Known for celebrating the finest in culinary experiences, restaurants and hotels across the Middle East, the BBC Good Food Middle East Magazine Awards has returned for its 14th edition.
The gala ceremony for the 2023 awards was held on January 25 at The Ritz Carlton, Dubai, bringing together chefs, restaurateurs, and hoteliers for a special night acknowledging the outstanding culinary accomplishments in the area. The #BBCGFMEMAWARDS 2023 included over 60 categories, allowing readers to vote for their preferred brands.
Read on for a glimpse into the spectacular celebration and to find out the complete list of winners.
Afternoon Tea UAE: Mashrabiya Lounge, Fairmont The Palm
Americas & Caribbean Restaurant UAE: Bull & Bear, Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre
Baked Goods & Pastry UAE: HAFIZ MUSTAFA 1864
Beach Club UAE: Beach by FIVE, FIVE Palm Jumeirah
Best Cafe UAE: Saddle
Best Desserts: Orfali Bros Bistro
Best Mixologist: Shelton Fernandes, FIVE Palm Jumeirah
Best Pizzeria: Antonia
Best Sommelier: Mile Spasov, Oak Room
British Restaurant UAE: Rhodes W1, Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai
Burger Spot: Smokin’ Gun
Business Lunch: Cé La Vi Dubai, Address Sky View Hotel
Casual Brunch Abu Dhabi: Brick Rooftop Kitchen & Bar, Aloft Abu Dhabi
Casual Brunch Dubai: Wanderlust, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
Casual Dining Restaurant Abu Dhabi: Love Vibe Café
Casual Dining Restaurant UAE: Vietnamese Foodies
Casual Dining Restaurant Dubai: Lana Lusa
Casual Dining Restaurant GCC: Café Bateel
Casual Dining Restaurant Northern Emirates: CLAW BBQ RAK, Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island
Diet-friendly Restaurant UAE: Feels Juice Bar & Kitchen
Experiential Dining UAE: Chef Sperxos
Family Brunch UAE: Certo, Radisson Blue Hotel, Dubai Media City
Favourite Takeaway UAE: Allo Beirut
Fine Dining Brunch Abu Dhabi: LPM Restaurant & Bar
Fine Dining Brunch Dubai: Brasserie Du Park Traiteur Brunch, Park Hyatt Dubai
Fine Dining Restaurant Abu Dhabi: Catch at St. Regis, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Fine Dining Restaurant Dubai: Akira Back, W Dubai – The Palm
Fine Dining Restaurant Northern Emirates: Aquario, The Oberoi Beach Resort Al Zorah
Fine Dining Restaurant Bahrain: Rasoi By Vineet at The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa
Fine Dining Restaurant KSA: Billionaire
Fine Dining Restaurant Kuwait: AVA Mediterranean Restaurant, Waldorf Astoria Kuwait
Fine Dining Restaurant Oman: Bella Vista, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
Fine Dining Restaurant Qatar: SUSHISAMBA, Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha
Food Retailer UAE: Kibsons
French Restaurant UAE: Josette Dubai
Fusion Dining Restaurant: Above Eleven Dubai, Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Gastropub & Sports Bar UAE: The Underground Pub, Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection
Greek Restaurant UAE: OPA Dubai, Fairmont Dubai
Hispanic Cuisine in the UAE: Lola Taberna Española, TRYP by Wyndham Dubai
Home & Kitchen Appliance: UNOX Middle East
Homegrown Restaurant UAE: Moonrise
Indian Restaurant: Varq, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai
Italian Restaurant: Cucina, Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Japanese Restaurant: KATA
Ladies Night: Virgin Izakaya Dubai
Lebanese Restaurant UAE: Café Beirut
Middle Eastern Restaurant UAE: NINIVE, Jumeirah Emirates Towers
New Restaurant UAE: Tagomago
Pan African Restaurant UAE: Bab al Mansour
Pan Asian Restaurant UAE: Demon Duck by Alvin Leung, Banyan Tree Dubai
Pool Lounge: AURA Skypool Lounge
Seafood Restaurant UAE: Seafood Market, Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
Staycation Experience Abu Dhabi: The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
Staycation Experience Dubai: Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
Staycation Experience GCC: Waldorf Astoria Kuwait
Staycation Experience Northern Emirates: Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island
Steakhouse & Grills UAE: Porterhouse Steaks & Grills, Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Supermarket: Spinneys
Sustainable Dining GCC: Dibba Bay Oysters
Thai Restaurant UAE: Pai Thai, Jumeirah Al Qasr
Turkish Restaurant UAE: Sirali Restaurant
Pro Chef of the Year: Celia Stoecklin, Head Chef at Fi’lia (SLS Dubai Hotel and Residences)
Editor’s Choice Award: L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
Restaurant of the year: Porterhouse Steaks & Grills, Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Thank you to all our partners and sponsors: Bord Bia, Haiya Tea, Renarte, Centara Grand Island Resort and Spa, Maldives, Fremantle Octopus, Drink Dry, Bin Khadim, Radha and Co, Chartered Accountants, African and Eastern, ICCA, UAE Restaurants Group, Golden Ratio Hospitality Services, Le Fumoir by Joe Bassili, Viya, Kuto – Premium Japanese Knives and Kitchen Tools, and Waldorf Astoria, Bangkok, Thailand.