Jean Christophe Novelli MBE, Aldo Zilli, The Ritz, Happy Bar & Grill, and Deliveroo more win big at last night’s 4th annual British Restaurant Awards 2022

On Monday, there was both celebration and reflection as the winners of the 4th annual British Restaurant Awards were announced live at the Porchester Hall in London nominations for the British Restaurant Awards were announced.

The successful evening was themed in memory of Queen Elizabeth (II) with a special award renamed in her honour. Attendees wore black in respect of her majesty and the awards kicked off with a 2-minute standing moment of silence to reflect on the Queen’s achievement and contribution as one of the longest-standing monarchs.

This year over 1 million members of the British public voted for what is the biggest award in the food and drink calendar representing restaurants nationwide. Popular chef Aldo Zilli won the Best Chef category and in his acceptance speech said:

“The British Restaurant Awards represents consumers and to be part of this year’s winning shortlist is an amazing achievement”.

The Ritz beat stiff competition to be crowned Best Luxury Restaurant 2022. Happy Bar & Grill was voted Best Restaurant in London and Best Hospitality team whilst the Queen Elizabeth Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded to the renowned Michelin star Chef, Jean Christophe Novelli MBE who commented:

“The British Restaurant Awards is the single most important awards show in the food and drinks industry here in the UK and it is an honour to be honoured for all my year’s in the culinary business. I would like to thank the BRA Team and everyone who continues to support everything I do”.

His heartwarming 10-minute speech will be available on the BRA social media platforms later on in the week.

Here is the full list of winners for the BRA 2022;

Best New Restaurant 2022
Miro Mayfair – London

Best Chef
Aldo Zilli

Best Young Chef sponsored by JIJI Restaurant
Amber Francis

Best Luxury Restaurant
The Ritz (London)

Restaurant of the Year
Kutir, London

Best Hospitality Team
Happy Bar & Grill – London

Best Restaurant Chain
Thai Square

Best Takeaway Restaurant
Chamisse (London)

Best Food Ordering Company
Deliveroo

Best Culinary Experience
Peter Street Kitchen (Manchester )

Best Restaurant Manchester
Gaucho Manchester

Best Restaurant in London
Happy Bar & Grill – London

Best Restaurant in Liverpool
Lerpwl

Best Restaurant in Wales
Zero Degrees

Best Restaurant in Surrey
The Ivy Asia, Guildford

Best Restaurant in Essex
Brohmon

Best Restaurant in Newcastle
Aveika

Best Restaurant in Sheffield
Neon Fish

Best Restaurant in Bradford
Café J’adore

Best Restaurant in Bristol
Namak

Best Restaurant in Brighton
The Ivy in the Lanes

Best Restaurant in Leeds
Blue Sakura

Best Restaurant in Birmingham
Piccolino Birmingham

Best Restaurant in Southampton
Blue Jasmine

Best Restaurant in Cambridge
Bedouin

Best Restaurant in Leicester
Saffron Street

Best Bar sponsored by Tulchan Gin
Swift Soho, central London.

Best International Cuisine
Chotto Matte

Best Vegan-Friendly Restaurant
Stem + Glory (Cambridge)

Lifetime Achievement Award 2022

Jean Christophe- Novelli MBE