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The Irish Sun
07-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
‘Winning Restaurant of Year was life-changing' – The top 10 food spots in Ireland revealed as major awards kick off
IRELAND's top restaurants for 2025 have been revealed as a major awards ceremony is set to take place. Uber Eats is turning up the heat across Advertisement 2 Ireland's top restaurants have been revealed Credit: Red Torch Ginger 2 The winner will receive an €120,000 investment in their business Credit: Tula Mexican Grill - Uber Eats Now in its fourth year, the awards celebrate the vibrancy, creativity and impact of small and independent eateries in communities nationwide. This year's programme features a powerful new spotlight on the next generation of hospitality talent, with a dedicated award for culinary innovators under 27. The nominees for Ireland include Lam's, Tula Mexican Grill, Urban Health, Smokin Bones, Locke Burger, Forno 500, All Bar Chicken, Red Torch Ginger, Sambros and Hyderabadi Kitchen. The winner will bag a €120,000 investment in their business, alongside tailored mentorship and national recognition. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOD In addition to the top prize, all regional finalists will receive a €6,000 grant and a bespoke support package from Uber Eats to help them scale and innovate. Irish chef and Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Awards judge Clodagh McKenna said: 'I'm backing our amazing small restaurants this year, Ireland's 'I'm thrilled to be part of a celebration that champions our local heroes—from the 'This is a chance to shine a light on the people behind the plates who pour their heart into everything they serve.' Advertisement Most read in Fabulous New for 2025 is the Next Gen Trailblazer Award, honouring bold young chefs and restaurateurs aged 27 and under who are shaking up the food world. The winner will scoop a €6,000 business development grant, along with strategic support from Uber Eats. Uber exec promises tipping is completely axed for certain customers and ends price switches after ride ordered Judging the new category is Seema Pankhania, cookbook author and culinary creator behind the bestselling Craveable. Uber Eats will honour excellence across five Trailblazer categories: Advertisement Women in Food Award Climate Impact Award Healthy Eats Award Social Impact Award Next Gen Award Last year's winner, Natty's Jerk in Portsmouth, has seen explosive growth following their win. Natty Crutchfield said: 'Winning Restaurant of the Year was life-changing. 'We've grown faster than we ever imagined, and we're proud to be part of a community that supports independent businesses.' General Manager of Uber Eats UK, Ireland and Northern Europe, Matthew Price, said: 'We're proud to be championing the future of food with these awards. Advertisement 'By recognising the talent of tomorrow alongside today's best independent restaurants, we're helping shape a food scene that's inclusive, innovative and impactful.' Uber Eats bosses said over 60 per cent of their restaurant partners are small or medium-sized businesses. The winners will be crowned at a star-studded ceremony in London at Here @ Outernet in late 2025. Uber Eats is calling on the public to nominate their favourite local restaurants in Ireland and the UK from July 2 at Advertisement Nominations close on August 1, and with over 130 restaurants expected to compete, it's set to be the biggest and most diverse edition yet. Uber Eats Ireland and UK Restaurant of The Year Regional Nominees: London Social Dhaba Lahore Karahi Filishack L'Antica Pizzeria de Michele Hoko Café Sanjugo Yum Yum Thai BOMBAY BICYCLE CHEF The Cardamom Club Gunpowder Kish Persian Pot & Rice Doms Subs Tamila 米 Kome Japanese Sushi Saffron Street Lara Grill Tai Mojo - Burritos & Tacos Bare Bones Chicken Wings Yorkshire Souvlaki Corner Teppanyaki Silver's Deli Lezzetli BVRGRY Bobby's Salt & Pepper Unit My Peshawar Jino's Thai Café Dough Bros Scotland YAYAS Non Viet Noodles and Dumplings 兰州拉面 Okome Porto Piri Piri Fatt Boyz Thai2Go Piatto Shawarma King Hook'd North West BEAK The Bagelry Nudon Ohayo Tea Mama's Soul Food Woffle Maggie Fu Aros Kitchen CHEF DIAO 刁师傅餐馆 Burg N Ice North East Little Lobo Dakwala Bombay Canteen Sushi me rollin Dot Bagels Davey's UK My Delhi Eat Clean Chili Padi The Calabash tree Scream For Pizza Northern Ireland Seed Nu Delhi Eatao Asian Fusion Oregano Love Street Dogs Kanto Asian Fusion Madison's Pizzeria SAKURA Japanese & Asian Dex The Sphinx (Stranmillis) West Midlands Grill It Pensnett Fish Bar BadBoy Wings Chef X Wok2Vegan Harleys Fish Bar Taqi's Grill Bonehead COCOBAB Libertine Burger Wales Sharkbite Burgers Poutine Box Fowl & Fury Tuk Tuk The Indian Street Kitchen Lyalena Lounge Scaramantica Pizzeria SouvLike Chans noodle bar Albany Fish Bar South West Pizzarova Msala Library Low & Slow Gorilla Thai Kitchen Lj Hugs – Bath Cathay Rendezvous 满庭欢 Ebisu Chido Wey South East Umami Street Food Archipelagos Gyros - Lewes Road Wabi Sabi Desi - Old India Café Cutie Pies & Fries - Detroit Pizza Smokeys Fresh & Grilled Piri Piri Singapore Kitchen Nathan's Famous Carlito Burrito East Midlands & Anglia Wok & Grill Broadway Bar & Grill Rikshaw Urban Indian Kitchen Marmaris Turkish Restaurant D'Jots Taste Buck's Chippy BOUFFAGE Sushi Yoka Baba Dough Smokeworks Ireland Lam's Tula Mexican Grill Urban Health Smokin Bones Locke Burger Forno 500 All Bar Chicken Red Torch Ginger Sambros Hyderabadi Kitchen
