The winners of the Food Awards Northern Ireland 2023 have been announced, celebrating the best of the country’s food industry.
In its sixth year, the awards recognise and reward the talent and hard work in Northern Ireland highlighting the best restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, and producers.
The winners were selected based on the votes of the public, who nominated their favourite establishments across various categories.
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A spokesperson for The Food Awards Northern Ireland 2023 said: "We received an overwhelming response from the public, who nominated some fantastic establishments across the region.
"These awards are a testament to the passion and dedication of the region's food industry, and the hard work of those who provide exceptional culinary experiences to their customers.
"The winners should be proud of their achievement, as they represent the very best of Northern Ireland's food and drink scene, and are a true reflection of the quality and diversity of the industry."
The winners of The Food Awards Northern Ireland 2023 are:
Restaurant of the Year
County winners:
- Restaurant of the Year Co Down: Cinnamon (Comber Road Dundonald)
- Restaurant of the Year Co Armagh: Parkland Restaurant (Armagh)
- Restaurant of the Year Co Tyrone: Oysters Restaurant (Strabane)
- Restaurant of the Year Co Derry: Pizza Pomodoro (Coleraine)
- Restaurant of the Year Co Antrim: Clock House Restaurant (Ballymena)
- Restaurant of the Year Co Fermanagh: Little Wing ( Enniskillen)
Overall winner:
Parkland Restaurant (Armagh)
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Cafe/Bistro of the Year
County winners:
- Cafe/ Bistro of the Year Co Armagh: Elsie's Bistro (Armagh)
- Cafe/ Bistro of the Year Co Antrim: Mary & Martha's Vintage Tea Room (Ahoghill)
- Cafe/ Bistro of the Year Co Down: Sugarcane Cafe Bistro (Comber)
- Cafe/ Bistro of the Year Co Derry: The Collon Cafe & Takeaway (Londonderry)
- Cafe/ Bistro of the Year Belfast: Treat Street (Belfast)
- Cafe/ Bistro of the Year Co Fermanagh: The Lemon Tree Coffee House (Belleek)
- Cafe/ Bistro of the Year Co Tyrone: Brown Sugar ( Cookstown )
Overall winner:
- Elsie's Bistro (Armagh)
Other awards
- Best Mexican Establishment: Bebe Adrianos Mexicanos ( Bangor )
- Best Indian Establishment: Cinnamon (Comber Road Dundonald)
- Best Seafood Establishment: The Salthouse Restaurant (Portaferry)
- Best Mediterranean Establishment: Nora's Palace (Belfast)
- Hotel Restaurant of the Year: Clockhouse Restaurant ( Ballymena )
- Takeaway of the Year: Phat Bastrd Burger (Bangor)
- Best Fish N’ Chips Establishment: Talbots Catch (Ballyhalbert)
- Gastro Pub of the Year: Quinns Bar (Newcastle)
- Best Street Food: Hungry Hungarian (Armagh)
- Dessert Outlet of the Year: Lick Gelato (Newcastle)
- Retail Bakery of the Year: Camphill Holywood (Holywood)
- Supplier of the Year: Willowbrook Foods (Killinchy)
- Chef of the Year: EDO Restaurant (Belfast)
- Outstanding Restaurant of the Year: Top of the Town (Antrim)
- Customers Choice of the Year: Pizza Pomodoro (Coleraine)
- Best Oriental Establishment: Zen (Belfast)
- Best Asian Food Establishment: Bo Tree Kitchen (Belfast)
- Best Italian Establishment: The Chubby Cherub (Belfast)
- Best World Cuisine: Underground Dining (Bangor)
- Best Vegetarian Establishment: Soi 9 Thai Street Food (Newry)
- Caterer of the Year: Posh Nosh (Bangor)
- Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: Sperrin Restaurant (Ballycastle)
- Cookery School of the Year: Kitchen Academy (Bangor)
- Northern Irish Food Produce of the Year: Jack's Fudge (Belfast)
- Best of Belfast: Wolf & Whistle (Belfast)
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