Several top Glasgow restaurants have been named as winners at the highly anticipated second Scottish Restaurant Awards.
At a glittering ceremony on Monday, July 3 at Glasgow's Marriott Hotel, renowned chefs, industry professionals, and food enthusiasts from across the country watched on as the winners were revealed.
Competition this year was fierce across a number of categories, from fine dining to street food.
Designed to recognise those spots that have demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to culinary excellence, the awards aim to celebrate those pushing boundaries and offering unforgettable dining experiences.
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Glasgow winners included the Spanish and Italian Restaurants of the Year, Malaga Tapas and Piccolo Mondo respectively, the Hotel Restaurant of the Year, awarded to Crossbasket Castle, and Lebanese Restaurant of the Year, which was given to Damasqino Restaurant & Cafe.
Other winners included Glasgvegan for Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year and Sapporo Teppanyaki for Sushi. The Drake was picked out as Best Family Restaurant while Ristorante Pieno on Hope Street was named the Best in Glasgow.
A Spokesperson for The Scottish Restaurant Awards said: “These Awards serve as a platform to highlight the outstanding contributions of restaurants and individuals who play a vital role in shaping Scotland's vibrant food scene.
"By acknowledging their achievements, we aim to inspire continued innovation, collaboration, and growth within the industry.
“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and finalists of The 2nd Scottish Restaurant Awards 2023. Their commitment to excellence has undoubtedly raised the bar for the Scottish culinary landscape.”
The winners of The Scottish Restaurant Awards 2023 are:
Scottish Restaurant of the Year: Sun Dancer, Bar and Restaurant (Nairn)
Fish & Chips Restaurant of the Year: The Wee Chippy (Anstruther)
Burger Restaurant of the Year: Butta Burger George Street (Edinburgh)
Noodles Restaurant of the Year: Vietnam House Restaurant (Edinburgh)
Hotel Restaurant of the Year: Crossbasket Castle (Glasgow)
European Restaurant of the Year: Bydand (Thurso)
Spanish Restaurant of the Year: Malaga Tapas (Glasgow)
Mediterranean Restaurant of the Year: The Olive Garden (Oban)
Italian Restaurant of the Year: Piccolo Mondo Glasgow (Glasgow)
Turkish Restaurant of the Year: Antioch Restaurant (Dunfermline)
Lebanese Restaurant of the Year: Damasqino Restaurant & Cafe (Glasgow)
Restaurant Team of the Year: Fletcher’s - Restaurant, Bar & Rooms (Stirling)
Curry Restaurant of the Year: The Radhuni (Loanhead)
Pizza Restaurant of the Year: Tonino's Pizzeria (Greenock)
Indian Restaurant of the Year: Eastern Touch at Anstruther (Anstruther)
Bangladeshi Restaurant of the Year: Pride of Bengal Indian Restaurant and Takeaway (Thurso)
Chinese Restaurant of the Year: Asian Kitchen ( Inverurie)
Japanese Restaurant of the Year: Koku Shi Perth - Japanese Fusion Restaurant (Perth)
Nepalese Restaurant of the Year: Gurkha Kitchen (Shetland)
Thai Restaurant of the Year: Thai Valley Restaurant (Selkirk)
Mexican Restaurant of the Year: El Cartel (Edinburgh)
Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: The Orangery at Victoria Square (Stirling)
Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year: The Glasvegan (Glasgow)
Buffet Restaurant of the Year: Hup Lee Buffet Restaurant (Motherwell)
Outstanding Restaurant of the Year: The Stockbridge Restaurant (Edinburgh)
Best World Cuisine: Ondine Restaurant (Edinburgh)
Street Food Restaurant of the Year: Ola Kala, the Best Grill & Deli (Edinburgh)
Seafood Restaurant of the Year: Samphire ( Inveraray)
Family Restaurant of the Year: The Drake (Glasgow)
Romantic Restaurant of the Year: The Loft Restaurant (Pitlochry)
Best of Glasgow: Ristorante Pieno
Sushi Restaurant of the Year: Sapporo Teppanyaki Glasgow (Glasgow)
Best of Edinburgh: L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant and Wine Bar
Country Restaurant of the Year: Tide & Thyme (Tighnabruaich)
Diner of the Year: Quick & Plenty Cafe (Edinburgh)
