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The World Restaurant Awards 2019 have been announced with the Wolfgat restaurant in South Africa crowned The Restaurant of the Year.
Wolfgat, which is operated by chef Kobus van der Merwe, was also highlighted as the winner of the Off-Map dining destination: an award specifically for remote restaurants.
The Original Thinking award went to Le Clarence in Paris and the Atmosphere award went to Vespertine in Los Angeles.
The 18 award categories on the night covered a diverse mix, with everything from Tattoo-Free-Chef to the Ethical Thinking, Trolley of The Year to Enduring Classic.
Below you can see the full list of all the winners (take a look at our exclusive interviews with them) from the World Restaurant Awards 2019.
THE WORLD RESTAURANT AWARDS - BIG PLATES
Restaurant of the Year
Wolfgat - Paternoster, South Africa
Arrival of the Year - For new restaurants opened Sept 1, 2017 - Sept 30, 2018.
Inua - Tokyo, Japan
House Special - Restaurants defined by one particular dish.
Lido 84 - ‘Cacio e Pepe’ cooked in pig’s bladder, Italy
Off-Map Destination - Remote restaurants where the journey to get there is a story.
Wolfgat - Paternoster, South Africa
Atmosphere - Considering restaurant service, acoustics and overall ambience.
Vespertine - Los Angeles, United States
No Reservations Required - For places where it's possible to turn up without a booking.
Mocoto - Sao Paolo, Brazil
Ethical Thinking - Rewarding environmental and social responsibility.
Refettorio by Massimo Bottura, various locations worldwide
Original Thinking - Highlighting envelope-pushing creativity and artistic expression.
Le Clarence, Paris
Enduring Classic - Exceptional restaurants open for at least 50 years.
La Mère Brazier - Lyon, France
Forward Drinking - Focusing on fresh ideas in liquid refreshment.
Mugaritz - San Sebastian, Spain
Event of the Year - Recognising restaurant residencies and pop-ups.
Refugee Food Festival, France (and worldwide)
Collaboration of the Year - Rewarding restaurants for their work with suppliers.
Cafe Paradiso and Gort na Nairn Farm, Ireland
THE WORLD RESTAURANT AWARDS - SMALL PLATES
Long-Form Journalism - Because the world still needs in-depth restaurant writing.
Lisa Abend for ‘The Food Circus’ article published in Fool Magazine
Tweezer-Free Kitchen of the Year - Searching for a more hands-on style of plating.
Bo.Lan, Thailand
Instagram Account of the Year - Picked from the restaurant world's social media platform of choice.
Alain Passard
Tattoo-Free Chef of the Year - For toque stars whose bodies aren't canvases.
Alain Ducasse
Trolley of the Year - For those that believe tableside service should always be in fashion.
Ballymaloe House, Ireland
Red-Wine Serving Restaurant - For those who shun current fashion by still championing the red grape.
Noble Rot, United Kingdom
