Popular Glasgow restaurant wins top award at huge event

Topolabamba has been crowned the Restaurant of the Year in Glasgow at the Food Awards Scotland 2024.

The eatery - which has a venue on St Vincent Street in the city centre and Byres Road in the West End - is known for dishing up authentic Mexican street food.

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The awards event - which takes place every year - aims to highlight and celebrate the 'accomplishments' of restaurants, cafes, chefs, producers, and other culinary experts across the country.

The winners of this year's awards were announced at an event on Monday, August 26.

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A spokesperson for the 10th Food Awards Scotland said: “We’re honoured to once again spotlight the country’s top food establishments and businesses.

"It can be hard to stand out.

"This year’s winners have all been distinguished as the real masters in their field due to their hard work and dedication to customer satisfaction.

“These finalists reflect the resilience and creativity of countless chefs, producers, employees, and managers who always ensure that locals and visitors eat well.

"We would like to congratulate all our winners and highly commended recipients on their accomplishments.”

Here are all the winners from the event: 

Restaurant of the Year (North)

• The Stables Restaurant & Grill (Fort William)

Restaurant of the Year (Central)

• Howff secret supper club (Dundee)

Restaurant of the Year (South West)

• The Corner Eatery and Bar Store (Dumfries)

Restaurant of the Year (Glasgow)

• Topolabamba (Glasgow)

Restaurant of the Year (South East)

• Hopetoun Bar & Bistro (Bathgate)

Restaurant of the Year (Overall Winner)

• The Stables Restaurant & Grill (Fort William)

Café/Bistro of the Year (North)

• Corner Tree Café (Aberdeen)

Café/Bistro of the Year (Central)

• 3G at The Eatrium (Perth)

Café/Bistro of the Year (South West)

• Ronzio Coffeehouse (Hamilton)

Café/Bistro of the Year (Glasgow)

• Smile Cafe (Glasgow)

Café/Bistro of the Year (Southeast)

• Merchants House Cafe (Kirkcaldy)

Café/Bistro of the Year (Overall Winner)

• 3G at The Eatrium (Perth)

Takeaway of the Year (North)

• Gurkha Kitchen (Fraserburgh)

Takeaway of the Year (Central)

• Burger island (Burntisland)

Takeaway of the Year (South West)

• Zain’s Curry House (Dalry)

Takeaway of the Year (South East)

• Relish it (Kirkcaldy)

Takeaway of the Year (Overall winner)

• Zain’s Curry House (Dalry)

Gastro Pub of the Year (North)

• The Old Bridge Inn (Aviemore)

Gastro Pub of the Year (Central)

• Ben Cruachan Inn (Dalmally)

Gastro Pub of the Year (South West)

• Old Gatehouse (Balloch)

Gastro Pub of the Year (Southeast)

• Beetroot bar & grill (Bonnyrigg)

Gastro Pub of the Year (Overall Winner)

• Beetroot bar & grill (Bonnyrigg)

Hotel Restaurant of the Year (North)

• Burnett Arms Hotel (Banchory)

Hotel Restaurant of the Year (Central)

• Karma Lake of Menteith (Strathyre)

Hotel Restaurant of the Year (Southwest)

• Tigh Na Mara Hotel & Restaurant (Dumfries)

Hotel Restaurant of the Year (Southeast)

• The Chirnside Hall Hotel (Chirnside)

Hotel Restaurant of the Year (Overall Winner)

• Tigh Na Mara Hotel & Restaurant (Dumfries)

Best Fish N’Chips Establishment (North)

• Fish &Things (Fraserburgh)

Best Fish N’Chips Establishment (Central)

• The Wee Chippy (Anstruther)

Best Fish N’Chips Establishment (South West)

• Melbourne Fry (Saltcoats)

Best Fish N’Chips Establishment (South East)

• Alfonso’s (Earlston)

Best Fish N’Chips Establishment (Overall Winner)

• The Wee Chippy (Anstruther)

Caterer of the Year

• Artisan Weddings (Kilmarnock)
• Highly Commended went to  Kate’s Bespoke Catering (Aberdeen)

Best Indian Establishment

• Madras Cafe (Glasgow)
• Highly Commended went to The Kurry Lounge (Hamilton)

Best Italian Establishment

• Nonna Gina’s (Newton Mearns)
• Highly Commended went to Amaretto Italian Kitchen & Bar (Bridge of Weir)

Best Mediterranean Establishment

• Mediterranèa (Stirling)
• Highly Commended went to Elena’s Spanish Bar & Restaurant (Glasgow)

Pan Asian Restaurant  

• Grand Fusion  (Paisley)
• Highly Commended went to Sapporo Teppanyaki (Glasgow)

Best World Cuisine

• Parrilla Argentinian Grill (Musselburgh)
• Highly Commended went to Finnieston Fez (Glasgow)

Best Vegetarian Establishment

• Vegan Earth (Ayr)
• Highly Commended went to Hendersons – Eat Better Live Better (Edinburgh)

Best Seafood Establishment

• Cornerstone Restaurant (Mallaig)
• Highly Commended went to The Lobster Pot (Linlithgow)

Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year

• Howff secret supper club (Dundee)
• Highly Commended went to Glasshouse Restaurant (Kilmarnock)

Dessert Outlet of the Year

• Nanny Mary’s (Ayr)
• Highly Commended went to Sweet Paradise Desserts Edinburgh

Best Street Food

• MacTassos (Glasgow)
• Highly Commended went to Eva Tzatziki homemade Greek food (Perth)

Best Scottish Cuisine

• River Inn (Crosslee)
• Highly Commended went to The Birds and Bees (Stirling)

Artisan Bakery of the Year

• Fondly Iced (Stirling)
• Highly Commended went to Rohaan Cafe Bar (Dyce)

Asian Fusion Restaurant of the Year

• SALT Hamilton (Hamilton)
• Highly Commended went to Macau Kitchen (Edinburgh)

Vegan Restaurant of the Year

• Sora Lella Vegan Restaurant (Edinburgh)
• Highly Commended went to Suissi Vegan Kitchen (Glasgow)

Islands Food Business of the Year

• Round Island Cafe Bar (Isle of Cumbrae)
• Highly Commended went to The Creel Sea Food Bar (Isle of Mull)

Family Restaurant of the Year

• The Rustic Grill (Turriff)
• Murphy’s Pakora Bar (Glasgow)

Cookery School of the Year

• Yarrow Cookery School (East Linton)
• Highly Commended went to Edinburgh New Town Cookery School (Edinburgh)

Best of South Scotland

• The Kitchin (Edinburgh)
• Highly Commended went to The Peat Inn Restaurant with Rooms (Cupar)

Deli of the Year

• Billingtons of Lenzie (Glasgow)
• Highly Commended went to Craigie’s Farm Deli and Cafe (Queensferry)