Banbury's Pizza Calzone named Pizza Restaurant of the Year at The Food Awards England 2026
"This award means so much to us”
Banbury Italian restaurant Pizza Calzone is celebrating after winning Pizza Restaurant of the Year at The Food Awards England 2026.
The restaurant, located on Parson's Street in Banbury, received the award at a ceremony held in Wolverhampton on Monday, 9 November.
Restaurant manager Ismail Sagdic attended the ceremony, where Pizza Calzone was recognised as a finalist in two categories: Pizza Restaurant of the Year and Best Italian Establishment, before taking home the Pizza Restaurant of the Year award.
The achievement is a proud moment for owner Hasan Tasyurdu and the entire team, reflecting their dedication to authentic Italian food, warm hospitality and the customers who continue to support the restaurant.
Hasan expressed his gratitude to everyone who has been part of Pizza Calzone's journey:
"This award means so much to us. We're incredibly grateful to our customers for their continued support and to our team for the hard work and passion they bring to the restaurant every day. We're proud to bring this award home to Banbury."
The win follows another achievement earlier this year, when Pizza Calzone received the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2026, recognising the restaurant among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor based on customer reviews and ratings.
Together, these achievements make 2026 an especially memorable year for Pizza Calzone and its team.
About Pizza Calzone
Pizza Calzone is an Italian restaurant located at 36–37 Parson's Street, Banbury, OX16 5NA.
Website: www.pizzacalzonebanbury.co.uk
Telephone: 01295 703 073