North Wales Italian restaurants recognised among UK's best

The Italian Awards have been “rewarding and recognising” Italian businesses across the UK since 2012.

The annual awards feature a range of categories, including:

Best Deli

Best Family Run Business

Best Newcomer

Best Barista

Best Pizzeria

Best Chef

Best Regional Restaurant (for all areas in the UK)

And many more…

The shortlist for the 2026 Italian Awards has been released, featuring several restaurants across Wales.

The winners will be announced at a Gala Dinner on March 30 at the Marriott Grosvenor Hotel, Mayfair.

The 2 Italian restaurants in North Wales shortlisted for award

Two Italian restaurants in North Wales have been shortlisted in the ‘Best Restaurant in Wales’ category:

Rossini’s Italian Restaurant (Rhyl)

Rossini’s, located in Rhyl, is a long-serving local restaurant offering “traditional, authentic” Italian dishes prepared with “fresh ingredients to the highest standards”.

Its website continues: “With an extensive menu that allows us to cater for all of our customers’ Italian gastronomic needs & an efficient/friendly staff, Rossini’s has gained a reputation in the local area as a top eatery with a loyal customer base.”

Rossini’s Italian Restaurant comes highly recommended by customers, boasting a 4.2 rating (out of 5) on Tripadvisor from 371 reviews.

One visitor commented: “We discovered this absolute gem of a restaurant in our own town of Rhyl. Incredible to have something so good, so near.

“Amazing food and at very reasonable prices (The calzone is huge)!

“Since discovering this restaurant, we have been many times and never had a bad meal.”

Torna a Surriento (Bangor)

Torna a Surriento in Bangor is described as an “authentic Italian restaurant” serving “traditional homemade Italian food for everybody”.

It has also received high praise from visitors with a 4.5 rating on Tripadvisor from 419 reviews.

This satisfied customer posted: “I’m local to the area and can honestly say this is the best food around. Fresh and really tasty Italian cuisine. The staff are lovely, efficient and authentic.

“I’ve been here 5 times this year and every time it’s 10/10. The service is 10/10, and the short wait time for food.

“Can’t recommend enough whether it’s a family meal out or couples, always a top meal.”