Golpo Bengal Cafe & Restaurant has been named Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) 2026. The national award was presented at the London Hilton on Park Lane on Monday 12 October 2026.
For our team on Hills Road, this is a proud moment – for everyone who works at Golpo, for our customers, and for Cambridge’s independent dining scene. Golpo brings together Bangladeshi culinary heritage, contemporary presentation and warm hospitality, and this award recognises that story.
An award that belongs to our customers
Our guests have always been at the heart of Golpo, sharing their experiences on Google and Tripadvisor. As our spokesperson put it:
“Winning a national award is an incredible honour, but what makes it truly special is knowing that our customers have helped us reach this point. We’ve always believed that a restaurant should be judged not just by what its owners say, but by the experiences of the people who walk through its doors. This award belongs to our hardworking team, our loyal customers and everyone who has supported GOLPO throughout our journey.”
Sharing the story of Bangladeshi food
Golpo means “story” in Bengali. Our aim is to share the story of Bangladeshi food, heritage and hospitality with a wider British audience – combining cultural authenticity with modern dining, alongside our commitment to the local community through charitable fundraising and community initiatives.
“Cambridge has an incredible food culture, and we’re proud to be part of it. To receive national recognition while representing Bangladeshi cuisine and our local community is something we are extremely proud of. Our ambition has always been to raise standards, celebrate our heritage and create something that Cambridge can be proud of.”
This latest award joins a growing list of recognition for Golpo, including Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best 2025, a place in The Sun’s Top 10 Curry Houses in the UK and Best Restaurant Concept 2024 at the Prestige Curry Awards.
The win was also covered by the Cambridge News.
Come and celebrate with us
Thank you to everyone who has dined with us, left a review and supported Golpo. Come and taste the award-winning food for yourself – see our lunch menu and dinner menu, or book a table at 36-38 Hills Road, Cambridge.