The fourth annual British Restaurant Awards ceremony, 2022
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The 2022 British Restaurant Awards Winners

More than one million public votes celebrated excellence across British restaurants and hospitality.

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BRA Team12 August 20221 minute read5.1K views

The Opening Story

More than one million members of the British public helped decide the winners of the fourth British Restaurant Awards.

The fourth annual British Restaurant Awards celebrated restaurants, chefs, hospitality teams and culinary experiences from across the United Kingdom.

More than one million members of the public participated in the voting process, making the 2022 edition one of the most significant chapters in the history of the awards.

Popular chef Aldo Zilli was named Best Chef, The Ritz received the award for Best Luxury Restaurant and Kutir was crowned Restaurant of the Year.

Happy Bar & Grill achieved two major wins, receiving Best Restaurant in London and Best Hospitality Team.

The ceremony also honoured renowned Michelin starred chef Jean Christophe Novelli MBE with the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award.

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The 2022 British Restaurant Awards received more than one million votes from members of the British public, demonstrating the reach of the awards and the passion diners have for the restaurants and hospitality professionals they support.

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The Defining Winners of 2022

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Restaurant of the Year 2022

Kutir, London

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Best Chef 2022

Aldo Zilli

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Best Luxury Restaurant 2022

The Ritz, London

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Best New Restaurant 2022

Miro Mayfair, London

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Best Restaurant in London 2022

Happy Bar & Grill

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Best Hospitality Team 2022

Happy Bar & Grill

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Best Chef 2022

Aldo Zilli

The British Restaurant Awards represent consumers, and to be part of this year's winning shortlist is an amazing achievement.

— Aldo Zilli

Lifetime Achievement Award 2022

Jean Christophe Novelli MBE

Renowned Michelin starred chef Jean Christophe Novelli MBE received the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his contribution to the culinary industry.

“The British Restaurant Awards are among the most important awards in the United Kingdom's food and drink industry. It is an honour to be recognised for my years in the culinary profession. I would like to thank the BRA Team and everyone who continues to support everything I do.”

— Jean Christophe Novelli MBE

The Directory

The 2022 Winners

Discover the restaurants, chefs, hospitality teams and culinary businesses recognised during the fourth annual British Restaurant Awards.

Headline Awards6 winners
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Best New Restaurant 2022

Miro Mayfair, London

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Best Chef 2022

Aldo Zilli

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Best Young Chef 2022

Amber Francis

Sponsored by JIJI Restaurant

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Best Luxury Restaurant 2022

The Ritz, London

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Restaurant of the Year 2022

Kutir, London

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Lifetime Achievement Award 2022

Jean Christophe Novelli MBE

Hospitality and Industry Awards3 winners
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Best Hospitality Team 2022

Happy Bar & Grill, London

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Best Restaurant Chain 2022

Thai Square

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Best Food Ordering Company 2022

Deliveroo

Culinary and Lifestyle Awards5 winners
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Best Takeaway Restaurant 2022

Chamisse, London

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Best Culinary Experience 2022

Peter Street Kitchen, Manchester

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Best Bar 2022

Swift Soho, Central London

Sponsored by Tulchan Gin

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Best International Cuisine 2022

Chotto Matte

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Best Vegan Friendly Restaurant 2022

Stem and Glory, Cambridge

Regional Restaurant Awards16 winners
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Best Restaurant in Manchester

Gaucho Manchester

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Best Restaurant in London

Happy Bar & Grill

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Best Restaurant in Liverpool

Lerpwl

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Best Restaurant in Wales

Zero Degrees

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Best Restaurant in Surrey

The Ivy Asia, Guildford

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Best Restaurant in Essex

Brohmon

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Best Restaurant in Newcastle

Aveika

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Best Restaurant in Sheffield

Neon Fish

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Best Restaurant in Bradford

Café J’adore

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Best Restaurant in Bristol

Namak

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Best Restaurant in Brighton

The Ivy in the Lanes

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Best Restaurant in Leeds

Blue Sakura

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Best Restaurant in Birmingham

Piccolino Birmingham

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Best Restaurant in Southampton

Blue Jasmine

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Best Restaurant in Cambridge

Bedouin

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Best Restaurant in Leicester

Saffron Street

Regional Winners

Award Winning Restaurants Across the United Kingdom

London

Best Restaurant in London

Happy Bar & Grill

Double Winner

Two Awards
One Memorable Year

Happy Bar & Grill

AwardBest Restaurant in London 2022

AwardBest Hospitality Team 2022

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The Fourth Chapter

A Landmark Fourth Edition

The fourth annual British Restaurant Awards marked a significant moment in the development of the awards.

More than one million members of the public participated in the voting process, helping to recognise restaurants and hospitality talent from across the country.

The 2022 winners represented the breadth of British dining, from luxury institutions and celebrated chefs to independent restaurants, regional destinations and innovative culinary concepts.

The ceremony also celebrated long term contribution to the industry through the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to Jean Christophe Novelli MBE.

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