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)