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Scotsman
29-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
All the Scottish restaurants that won at the Deliveroo Awards - including ‘best ever pizza'
Following over 160,000 votes being cast, Deliveroo reveals winners of its 2025 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the best and most loved local restaurants across the UK and Ireland. In Scotland, 11 restaurants have risen above fierce competition spanning across five regions, as passionate food enthusiasts cast their votes to support their favourite neighbourhood eateries. This year saw a total of 65 awards up for grabs, including the most prestigious, Independent Restaurant of the Year award, new categories for 2025, including 'Luke Littler x Deliveroo Best Kebab Award', which was brought back by the darts champion after a three-year hiatus. As well as the Rising Star Award, judged by Tilly Ramsay, with CEO & co-founder of Deliveroo, Will Shu, and an expert panel. Here are all the Scottish winners, including the Independent Restaurant of the Year Scotland 2025 and the best fish and chips. 1 . Best breakfast & coffee The winner was Cafe 100 in Aberdeen | contributed Photo Sales 2 . Best chicken The winner was Buck's Bar in Edinburgh | contributed Photo Sales 3 . Best Chinese San Chuan in Edinburgh and Glasgow | contributed Photo Sales 4 . Best fish and chips The winner was Sea Salt + Sole in Aberdeen | contributed Photo Sales
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Popular York restaurant has 'best pizza in North of England'
A POPULAR York restaurant has the best pizza in the North of England, according to customers. Cresci Pizzeria restaurant has been named as the Best Pizza in the North of England and Midlands, by Deliveroo customer. Recommended reading: 'The best adventures are on your doorstep' - York man's never-before-attempted trek Police incident in North Yorkshire town 'She heard the bones crack and crumpled in agony' - huge rescue operation Deliveroo customer reviews say the Piccadilly restaurant has 'exceptional pizza, cooked to perfection, highly recommended' and the 'Best pizza in York - hands down - proper Italian. Clean ingredients. Delicious.' It follows more than 160,000 votes being cast in the Deliveroo 2025 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the best and most-loved local restaurants across the UK and Ireland. Cresci in Piccadilly (Image: Newsquest) Jimi Famurewa, food critic and Deliveroo restaurant awards judge, said: 'It's an honour to be a returning judge for Deliveroo's UK & Ireland restaurant awards, and I was blown away by the passion and talent on display at the Independent Restaurant of the Year cook-off. "Each finalist brought something unique and delicious to the table, making the final decision incredibly tough for us." This year saw a total of 65 awards up for grabs, including, Independent Restaurant of the Year award, new categories for 2025, including 'Luke Littler x Deliveroo Best Kebab Award', which was brought back by the darts champion after a three-year hiatus. As well as the Rising Star Award, judged by chef and daughter of Michelin star royalty, Tilly Ramsay, with CEO and co-founder of Deliveroo, Will Shu, and an expert panel. Deliveroo's Independent Restaurant of the Year 2025 was won by 'next level sandwich' restaurant, Crunch from London, after the five regional finalists, battled it out at a cook-off held at Deliveroo Editions in London. Competing finalists had 45 minutes to cook their most popular Deliveroo main dish to the panels' discerning taste buds. Each restaurant was assessed against criteria including brand personality, food quality and value, packaging and presentation, customer reviews and loyalty, innovation, and going the extra mile. First launched in 2019, the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards were created to celebrate the best local restaurants and takeaways available on Deliveroo across the UK and Ireland.
