The Food Awards Wales 2023 has announced its winners, celebrating the best of the country’s food industry.

The awards ceremony, held on Monday the 26th of June at The Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel, recognised and rewarded the talent and hard work of the Welsh food industry, 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, including Restaurant of the Year, Gastro Pub of the Year, Chef of the Year and Best Street Food amongst others.

The Awards aimed to recognise excellence across various categories, showcase the best food establishment that Wales has to offer and promote the country’s industry, celebrating its diversity and quality.

A Spokesperson for The Food Awards Wales 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 country’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 the Welsh food scene, and are a true reflection of the quality and diversity of the industry. Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists, who have demonstrated excellence in their respective categories.”

The winners of The Food Awards Wales 2023 are:

Best Mexican Establishment

Las Iguanas (Newport)

Best Oriental Establishment

Lotus Restaurant & Take-Away (Carmarthen)

Best Indian Establishment

Royal Balti (Barry)

Best Asian Food Establishment

Nora’s Kitchen (Tenby)

Best Italian Establishment

Giardini di Sorrento (Cardiff)

Best World Cuisine

Up A Yard Jamaican Cuisine (Holywell)

Best Vegetarian Establishment

Tŷ Medi (Machynlleth)

Best Seafood Establishment

Rib and Oyster (Kilgetty)

Best Mediterranean Establishment

Yamas Restaurant Cardiff (Cardiff)

Caterer of the Year

Sugarloaf Catering (Blaenavon)

Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year

Cosy Corner Lounge (Porthcawl)

Traditional Welsh Restaurant of the Year

The Steak and Stamp (Pencoed Bridgend)

Best Street Food

Little Steak Hut (Newport)

Best Street Food of Cardiff

Pregos Street Food (Cardiff)

Welsh Produce of the Year

Lilos Handmade (Pencoed)

Dessert Outlet of the Year

Basil & Rusty’s Ice Cream Parlour (Machen)

Retail Bakery of the Year

The Cookes Bake (Cwmbran)

Family Restaurant of the Year

Brecon Tap (Brecon)

Outstanding Restaurant Supplier of the Year

Micro Acres Wales (Pontypridd)

Cookery School of the Year

Scholars Restaurant (Ystrad Mynach)

Takeaway of the Year

Tiffin Rasoi (Barry)

Best Fish N’ Chips Establishment

Valla’s Fish & Chip Shop (Bangor)

Best Pizza Establishment

Tafell A Tân (Cardigan)

Best Burger Restaurant

Meg’s Grill and Chill (Bridgend)

Best Hotel Restaurant

Begelly Arms Hotel (Pembrokeshire)

Outstanding Restaurant of the Year

JT Abergwaun Hotel (Fishguard)

Best of Cardiff

Maasi’s

Chef of the Year

Lokky’s Restaurant (Saundersfoot)

Café / Bistro of the Year (North)

Green Island Bistro (Rhuddlan)

Café / Bistro of the Year (Mid Wales)

Riverside Coffee Shop (Llanidloes)

Café / Bistro of the Year (South West)

Morgan’s Bistro (Bridgend)

Café / Bistro of the Year (South East)

Toasty Café (Pontypridd)

Café / Bistro of the Year (Cardiff)

The Brook Bistro

Café / Bistro of the Year (Overall Winner)

Green Island Bistro (Rhuddlan)

Gastro Pub of the Year (North)

The White Lion Inn (Llanelian)

Gastro Pub of the Year (Mid Wales)

The Pentre Arms (Llangrannog)

Gastro Pub of the Year (South West)

The Boars Head (Narberth)

Gastro Pub of the Year (South East)

The Rock Inn Bar & Grill (Porthcawl)

Gastro Pub of the Year (Overall Winner)

The Pentre Arms (Llangrannog)

Restaurant of the Year (North)

Sheeps and Leeks (Caernarfon)

Restaurant of the Year (Mid Wales)

Waggon and Horses (Newtown)

Restaurant of the Year (South West)

Lotus Restaurant & Take-Away (Carmarthen)

Restaurant of the Year (South East)

Pickford’s Galley & Bar with Rooms (Penarth)

Restaurant of the Year (Overall Winner)

Pickford’s Galley & Bar with Rooms (Penarth)