Some of the finest dining establishments in the country were rewarded at a ceremony in Dublin this week.
CF Lennox’s, a fish and chips restaurant in Midleton in Cork, received the coveted award for the best takeaway in Ireland at the second annual Food Awards Ireland event this week.
The takeaway was one of a wide range of winners on the night in a black-tie ceremony attended by 250 guests and hosted by Pamela Ballantine at the Crowne Hotel Plaza in Dublin on Monday night.
Restaurants, cafés, bistros, gastropubs, caterers, chefs and suppliers from all over the country were recognised at the awards, which were chosen by the general public and raised funds for the Make a Wish charity.
You can see the list of winners in full below and find more information about the event on the Food Awards Ireland Facebook page.
Food Awards Ireland 2017 winners
Best Indian Establishment went to Chandpur Indian Restaurant (Donegal Town)
Best Italian Establishment went to The Pizza Bros (Castlebar)
Best Mediterranean Establishment went to Salamanca Tapas Bar & Restaurant (Dublin)
Best Oriental Establishment went to Zakura Izakaya (Dublin)
Fresh Produce Provider of the Year went to Allfresh Wholesale Ltd (Cork)
Best World Cuisine went to Kimchi Hophouse (Dublin)
Best Mexican Establishment went to Acapulco Mexican Restaurant (Dublin)
Best Vegetarian Establishment went to Umi Falafel (Dublin)
Best Seafood Establishment went to O’Grady’s on the Pier (Barna)
Best Street Food went to BiteClub (Galway)
Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year went to Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud (Dublin)
Best Irish Food Manufacturer went to Rangeland Foods Ltd (Castleblayney)
Wholesale Bakery of the Year went to Brogans Bakery (Dublin)
Retail Bakery of the Year went to Harvest Home Bakery & Cafe (Trim)
Wholesaler of the Year went to Scallan’s Food Service (Wexford)
Restaurant General Manager of the Year went to Peter Campbell (Rob’s Ranch House, Wexford)
Cookery School of the Year went to Cloughjordan House Cookery School (Cloughjordan)
Irish Produce of the Year went to Old Irish Creamery Cheese (Kilmallock)
Meat Supplier of the Year went to Heaney Meats Catering Company (Galway)
Dairy Food Provider of the Year went to Traditional Cheese Co. (Dublin)
Seafood Supplier of the Year went to The Good Fish Company (Cork)
Dessert Outlet of the Year went to Fantastic Flavours (Youghal)
Chef of the Year went to Kilian Keary (The Olde Glenbeigh Hotel, Glenbeigh)
Hotel Restaurant of the Year went to The Station House Hotel (Kilmessan)
Takeaway of the Year went to CF Lennox’s (Midleton)
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Caterer of the Year Borders went to Connolly Catering (Castleblayney)
Caterer of the Year Midlands went to Lolly and Cooks (Dublin)
Caterer of the Year South went to Kearney Catering (Tallow)
Caterer of the Year Overall winner is Connolly Catering (Castleblayney)
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Cafe/Bistro of the Year Borders went to Glenveagh Castle Tearooms (Letterkenny)
Cafe/Bistro of the Year West went to Puddleducks Cafe (Cong)
Cafe/Bistro of the Year Midlands went to FTF Bistro (Athboy)
Cafe/Bistro of the Year Dublin went to Brother Hubbard (Dublin)
Cafe/Bistro of the Year South East went to Mocha’s Vintage Tea Room & Restaurant (Kilkenny)
Cafe/Bistro of the Year South West went to CafeSIVEEN (Cahersiveen)
Cafe/Bistro of the Year Overall winner is CafeSIVEEN (Cahersiveen)
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Gastro Pub of the Year Borders went to Lennons Gastro Pub (Dundalk)
Gastro Pub of the Year West went to The Broken Jug (Ballina)
Gastro Pub of the Year Midlands went to The Station House (Edenderry)
Gastro Pub of the Year Dublin went to Searson’s of Baggot Street (Dublin)
Gastro Pub of the Year South East went to The Reg (Waterford)
Gastro Pub of the Year South West went to The Olde Glenbeigh Hotel (Glenbeigh)
Gastro Pub of the Year Overall winner is Lennons Gastro Pub (Dundalk)
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Restaurant of the Year Borders went to Blas (Donegal Town)
Restaurant of the Year West went to The Quay Street Kitchen (Galway)
Restaurant of the Year Midlands went to Old House Restaurant (Mullingar)
Restaurant of the Year Dublin went to Token (Dublin)
Restaurant of the Year South East went to Eco Pizzeria and Restaurant (Gorey)
Restaurant of the Year South West went to Flemings Restaurant (Cork)
Restaurant of the Year Overall winner is Blas (Donegal Town)
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