The winners of the Food Awards Scotland 2026 have been announced, with businesses across the country being recognised for their dedication, passion and creativity. From the best café of the year to the best fish and chips, this year's winners have been crowned.
On August 17, the Food Awards Scotland 2026 took place at DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central. Organised by Oceanic Awards, the 30 categories highlighted Scotland's reputation as a world-class food destination, with awards also handed out for excellence and outstanding achievement.
Restaurant of the Year and Top Winners
Claiming the top spot for Restaurant of the Year at the twelfth annual award ceremony was Round Island Café Bar in the Isle of Cumbrae, with The Woodsman Restaurant Fishcross in Alloa receiving an award for excellence. Sharing their excitement with loyal customers, the Round Island Café Bar uploaded a sweet post on social media of the moment the team found out they had won the award. Along with loud cheers, the cafe noted a sincere 'thank you' in the caption.
Meanwhile, Doner Angelina in Dunfermline was awarded Takeaway of the Year. Sharing their gratitude on Instagram, the team confessed that they are "absolutely speechless" with the top prize. They added: "From a little family business built from a dream, to standing here tonight holding another incredible award… this means more to us than we could ever put into words. This is YOUR win too! Every order, every review, every share, every recommendation and every visit helped us get here. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for believing in us and supporting our little dream."
Bakery and Burger Bar Honours
A small bakery in Stirling was also able to clinch first place from establishments in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Taking to Facebook, they wrote: "We honestly can’t quite believe we’re writing this again. Vera Artisan Bakery has been named Best Bakery in Scotland at the Food Awards Scotland for the FOURTH time!" Homestead Smokehouse in Ayr also took time to thank its hard working team on Facebook after being crowned Burger Bar of the Year. They wrote: "For all of our team, this was their first ever awards ceremony. We went along as finalists, hoping for the best, and ended up standing on that stage together as Burger Bar of the Year 2026. We're incredibly proud of what we've built at Homestead, but even prouder of the young team helping us build it every week."
Full List of Food Awards Scotland 2026 Winners
Restaurant of the Year
Winner - Round Island Café Bar (Isle of Cumbrae)
Recognised for Excellence - The Woodsman Restaurant Fishcross (Alloa)
Outstanding Achievement - NeighbourWood (Edinburgh)
Café/Bistro of the Year
Winner- Nooks & Crannies (Fraserburgh)
Recognised for Excellence - Waterside Bistro (Haddinton)
Outstanding Achievement - Mocs (Alloa)
Takeaway of the Year
Winner - Doner Angelina (Dunfermline)
Recognised for Excellence - Viking Café Takeaway (Saltcoats)
Outstanding Achievement - Mamma Mia (Banchory)
Gastro Pub of the Year
Winner - The Kirkmichael Arms (Maybole)
Recognised for Excellence - The Carnock Inn (Dunfermline)
Outstanding Achievement - Weston Tavern & Restaurant (Kilmarnock)
Hotel Restaurant of the Year
Winner - Tigh Na Mara Hotel & Restaurant (Dumfries)
Recognised for Excellence - Falls of Lora (Connel/Oban)
Outstanding Achievement - Killiecrankie House (Pitlochry)
Best Fish N' Chip Establishment
Winner - The Wee Chippy (Anstruther)
Recognised for Excellence - McMonagles (Clydebank)
Outstanding Achievement - The Principle Café (Galston)
Caterer of the Year
Winner - California Kitchen & Catering (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence - 3G at Events Catering (Perth)
Outstanding Achievement - Food Creations (Bathgate)
Best Curry Restaurant
Winner - Bombay Club (Auchtterarder)
Recognised for Excellence - Dé Buddha Authentic Nepalese Restaurant & Bar (Johnstone)
Outstanding Achievement: Taal (Carluke)
Best Italian Restaurant
