Dubai, UAE:  22 March 2011: Rhodes Mezzanine, the modern British restaurant headed up by Michelin-starred celebrity chef Gary Rhodes OBE triumphed during the popular BBC Good Food ME Awards recently wining the Best European Restaurant award.

The awards held recently in Dubai, saw 14 top chefs and restaurants from across the emirates recognised during a glittering gala dinner ceremony, in front of over 400 industry guests and attendees from BBC Good Food MEs Food Club.

Pam Wilby Complex General Manager of Grosvenor House Dubai and Le Royal Mridien Beach Resort and Spa commented: Rhodes Mezzanine, one of Grosvenor Houses flagship restaurants remains the number one choice for those looking for an unrivalled modern British culinary experience. Accolades such as this reinforce the restaurants poll position as a Dubai culinary hot spot, and needless to say, I am extremely proud of the Rhodes Mezzanine team.

The BBC Good Food ME Awards recognise great quality food and culinary excellence through a transparent nomination and voting process. The restaurants were nominated and entered into the finals by popular vote, and from there a dual voting process took into account the votes of a panel of independent judges, as well as the consumer votes. Each restaurant and cafe that was shortlisted was also visited anonymously by the judging panel.

Rhodes Mezzanine offers diners a modern take on quintessentially British cuisine with a touch of French influence. Providing guests with a selection of outstanding dishes, it is perfect for those looking for a little indulgence. Mouth-watering main courses on offer include a feather light Fillet of John Dory, stir fried shiitake mushrooms, asparagus and scallops in addition to a Roast Fillet of Beef with a snail, garlic and parsley risotto. The restaurants selection of desserts are equally as tantalizing, including the popular Pudding Plate which features Bread and Butter Pudding, Sticky Toffee Pudding and Jam Roly-Poly in addition to our French inspirited British classic Sticky Toffee Pudding Souffl.

Located on the mezzanine level of Grosvenor House Dubai, Rhodes Mezzanine is open from 7:00pm-11:30pm Monday to Saturday. For restaurant reservations please call: +9714 3176000.    

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Press Release 2011