Itihaas awarded TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence

The local eateries with go up against the best Asian restaurants and takeaways from around Scotland after more than 10,000 people voted online for their favourite venues, with 70 businesses making the shortlist.

Hosted by BBC News anchor Samantha Simmonds, the gala dinner and awards ceremony will take place at The Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh on September 18.

The awards, being held for the seventh time, are organised by the Asian Catering Federation (ACF).

ACF chairman Yawar Khan said: “We are seeing some remarkable creativity by pioneering restaurateurs and chefs, adapting to challenging trading conditions and more sophisticated customer preferences, showcasing Scotland’s world-leading produce, especially its seafood, game, neeps and tatties.”

Matin Khan with Itihaas staff displaying TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Dalkeith Indian restaurant hits heights with travellers

Multi award-winning Dalkeith restaurant Itihaas has been honoured by the world’s largest travel site.

The Indian-Bangladeshi restaurant on Eskbank Road has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence which is given to top rated accommodation, businesses, restaurants and attractions as reviewed by travellers.

To qualify, businesses must maintain an average rating of four or higher out of a possible five marks as reviewed by travellers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include the number of reviews and how recently they were submitted.

In late 2010 and earlier this year Itihaas was voted the best South Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant in Scotland. It was also one of only four finalists in the Indian category of the 2011 Scottish Restaurant of the Year Awards.

Director Matin Khan commented: “At Itihaas we strive all the time to offer our customers a memorable dining experience. This accolade is further evidence that our staff’s hard work and skills are continuing to be appreciated by customers who travel from near and far to enjoy our food.”

Christine Petersen, President of TripAdvisor for Business, added: “Our Certificate of Excellence programme gives exceptional businesses the recognition they deserve.”

TripAdvisor Media Group attracts more than 50 million unique monthly visitors to its sites across 18 travel brands.

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