2023 Food&Wine Awards winners unveiled
Author and chef Rory O’Connell was inducted into the Food and Wine Hall of Fame
The Food&Wine Restaurant of the Year Awards, presented in partnership with Rémy Martin, were held at The Round Room in The Mansion House. Hosted by Gillian Nelis, Food&Wine’s editor.
Here’s the complete list of award winners:
Regional Awards, in association with Rémy Martin
Ulster
Best Restaurant Ulster
Winner: Ox
Highly commended: The Olde Glen
Best Chef Ulster
Winner: Stevie McCarry
Highly commended: Gemma Austin
Best Casual Dining Ulster
Winner: Stereo
Highly commended: Monad
Best wine experience, sponsored by Liberty Wines
Winner: Frae
Highly commended: Noble
Leinster
Best Restaurant Leinster
Winner: Keith Boyle at the Bridge House
Highly commended: Neighbourhood
Best Chef Leinster
Winner: John Coffey
Highly commended: Gareth Naughton
Best Casual Dining Leinster
Winner: Dubh
Highly commended: Nine
Best Wine Experience Leinster, sponsored by Liberty Wines
Winner: Kelly’s Resort & Spa
Highly commended: Ristorante Rinuccini
Connaught
Best Restaurant Connaught
Winner: Aniar
Highly commended: Lignum
Best Chef Connaught
Winner: Martin O’Donnell
Highly commended: Kevin Stirzaker
Best Casual Dining Connaught
Winner: Ard Bia at Nimmos
Highly commended: The Fisherman’s Pub and Ranji Room at Ballynahinch Castle
Best Wine Experience Connaught, sponsored by Liberty Wines
Winner: Daróg
Highly commended: Éan
Munster
Best Restaurant Munster
Winner: Dede at the Customs House
Highly commended: Terre
Best Chef Munster
Winner: Ahmet Dede
Highly commended: Vincent Crepel
Best Casual Dining Munster
Winner: St Francis Provisions
Highly commended: Goldie
Best Wine Experience Munster, sponsored by Liberty Wines
Winner: L’Atitude 51
Highly commended: Paradiso
Dublin
Best Restaurant Dublin
Winner: Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen
Highly commended: Mamó
Best Chef Dublin
Winner: Damien Grey
Highly commended: Barry Sun
Best Casual Dining Dublin
Winner: Fish Shop
Highly commended: Korean Table
Best Wine Experience Dublin, sponsored by Liberty Wines
Winner: A Fianco
Highly commended: Big Mike’s
National Awards, in association with Rémy Martin
Hall of Fame
Rory O’Connell
Café of the Year
Winner: Warehouse Food Market Café, Dublin
Highly commended: Izz, Cork
Customer Service of the Year
Winner: Big Mike’s, Dublin
Highly commended: Rúibín, Galway
Pastry Chef of the Year
Winner: Paula Stakelum
Highly commended: Orna Larkin
Young Chef of the Year
Winner: Aishling Moore
Highly commended: Attila Galambos
Newcomer of the Year
Winner: Homestead Cottage
Highly commended: Row Wines
Hotel Restaurant of the Year
Winner: Terre
Highly commended: The Bishop’s Buttery
Cocktail Experience of the Year
Winner: Bar 1661
Highly commended: Hawksmoor
Innovator of the Year, sponsored by Tomkins
Winner: Cork Urban Soil Project
Highly commended: Conor Spacey
Overall Winners, in association with Rémy Martin
Wine Experience of the Year, sponsored by Liberty Wines
A Fianco
Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year
St Francis Provisions
Chef of the Year
Ahmet Dede
Restaurant of the Year
Dede at the Customs House
