Newcastle restaurant named as finalist for 2025 Uber Eats Awards
A Newcastle restaurant has been named as one of the UK’s best as part of the Uber Eats Awards.
From viral Gen Z start-ups to community staples, the finalists include small and independent restaurants that organisers claimpower the UK’s vibrant hospitality sector.
Chosen from over 130 nominated restaurants, the finalists will now compete for the coveted title of Restaurant of the Year and a £100,000 prize to invest in their business.
Later this year, finalists will gather in London for a two-day celebration of their work, including a full judging day with industry experts.
The awards are split into regional finalists, with city centre favourite Sushi Me Rollin’ flying the flag for the North East.
The full list of finalists are as follows:
- London: Sanjugo
- Yorkshire: Silver’s Deli
- Scotland: YAYAS
- North West: Burg N Ice
- North East: Sushi Me Rollin’
- West Midlands: Taqi’s Grill
- Wales: Sharkbite Burgers
- South West: Low & Slow
- South East: Umami Street Food
- East Midlands & Anglia: Wok & Grill
- Northern Ireland: Seed
- Ireland: Urban Health
Each finalist receives £5,000 and a tailored support package from Uber Eats.
On being voted to the final, Sushi Me Rollin’ said: “Being invited to the UberEats finals means everything to us, it is an absolute honour to even be shortlisted let alone make the finals. We are truly grateful to everybody involved and can’t wait to be there!”
Matthew Price, General Manager of Uber Eats UK, Ireland and Northern Europe, added:“Independent restaurants are the beating heart of the UK and Ireland’s food scene.
The Restaurant of the Year Awards are about more than a prize. They’re about championing those who are reshaping hospitality from the ground up and helping them accelerate their growth.”