Wales Online
28-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Welsh fish and chip shop wins major UK award
Welsh fish and chip shop wins major UK award This is the second time the restaurant's loyal customers' voting has had them win Deliveroo's Best Fish and Chips award A true Roath institution, Albany Fish Bar is flying the flag for Cardiff in the Best Fish & Chips category (Image: Deliveroo ) A fish and chip shop in Cardiff has won a major UK award. Albany Fish Bar in the Roath area of the capital city has won at this year's Deliveroo Restaurant of the Year Awards. Open since 1967, the Albany Road institution has won the Best Fish & Chips accolade in South England and Wales, which covered five different areas. Passionate food enthusiasts were able to cast their votes to support their favourite neighbourhood eateries, with Albany Fish Bar coming out on top. First launched in 2019, the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards were created to celebrate the best local restaurants and takeaways available on Deliveroo across the UK and Ireland. This is the second time the Cardiff restaurant's loyal customers' voting has had them win Deliveroo's Best Fish and Chips award. For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here . Elsewhere, across the border, Oowee Diner in Bristol won in the category Independent Restaurant of the Year for South England and Wales. This year saw a total of 65 awards up for grabs, including the most prestigious, Independent Restaurant of the Year award and new categories for 2025, including 'Luke Littler x Deliveroo Best Kebab Award', which was brought back by the young darts champion after a three-year hiatus. Article continues below Meanwhile, the Rising Star award was judged by chef and daughter of Michelin star royalty, Tilly Ramsay, alongside CEO and co-founder of Deliveroo, Will Shu, and an expert panel. Over 160,000 votes were cast by Deliveroo fans over three weeks to crown around 50 regional cuisine-led winners from Best Fish & Chips and beyond. Votes were cast across five regions in the UK and Ireland, which were London, South England & Wales, North England & East Midlands, Scotland and Ireland, by food lovers keen to show their support for their favourite local restaurants. The team at Albany Fish Bar described their win as "incredible". In a statement, they said: "Wow, we've won! It's incredible to be named Deliveroo's Best Fish & Chips in South England & Wales for the second year running. "Huge thanks to everyone who voted – your support means everything. We're looking forward to serving up our award-winning fish & chips to Cardiff locals for a long time to come." Article continues below
Daily Mail
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Darts champion Luke Littler reveals the formula for the perfect kebab - and the condiment he can't stand
Luke Littler is best known for his beyond impressive darts skills - and is currently ranked at number two in the world after soaring to notoriety when he reached the final of the PDC World Championship in 2024. Just a year on, the 18-year-old, dubbed Luke the Nuke, has continued to take the sport's world by storm. And as well as bringing some much needed new life to the traditional pub game, the teen athlete has also shed a spotlight on another British classic - the humble kebab. After each victory he has stuck to his familiar routine, celebrating with his family and tucking into the beloved wrap often enjoyed by clubgoers after a night out. Aged 16 during his debut at Alexandra Palace in London in 2023, he revealed how the festivities would also includes 'some bottle of coke, bottles of Fanta' and 'more vapes'. His love of the delicacy is so well known that his local takeaway re-named his favourite offering after him - and said he can eat there for free. Now the sporting star has teamed up with Deliveroo to reintroduce one of the takeaway delivery brand's most iconic award categories - the newly named Luke Littler x Deliveroo Best Kebab Award. Speaking to FEMAIL about his ambassadorship, Luke admitted he wants to 'encourage the nation' to celebrate their favourite local food spots after showing his hometown kebab lots of support. 'I have a really busy darts schedule so am always ordering food on the move - Deliveroo has amazing options so I've tried lots of different cuisines and am excited to be celebrating some of the best restaurants on the app,' he explained. Luke added that he had wanted the kebab category to return because 'everyone knows I love a cheeky kebab every now and then' and he thought it was important to 'celebrate the best shawarmas, gyros, and shish across the country'. The darts champion also revealed his go-to his kebab order that fuels him up for matches and tournaments. Luke said: 'I keep it simple and just have whatever I can find nearby the venue. Something filling but not too heavy — maybe chicken and rice or even a shish kebab. I'll have some water or an energy drink and just focus on feeling comfortable and ready'. And while the sport star is happy to tuck in to a kebab from any takeaway, his favourite is his old reliable spot from back home in Warrington - with a very specific request when it comes to the mayo. 