The Scottish Restaurant Awards, which were held in Glasgow on Monday night, saw Edinburgh’s Castle Terrace emerge with not one but two winning trophies.
Last year, the judging panel awarded them the Best Newcomer award. This year, they scooped both the Restaurant of the Year prize and also the Most Innovative Restaurant award.
Commenting on the double-win, Chef Dominic Jack says, ‘Since opening 18 months ago we have been on an incredible journey and being recognised with two awards really is testament to the hard work of the talented team. There are so many great restaurants in Scotland so to be recognised as Restaurant of the Year is a true honour. Myself and the rest of the team at Castle Terrace have really grown in strength and confidence and as a result we aren’t afraid to take risks and push boundaries.
‘We are constantly learning and trying new things. From unique and exciting new ingredients to working with new suppliers, our menu and dining offering is always evolving. Things I taste, see and do inspire me everyday and it is always rewarding to put this into practice in the kitchen.
‘For me that is the essence of innovation and what a top restaurant should be. Ultimately we want to offer our guests the perfect dining experience so we continue to bring new ideas to life, push every dish to a new level and strive for perfection in everything we do.’