Awards & Recognition
Shambles has earned recognition in recent years for its wine programme, seasonal Italian cooking, sustainability initiatives and contribution to the independent hospitality sector.
The Italian Awards, UK – 2026
Winner – Best Wine List, UK / Highly Commended – Best Pasta, UK / Highly Commended – Best Restaurant, London
Small Business Saturday – 2024
Top 100 Most Inspiring Small Businesses in the UK – Followed by a celebration invitation to the House of Lords
Small Awards – 2025
Legacy Award Winner – Best Family Business, UK – Followed by a celebration invitation from The Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP to Downing Street
Sustainability Awards – 2025/2026
Our sustainability journey has been recognised through inclusion in the Green Growth 100 for two consecutive years, ranking 3rd nationally in 2025, and the achievement of Green Mark Level 1 Certification. Together, they recognise our ongoing efforts to operate more responsibly across every part of the business.
As Featured in Decanter Magazine – 2026
SHAMBLES was featured in the June edition of Decanter Magazine, the world’s leading wine publication. Recognised for our wine-by-the-glass programme and innovative use of Coravin technology, the feature highlighted how an independent neighbourhood restaurant in Teddington is helping guests discover exceptional wines one glass at a time. With over 40 wines available by the glass, many poured using Coravin, our wine list continues to be built around curiosity, exploration and great hospitality.
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Coravin Guide – 2025
Selected to feature in the Coravin World Wine Tour Guide with a 2-glass rating, recognising Shambles as a destination for exceptional wines by the glass. With over 40 wines available by the glass and a strong focus on discovery, Shambles has become known for offering guests access to rare, premium and small-production wines through Coravin technology.
Our wine programme also features regular private and public tasting events.
Recognition – 2024/2026
The Willow Review – Selected by Small Business Britain to feature in The Willow Review. A government-backed initiative exploring how sustainability can support long-term business success. The film was later featured at the House of Lords.
Featured on BBC News Breakfast – In support of the national Small Business Saturday campaign, championing independent hospitality businesses in the lead-up to Christmas during both 2024 and 2025 seasons.
Hospitality Sector Council – 2024/2025
Family Business & Independents (FBI) – Massimo was a member of the Family Business & Independents forum, helping facilitate cooperation between the hospitality sector and Government through quarterly meetings at Whitehall. The initiative worked alongside MPs, the Department for Business & Trade and HM Treasury to help shape solutions supporting the UK Hospitality Strategy.
