2026 CATEGORIES
Here are a list of the categories that venues can enter and the general public can vote for. Businesses with the most votes in each category will be independently judged.
2026 SPICE AWARDS CATEGORIES
| Best Newcomer |
| Best Restaurant in Aberdeen |
| Best Restaurant in Dundee |
| Best Restaurant in Glasgow |
| Best Restaurant in Perth |
| Best Restaurant in Stirling |
| Best Restaurant in Edinburgh |
| Best Restaurant in Fife |
| Best Restaurant in the Borders |
| Best Restaurant in the Highlands |
| Best Restaurant in the Islands |
| Best Restaurant in Ayrshire |
| Best Indian Restaurant |
| Best Indian Takeaway |
| Best Nepalese Restaurant |
| Best Japanese Restaurant |
| Best Chinese Restaurant |
| Best Chinese Takeaway |
| Best Buffet Restaurant |
| Best Piri Piri Chicken in Scotland |
| Best Family-Owned Restaurant |
| Best Team |
| Best Kebab House |
| Best Customer Service |
| Best Social Media & Marketing |
| Best Chef in Scotland |
| Best Pakora |
| Scotland’s Best Curry |
| Best Takeaway & Delivery Service |
| Spice Personality of the Year |
| Best Dining Experience |
| Community Champion of the Year |
| Best Multiple Venue Operator |
| Best Restaurant Manager |
