Uber Eats Restaurant Awards 2023 - Regional Finalists Announced 📣
If you're anything like us, you've probably spent more time than you'd like to admit scrolling through Uber Eats, trying to decide what to eat. Well, the wait is over! Uber Eats has just announced the winners of their Restaurant of the Year Awards, and we're here to give you the full scoop. 🏆
🌟 The Star-Studded Ceremony 🌟
The competition was fierce, with restaurants from over 35 towns and cities across the UK and Ireland vying for the title. The judging panel was equally impressive, featuring the likes of Prue Leith from Bake Off and Chef Monica Galetti. They were joined by content creator Seema Pankhania and Lorraine Copes, Founder of Be Inclusive Hospitality.
And the Winners Are...
London:
Brorritos, Eltham
This Mexican-inspired kitchen was set up in 2020 by two friends who had been 'experimenting in their uni kitchen' and 'watching burrito-wrapping tutorials online'. Their menu includes Beef Birria Tacos, Loaded Fries, a Cauli Popper Broritto, and Classic Churros.
North East:
Brack Burger, Newcastle
Brack Burger in Newcastle serves up mouth-watering options like the BBQ Boss burger, the Halloumi Heaven burger, and a bacon double burger served with peanut butter.
South West:
Sandwich Sandwich, Bristol
This Bristol-based eatery, unsurprisingly, sells sandwiches. They opened in 2010 as Cothan Sandwich Co before rebranding to Sandwich Sandwich two years later.
North West:
PICNIC, Liverpool
PICNIC in Liverpool serves sandwiches and juices, and it's the top prize winner in the North-West.
Wales:
Haystack Cafe, Swansea
Haystack Cafe in Swansea took the prize for their delicious brunch menu.
South East:
Natty's Jerk Kitchen, Portsmouth
Natty's Jerk Kitchen serves fried jerk burgers, rice and peas, corn on the cob, and plantain.
Midlands & East Anglia:
LYFBAR, Telford
LYFBAR in Telford serves health-conscious options like grass-fed flank steak served with rice and veggies.
Scotland:
Big Manny's, Aberdeen
Big Manny's serves 18' NYC-style pizza, with options like Flamin' Hot Cheetos & Chicken and Vegan She Ain't No Chick.
Ireland:
Locke Burger, Limerick
Locke Burger in Limerick serves up some of the best burgers in Ireland.
Northern Ireland:
Seed, Belfast
Seed, a breakfast bar in Belfast, took the top prize in Northern Ireland.
🏅 Special Category Winners 🏅
Female Chef of the Year: Koocha Mezze Bar (Bristol)
Sustainable Restaurant of the Year: Ansh (Cardiff)
Health-focused Restaurant of the Year: EAT LEBO (London)
Community/Social Impact Restaurant of the Year: Taste from India (Dudley)
Matthew Price, General Manager for UK, Ireland, and Northern Europe at Uber Eats, said, "A huge congratulations to all of our finalists. Competition this year has been fierce, and we have received an unprecedented number of votes from across the UK and Ireland."
So, there you have it! The best of the best, according to Uber Eats. Why not give one of these top-rated restaurants a try the next time you're pondering your takeaway options?
