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Kildare restaurants received nominations in the Best Lunch, Best Pizza, Best Middle eastern categories and two in the Best Asian category
Just Eat today announced the launch of the 12th annual awards, inviting the public to have their say on the restaurants, grocers, and retailers they love most.
Reflecting on the continued evolution of Ireland’s food scene, this year’s awards introduce new and expanded categories, including Best Healthy & Salads, alongside returning favourites such as Best Lunch and Best Mexican. In total, 105 restaurants have been shortlisted nationwide across twelve categories.
The shortlisted restaurants from Kildare are:
‘Independent Restaurant of the Year’ will be awarded to the restaurant that secures the highest number of public votes across its individual category and overall. In addition to the title, the winner will receive a €100,000 prize fund, offering a powerful platform to build brand awareness, reach new customers and take their business to the next stage.
Voting for the 2025 Just Eat Awards is now officially open, and food lovers across Ireland are encouraged to support their favourite by casting a vote. Every vote submitted will also be entered into a draw to win free Just Eat for a year.
Commenting on the announcement of this year’s awards, Amanda Roche-Kelly, Managing Director at Just Eat Ireland, said: “Ireland’s food scene is in a strong place, even though restaurants are dealing with rising costs and ongoing pressures across the sector. What stands out is the effort and care that goes into every order, from the food itself to the service people experience every day.
“The Just Eat Awards are about recognising independent restaurants that people genuinely love and rely on in their communities including the five restaurants in Kildare that have been nominated. By awarding this €100,000 prize to the Independent Restaurant of the Year, Just Eat is committed to investing this media value for the winning partner to help further grow and evolve their business in 2026.”
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