The Herald Scotland
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Uber Eats reveals Scotland nominees for Restaurant of the Year
The nominees for Scotland include: YAYAS - Glasgow Non Viet – Glasgow Noodles and Dumplings 兰州拉面 – Edinburgh Okome – Glasgow Porto Piri Piri – Glasgow Fatt Boyz – Edinburgh Thai2Go – Edinburgh Piatto – Glasgow Shawarma King – Glasgow Hook'd - Glasgow Joining the judging panel are some of the most recognisable names in food culture today: Levi Roots, famed entrepreneur and musician; Clodagh McKenna, Irish celebrity chef and TV host; and last year's standout winner Natty Crutchfield, whose restaurant went from cult hit to national fame. Now in its fourth year, the awards recognise the incredible contributions of small and independently run restaurants to their local communities and the food industry. In 2025, one standout restaurant will be crowned Restaurant of the Year, winning £100,000 to invest in their growth. All finalists will also receive a £5,000 prize and a tailored support package from Uber Eats to help boost their business. READ MORE: Can this landmark pub remain unique in a world of chains? This year, Uber Eats will launch the Next Gen Trailblazer Award, a brand-new honour designed to spotlight hospitality entrepreneurs under the age of 27 who are innovating, inspiring, and disrupting the food scene. The winner will receive a £10,000 business development grant and support package. The new award will be judged by Seema Pankhania, Content Creator and celebrated author of the best-selling cookbook Craveable. Matthew Price, General Manager of Uber Eats UK, Ireland and Northern Europe, said, 'The Restaurant of the Year Awards are not just celebrating restaurants, we're investing in the future of food. The new Next Gen Trailblazer Award is a bold step in backing the young innovators who are rewriting the rules of hospitality'. Uber Eats is once again inviting the public to nominate their favourite local restaurants via The awards ceremony will take place in Here @ Outernet in London in 2025, where all regional winners and trailblazers will gather to celebrate their achievements, alongside media, industry leaders and special guests.
Glasgow Times
02-07-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow restaurants shortlisted for Uber Eats award
Seven restaurants from across the city have been shortlisted for the Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Awards 2025, which honour excellence in small and independent dining across the UK and Ireland. The Glasgow nominees include YAYAS, Non Viet, Okome, Porto Piri Piri, Piatto, Shawarma King, and Hook'd. Read more: Watch classy Daizen Maeda moment as he trains with former club Matthew Price, general manager of Uber Eats UK, Ireland and Northern Europe, said: "The Restaurant of the Year Awards are not just celebrating restaurants, we're investing in the future of food. "The new Next Gen Trailblazer Award is a bold step in backing the young innovators who are rewriting the rules of hospitality." Now in its fourth year, the competition recognises the impact of small and independently run restaurants on their communities and the wider food industry. The top prize is a £100,000 investment to help the winning restaurant grow, while all finalists will receive £5,000 and a tailored support package from Uber Eats. The judging panel includes figures from the world of food, including entrepreneur and musician Levi Roots, Irish celebrity chef and TV presenter Clodagh McKenna, and last year's winner Natty Crutchfield. Mr Crutchfield, whose restaurant Natty's Jerk in Portsmouth took home the top honour in 2024, said: "Winning Restaurant of the Year was life-changing. "We've grown faster than we ever imagined, and we're proud to be part of a community that supports independent businesses." A new category introduced for 2025 is the Next Gen Trailblazer Award, which will recognise hospitality entrepreneurs under 27. The winner will receive a £10,000 business development grant and development support, with the category judged by content creator and cookbook author Seema Pankhania. Uber Eats is encouraging the public to support their favourite eateries by nominating them at The 2025 awards ceremony will take place in London at Here @ Outernet, bringing together regional winners, industry leaders, media, and special guests to celebrate the best of independent dining.
