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.
13. Soul Vegan
A heaven for vegans and plant-based food lovers, dedicated to crafting exceptional culinary experiences that celebrate the beauty and flavors of vegan cuisine while promoting a sustainable and compassionate lifestyle. Soul Vegan is nominated for the Independent Restaurant of the Year award | Google Maps
14. FreshMex
Award-winning Scottish Tex-Mex street food was established in 2015. They serve fresh, homemade, fully customisable Burritos, Quesadillas, Rice bowls and fries. The FreshMex burrito was Scotland's most popular dish in 2021, 2020, 2019 & 2018 on Deliveroo. FreshMex is nominated for the Best Mexican award Photo: Deliveroo
15. Kenji
A popular local restaurant serving fresh sushi to customers for over nine years in Edinburgh. Kenji is nominated for the Best Japanese award Photo: Kenji Sushi
16. #Fish
Multi-award winning local fish and chip shop in Edinburgh serving up a full range of fish, vegan and gluten free daily specials. #Fishis nominated for the Best Fish & Chips | Google Maps