The Deliveroo Restaurant Awards have returned for 2025, celebrating the best and most loved local restaurants in the UK, from local independent burger joints to neighbourhood sushi restaurants and the the dishes and flavours in between.
11 Bristol restaurants have been shortlisted for various categories in South England & Wales, including the Mayflower and Taka Taka.
Takeaway fans can help them take the crown home by voting via deliveroorestaurantawards.com until May 9, with winners due to be announced on May 28. Customers who vote will be automatically entered into a draw to win £150 in Deliveroo credit.
A Bristol eatery has also been nominated among the 25 UK restaurants competing for this year’s Independent Restaurant of the Year Award.
Celebrity Masterchef finalist, TV personality, culinary school graduate, and the daughter of multi-Michelin star restaurant royalty, Tilly Ramsay has been enlisted to judge the coveted Independent Restaurant of the Year Award and the new Rising Star Award, alongside Deliveroo’s CEO and Founder Will Shu and esteemed food critic and returning judge, Jimi Famurewa.
Tilly Ramsay said: “I can’t wait to take my taste buds on a tour as I rate some of the most loved local eats from around the UK and Ireland as part of the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards.
“The shortlist of restaurants looks epic and I'm excited to get stuck into deliberating the dishes for the top title, Independent Restaurant of the Year, with my co-judges.
“It’s also a huge honour to be supporting the next generation of restaurateur talent as part of the Rising Star award - as a recent culinary school graduate and someone still early in my career, it feels very special to celebrate new and exceptional talent in the food industry!”
On recruiting Tilly Ramsay as the newest Deliveroo Restaurant Awards judge, Will Shu, CEO & Founder at Deliveroo, said: “The Deliveroo Restaurant Awards is about championing the local restaurants who provide incredible selection and quality food in their communities.
“These restaurants are the beating heart of our towns and cities, and they obsess over making sure every food delivery is a special moment for our customers - that’s something worth celebrating.
“We’re excited to have Tilly Ramsay join our judging panel this year - whilst her family history has no doubt helped hone her tastes, it’s great to be working with the next generation of food talent. Make sure you vote for your favourite restaurants if you want to see them take home a title.”
Scroll through to learn about the 11 Bristol eateries which have been shortlisted for the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards 2025.
9. Dragon's Delicacy, Bristol - Best Chinese
Open Table says: Dragon's Delicacy offers "excellent food" with generous portions and a "fantastic dim sum" menu. The restaurant is praised as the "best Chinese in Bristol," featuring a spacious dining area and traditional decor. | Dragon's Delicacy Chinese Restaurant via Google Maps
10. Dhamaka, Bristol - Best Indian & Nepalese
Winner of Deliveroo’s Regional Restaurant of the Year in South England & Wales last year. Dhamaka assimilates the culture of India – vibrant colours, lit-up festivals, street food and amazing curries from all corners of India. It’s the brainchild of Vinay Reddy, who previously worked in two-rosette restaurants and was an executive chef at ZaZa Bazaar. | Dhamaka Restaurant via Google Maps
11. Rock Salt, Bristol - Best Indian & Nepalese
Situated on Cotham Hill, Rock Salt serves authentic Indian and Chinese food with love. Chef and owner Kedar Subedi and the team have nearly a century of experience between them. | Google Maps