Three Galway restaurants scooped top prizes in separate categories at the ninth annual Just Eat Awards earlier this week.
The awards, which celebrate and recognise Ireland's favourite restaurants and takeaways, were hosted by TV presenter and podcaster, Muireann O'Connell at Dublin's Mansion House.
After taking home the bronze award in the Best Mexican category last year, Banditos in Oranmore climbed the ranks in this year's competition, winning the top prize in the Best Mexican category.
The Chili Shack in Upper Abbeygate Street was also celebrating on the night when it scooped second place in the Best of Connacht category.
It was also a successful night for Bella's Takeaway in Upper Dominick Street which was commended in the Best Newcomer menu, taking home a bronze award.
A total of 150 restaurants were nominated under 16 categories, with shortlisted representatives from throughout the country attending the glamorous black-tie event. More than 35,000 votes were cast for local and independent takeaways in recent weeks.
Commenting on the winners of this year's Just Eat Awards, Just Eat Managing Director, Amanda Roche-Kelly said the awards recognise and celebrate all the "amazing" restaurants, takeaways and eateries around the country who deliver a "little slice of joy" to their customers throughout the year.
The response to this year's voting has been strong and it was fantastic to see so many Just Eat customers get behind their favourite restaurant or takeaway.
"On behalf of Just Eat, I would like to congratulate all our winners from this week's awards ceremony and commend them for their outstanding achievements to date. Every year, we are inspired by the resounding talent in the room, and the continued commitment to success and quality of service that we envision growing well into 2023 and beyond."
