Raval Named Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year at National Asian Restaurant Awards

Newcastle–Gateshead, September 2025 – Raval Indian Brasserie & Bar has been named Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year at the prestigious Asian Restaurant Awards 2025, held in Manchester and hosted by BBC journalist Samantha Simmonds

The recognition came as a wonderful surprise to the team at Raval, who described it as a proud moment for Newcastle, Gateshead and the wider North East.

“We are humbled and grateful to the Asian Restaurant Awards for this recognition,” said Nas Islam, Manager at Raval. “To be named Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year is an honour we never expected. This award belongs as much to our guests and our community as it does to our team. Without the support of the people of Newcastle, Gateshead and the wider North East, we would not be here.”

The Asian Restaurant Awards celebrate excellence across the UK hospitality industry, recognising restaurants that consistently deliver quality, creativity, and service. For Raval, based at the foot of the iconic Tyne Bridge, this recognition shines a spotlight on the North East as a destination for world-class dining.

“We see awards not just as achievements, but as reminders to keep raising the bar,” added Nas. “We are proud to fly the flag for the North East on a national stage, and we will continue to work hard for every guest who walks through our doors.”

Editor’s Notes

The Asian Restaurant Awards 2025 took place at the Manchester Deansgate Hotel.
Hosted by BBC’s Samantha Simmonds.
Earlier this summer, Raval was also recognised among the Top 100 Asian Restaurants in the UK at a ceremony in the House of Lords.
Raval is housed in the historic Snowball & Son building, once known as the “Harrods of the North.”
The restaurant sits at the foot of the Tyne Bridge, neighbouring the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead and the Glasshouse International Centre for Music.
Known for refined Indian dining that blends tradition with innovation, Raval has earned recognition from multiple national bodies, including the Asian Curry Awards and the British Indian Good Food Guide.