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.
The Restaurant at JUSTIN
The Restaurant at JUSTIN sits on the grounds of JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery in Paso…
Gjelina
Named for founder Fran Camaj’s mother, Gjelina opened on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in 2008 and…
The Plot
The Plot is a plant-based, zero-waste restaurant that has redrawn what’s possible for food in…
Revival Bar + Kitchen
Revival Bar + Kitchen sits at the end of Theater Row in Downtown Berkeley, steps…
The Plant Café Organic
The Plant Café Organic has spent over 20 years making the case that clean, organic…
Herb & Wood
Herb & Wood is a defining spot in San Diego’s Little Italy, known for its…
Sorrel
Sorrel, on Sacramento Street in Pacific Heights, has set a high bar for seasonal Cal-Italian…
Bettina
Bettina sits in Montecito Country Mart, and is a well-loved neighborhood pizzeria started by Rachel…
Atelier Crenn
Atelier Crenn, Chef Dominique Crenn’s flagship, is more than a restaurant. It is an immersive…
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