The popular diner on Bridge Street took the title – for the firth year in a row – at the Scottish Asian Food Awards.
Antioch was also named Best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Scotland at the same awards, the first time it has picked up this accolade.
Owner Nihat Oymak, who also operates Amorist Restaurant & Bar on High Street, which is soon to have an 18-bedroom hotel above it, said: “We are now demonstrating the most incredible track record in excellence in Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisine at Antioch.
“I am so proud of the whole team who continue to excel in all they do. To win Best Turkish Restaurant in Scotland five times in a row is incredible.
“We couldn’t do it without the continued support of our amazing customers, as these awards are entirely based on their votes.
“I’d like to say a massive thank you to them from us all. We will continue to delight you with our food and hospitality.”
With Antioch open seven days and offering both lunch and dinner, two new experienced chefs have joined the team to keep up with demand for its signature dishes, such as Kofte Guvec with grilled meatballs, Mediterranean vegetables and chickpeas, Karni Yarik, which is aubergine topped with lamb mince, special herbs, chickpeas and tomato sauce, and Kuzu Incik, slow-cooked succulent and tender lamb shank.
Mr Oymak added: “Emin and Ercan, out two new chefs, are both welcome additions to the kitchen team at Antioch.
“We are delighted to have them join us in time for the festive season.”
He also gave an update on the hotel and said: “We’re very much looking forward to launching the hotel above Amorist Bar & Restaurant next month.
“We hope that it will really attract many more people to come to Dunfermline and see what we have to offer here.
“Amorist will be launching afternoon tea in January, another new development for the business that we are excited about.”
The Scottish Asian Food Awards 2025 are organised by Oceanic Consulting – the UK’s leading ethnic awards company.
Existing to recognise and reward a variety of Asian restaurants, takeaways and eateries across Scotland, the awards acknowledge that the Asian and Middle Eastern food industry is growing and diversifying year on year, with some outstanding businesses going the extra mile to contribute to its success.
A spokesperson for the Scottish Asian Food Awards said: “We’d like to say a massive congratulations to Antioch on its five times in a row record.
“Our awards are designed to honour all varieties of Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine.
“Nihat and his team epitomise all that is vibrant about this sector.”
Dining and Cooking