Café J’adore wins Best Restaurant in Bradford at ceremony

Café J’adore, which is located on Chester Street, saw off tough competition to secure a win in the Best Restaurant in Bradford category at the 6th annual British Restaurant Awards (BRA) ceremony, which was held at Crown London Hotel on Wednesday night.

“It’s an absolutely amazing feeling,” said Raja Sakandar, restaurant manager at Café J’adore. “It’s our third award, but this is a really big one.

“Hard work by the whole team, including management and all the staff, ensured that we secured this award.

The awards won by Café J’adore, which was named Best Restaurant in Bradford at the British Restaurant Awards 2024 (Image: Newsquest)

“We go that extra mile for every single customer. It’s not just a meal but an experience.”

“We always try to make sure everything is on point.

“We’re extremely popular with our customers which is recognised by our ratings on Google.

“It’s fantastic what we’ve achieved because Bradford is known for its food and big restaurants.

“We were up against some tough competition.”

The full list of restaurants competing to be Bradford’s best at the BRA included The International, MyLahore Flagship, Kiplings Restaurant, Jinnah Bistro, The Manor House, Caribbean Cuisine Pimento, La Caverna Pizzeria, Sizzling Lounge, Waterside Bistro & Bar (now closed), Café J’adore and Shinwari Restaurant.

The sixth annual British Restaurant Awards 2024, sponsored by Eira Water, celebrate excellence in the UK’s vibrant dining scene, with awards determined by millions of fan votes.

The awards spanned various categories, each recognising the best in the UK’s restaurant industry:

• Best New Restaurant: RT Café Grill, Ryde

• Best Chef: Gordon Ramsay

• Best Young Chef: Louisa Ellis

• Best Luxury Restaurant: Penelope’s, London

• Restaurant of the Year: Happy Bar & Grill, London

• Best Hospitality Team: The Bookshop, Hereford

• Best Restaurant Chain: Thai Square

• Best Takeaway Restaurant: Chamisse, London

• Best Food Ordering Company: Uber Eats

• Best Culinary Experience: Peter Street Kitchen, Manchester

• Best Restaurant in Manchester: 20 Stories

• Best Restaurant in London: Sumosan Twiga

• Best Restaurant in Liverpool: 8 By Andrew Sheridan

• Best Restaurant in Wales: Ynyshir, Machynlleth

• Best Restaurant in Surrey: Bird in Hand, Mayford

• Best Restaurant in Essex: John Lawson, Leigh-on-Sea

• Best Restaurant in Newcastle: Aveika

• Best Restaurant in Sheffield: Urban Choola

• Best Restaurant in Bradford: Café J’adore

• Best Restaurant in Bristol: Namak

• Best Restaurant in Brighton: The Little Fish Market

• Best Restaurant in Leeds: Blue Sakura

• Best Restaurant in Birmingham: Orelle

• Best Restaurant in Southampton: Figurati

• Best Restaurant in Cambridge: Mina Steakhouse

• Best Restaurant in Leicester: The Lime Tree Inn

• Best Bar: Archer Street, Soho

• Best International Cuisine: Thai Square

• Best Vegan-Friendly Restaurant: Farmacy, London