Scotland’s leading food, drink and hospitality businesses gathered at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central on 17 August for the 12th annual Food Awards Scotland 2026.
Organised by Oceanic Awards and hosted by renowned sports presenter David Tanner, the ceremony celebrated the people and establishments whose dedication, creativity and customer service continue to drive Scotland’s vibrant culinary sector.
The glittering evening brought together businesses from across the country, with awards recognising everything from fine dining restaurants and artisan bakeries to food trucks, cafés, takeaways and seafood specialists.
A spokesperson for Oceanic Awards said: “The Food Awards Scotland has spent twelve years celebrating the businesses and individuals who make Scotland’s food and hospitality sector so special. This year’s winners, along with those recognised for excellence and outstanding achievement, have demonstrated exceptional standards, innovation and commitment to their customers and communities.
“We congratulate every finalist and winner on their well-deserved success.”
Among the night’s top winners, Round Island Café Bar on the Isle of Cumbrae was named Restaurant of the Year, while Nooks & Crannies in Fraserburgh took home Café/Bistro of the Year. The Kirkmichael Arms in Maybole secured Gastro Pub of the Year, and Tigh Na Mara Hotel & Restaurant in Dumfries was named Hotel Restaurant of the Year.
Edinburgh was strongly represented across the categories, with Sora Diana Vegan Restaurant winning Best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant, Uwagboe’s Kitchen & Grill claiming Best World Cuisine, and Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food receiving Street Food Restaurant of the Year.
Elsewhere, Seafood Shack in Ullapool was crowned Best Seafood Restaurant, Howff Secret Supper Club in Dundee won Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year, and Vera Artisan Bakery in Stirling was recognised as Artisan Bakery of the Year.
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Glasgow businesses also enjoyed a successful night. Palmtree Kitchen was named Best of Glasgow, while Mini Grill Steakhouse collected Bar & Grill of the Year. California Kitchen & Catering, meanwhile, was awarded Caterer of the Year.
Food Awards Scotland 2026 winners
| Category | Winner |
|---|
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Restaurant of the Year | Round Island Café Bar, Isle of Cumbrae |
| Café/Bistro of the Year | Nooks & Crannies, Fraserburgh |
| Takeaway of the Year | Doner Angelina, Dunfermline |
| Gastro Pub of the Year | The Kirkmichael Arms, Maybole |
| Hotel Restaurant of the Year | Tigh Na Mara Hotel & Restaurant, Dumfries |
| Best Fish N’ Chips Establishment | The Wee Chippy, Anstruther |
| Caterer of the Year | California Kitchen & Catering, Glasgow |
| Best Curry Restaurant | Bombay Club, Auchterarder |
| Best Italian Restaurant | Tyneside Tavern and Mazzoli Italian Kitchen, Haddington |
| Best Mediterranean Restaurant | Laz Turkish Tapas, Glasgow |
| Best Asian Restaurant | La Dragon, Kilmarnock |
| Best World Cuisine | Uwagboe’s Kitchen & Grill, Edinburgh |
| Best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant | Sora Diana Vegan Restaurant, Edinburgh |
| Best Seafood Restaurant | Seafood Shack, Ullapool |
| Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year | Howff Secret Supper Club, Dundee |
| Dessert Outlet of the Year | The Perfect Scoop, Kirkcaldy |
| Street Food Restaurant of the Year | Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food, Edinburgh |
| Best Scottish Cuisine | The Caddy Mann, Jedburgh |
| Artisan Bakery of the Year | Vera Artisan Bakery, Stirling |
| Scottish Inn/Restaurant of the Year | Brambles of Inveraray, Inveraray |
| Farm Restaurant/Café of the Year | Greenhall Country Café & Farm Shop, Blantyre |
| Best Pizza Restaurant | Nat A’ Napoli, Balerno |
| Burger Bar of the Year | Homestead Smokehouse, Ayr |
| Food Truck of the Year | The Craft Diner, Dunkeld |
| Bistro/Diner of the Year | Arranview Café Bistro, Galston |
| Deli of the Year | Puffers Café, Irvine |
| Bar & Grill of the Year | Mini Grill Steakhouse, Glasgow |
| Best of Glasgow | Palmtree Kitchen, Glasgow |
| Outstanding Restaurant of the Year | Luca’s Bar & Restaurant, Millport |
| Best Loved Food Spot of the Year | Puffers Café, Irvine |
The awards also acknowledged finalists through Recognised for Excellence and Outstanding Achievement accolades, underlining the breadth of talent within Scotland’s food and hospitality landscape.
From independent neighbourhood favourites to destination dining venues, the winners reflect a sector defined by resilience, innovation and a commitment to delivering memorable experiences for customers and local communities.
