Three south London restaurants have won 2025 Good Food Awards.

The Good Food Awards aim to celebrate and acknowledge “culinary excellence” across the UK.

The awards began in 2002 and the organisation has worked to “promote and bolster local, independent businesses that create delectable food”.

So, these are the south London restaurants that have won the awards this year:

 

Colombo Kitchen

Colombo Kitchen in Sutton has been named a Blue Ribbon winner in the Good Food Awards 2024/25.

This Sri Lankan restaurant in Worcester Park first opened in 2019, and has two branches, one in Worcester Park and one in Putney which opened this year.

Colombo Kitchen has already won several awards, including the National Chef of the Year 2024 in the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards.

The menu has been created by Head Chef Sylvia Perera, and it contains recipes which have been passed down the generations of her family.

A statement on their website states: “Each dish on the menu is mastered to perfection using local, traditional methods and exotic, aromatic ingredients from Sri Lanka, combined with a modern presentation.

“They are paired with our signature cocktails to deliver you the diverse flavours of Sri Lanka.”

Colombo Kitchen is open from 5pm to 11pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and 12pm to 11pm on weekends.

 

Babur

Babur in Forest Hill has also been named a Blue Ribbon winner in the Good Food Awards 2024/25.

This Indian restaurant on Brockley Rise has been open for almost 40 years, and has been featured in many prominent features, including the Michelin Guide, the AA Restaurant Guide, Waitrose and Partners’ Good Food Guide, and Hardens London Restaurant Guides.

Babur serves a wide selection of menus, such as an A la Carte menu, tasting menu, festive menu, winter game tasting menu, and a cocktail, wine, and craft beer list from all over the planet.

A statement on their website states: We’re committed to providing the best possible presentation of India’s many cuisines – traditional as well as modern – and have been since we opened in 1985.”

Babur is open from 12pm to 11pm from Monday to Saturday, and 12pm and 10.30pm on Sunday.

 

Cedrus

Cedrus in Sidcup is another south east London restaurant to have won a Blue Ribbon in the Good Food Awards 2024/25.

This restaurant on 40 High Street serves Lebanese cuisine, led by Chef Charbel Lattouf who grew up in a Lebanese household and has worked alongside some of the country’s most renowned chefs.

Cedrus serves a wide selection of foods, including the Cedrus Charcoal Mixed Grill which is a selection of charcoal grilled platter with lamb cubes, chicken cubes, kafta, two pieces lamb cutlets and four pieces of chicken wings served with Vermicelli rice, Cedrus garlic, and chilli sauce.

A statement on their website says: “At Cedrus, we dedicate our efforts to welcome Lebanese food enthusiasts in an attractive and friendly setting that reflects the authentic beauty of Lebanon, leaving an impression of loyalty on every visitor.
“At Cedrus, we are committed to bringing you the best quality ingredients, offer you tradition and exceptional food in a warm atmosphere, and take pride in exceeding your expectations.”

The restaurant is open from 10am to 10.30pm on Tuesday to Thursday, 10am to 12am on Friday and Saturday, and 10am to 10pm on Sunday.

The Good Food Awards see these businesses as the “backbone” of a community and want to give them the recognition they deserve.

In the restaurant category, the types of eateries taken into consideration includes fine dining, restaurants and products.

The Good Food Awards website says: “Our Good Food Awards recognise the hard-working teams who strive for excellence within their field.

“Chosen for their food quality, service and value, our prestigious Blue Ribbon is bestowed upon those with high customer ratings/votes and is known as – the Blue Ribbon for Delicious Dishes.”