A range of North Wales restaurants have been shortlisted in various categories in the Food Awards Wales 2023.
From Mexican Wave in Rho-on-Sea, Conwy, and Green Olive, Menai Bridge, to Deadwood Smokehouse Mold, restaurants up and down the North Wales coast have made the shortlist.
The annual Food Awards Wales is in its sixth year and is run by Creative Oceanic with the awards a celebration of the country’s food scene.
Campaign Manager of The Food Awards Wales 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.
“Moreover, their success isn’t just about their dedication to leaving every customer satisfied.
"It’s also a story that reflects the resilience and creativity of countless chefs, producers, employees and managers who are always ensuring that locals and visitors eat well."
The Food Awards Wales will showcase the best restaurants, takeaways, pubs, hotel restaurants, cafes and bistros, as well as those who help us explore new flavours and cuisines from different cultures.
The award winners will be announced at an event held in Cardiff this summer.
North Wales restaurants shortlisted for Food Awards Wales 2023
Best Mexican Establishment
Mexican Wave (Rhôs-on-Sea)
Manana Restaurant (Pwllheli)
PONTOON (Pwllheli)
Best Oriental Establishment
Garden Hotel & Cantonese Restaurant (Bangor )
Best Asian Food Establishment
Asia Sensation (Mold)
East (Llandudno)
Best Italian Establishment
Rossini’s Italian Restaurant (Rhyl)
Best World Cuisine
Deadwood Smokehouse Mold (Mold )
Hickory’s – Rhos-on-Sea (Rhos on Sea)
Virgilio’s Pizzeria & Portuguese Grill (Colwyn Bay)
Proper Gander (Tywyn)
Best Vegetarian Establishment
Green Island Bistro (Rhuddlan)
Green Olive (Menai Bridge)
The Eating Gorilla (Penrhyndeudraeth)
Best Seafood Establishment
Samphire Brasserie Cae Mor Hotel (Llandudno)
Best Mediterranean Establishment
The Midland Tapas and Wine Bar (Beaumaris)
Tafarn y Gader Tapas, Bistro & Bar (Dolgellau)
Ty Castell (Caernarfon)
The Mediterranean Restaurant Llandudno (Llandudno)
Caterer of the Year
Green peas & love pop up shop (Connahs Quay)
Hungry Cow (Holywell)
Indulge restaurant (Llandudno)
Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year
The Manor (Conwy)
Traditional Welsh Restaurant of the Year
The Toad (Colwyn Bay)
Whistlestop on the Pier (Bangor)
Best Street Food
Anglesey Hog Roasts (Anglesey )
Doughnutology (Wrexham)
Welsh Produce of the Year
Fresh and Tasty Microgreens (Old Colwyn)
Dessert Outlet of the Year
Cravin’ (Mold)
Blooming Baked (Shotton)
Retail Bakery of the Year
Orchard Pigs (Wrexham)
Outstanding Restaurant Supplier of the Year
Popty Bakery Ltd (Bangor)
Fresh and Tasty Microgreens (Old Colwyn)
Best Pizza Establishment
Hangin’ Pizzeria (Betws-y-Coed)
Crust Pizzeria (Pwllheli)
Mawddach Pizza (Dolgellau)
Best Burger Restaurant
Castle Burger (Llangollen)
Best Hotel Restaurant
Plas yn dre (Bala)
Patagonia Welsh Roots (Prestatyn)
Signatures Restaurant (Conwy)
Outstanding Restaurant of the Year
1891 Restaurant and Bar (Rhyl)
Freckled Angel (Menai Bridge)
Indulge restaurant (Llandudno)
The Blue Lion Inn Cwm (Rhyl)
Chef of the Year
Bryn Williams (Bryn Williams at Porth Eirias, Colwyn Bay)
Bryan Webb (Tyddyn Llan, Corwen)
Stephen Stevens (Sosban, Menai Bridge)
Café / Bistro of the Year
Green Island Bistro (Rhuddlan)
Conwy Falls Cafe (Betws-y-Coed)
Seaview Cafe Bistro & Coffee Lounge (Porthmadog)
Ponderosa Cafe (Llangollen)
The Bridge Cafe (Blaenau Ffestiniog)
Pantri Bach cafe (Abergele )
Rachel’s Cafe (Old Colwyn)
Bikers Cafe (Corwen)
Tollgate Cafe (Corwen)
Penguin Cafe (Colwyn Bay)
Gastro Pub of the Year
The Grouse inn (Corwen )
The White Lion Inn (Llanelian)
Whitehall (Pwllheli)
Ffordd Derwen (Rhyl)
The Crown Inn (Pantymwyn)
The White Eagle (Holyhead)
The Cottage Loaf (Llandudno)
The Berwyn Arms (Corwen )
The Kinmel Arms (Abergele)
Pen-y-Bryn (Colwyn Bay)
Restaurant of the Year
The Leyland Arms (Ruthin)
Country Cooks (Corwen)
Dragonfly Tea Rooms and Fishery (Corwen)
Just Steak (Mold)
The White Horse Restaurant (Denbigh)
Deadwood Smokehouse (Mold)
LAVA Hot Stone Kitchen (Conwy)
The Gunroom Restaurant (Caernarfon)
Peak Restaurant (Caernarfon)
Sheeps and Leeks (Caernarfon)
For the full list of award winners visit the Food Awards Wales website.
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