Leopold’s of London Named Best Tea Room in Dubai at Fact Dining Awards Dubai 2018

Press release

Published November 21st, 2018 - 11:41 GMT

The traditionally English restauranteur has been lauded for its innovative and distinctive approach to modern British cuisine, and its extensive portfolio of tea and coffee varieties.

Leopold’s of London, the UAE’s leading English restauranteur has been honored with the ‘Best Tea Room of Dubai’ title by the Fact Awards Dubai 2018, hailed as the Oscars of the ‘Food and Beverage Industry’.

The traditionally English restauranteur has been lauded for its innovative and distinctive approach to modern British cuisine, and its extensive portfolio of tea and coffee varieties.

Commenting on Leopold’s of London’s win, Michael John Olvera, the Director of Operations said, “To be chosen as the best from the many prestigious businesses in Dubai’s dynamic cafe, and restaurant sector is a true honour. It reflects our commitment to consistently displaying the highest standards of excellence, innovation and professionalism which have come to be expected from Dubai’s dining public.”

The awards take into account, innovation, quality and taste of the food served, the service and the creativity of the atmosphere. Leopold’s of London delivers on all three, where dishes are brought to life with carefully articulated experiences that include trendy aesthetics, a warm ambience and the best of the best standards of hospitality.

“It’s the attention to detail that sets Leopold’s of London apart from the crowd as an award-winning tea room,” concluded Olvera.

Background Information

Leopold’s of London

According to the legend, orphaned as a child, Leopold was raised in the streets of London around the dockland markets. At the young age of 12 he stowed away on a merchant ship bound for the far east. Soon after setting sail the Captain of the boat learnt of the young stowaway’s hardships and rather than tossing him overboard he adopted him as his son.

Travelling through the Mediterranean, West Indies, the Orient and Africa he discovered a love for fine foods and rare spices. Upon returning to London, Leopold brought with him the love of foods he had discovered and a passion for exquisite teas and coffees. He soon established a small store selling fine and rare ingredients to the wealthy of London.

Upon hearing from his distinguished friends the King visited Leopold’s small shop and enquired whether he would supply the Palace Kitchens. With this Royal decree Leopold rose to become a prominent member of the London aristocracy and Leopold’s of London was born!