The Food Awards Scotland 2024 got underway in Glasgow on Monday, August 26, at the Double Tree by Hilton, with the evening having celebrated the accomplishments of restaurants, cafes, chefs and other culinary experts across Scotland.
A spokesman for the 10th Food Awards Scotland said: “We’re honoured to once again spotlight the country’s top food establishments and businesses. This year’s winners have all been distinguished as the real masters in their field due to their hard work and dedication to customer satisfaction.
“These finalists reflect the resilience and creativity of countless chefs, producers, employees, and managers who always ensure that locals and visitors eat well. We would like to congratulate all our winners and highly commended recipients on their accomplishments.”
Here are all the winners and runners up from Edinburgh and the Lothians recognised in this year’s awards.

9. Macau Kitchen
Southside restaurant Macau Kitchen came in as a runner up in the Asian Fusion Restaurant category to claim the ‘Highly Commended’ award | Google Maps Photo: Google Maps
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10. The Lobster Pot
Linlithgow restaurant, The Lobster Pot, was a runner up for the Best Seafood Establishment Award | Google Maps Photo: Google Maps

11. Sora Lella
Sora Lella in Brougham Street is an Italian restaurant with an extensive vegan menu - from carbonara to meat feast pizzas. This year Sora Lella claimed the Vegan Restaurant of the Year award | Sora Lella Photo: Sora Lella

12. New Town Cookery School
The New Town Cookery School, who offer a range of cookery courses for chefs to homemakers and students, picked up the ‘Highly Commended’ award in the Cookery School of the Year category | Google Maps Photo: Google Maps