Over 50 Edinburgh businesses have been nominated for awards ahead of the annual Food Awards Scotland later this month.
The prestigious event, that takes place on Monday, August 28 at The Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Glasgow, recognises culinary talent from across the country and this year many restaurants, takeaways, cafes and bistros from in and around the Capital have made it to the shortlist, showcasing some of the best food it has to offer across a wide variety of cuisines.
A spokesperson for the Food Awards Scotland said: “In a country with so many food establishments and businesses, it can be hard to stand out. However, the 2023 finalists have all been distinguished as the real masters in their field due to their hard work and dedication to customer satisfaction. We would like to wish all finalists the best of luck.”
Here are 21 of the restaurants from Edinburgh and neighbouring areas who are in the running this year.
. Food Awards Scotland 2023
Edinburgh boasts an ever-changing, mouth-watering array of restaurants – here are 21 establishments who are in the running this year Photo: Minato Sushi, Buenos Aires Cafe & Grill, Google
. Scran
With two locations in the capital’s city centre, the restaurants serve a range of tasty items, from breakfasts, burgers, milkshakes and wraps. Nominated for a Cafe Bistro of the Year award, owners say they offer ‘the best Scran in town!’ Photo: Google
. Minato Sushi
Haddington based, Minato Sushi ‘celebrate sushi as a healthy takeaway option’ preparing fresh sushi daily from ‘Firecracker Rolls’ to ‘The Deluxe Futomaki Platter’. This year the East Lothian business is nominated for the Best of South Scotland award and Takeway of the Year. Photo: Minato Sushi
. Sweet Paradice Desserts
From Hot Cinnamon Bites, brownies, mini Dutch pancakes, donuts and waffle stacks Sweet Paradice Desserts. Located on Comiston Road, the award-wining business is nominated for the Desert Outlet of the Year award. Photo: Google
. Macau Kitchen
The South side restaurant offers a unique menu comprised of Macanese and Malacca Portuguese cuisine. A recent recipient of an AA Rosette, Macau Kitchen is nominated for the Asian Fusion Restaurant of the Year award. Photo: Google
. The Scran and Scallie
Described as a ‘a genuine neighbourhood pub with good food at its heart’ the Stockbridge restaurant is a recipient of the prestigious Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand award. This year The Scran and Scallie is nominated for Gastro Pub of the Year award. Photo: Google
. Karen’s Unicorn
Serving ‘authentic, traditional Chinese cuisine’ the New Town establishment is nominated for the Asian Fusion Restaurant of the Year award. With house specials including salty and spicy squid and steamed seabass in black bean sauce Karen’s Unicorn combines ‘delicious Chinese cuisine’ with the ‘wonderful natural resources available in Scotland.’ Photo: Google
. Mr Basrai’s World Cuisines
Whether it’s European, Indian, Japanese, Italian or Mexican - Mr Basrai’s World Cuisines has you covered. The Fountain Park restaurant is nominated for a Family Restaurant of the Year award. Photo: supplied
1. Food Awards Scotland 2023
Edinburgh boasts an ever-changing, mouth-watering array of restaurants – here are 21 establishments who are in the running this year Photo: Minato Sushi, Buenos Aires Cafe & Grill, Google
2. Scran
With two locations in the capital’s city centre, the restaurants serve a range of tasty items, from breakfasts, burgers, milkshakes and wraps. Nominated for a Cafe Bistro of the Year award, owners say they offer ‘the best Scran in town!’ Photo: Google
3. Minato Sushi
Haddington based, Minato Sushi ‘celebrate sushi as a healthy takeaway option’ preparing fresh sushi daily from ‘Firecracker Rolls’ to ‘The Deluxe Futomaki Platter’. This year the East Lothian business is nominated for the Best of South Scotland award and Takeway of the Year. Photo: Minato Sushi
4. Sweet Paradice Desserts
From Hot Cinnamon Bites, brownies, mini Dutch pancakes, donuts and waffle stacks Sweet Paradice Desserts. Located on Comiston Road, the award-wining business is nominated for the Desert Outlet of the Year award. Photo: Google