27.04.2026
TURTA 2026 Semi-Finalists Announced – Public Voting Now Open
The 4th Turkish Restaurant & Takeaway Awards (TURTA) is proud to announce the official Semi-Finalists for 2026, recognising outstanding Turkish restaurants and takeaways from across the United Kingdom.
Now in its fourth year, TURTA continues to celebrate the strength, diversity, and cultural impact of Turkish cuisine within the UK’s thriving hospitality sector. From independent family-run establishments to much-loved high street favourites, this year’s semi-finalists reflect the passion, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit that define the industry.
Following an exceptionally competitive nomination period, with strong engagement from customers and communities nationwide, hundreds of businesses have progressed to the semi-final stage. Each of these establishments has demonstrated excellence not only in food quality and service, but also in their contribution to local communities and the wider hospitality landscape.
Turkish restaurants and takeaways have become an integral part of British high streets — bringing people together, supporting local economies, creating jobs, and enriching the UK’s multicultural identity through food. TURTA exists to recognise and celebrate these achievements on a national platform.
The announcement named a semi-final list. That list is not published on this site.
Public Voting Now Open
The awards now move into the public voting phase, where customers, supporters, and local communities are invited to support their favourite businesses.
Every vote plays an important role in determining which establishments will progress to the final stage of the competition.
Public voting for the 2026 edition was announced as open on this date. It is not open on this site.
We encourage all nominees to engage their communities, share their achievement, and invite their customers to take part in this important stage.
TURTA 2026 Gala Lunch
The winners of the 4th Turkish Restaurant & Takeaway Awards will be announced at the prestigious TURTA Gala Lunch, bringing together leaders from the hospitality sector, business community, and public life.
Date: Monday, 22 June 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London
This flagship event will celebrate excellence across the industry, recognising those businesses that have made a lasting impact through quality, innovation, and community engagement.
2026 gala, tickets, and the two published venue lines
Celebrating Excellence on Every High Street
TURTA is more than an awards programme — it is a celebration of the businesses that have become the heart of their neighbourhoods.
Whether it is a local takeaway serving loyal customers for years, or a restaurant introducing new flavours and experiences, each nominee represents the very best of Turkish hospitality in the UK.
As the awards progress to the next stage, we invite everyone to take part, show their support, and help recognise the businesses that make a difference every day.
Vote, support, and celebrate your local Turkish restaurant or takeaway