Voting is now open as Aldo Zilli helps bring The UK Italian Awards to London in the search for Best Restaurant, Pizzeria, Young Chef, Tiramisu and more

The Oscars of the Italian hospitality world are headed for London with celebrity chef Aldo Zilli, as voting is now open ahead of a glittering Mayfair ceremony on March 30th 2026.

The Italian Awards have helped shape food, culture and life in Scotland and England for 14 years and continues to grow in stature all over the UK.

The awards event was set up to recognise and spotlight the huge impact immigrating Italians have had on life in the UK, adding vibrancy, colour and the most incredible food and drinks in particular. The Italian flair for hospitality, that passion for food, has seen world-leading restaurants and tiny pizzerias alike build lifelong followings.

Vote for your favourite Italian restaurant, the pizza you have to shout about, the pasta of your dreams, the tiramisu you can’t stop thinking about, and the chefs, places, teams and concepts making it happen. 

The search is now underway for the best of the best, the pinnacle of the rich art of Italian cuisine, heritage and culture in a series of delicious mouthfuls.

The hunt is on for the best Italian chef, restaurant, pizzeria, pasta, best up and coming young chef and so much more – and it’s up to YOU, the public, to help find them. 

Categories include regional awards, as well as Best Cafe, Barista, Front of House and everyones favourite Italian dessert, Best Tiramisu. Not forgetting Best Wine List and Best Mixologist which celebrates the most inspired cocktail creations from the classics to the cutting edge meaning there really is a category for everyone.

Go to theitalianawards. com/vote-2026-uk-italian-awards/

The awards take place on Monday March 30 at the recently refurbished Marriott Grosvenor Square hotel in London Mayfair.

Everyone who votes will be entered into a prize draw to win a meal for 2 people, 2 tickets to the awards and a weekend break in Italy for 2.

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