The Irish Takeaway Awards 2026 ceremony has taken place on 27 January at the Fairways Hotel in Dundalk. Key Winners include,
- Best Chef: Nikita Vostrikov
- Best Restaurant: Twelve Points
- Local Food Hero: Anthony Gilsenan
- Employee Excellence Award: Esme Finucane
- Overall Category Winners: Cluck Chicken, Tony’s Pizza
Category Winners: Fernando’s Pizzeria, Botown Burgers, Danolla’s Diner, McCann’s Fish and Chips, Eagle’s Takeaway, Deano’s Woodfired Pizza, Nags with Notions, Brae Takeaway, Forge Woodfired Pizza, Joe’s Traditional Fish and Chips
David Fitzgerald, owner of BóTOWN, shared “When we got the award I was in the toilet.”
