SEVERAL Gwynedd and Anglesey restaurants have been shortlisted for awards at the Food Awards Wales 2023.

The Food Awards Wales has become the leading annual celebration of the country’s food scene, and is in its sixth year.

The ceremony seeks to recognise the hard work and efforts of the best restaurants, takeaways, pubs, hotel restaurants, cafes and bistros in the country.

Campaign Manager of The Food Awards Wales said: “In a country with so many food establishments and businesses, it can be hard to stand out.

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“However, the 2023 finalists have all been distinguished as the real masters in their field due to their hard work and dedication to customer satisfaction.

“Moreover, their success isn’t just about their dedication to leaving every customer satisfied.

“It’s also a story that reflects the resilience and creativity of countless chefs, producers, employees and managers who are always ensuring that locals and visitors eat well.”

The event will take place in Cardiff this summer.

The finalists in Gwynedd and Anglesey are:

Best Mexican Establishment

  • Manana Restaurant (Pwllheli)
  • PONTOON (Pwllheli)

Best Oriental Establishment

  • Garden Hotel & Cantonese Restaurant (Bangor)

Best World Cuisine

  • Proper Gander (Tywyn)

Best Vegetarian Establishment

  • Green Olive (Menai Bridge)
  • The Eating Gorilla (Penrhyndeudraeth)

Best Mediterranean Establishment

  • The Midland Tapas and Wine Bar (Beaumaris)
  • Tafarn y Gader Tapas, Bistro & Bar (Dolgellau)
  • Ty Castell (Caernarfon)

Traditional Welsh Restaurant of the Year

  • Whistlestop on the Pier (Bangor)

Best Street Food

  • Anglesey Hog Roasts (Anglesey)

Dessert Outlet of the Year

  • Mon ar Lwy (Bodorgan)

Outstanding Restaurant Supplier of the Year

  • Popty Bakery Ltd (Bangor)

Best Fish N’ Chips Establishment

  • Vallas Fish & Chip Shop (Bangor)

Best Pizza Establishment

  • Popty Pizza (Llangefni)
  • Crust Pizzeria (Pwllheli)
  • Mawddach Pizza (Dolgellau)

Best Hotel Restaurant

  • Plas yn dre (Bala)

Outstanding Restaurant of the Year

  • Freckled Angel (Menai Bridge)

Chef of the Year

  • Stephen Stevens (Sosban, Menai Bridge)

Café / Bistro of the Year

North

  • Seaview Cafe Bistro & Coffee Lounge (Porthmadog)
  • The Bridge Cafe (Blaenau Ffestiniog)

Gastro Pub of the Year

North

  • Whitehall (Pwllheli)
  • The White Eagle (Holyhead)

Restaurant of the Year

North

  • The Gunroom Restaurant (Caernarfon)
  • Peak Restaurant (Caernarfon)
  • Sheeps and Leeks (Caernarfon)