A Cotswolds restaurant has been named a finalist for the Prestige Curry Awards 2024.

The Spice Lounge in Burford is a restaurant owned by Sam Al Samad, located in the High Street. 

Asif Iqbal, founder and chairman of the Prestige Curry Awards, said: "This is a significant achievement for the restaurant and a testament to their commitment to quality and culinary excellence."

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He added: "As the founder and chairman of the Prestige Curry Awards, I believe this recognition is particularly noteworthy for our community."

The Spice Lounge also won a Restaurant Guru 2023 award for being one of the 'Best restaurants with great service in Burford'. 

The establishment says its emphasis is on "organic and creative dishes", with ethnic recipes used to provide a "diverse, unusual menu".