Congratulations to the below finalists for battling it out against 2,000 venues across England!
All qualifying finalists are below. Following the judging period throughout August and early September winners will be revealed at our Gala Final! To book seats for the fantastic final click here!
NATIONAL AWARDS
BEST NEWCOMER (Open Since April 2015)
Amato’s, Carlisle
Angelo’s Trattoria, East Rainton
Casalingo Restaurant, Ainsworth
Crust, Liverpool
Pesto at the White Horse, Leicester
Proove, Sheffield
Sotto, Carlisle
The Coast, Prestbury
The Italian Stove, South Shields
Veeno, Bristol
BEST MARKETING TEAM
Al Porto Restaurant, Hull
Buca Di Pizza, Leeds
Gusto – Living Ventures
Scoops Gelato, Southsea
The Coast Group, North West
BEST TEAM
Bella Mamma, Durham
Casa Mia, Leeds
Terra Nostra, Blackpool
LIVIN’ Italy, Leeds
Romazzino, Alsager
BEST MULTIPLE OPERATOR
Gusto – Living Ventures
Pesto Restaurants
Piccolino – Individual Restaurants
San Marco Group
Veeno
BEST PIZZA
Amalia Italian Restaurant, Liverpool
Davardis Pizza, Walkden
Enzo’s, Nantwich
Gino’s Pear Tree, Loughborough
La Vera, Birmingham
Pasquale’s Italian, Wigan
Roccos Italian Kitchen, Tickhill
Salute at The White Swan, Rothwell
That’s Amore, Bedford
The Pack Restaurant & Bar, Belthorn
BEST PASTA
Amalia Italian Restaurant, Liverpool
Villa Romana, Fareham
Casa Romana, Carlisle
Casanova Restaurant and Wine Bar, Shieffield
Vivere Italian Restaurant, Stafford
Il Forno, Liverpool
La Torre, Coalville
Sapori Restaurant & Bar, Leicester
The Pack Restaurant & Bar, Belthorn
Vesuvio Restaurant, Worsley
ENGLISH ITALIAN CHEF OF THE YEAR
Angelo’s Ristorante, Sunderland
Bella Mamma, Durham
Casalingo Restaurant, Ainsworth
Don Giovanni, Manchester
Elio’s Ristorante Italiano, Barton-Upon-Humber
Mamma Italia, Sunderland
Martino’s, Peterlee
Rosanero, Macclesfield
The Italian Retro, South Shields
The Italian Stove, South Shields
BEST BARISTA
Cafe Portico, Lincoln
Di Meo’s Ice Cream, Whitley Bay
Emily’s by De Luca Boutique, Bradford
Enzo’s, Nantwich
P & D Italian Deli, Liverpool
Mio Italian Restaurant & Bar, Quorn
Nonnas, Sheffield
Proove, Sheffield
BEST PIZZERIA
Buca Di Pizza, Leeds
Crust, Liverpool
Florios Pizzeria Ristorante, Scarborough
La Vera, Birmingham
MiaItalia, Carnforth
Ply, Manchester
Pomodoro, Scarborough
Stable Hearth, Gainford
The Piazza, Wellingborough
Yammo!, Bath
BEST GELATERIA
Arrighi’s, Seaton Delaval
Cicarelli, Blyth
Di Meo’s Ice Cream, Whitley Bay
Di Pola’s, Hastings
Frederick’s Ice Cream, Chorley
Gallone’s, Northampton
Gelato Village, Leicester
Nardulli’s Ice Cream, Clapham
Notarianni Ice Cream, Blackpool
Scoops Gelato, Southsea
BEST ITALIAN BUSINESS
Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlours, UK
La Polenteria, London
The Coast Group, North West
The Red Beetle, London
Ventola Projects Ltd, Leicester
BEST DELI/CAFE
Cafe Portico, Lincoln
Crescent Café, Seaton Delaval
Deli Carlo, Darwen
Di Meo’s Ice Cream, Whitley Bay
Emily’s by De Luca Boutique, Bradford
Mimmo’s Café, Baildon
P & D Italian Deli, Liverpool
Six Hills Café, Seagrave
Slice of Sicily, Preston
Veeno, Nottingham
REGIONAL & NATIONAL AWARDS
BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT
Midlands
DaQuino Ristorante Italiano, Tamworth
La Banca, Birmingham
La Nonna, Sheldon
That’s Amore, Bedford
Vivere Italian Restaurant, Stafford
North East
Mamma Italia, Sunderland
Marco’s MezzAluna, Bansley
Martino’s, Peterlee
Ristorante Fratelli, Ponteland
San Marino Restaurant, Sunderland
North West
Benvenuti, Stockport
Romazzino, Alsager
La Scala, Westhoughton
The Italian Orchard, Broughton
Vesuvio Restaurant, Worsley
Yorkshire & Humberside
Casanova Restaurant and Wine Bar, Sheffield
Gianni’s Italian Restaurant, Scarborough
Roberto’s Restaurant, Batley
Salute at The White Swan, Rothwell
Trattoria Domenico, Huddersfield
BEST RESTAURANT OVER 50 SEATS
Midlands
Gino’s Pear Tree, Loughborough
La Torre, Coalville
Moda Italian Restaurant, Hucknall
Nonno’s Restaurant, Belper
Sapori Restaurant & Bar, Leicester
North East
Angelo’s Ristorante, Sunderland
Bellini, Seaburn
Bibi’s Italianissimo, Leeds
Marcellos, Sunderland
Uno’s Trattoria, Newcastle
North West
Don Giovanni, Manchester
Gino D’Acampo My Restaurant, Manchester
Il Forno, Liverpool
La Scala, Westhoughton
Nino’s at The Fighting Cocks Inn, Burnley
Yorkshire & Humberside
Elio’s Ristorante Italiano, Barton-Upon-Humber
Gianni’s Italian Restaurant, Scarborough
La Bella Vita, Garforth
Mario’s, Skegness
Roccos Italian Kitchen, Tickhill
BEST RESTAURANT UNDER 50 SEATS
Midlands
Delino Italian Restaurant, Ilkeston
Giuliano’s, Peterborough
Il Vicolo, Stamford
Mio Italian Restaurant & Bar, Quorn
La Dolce Vita, Shrewsbury
North East
Angelo’s Trattoria, East Rainton
Cellini’s, Washington
San Marino Restaurant, Sunderland
The Italian Stove, South Shields
Al Buco, Newcastle
North West
Bellini’s, Cheadle
Italio, Blackpool
Mamma Mia, Denton
Schmooze, Liverpool
Terra Nostra, Blackpool
Yorkshire & Humberside
A Casa di Alessia, Otley
Alessandro’s Hideaway, Richmond
Amici Ristorante, Keighley
Il Paradiso del Cibo, York
L’Albero Delle Noci, Harrogate