A Preston restaurant has made the shortlist of a national awards.

Olive Tree Brasserie in Miller Arcade, Church Street, is up for the Casual Dining Restaurant and Pub Awards 2019.

They are a finalist in the Independent Restaurant of the Year category.

It comes after Olive Tree won an Eat Out Award for Best Menu Development last year.

Owner and director Dean Wilson said: “I’m really proud to have created a brand, menus and an atmosphere that people want to return to time and time again, alongside my team.

“Knowing the industry is looking on too and recognising this is a great feeling. It’s come at a great time as we look to build the brands continued success.”

Read more: Trying out Olive Tree’s latest menu

The 33-year-old has expanded to have restaurants in Chester, Lytham and Stockton Heath.

Read more: Taste test at the city’s new Korean restaurant

The winners in the awards are announced at a ceremony in London in February 2019.

Have you eaten at the Olive Tree? What did you think? Let us know in the comments below