Top restaurants in Wales are honoured at the 4th Welsh Restaurant Awards 2023

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Following the success of the previous award ceremonies, Oceanic Events presented the 4th Welsh Restaurant Awards 2023.

These awards look to celebrate the diverse range of restaurants and fine dining establishments that Wales has to offer.

After a difficult few years for the restaurant industry, these prestigious awards recognise the dedication and perseverance of those restaurants that work towards providing their customers with a quality dining experience.

By recognising outstanding restaurants and dining establishments, these awards help to raise the profile of the Welsh food and restaurant industry and contribute to its ongoing growth and success.

Following the voting process where the public considered everything from quality to service and ambiance, the finest restaurants and dining establishments in Wales were shortlisted in various categories with the winners being announced on the 27th of November.

A spokesperson for the 4th Welsh Restaurant Awards said: “This was another amazing opportunity for us to showcase the absolute best of the Welsh Restaurant sector.

These Awards aim to provide a platform to those who have dedicated their career in providing us with delicious dishes across multiple cuisines in a timely manner and affordable prices.

We want to congratulate all of our winners and our highly commended recipients on their accomplishments.”

The winners of the 4th Welsh Restaurant Awards 2023 are:

Welsh Restaurant of the Year

The Moody Cow Farm Shop & Welsh Bistro (Aberaeron)

Highly Commended went to Hollol Gymraeg (Carmarthen)

Fish & Chips Restaurant of the Year

Migel’s Fish Bar (Llanelli)

Highly Commended went to Twyn Fish Bar (Merthyr Tydfil)

Burger Restaurant of the Year

Got Beef (Cardiff)

Highly Commended went to Indie Burger (Tenby)

Noodles Restaurant of the Year

Aroy Dee Thai Noodle Bar (Bangor)

Highly Commended went to Dragon Noodle Bar (Bangor)

Hotel Restaurant of the Year

Madtom Seafood Cafe Bar & Guest Rooms (Narberth)

Highly Commended went to New House Country Hotel (Caerphilly)

European Restaurant of the Year

Frolics (Bridgend)

Highly Commended went to The Bank Restaurant (Barmouth)

Spanish Restaurant of the Year

New Ole (Newport)

Highly Commended went to Santiago’s Tapas (Cardiff)

Mediterranean Restaurant of the Year

The Stone Crab (Saundersfoot)

Highly Commended went to Medina (Aberystwyth)

Italian Restaurant of the Year

Panevino Italian Restaurant (Chepstow)

Highly Commended went to La Calabria (Llandysul)

Turkish Restaurant of the Year

Keyif Restaurant | Turkish Mediterranean Cuisine (Penarth)

Highly Commended went to Istanbul (Swansea)

Lebanese/Arab Restaurant of the Year

Shiraz Restaurant (Swansea)

Highly Commended went to Bakchich Lebanese Restaurant (Liverpool)

Restaurant Team of the Year

Sgwd Gwladys (Neath)

Highly Commended went to The Misbah Restaurant (Monmouth)

Curry Restaurant of the Year

The Suhail Tandoori Indian Restaurant (Prestatyn)

Highly Commended went to Hatti Indian Restaurant (Newport)

Pizza Restaurant of the Year

Stefano’s Italian Restaurant (Cardiff)

Highly Commended went to Pizzeria Villaggio (Cardiff)

Indian Restaurant of the Year

PashaEverest Indian & Nepalese Cuisine (Worcester)

Highly Commended went to Shapla Tandoori Indian and Bangladeshi Restaurant (Bangor)

Bangladeshi Restaurant of the Year

Ocean Bangladeshi Restaurant &Takeaway (Wrexham)

Highly Commended went to Shapla Tandoori Indian and Bangladeshi Restaurant (Bangor)

Chinese Restaurant of the Year

Wiwo Noodle bar Cathays (Cardiff)

Highly Commended went to No 1 Dimsum & Noodles (Swansea)

Japanese Restaurant of the Year

Don Don YATAI (Cardiff)

Highly Commended went to Tenkaichi Sushi and Noodle Bar (Cardiff)

Nepalese Restaurant of the Year

Gurkha Hill Nepalese Restaurant (Pontypridd)

Highly Commended went to Gorkha & Khukuri (Brecon)

Thai Restaurant of the Year

Aroy Dee Thai Noodle Bar (Bangor)

Highly Commended went to Sky Tai (Port Talbot)

Mexican Restaurant of the Year

Burrito Blasus (Blaenau Ffestiniog)

Highly Commended went to Wahaca Cardiff (Cardiff)

Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year

The Mine at CF47 & Castelany’s Fine Dining (Merthyr Tydfil)

Highly Commended went to The Seahorse Restaurant (Llandudno)

Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year

Green Island Bistro (Rhyl)

Highly Commended went to The Queen Inn (Cwmbran)

Buffet Restaurant of the Year

The Grand Sultan (Port Talbot)

Highly Commended went to Tiffins (Cwmbran)

Outstanding Restaurant of the Year

The Hungry Ram (Tregaron)

Highly Commended went to Diablo’s SA1 Swansea (Swansea)

Best World Cuisine

The Queen Inn (Cwmbran)

Highly Commended went to The Mine (Neath)

Street Food Restaurant of the Year

Gower Seafood Hut (Swansea)

Highly Recommended went to Sunnys Street Food (Cardiff)

Seafood Restaurant of the Year

The Stone Crab (Saundersfoot)

Highly Commended went to Twnti Seafood Restaurant (Pwllheli)

Family Restaurant of the Year

Butterflies Bar & Kitchen (Blaenavon)

Highly Commended went to Crwst (Cardigan)

Romantic Restaurant of the Year

Wolfscastle Country Hotel (Haverfordwest)

Highly Commended went to No. 5 Pontcanna (Cardiff)

Best of Swansea

El Pescador Restaurant & Bar

Highly Commended went to Truffle

Sushi Restaurant of the Year

Don Don YATAI (Cardiff)

Highly Commended went to Sushi Life (Cardiff)

Best of Cardiff

The Welsh House

Highly Commended went to Pasture Restaurant

Country Restaurant of the Year

Pembrey Country Inn (Burry Port)

Highly Commended went to Nant Yr Odyn Country Hotel (Isle of Anglesey)

Diner of the Year

Home (Penarth)

Highly Commended went to Diablo’s SA1 Swansea (Swansea)


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