage gives the venue its theatrical focus, bringing dining, music and entertainment together.
At each table, the Ritz is paired with custom-printed lampshades by artist Blue Logan, showcasing the playful, vintage-style caricature illustrations of famous Hollywood celebrities, historic jazz musicians, and iconic figures.
Marble Bar, Sydney, Australia
Award: Hotel Category
NEOZ Cordless Lamp: Cooee 1c
One of Sydney's most celebrated historic bars, Marble Bar has been thoughtfully refreshed by Stack Studio as part of the Hilton Sydney's transformation. Original Victorian architectural details are complemented by rich upholstery, bespoke lighting and contemporary furnishings. The design preserves the venue's heritage character while introducing a renewed sense of warmth and intimacy.
The Cooee 1c in brass brings that intimacy to each table. Its compact dome casts a soft pool of light, letting the bar’s heritage marble and stained glass remain the focus.
Billy's, Queenstown, New Zealand
Award: Best Australia & Pacific Restaurant/Bar, Colour Category
NEOZ Cordless Lamp: Victoria aged brass with custom lampshade
Set within a restored 1890s homestead at Ayrburn, Billy's is a colourful celebration of heritage and maximalist design. Alexander &CO., working with SA Studio, has created a series of richly decorated rooms, each with its own personality. Patterned wallpapers, velvet furnishings and carefully composed colour palettes bring a contemporary spirit to the historic setting.
The Victoria in aged brass appears on the tables with two custom shades: a rounded, lantern-like shade in warm coral and a tapered shade in a pink damask print. Each glows softly against the lacquered panelling, carrying the room’s mix of heritage and colour down to the table.
