Oceanic Awards are delighted to announce the winners for The 11th Food Awards Scotland 2025.
For the last decade these awards have been an annual celebration of Scotland’s top culinary hotspots.
These awards shine a spotlight on the dedication, talent, and entrepreneurial spirit of restaurant owners and teams across the country who work tirelessly to deliver exceptional service and experiences to their communities.
This prestigious event took place on the 25th of August at the Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central and saw top professionals come together to celebrate their achievements.
Irfan Younis, spokesperson for The 11th Food Awards Scotland said: “We’re honoured to once again spotlight the country’s top food establishments and businesses. This year’s finalists have all been distinguished as the real masters in their field due to their hard work and dedication to customer satisfaction.
These businesses shortlisted for this year’s awards reflect the resilience and creativity of the entrepreneurs, employees and managers who are always ensure the best possible experience for their customers.
We would like to congratulate all of our winners on their incredible accomplishments.”
The winners of The 11th Food Awards Scotland 2025 are:
Restaurant of the Year
Howff secret supper club (Dundee)
Outstanding Achievement went to The Corner Eatery and Bar Store (Dumfries)
Recognised for Excellence was Round Island Cafe Bar (Isle of Cumbrae)
Café/Bistro of the Year
Silva Spoon Café (Dundee)
Outstanding Achievement went to Nooks & Crannies (Fraserburgh)
Recognised for Excellence was 3G at The Eatrium (Perth)
Takeaway of the Year
Viking cafe takeaway (Saltcoats)
Outstanding Achievement went to Gurkha Kitchen (Fraserburgh)
Recognised for Excellence was Campania Pizza (Denny)
Gastro Pub of the Year
Ben Cruachan Inn (Dalmally)
Outstanding Achievement went to The Old Bridge Inn (Aviemore)
Recognised for Excellence was Beetroot bar & grill (Bonnyrigg)
Hotel Restaurant of the Year
Falls of Lora (Connel)
Outstanding Achievement went to Tigh Na Mara Hotel & Restaurant (Dumfries)
Recognised for Excellence was The Dumfries Arms Hotel (Cumnock)
Best Fish N’ Chips Establishment
The principal cafe (Galston)
Outstanding Achievement went to Toby’s Fish & Chip Shop (Kirkcaldy)
Recognised for Excellence was Pierinos (Edinburgh)
Caterer of the Year
Food Creations (Bathgate)
Outstanding Achievement went to East Coast Catering Ltd. (Edinburgh)
Recognised went to Artisan Weddings (Kilmarnock)
Best Curry Establishment
Dé Buddha Authentic Nepalese Restaurant & Bar (Johnstone)
Outstanding Achievement went to Madras Cafe (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence was Bombay Club (Auchterarder)
Best Italian Establishment
Crolla’s Italian Kitchen (Musselburgh)
Outstanding Achievement went to Amaretto Italian Kitchen & Bar (Bridge of Weir)
Recognised for Excellence was Bar Aldo’s Restaurant (Alloa)
Best Mediterranean Establishment
Andreou’s Bistro (Arbroath)
Outstanding Achievement went to Kastriot’s Mediterranean Bar & Grill (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence was Attica Greek Taverna (Dunfermline)
Asian Restaurant of the Year
Sapporo Teppanyaki (Glasgow)
Outstanding Achievement went to The Asian (Newton Mearns)
Recognised for Excellence was SALT Hamilton (Hamilton)
Best World Cuisine
Parrilla Argentinian Grill (Loanhead)
Outstanding Achievement went to NOLA Soul (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence was Roo’s Leap (Montrose)
Best Vegetarian / Vegan Establishment
Sora Diana Vegan Restaurant (Edinburgh)
Outstanding Achievement went to Vegan Earth (Ayr)
