The Food Awards Wales 2022 recognise the success of local professionals and establishments that continue delivering great flavours and experiences to their customers.
The winners are a true reflection of high standard and customer service, as they are chosen by members of the general public, who often have eclectic gastronomic tastes.
Several of the awards are split into local regions to ensure that local establishments from across the lavish city are recognised for their exceptional performance.
A Spokesperson for The Food Awards Wales, said: “These awards aim to thank those that work hard within the city’s food industry and contribute to making Wales a great gastronomic place to visit.
“It is true that Wales combines tastes and flavours from all over the world and the visitors can find different restaurants, gastro pubs and bistros to meet their needs.
“These people enhance the country’s reputation nationally and internationally, and we would like to make sure that the hard work of Wales’ food professionals doesn’t go unnoticed.
“It was lovely to be part of this celebration and we would like to congratulate all finalists and winners for their achievements!”
The winners of The Food Awards Wales 2022 are:
Best Mexican Establishment: Breatos (Cardiff)
Best Indian Establishment: The Spice Lounge (Guilsfield)
Best Mediterranean Establishment: Tafarn y Gader Tapas, Bistro & Bar (Dolgellau)
Retail Bakery of the Year: Bord – The Danish Bakery (Cardiff)
Best Burger Restaurant: Honest Burgers Cardiff (Cardiff)
Best Oriental Establishment: The Dragon Palace (Saundersfoot)
Best Asian Food Establishment: Shampan (Cowbridge)
Best Italian Establishment: Bella Ciao Restaurant (Pontypridd)
Best World Cuisine: Isabella’s (Porthcawl)
Best Vegetarian Establishment: Vegetarian Food Studio (Cardiff)
Best Seafood Establishment: The Fish Kitchen 1854 (Maesycwmmer)
Caterer of the Year: Cleverchefs (Cardiff)
Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year: The Star Inn (Treoes)
Traditional Welsh Restaurant of the Year: The Toad (Colwyn Bay)
Best Street Food: Little Steak Hut (Newport)
Best Street Food Cardiff: The Keralan Karavan (Cardiff)
Welsh Produce of the Year: Coland Rise Farm Meats (Hayscastle)
Dessert Outlet of the Year: Crepe Escape (Penarth)
Wholesaler of the Year: Cotteswold Dairy Ltd (Llandudno Junction)
Outstanding Restaurant Supplier of the Year: Propty Bakery (Llanllechid)
Cookery School of the Year: Scholars Restaurant (YstradMynach)
Takeaway of the Year: Tiffin Rasoi (Barry)
Best Fish n’ Chips Establishment: Younger’s Traditional Fish and Chips (Cardiff)
Best Pizza Establishment: Stone Rock Pizza (Chepstow)
Best Hotel Restaurant: The Priory Hotel and Restaurant (Careleon)
Outstanding Restaurant of the Year: Indulge Restaurant (Conwy)
Best of Cardiff: Maasi’s Cardiff (Cardiff)
Chef of the Year: The Warren (Carmarthen)
Café/Bistro of the Year North: Green Island Bistro (Rhuddlan)
Café/Bistro of the Year Mid Wales: Scrumptious Monmouth (Monmouth)
Café/Bistro of the Year South West: Mermaid Café, Bar & Restaurant (Mumbles)
Café/Bistro of the Year South East: Barry Sidings Café (Pontypridd)
Café/Bistro of the Year Cardiff: The Brook Bistro (Cardiff)
Café/Bistro of the Year Overall Winner: Scrumptious Monmouth (Monmouth)
Gastro Pub of the Year North: The Grouse Inn (Corwen)
Gastro Pub of the Year Mid Wales: The Pentre Arms (Llangrannog)
Gastro Pub of the Year South West: Kings Head Inn (Swansea)
Gastro Pub of the Year South East: Castle Inn (Usk)
Gastro Pub of the Year Overall Winner: The Grouse Inn (Corwen)
Restaurant of the Year North: Deadwood Smokehouse (Mold)
Restaurant of the Year Mid Wales: The Cellar (Aberaeron)
Restaurant of the Year South West: Chillies (Swansea)
Restaurant of the Year South East: Scholars Restaurant Coleg y Cmyoedd (Caerphilly)
Restaurant of the Year Overall Winner: Scholars Restaurant Coleg y Cmyoedd (Caerphilly)
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