After the stress of waiting for GCSE Results Day, what's a better way to celebrate than going out for a meal and getting a great deal at the same time?
A few restaurant chains will be offering some type of free dish or discount for students who have received their results in 2025.
From Nando's to Pizza Express to Bill's, many will be spoilt for choice on where to go.
Ahead of Thursday, August 21, here's where you can plan ahead to get your freebies on the day.
GCSEÂ Results Day 2025 restaurant deals and free food
Nando's
Nando's has become a regular in offering a discount or free food on results day, and for 2025, it's no different.
They are offering a free starter or ¼ chicken for any student when they show their student ID and GCSE results at the till on Thursday, August 21.
Frankie & Benny’s
GCSE students can get a free margherita pizza at selected Frankie & Benny's restaurants as long as they purchase a soft drink at the same time.
To claim their free pizza, which normally costs £11.75, students simply need to show proof of their 2025 exam results when dining in.
Banana Tree
Banana Tree are offering a free Katsu for students on GCSE results day.
Its website shares: "GCSE students—it’s time to celebrate! Sign up for a voucher, swing by with your results and claim either a free Chicken or Vegan Katsu OR a Katsu Burger. There’s no better way to celebrate!"
To make the most of the offer, you'll need to sign up for a voucher on the Banana Tree website and show proof of your results.
Pizza Express
On August 21 and 22, GCSE students will be able to make the most of Pizza Express' Pizza O’Clock deal when showing their results.
For £10 (usually £17.50), they can enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited pizza slices at any point of the day.
Las Iguanas
Between August 5 and August 22, students can get a free single portion of churros at Last Iguanas.
You'll need to dine in and show proof of your GCSEÂ results to claim the offer.
Bill's
Bill's will be offering a free dessert for GCSE students when they dine in on results day.
Physical results will need to be shown to the servers to claim the course, with there being one dessert per student.
TGI Fridays
From Sunday to Thursday throughout August, students who have completed their GCSEs, A Levels or NQ exams can grab a free main meal at TGI Fridays.
This can be claimed when dining with a friend who orders a full-price adult main.
Its website adds: "Just show us your exam results and say the magic words 'GRADSEATFREE' and you're in. Easy!"
Bella Italia
GCSE students can enjoy a free starter and dessert with every main meal purchased at Bella Italia on August 21.
The offer is valid for up to six people per table, with one free starter and one free dessert per person when a main course is purchased.
To redeem, simply show valid proof of exam results when ordering.
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Côte Brasserie
If you're celebrating a French GCSE on August 21, you can get free steak frites or a vegan burger at Côte Brasserie.
To claim, show your server your French results, and order one adult main dish.
Students who didn't take French can get a free dessert at the chain by showing their results and purchasing an adult main dish.
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