Winner - Tyneside Tavern and Mazzoli Italian Kitchen (Haddington)
Recognised for Excellence - Cucina (Balloch)
Outstanding Achievement - Ciro’s at Glenbervie (Larbert)
Best Mediterranean Restaurant
Winner - Laz Turkish Tapas (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence - Andreou’s Bistro (Arbroath)
Outstanding Achievement - Greek Theory Restaurant (Falkirk)
Best Asian Restaurant
Winner - La Dragon (Kilmarnock)
Recognised for Excellence - Sapporo Teppanyaki (Glasgow)
Outstanding Achievement - CrispyQ Asian Kitchen (Edinburgh)
Best World Cuisine
Winner - Uwagboe’s Kitchen & Grill (Edinburgh)
Recognised for Excellence - Mosob Bar & Restaurant (Glasgow)
Outstanding Achievement - Massawa (Glasgow)
Best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant
Winner - Sora Diana Vegan Restaurant (Edinburgh)
Recognised for Excellence - Soul Vegan (Edinburgh)
Outstanding Achievement - Sylvan (Glasgow)
Best Seafood Restaurant
Winner - Seafood Shack (Ullapool)
Recognised for Excellence - Loch Fyne Restaurant & Oyster Bar (Calmdow)
Outstanding Achievement - Lochleven Seafood Café (Fort William)
Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year
Winner - Howff Secret Supper Club (Dundee)
Recognised for Excellence - Killie Crankie House (Pitlochry)
Outstanding Achievement - Ozzy’s Fine Dining Restaurant (Nairn)
Dessert Outlet of the Year
Winner - The Perfect Scoop (Kirkcaldy)
Recognised for Excellence - Stewart Tower Dairy (Perth)
Outstanding Achievement - Helmi’s (Milngavie)
Street Food Restaurant of the Year
Winner - Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food (Edinburgh)
Recognised for Excellence - Kuzina Greek Street Food (Edinburgh)
Outstanding Achievement - Nixos Greek Street Food (Edinburgh)
Best Scottish Cuisine
Winner - The Caddy Mann (Jedburgh)
Recognised for Excellence - The Hoebridge (Melrose)
Outstanding Achievement - The Globe Inn (Dumfries)
Artisan Bakery of the Year
Winner - Vera Artisan Bakery (Stirling)
Recognised for Excellence - Bandit Bakery (Aberdeen)
Outstanding Achievement - Dune Bakery (Queensferry)
Scottish Inn/Restaurant of the Year
Winner - Brambles of Inveraray (Inveraray)
Recognised for Excellence - Ben Cruachan Inn (Dalmally)
Outstanding Achievement - Aultguish Inn (Garve)
Farm Restaurant/Café of the Year
Winner - Greenhall Country Café & Farm Shop (Blantyre)
Recognised for Excellence - The Oven at Overton Farm (Carluke)
Outstanding Achievement - Cairnie Fruit Farm & Mega Maze (Cupar)
Best Pizza Restaurant
Winner - Nat A’ Napoli (Balerno)
Recognised for Excellence - Pizzeria 1926 (Edinburgh)
Outstanding Achievement - Matto Pizza (Edinburgh)
Burger Bar of the Year
Winner - Homestead Smokehouse (Ayr)
Recognised for Excellence - The Niche Restaurant (Irvine)
Outstanding Achievement - Smokey Trotters Kitchen (Glasgow)
Food Truck of the Year
Winner - The Craft Diner (Dunkeld)
Recognised for Excellence - Oban Seafood Hut (Oban)
Outstanding Achievement - Jaxsnax Food Trucks (Port Glasgow)
Bistro/Diner of the Year
Winner - Arranview Café Bistro (Galston)
Recognised for Excellence - G’S Bistro (Crieff)
Outstanding Achievement - Olivio’s (Perth)
Deli of the Year
Winner - Puffers Café (Irvine)
Recognised for Excellence - TOASTD Deli Bar (Glasgow)
Outstanding Achievement - Croccante & Co (Edinburgh)
Bar & Grill of the Year
Winner - Mini Grill Steakhouse (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence - Scarecrow Bar & Grill (Kilsyth)
Outstanding Achievement - Blackmill Bar & Kitchen (Falkirk)
Best of Glasgow
Winner - Palmtree Kitchen (Glasgow)
Recognised for Excellence - Santa Lucia (Glasgow)
Outstanding Achievement - Sebb’s (Glasgow)
Outstanding Restaurant of the Year
Winner - Luca’s Bar & Restaurant (Millport)
Recognised for Excellence - The Piper’s Rest (Edinburgh)
Outstanding Achievement - The Kurry Lounge (Hamilton)
Best Loved Food Stop of the Year
Winner - Puffers Café (Irvine)
Recognised for Excellence - The Wee Chippy (Anstruther)
Outstanding Achievement - Parrilla Argentinian Grill (Loanhead)
