Deliveroo Awards: The 6 Manchester restaurants honoured including Chinese and Japanese favourites

A popular burger joint was also among the award-winners.
By Jack Stott
Published 21st Feb 2024, 06:00 GMT
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Manchester’s restaurants have beaten off stiff competition to collect six gongs at this year’s Deliveroo Awards. 

Popular burger restaurant Slap & Pickle took home the biggest prize of Independent Restaurant of the Year for the North of England and Midlands. While born in Leeds, it now has a spot at Society as well as others in Sheffield and Hebden Bridge. 

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Five born and bred Manc eateries also picked up major awards for the best in the region. Burgerism - renowned for their smashed patties burgers - collected Best Burger and American, whilst Chorlton’s Double Zero Pizzeria was honoured for their authentic Neapolitan pizza with the Best Pizza Award.  

Double Zero Pizzeria was one of the Manchester winners at the Deliveroo Awards. Double Zero Pizzeria was one of the Manchester winners at the Deliveroo Awards.
Double Zero Pizzeria was one of the Manchester winners at the Deliveroo Awards.

A Curry Mile favourite - Mughli - collected Best Indian and Nepalese whilst East Asian classics Red Chilli, on Oxford Road and Portland Street, and Unagi Street food, which has sites across Greater Manchester, won Best Chinese and Japanese respectively. 

The awards celebrate the most loved independent restaurants across the UK and Ireland with more than 66,000 votes cast online to decide winners. 

James Tabor, owner of Slap & Pickle said: “What an incredible start to the year. This win and recognition means the world, and as we continue to expand and seek new adventures across the UK.”

Head of people, Simon Barnes (centre) with Jack Charlesworth (left) and JB (right) at Slap & Pickle in Sheffield. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA WireHead of people, Simon Barnes (centre) with Jack Charlesworth (left) and JB (right) at Slap & Pickle in Sheffield. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire
Head of people, Simon Barnes (centre) with Jack Charlesworth (left) and JB (right) at Slap & Pickle in Sheffield. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire
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Deliveroo founder and CEO Will Shu said: “The standard of finalists and winner for this year’s Restaurant Awards has been incredible. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting a number of restaurant owners to hear about their stories, food, and the positive impact they’ve had on their communities.”

There were 60 awards up for grabs across all regions, with the highly converted Independent Restaurant of the Year won by Dublin-based Greek restaurant Yeeros. 

Manchester Deliveroo Restaurant Awards winners 2024 

  • Independent Restaurant of the Year North of England & Midlands 2024: Slap & Pickle
  • Best Burger & American in North of England & Midlands: Burgerism 
  • Best Pizza in North of England & Midlands: Double Zero Pizzeria
  • Best Best Indian & Nepalese in North of England & Midlands: Mughli  
  • Best Chinese in North of England & Midlands: Red Chilli 
  • Best Japanese in North of England & Midlands: Unagi Street Food & Sushi 
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