Recognised for Excellence was The Paradise Palms (Edinburgh)
Best Seafood Establishment
The Lobster Pot (Linlithgow)
Outstanding Achievement went to Cadiz (Edinburgh)
Recognised for Excellence was Cornerstone Restaurant (Mallaig)
Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year
Ozzy’s Fine Dining Restaurant (Nairn)
Outstanding Achievement went to The Spanish Butcher (Edinburgh
Recognised for Excellence was Sofia’s Lounge (Edinburgh)
Dessert Outlet of the Year
Nanny Mary’s (Ayr)
Outstanding Achievement went to La Gelatessa (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence was Novelli’s (Burntisland)
Best Street Food
Eva Tzatziki homemade Greek food (Perth)
Outstanding Achievement went to Pakistani Street Food
Recognised for Excellence was Babu Bombay Street Kitchen (Glasgow)
Best Scottish Cuisine
River Inn (Crosslee)
Outstanding Achievement went to The Birds and Bees (Stirling)
Recognised for Excellence was The Rustic Grill (Turriff)
Artisan Bakery of the Year
Vera Artisan Bakery (Stirling)
Outstanding Achievement went to Deanston Bakery (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence was The Highlanders Bakehouse (Ballater)
Scottish Restaurant of the Year
Amber Restaurant (Edinburgh)
Outstanding Achievement went to Franco’s (Peebles)
Recognised for Excellence was Torphichen Inn (Bathgate)
Cookery School of the Year
The Dundee Cookery Academy (Dundee)
Outstanding Achievement went to Eat with Ailsa (Edinburgh)
Recognised for Excellence was Yarrow Cookery School (East Linton)
Turkish Restaurant of the Year
Eda Restaurant (Glasgow)
Outstanding Achievement went to Turkiye EFES Restaurant (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence was Anadolia Turkish Restaurant (Glasgow)
Buffet Restaurant of the Year
COSMO (Edinburgh)
Outstanding Achievement went to Booffi (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence was Marble Global Buffet(Glasgow)
Middle Eastern Restaurant of The Year
Savor Street (Edinburgh)
Outstanding Achievement went to Rojava Restaurant (Edinburgh)
Recognised for Excellence was Kastriot’s Mediterranean Bar & Grill (Glasgow)
Best Pizza Establishment
Nonna Said… (Glasgow)
Outstanding Achievement went to Pizza Posto (Edinburgh)
Recognised for Excellence was Bravo Pizza Chef (Glasgow)
Burger Bar of the Year
Smokey Trotters Kitchen (Glasgow)
Outstanding Achievement went to Fatt Boyz (Edinburgh)
Recognised for Excellence was Burger Island (Burntisland)
Best Mexican Establishment
The Mexican (Perth)
Outstanding Achievement went to La Masa Taco Bar (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence was Mezcal (Glasgow)
Best PAN Asian Food Establishment
Macau Kitchen (Edinburgh)
Outstanding Achievement went to SALT Hamilton (Hamilton)
Recognised for Excellence was Charlie Chans Restaurant (Glasgow)
Best of Glasgow
Murphy’s Pakora Bar
Outstanding Achievement went to Chinaskis
Recognised for Excellence was Turtle Bay
Best Bistro / Diner
Arranview Cafe Bistro (Galston)
Outstanding Achievement went to Sweet Mumma’s kitchen (Aberdeen)
Recognised for Excellence was The Forty Twa Cafe (Cowdenbeath)
Deli of the Year
Puffers Café (Irvine)
Outstanding Achievement went to TOAST’D Deli Bar (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence was Knightswood Deli (Glasgow)
Bar & Grill of the Year
Southside Bar Restaurant (Glasgow)
Outstanding Achievement went to Scotts Bar & Restaurant (Largs)
Recognised for Excellence was Skip’s Seafood Bar & Grill (Glasgow)
Outstanding Restaurant of the Year
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NeighbourWood (Edinburgh)
Outstanding Achievement went to Cafe Marlayne (Edinburgh)
Recognised for Excellence was The Pheasant (Sorbie)
