Nominees · 2023
The Fifth Anniversary Shortlist
Celebrating the chefs, restaurants and hospitality businesses shortlisted for the fifth annual British Restaurant Awards.
Voting for the 2023 British Restaurant Awards has now closed
The Opening Story
The nominations for the fifth annual British Restaurant Awards were announced on 8 August 2023.
The shortlist brought together acclaimed restaurants, respected chefs, emerging culinary talent, hospitality teams and dining businesses from across the United Kingdom.
The 2023 nominees represented an extensive range of British dining experiences, from luxury restaurants and innovative new openings to regional favourites, destination bars and international cuisine.
The Best New Restaurant shortlist featured Archway Battersea, Orelle, Bleú Steakhouse, Restaurant 8 by Andrew Sheridan, Manzi’s, Carlotta, Empire Empire, Marble Steakhouse, Fearns, Coco Canary Wharf and Bacchanalia.
The Best Chef shortlist included Gordon Ramsay, Ainsley Harriott, Gino D’Acampo, Aldo Zilli, Rohit Ghai, Tom Brown, Andrew Wong, Ravinder Bhogal, Jeremy Chan, Tommy Banks, Richard Corrigan, Heston Blumenthal and Simon Rimmer.
Fifth Anniversary Feature
The 2023 shortlist marked the fifth edition of the British Restaurant Awards.
Since launching in 2017, the awards had continued to recognise restaurants, chefs, hospitality teams and culinary businesses from across the United Kingdom.
The fifth anniversary shortlist reflected the breadth of British dining, bringing together established names, emerging talent and outstanding regional restaurants.
About the Nomination Process
The British Restaurant Awards provide members of the public with an opportunity to nominate and vote for their favourite restaurants, chefs and culinary experiences throughout the United Kingdom.
The restaurants, chefs and hospitality businesses receiving the strongest nomination support progressed to the official shortlist and public voting stage.
For the 2023 edition, voting took place through Telephonos and closed on 1 September 2023.
The final winners were announced at the fifth annual British Restaurant Awards ceremony on 5 September 2023.
Stage One · Public Nominations
Public Nominations
Members of the public nominated their favourite restaurants, chefs and culinary experiences.
Stage Two · The Official Shortlist
The Official Shortlist
The restaurants and individuals receiving the strongest nomination support progressed to the official 2023 shortlist.
Stage Three · The Public Vote
Closed 1 September 2023
Voting took place through Telephonos and closed on 1 September 2023.
Fifth Annual British Restaurant Awards Ceremony
5 September 2023
Porchester Hall · London
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Regional Restaurant Categories
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2023 Ceremony
Telephonos Sponsor Feature
Telephonos supported the fifth annual British Restaurant Awards and provided the public voting platform for the 2023 edition.
Voting closed on 1 September 2023 before the winners were announced at the annual ceremony.
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Featured Chefs
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Best New Restaurant Spotlight
The 2023 Best New Restaurant shortlist celebrated exciting openings and distinctive new dining concepts from across the United Kingdom.
Archway Battersea, London
Orelle, Birmingham
Bleú Steakhouse, Kent
Restaurant 8 by Andrew Sheridan, Liverpool
Manzi’s
Carlotta, Marylebone
Empire Empire, London
Marble Steakhouse, Bridgend
Fearns, Leeds
Coco Canary Wharf, London
Bacchanalia, Mayfair
Young Chef Spotlight
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Raising the Bar
The 2023 Best Bar shortlist recognised venues creating memorable drinking experiences across London, Liverpool, Cardiff, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Birmingham and Sheffield.
Jin Bo Law Skybar, London
Royal Institution Bar, Liverpool
Lab 22, Cardiff
The Connaught Bar, London
The Washhouse, Manchester
The Library, Bristol
Bramble Bar and Lounge, Edinburgh
The Maven, Leeds
International Cuisine Feature
The Best International Cuisine shortlist celebrated restaurants bringing international culinary traditions, influences and flavours to diners across the United Kingdom.
Thai Square
ROVI, London
Hanamatsuri, Leeds
Qavali, Birmingham
Bala Baya, London
Opheem, Birmingham
Ikoyi, London
Lima, London
Shanghai 1814, Southampton
Amazonico, London
The Complete 2023 Nominee List
Explore every restaurant, chef, hospitality business and culinary service shortlisted for the fifth annual British Restaurant Awards.
Category Index
Regional Shortlist
Best Restaurant in London 2023
15 shortlisted restaurants
Gold markers show regional restaurant categories; burgundy markers highlight featured locations across the national shortlist.
The Fifth Anniversary Ceremony
The fifth annual British Restaurant Awards brought together shortlisted restaurants, chefs and hospitality businesses for an evening celebrating British dining excellence.
The ceremony took place on 5 September 2023, with the winners announced following the public voting period.
5 September 2023
Fifth Annual British Restaurant Awards
Porchester Hall · London
Voting closed 1 September 2023
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About the British Restaurant Awards
The British Restaurant Awards are an annual celebration providing members of the public with an opportunity to nominate and vote for their favourite restaurants, chefs and culinary experiences throughout the United Kingdom.
The awards recognise the creativity, innovation, service and dedication that continue to shape British restaurants and hospitality.
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