British Restaurant Awards 2023: Gordon Ramsay named best chef – see full list of winners

The annual British Restaurant Awards celebrated its fifth year last night (August 5) to recognise some of the best eateries across the UK. The night of glamour, gastronomy, and celebration honoured the very best in the UK dining scene at Porchester Hall, London.

The esteemed awards ceremony was graced with the charm and elegance of Television Presenter Cait King, who added a touch of magic to the evening’s proceedings and guest presenters Paris Smith from Made in Chelsea and Olympics Champion, Dwain Chambers.

This year’s awards paid tribute to the UK’s rich culinary tapestry, recognising both emerging and established names. Winners were chosen after a meticulous selection process, underscoring the dedication, passion, and innovation they bring to the UK’s culinary scene.

We have rounded-up the winners of the night.

British Restaurant Awards 2023 winners

Best New Restaurant 2023: Bleú Steakhouse

Best Chef 2023: Gordon Ramsay

Best Food Ordering Company 2023: UberEats

Best Luxury Restaurant 2023: Bocconcino, London

Restaurant of The Year 2023: 8 By Andrew Sheridan, Liverpool

Best Hospitality Team 2023: Thai Square Restaurant

Best Restaurant in Leicester 2023: Maurizio’s

Best Restaurant Chain 2023: Gaucho

Best Takeaway Restaurant 2023: Chamisse, London

Best Culinary Experience 2023: Happy Bar & Grill, London

Best Restaurant in Manchester 2023: 20 Stories

Best Restaurant in London 2023: Happy Bar & Grill – London

Best Restaurant in Liverpool 2023: 8 By Andrew Sheridan

Best Restaurant in Wales 2023: Heaney’s – Cardiff

Best Restaurant in Surrey 2023: Positano

Best Restaurant in Essex 2023: The Blue Strawberry Bistrot

Best Restaurant in Newcastle 2023: Victors Newcastle

Best Restaurant in Sheffield 2023: Carluccios

Best Restaurant in Bradford 2023: Café J’adore

Best Restaurant in Bristol 2023: Namak

Best Restaurant in Brighton 2023: The Salt Room Restaurant

Best Restaurant in Leeds 2023: Lala’s Restaurant

Best Restaurant in Birmingham 2023: Qavali

Best Restaurant in Southampton 2023: Figurati

Best Restaurant in Cambridge 2023: Mina Steakhouse

Best Young Chef 2023: Luke Selby

Best Bar 2023: Lab 22, Cardiff

Best International Cuisine 2023: Thai Square

Best Vegan-Friendly Restaurant 2023: Down the Hatch, Liverpool