Based at Legrams Mills in Legrams Lane, Mezza Restaurant was shining as the best Lebanese restaurant and/or takeaway at the 13th British Kebab Awards at the Park Plaza Westminster Hotel in London this week.
The award honored the UK's best kebab chefs, restaurants and takeaway.
Nabil Gorji, owner of Mezza Restaurant, said: I didn't know what to expect about the size of the event.
“There were some big restaurants on the list (of the 10 finalists),” said Nabil, who runs the restaurant along with his brother Rida. “We know what we do is good, but we're just in shock.”
Since opening the door in August 2021, Nabil said the family-owned facility will “become a cornerstone of a community known for its authentic Lebanese and Levanting cuisine.”
The restaurant transformed from a grade 2 listed property that was devastated by his family. He said, “I'm passionate about food and culture and I take inspiration from my childhood memories of my time in Lebanon.”
“We are extremely honored to receive this award, especially at such an exciting time for Bradford,” Nabil said. “This recognition is a testament to the efforts of our dedicated team and the support of our loyal customers. We are excited to share our love for Lebanese cuisine with our community.”
The award did not come at a better time in conjunction with the Bradford Urban Culture 2025 Initiative, which aims to celebrate and promote the city's rich cultural heritage.
He said Mezza Restaurant is committed to contributing to this vibrant atmosphere through an exceptional dining experience.
In the future, Metza Restaurant is thrilled to announce upcoming initiatives, including the Ramadan Iftar buffet for up to 300 guests at Mirage Banqueting Suite.
“We want to continue to evolve and strengthen our products. We can't wait to welcome more people to experience the warmth and flavor of Metza.
“Our vision and focus for the future is to expand Metza in other cities and make Messa a nationally and internationally recognized brand,” Nabil added.
“We've seen the best of our efforts,” said Ibrahim Dogs, founder of the British Kebab Awards.
“This year's recipients represent everything that makes the UK kebab industry special – diversity, quality, tradition, innovation, and we are proud to highlight the leaders of this great industry.”