'A chicken shish from a local spot back home' is his favourite, with 'the meat fresh off the charcoal, really juicy with a bit of char'. 'Mayo (not garlic), chilli sauce, fresh naan - it was just so good!' he gushed. Luke also revealed he enjoys chicken or lamb as long as it's cooked properly before revealing that his perfect recipe is one that includes 'fresh salad, naan bread and chilli sauce' - and he's not opposed to a few chips either. However, the darts star stressed that while he enjoys mayo, he doesn't want it to be infused with garlic. When asked what he thought of 'posh kebabs' vs a proper charcoal grill kebab, the Nuke was clear: 'Posh kebabs aren't for me,' he said. 'I prefer the real thing - cooked over flames, full of flavour, proper portion. You can't beat a classic charcoal-grilled shish.' Luke's partnership with Deliveroo comes after it was revealed he has r enewed his exclusive partnership with BoohooMAN, signing a huge six-figure deal. The teenage darts sensation triumphed over Michael van Gerwen last year in the final and has since cashed in on his success, landing a BoohooMAN deal almost immediately. And the popular clothing brand has now tied him down to a long-term deal in what they say 'highlights a commitment to authentic collaborations that transcend traditional fashion boundaries.' Luke, who also has deals with Xbox, KP Nuts, Sidemen cereal and Target darts, said of the partnership: 'Continuing with BoohooMAN feels like a natural fit for me. 'They understood my style from day one and have been incredibly supportive throughout my journey. 'I'm looking forward to creating something special together that connects with both darts fans and fashion enthusiasts. The best is yet to come.'
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kebab shop named 'best in Lancs' by Deliveroo invites Luke Littler to visit
Luke Littler has partnered with Deliveroo to find the best kebab shop in the country – and one in Burnley has made the shortlist. The Kebab Lab, on Colne Road, is the only Lancashire business to have made the top 10 shortlist in the Luke Littler x Deliveroo Best Kebab Award. Luke, the current world number two darts player, has given his 'seal of approval' to The Kebab Lab, and a spokesperson for the business has invited Luke down to the business to try the food for himself. The Kebab Lab (Image: The Kebab Lab) Ibrar Hussain, owner, said: 'Firstly, we are extremely proud that we get to represent the Lancashire area out of all the potential candidates. We would be delighted if someone like Luke Littler would come and try our food – and have a taste of the best kebab in the north. Luke Littler (Image: Deliveroo) 'We also hope people from the Lancashire community will vote for us.' Deliveroo has created a special trophy for the winner in the shape of a chicken shish. In the campaign promotion, Luke holds a glistening, golden kebab in one hand and a delicious grilled chicken shish in the other, calling on fellow kebab-lovers to get voting for their favourite local spot delivering stellar shish, show-stopping shawarmas or glorious gyros. Having shown plenty of support for his hometown kebab spot in the past, Luke is here to encourage the nation to do the same and vote for their favourite kebab restaurant. In collaboration with Deliveroo, Luke has given the Littler seal of approval on a shortlist of 10 of the nation's very best kebab restaurants, handing it over to the public to cast their vote. Luke said: 'Whether it's chicken tikka or lamb, there are three steps to a tasty kebab, juicy lean meat, fresh salad, all wrapped up in soft bread. The final check-out and making the perfect kebab is tough, but these restaurants on Deliveroo are doing it right. I can't see any misses in this list, so it's over to you to get voting. Game on.' Will Shu, CEO and founder at Deliveroo said: 'Who better than Luke Littler to reintroduce the award that celebrates a true Deliveroo fan favourite, the kebab. The restaurants in the running are serving kebabs of incredible quality and have built loyal followings in their local communities. 'We want to recognise those doing it best - so get voting for your favourite restaurants nominated for the award.' Whilst Luke has had a hand in picking the 10 finalists for the Best Kebab, it's up to the nation to decide the champion. The new kebab category is now open for the public to vote on the 2025 Deliveroo Restaurant Awards website at: Voting closes on 9th May. Takeaway fans can cast their vote for UK and Ireland's most loved restaurants in their local area at between April 14 and May 9. Customers who vote will be automatically entered into a draw to win £150 in Deliveroo credit.
