2016 Winners – England
Best Newcomer
Winner
Amato’s – Carlisle
Runner-up
Proove – Sheffield
Best Pizza
Winner
Amalia Italian Restaurant – Liverpool
Runner-up
The Pack Restaurant & Bar – Belthorn
La Vera – Birmingham
Best Barista
Winner
Nonna’s – Sheffield
Runner-up
Emily’s by De Luca Boutique – Bradford
Caffe Portico – Lincoln
Best Pizzeria
Winner
Miaitalia – Bolton-le-Sands
Runner-up
Pomodoro – Scarborough
Best Deli/Cafe
Winner
Deli Carlo – Darwen
Runner-up
Di Meo’s Ice Cream – Whitley Bay
Best Gelateria
Winner
Gelato Village – Leicester
Runner-up
Di Meo’s Ice Cream – Whitley Bay
Best Pasta
Winner
Sapori Restaurant & Bar – Leicester
Runner-up
Il Forno – Liverpool
Vesuvio Italian Restaurant – Worsley
English Italian Chef Of The Year
Winner
Angelo’s Ristorante – Sunderland
Runner-up
Martino’s – Peterlee
Mamma Italia – Sunderland
Best Family Restaurant
Winner
Vesuvio Italian Restaurant – Worsley
Runner-up
The Italian Orchard – Preston (North West Regional Winner)
Ristorante Fratelli – Ponteland (North East Regional Winner)
Casanova Restaurant & Wine Bar – Sheffield (Yorkshire & Humberside Regional Winner)
DaQuino Ristorante Italiano – Tamworth (Midlands Regional Winner)
Best Restaurant Under 50 Seats
Winner
Mio Italian Restaurant & Bar – Quorn
Runner-up
Mamma Mia – Denton (North West Regional Winner)
Angelo’s Trattoria – Sunderland (North East Regional Winner)
Il Paradiso Del Cibo – York (Yorkshire & Humberside Regional Winner)
La Dolce Vita – Shrewsbury (Midlands Regional Winner)
Best Restaurant Over 50 Seats
Winner
Sapori Restaurant & Bar – Leicester
Runner-up
Gino D’Acampo My Restaurant – Manchester (North West Regional Winner)
Angelo’s Ristorante – Sunderland (North East Regional Winner)
Elio’s Ristorante Italiano – Barton-Upon-Humber (Yorkshire & Humberside Regional Winner)
Gino’s Pear Tree – Loughborough (Midlands Regional Winner)