From local independent burger joints to neighbourhood sushi restaurants and all the dishes and flavours in between, this year has seen 17 restaurants in Edinburgh shortlisted for several accolades in Scotland, including Best Japanese to Best Mexican and the coveted Independent Restaurant of the Year award.
Takeaway fans can help them take the crown home by voting via the Deliveroo website between April 14 and May 9, with the winners set to be announced in late May. And to thank customers for voting, everyone who participates is automatically entered into a draw to win £150 in-app credit.
This year the delivery app has recruited a guest judge with arguably one of the most discerning palates on the planet - Celebrity Masterchef finalist, TV personality, culinary school graduate and the daughter of multi-Michelin star restaurant royalty, Tilly Ramsay. She has been enlisted to judge the coveted Independent Restaurant of the Year Award and the Rising Star Award, a new title for 2025.
Tilly Ramsay said: “I can’t wait to take my taste buds on a tour as I rate some of the most loved local eats from around the UK and Ireland as part of the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards. The shortlist of restaurants looks epic and I'm excited to get stuck into deliberating the dishes for the top title, Independent Restaurant of the Year, with my co-judges.”
Will Shu, chief executive and founder at Deliveroo, said: “The Deliveroo Restaurant Awards is about championing the local restaurants who provide incredible selection and quality food in their communities. These restaurants are the beating heart of our towns and cities, and they obsess over making sure every food delivery is a special moment for our customers - that’s something worth celebrating.”
Check out the full picture gallery to see which Edinburgh restaurants made it to this year’s finals.
5. Matto Pizza
Matto Pizza is dedicated to the art and craft of true Neapolitan-style pizza. Pizzas are slowly proved and baked in a wood-fired oven at 500 degrees for 60 seconds or less. Matto is nominated for the Best Pizza award | Third Party Photo: Third Party
6. Buck’s Bar
Serving authentic buttermilk fried chicken, similar to that found in America, where no fried chicken recipe is the same. Buck’s Bar has created their special recipe, which has an unusual secret ingredient: rock 'n roll! Word on the street is that they might serve Scotland’s largest chicken burger. Buck’s Bar is nominated for the Best Chicken award | Buck’s Bar Photo: Buck's Bar
8. Tuk Tuk
Founded in 2012, Tuk Tuk is inspired by the food hawkers of India, who serve a mix of rustic roadside and railway station dishes. Tuk Tuk’s menu pays homage to these roadside culinary geniuses. Their food is the simple, earthy, lovingly prepared food of the people and represents the tastes of India today. Tuk Tuk is nominated for the Best Indian & Nepalese award | Third Party