IRELAND’s top restaurants for 2025 have been revealed as a major awards ceremony is set to take place.
Uber Eats is turning up the heat across Ireland and the UK as it launches the 2025 Restaurant of the Year Awards.
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Now in its fourth year, the awards celebrate the vibrancy, creativity and impact of small and independent eateries in communities nationwide.
This year’s programme features a powerful new spotlight on the next generation of hospitality talent, with a dedicated award for culinary innovators under 27.
The nominees for Ireland include Lam’s, Tula Mexican Grill, Urban Health, Smokin Bones, Locke Burger, Forno 500, All Bar Chicken, Red Torch Ginger, Sambros and Hyderabadi Kitchen.
The winner will bag a €120,000 investment in their business, alongside tailored mentorship and national recognition.
In addition to the top prize, all regional finalists will receive a €6,000 grant and a bespoke support package from Uber Eats to help them scale and innovate.
Irish chef and Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Awards judge Clodagh McKenna said: “I’m backing our amazing small restaurants this year, Ireland’s food culture is brimming with creativity and community spirit.
“I’m thrilled to be part of a celebration that champions our local heroes—from the Limerick eateries to Dublin’s urban gems.
“This is a chance to shine a light on the people behind the plates who pour their heart into everything they serve.”
New for 2025 is the Next Gen Trailblazer Award, honouring bold young chefs and restaurateurs aged 27 and under who are shaking up the food world.
The winner will scoop a €6,000 business development grant, along with strategic support from Uber Eats.
Judging the new category is Seema Pankhania, cookbook author and culinary creator behind the bestselling Craveable.
Uber Eats will honour excellence across five Trailblazer categories:
- Women in Food Award
- Climate Impact Award
- Healthy Eats Award
- Social Impact Award
- Next Gen Award
Last year’s winner, Natty’s Jerk in Portsmouth, has seen explosive growth following their win.
Natty Crutchfield said: “Winning Restaurant of the Year was life-changing.
“We’ve grown faster than we ever imagined, and we’re proud to be part of a community that supports independent businesses.”
General Manager of Uber Eats UK, Ireland and Northern Europe, Matthew Price, said: “We’re proud to be championing the future of food with these awards.
“By recognising the talent of tomorrow alongside today’s best independent restaurants, we’re helping shape a food scene that’s inclusive, innovative and impactful.”
Uber Eats bosses said over 60 per cent of their restaurant partners are small or medium-sized businesses.
The winners will be crowned at a star-studded ceremony in London at Here @ Outernet in late 2025.
Uber Eats is calling on the public to nominate their favourite local restaurants in Ireland and the UK from July 2 at ubereatsawards.com.
Nominations close on August 1, and with over 130 restaurants expected to compete, it’s set to be the biggest and most diverse edition yet.
Uber Eats Ireland and UK Restaurant of The Year Regional Nominees:
London
- Social Dhaba
- Lahore Karahi
- Filishack
- L’Antica Pizzeria de Michele
- Hoko Café
- Sanjugo
- Yum Yum Thai
- BOMBAY BICYCLE CHEF
- The Cardamom Club
- Gunpowder
- Kish Persian
- Pot & Rice
- Doms Subs
- Tamila
- 米 Kome Japanese Sushi
- Saffron Street
- Lara Grill
- Tai
- Mojo – Burritos & Tacos
- Bare Bones Chicken Wings
Yorkshire
- Souvlaki Corner
- Teppanyaki
- Silver’s Deli
- Lezzetli
- BVRGRY
- Bobby’s Salt & Pepper
- Unit
- My Peshawar
- Jino’s Thai Café
- Dough Bros
Scotland
- YAYAS
- Non Viet
- Noodles and Dumplings 兰州拉面
- Okome
- Porto Piri Piri
- Fatt Boyz
- Thai2Go
- Piatto
- Shawarma King
- Hook’d
North West
- BEAK
- The Bagelry
Nudon - Ohayo Tea
- Mama’s Soul Food
- Woffle
- Maggie Fu
- Aros Kitchen
- CHEF DIAO 刁师傅餐馆
- Burg N Ice
North East
- Little Lobo
- Dakwala Bombay Canteen
- Sushi me rollin
- Dot Bagels
- Davey’s UK
- My Delhi
- Eat Clean
- Chili Padi
- The Calabash tree
- Scream For Pizza
Northern Ireland
- Seed
- Nu Delhi
- Eatao Asian Fusion
- Oregano
- Love Street Dogs
- Kanto Asian Fusion
- Madison’s Pizzeria
- SAKURA Japanese & Asian
- Dex
- The Sphinx (Stranmillis)
West Midlands
- Grill It
- Pensnett Fish Bar
- BadBoy Wings
- Chef X
- Wok2Vegan
- Harleys Fish Bar
- Taqi’s Grill
- Bonehead
- COCOBAB
- Libertine Burger
Wales
- Sharkbite Burgers
- Poutine Box
- Fowl & Fury
- Tuk Tuk
- The Indian Street Kitchen
- Lyalena Lounge
- Scaramantica Pizzeria
- SouvLike
- Chans noodle bar
- Albany Fish Bar
South West
- Pizzarova
- Msala Library
- Low & Slow
- Gorilla Thai Kitchen
- Lj Hugs – Bath
- Cathay Rendezvous 满庭欢
- Ebisu
- Chido Wey
South East
- Umami Street Food
- Archipelagos Gyros – Lewes Road
- Wabi Sabi
- Desi – Old India Café
- Cutie Pies & Fries – Detroit Pizza
- Smokeys
- Fresh & Grilled Piri Piri
- Singapore Kitchen
- Nathan’s Famous
- Carlito Burrito
East Midlands & Anglia
- Wok & Grill
- Broadway Bar & Grill
- Rikshaw Urban Indian Kitchen
- Marmaris Turkish Restaurant
- D’Jots Taste
- Buck’s Chippy
- BOUFFAGE
- Sushi Yoka
- Baba Dough
- Smokeworks
Ireland
- Lam’s
- Tula Mexican Grill
- Urban Health
- Smokin Bones
- Locke Burger
- Forno 500
- All Bar Chicken
- Red Torch Ginger
- Sambros
- Hyderabadi Kitchen
