Scottish Italian Awards 2021: Glasgow Winners announced

The best chefs from all over the country gathered at the DoubleTree by Hilton in the hopes of taking home a prestigious award for their work.

We're not biased, but we're especially chuffed to see some of our local food hero's recognised as prizewinners in categories that range from Best Pizza to Lifetime Achievement.

Bravo tutti!

Read on for the full list of Glasgow winners:

Pictured: Marco Giannasi owner of the Battlefield rest took home the Lifetime Achievement Award

Lifetime Achievement Award 

Winnner: Battlefield Rest- Marco Giannasi

Where: 55 Battlefield Road

Owner Marco Gianassi took home the lifetime achievement award for his 27 years in business at one of the city's best-loved Italian restaurants, the Battlefield rest.

Read our full interview with him to find out what he believes is the key to such long-standing success.

Scotland's Favourite Italian Business

Winner: La Fiorentina

Where: 2 Paisley Road West

La Fiorentina opened in 1989 and since then they have been serving ' the very best Tuscan and Italian specialities to hungry Glaswegians.'

In response to their win, they said: "Thank you very much to all our customers that support us every day."

READ MORE: Butchers and bakers in and around Glasgow in running for top pie award

Scotland's Best Chef

Winner: Mediterraneo Ristorante & Champagne Bar

Where: 159 Ingram street

This bustling restaurant, pizzeria and champagne bar in the heart of Merchant city took home the award for Scotland's best chef.

There's no doubt their classic dishes like Sea Bass Cartoccio and Penne Al Capone helped them to bag the prize. 

Scotland's Best Deli/Cafe

Winner: La Pastina Deli

Where: 180 Byres road

After only a few months in business, La Pastina earned itself the title of best deli/cafe.

It's no surprise, however, since owner John Traynor has plenty of previous experience at Porter and Rye, The Finnieston and as a private chef to Celtic legend Odsonne Edouard. 

Watch our video of a live pasta masterclass from Chef John and Liam Chynoweth in celebration of world pasta day here.

Pictured: Chef Luca Conreno of La Lanterna

Scotland's Best Restaurant Over 50 Seats

Winner: La Lanterna Glasgow

Where: 35 Hope street

Loved by locals and celebrity guests alike, La Lanterna on Hope street has been open since 1970.

They now have a second location in Glasgow's West End where they focus on serving great quality, authentic Italian food with no fuss.

Read our full interview with Chef Luca Conreno here

Scotland's Best Family-Friendly Restaurant & Scottish Barista Champion

Winner: Celino's Partick

Where: 235 Dumbarton road

Scooping not one, but two awards on the night was Celino's in Partick.

They beat stiff competition to be crowned Barista Champion as well as the award of Best Family Run Restaurant.

Priding themselves on offering  ‘tutto per tutti’ (everything for everyone) they said of their win: "Thank you so much to everyone who nominated us.

"We couldn’t have done it without you."

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Scotland's Best Fish and Chips

Winner: Enzo's Crookston

Where: 4 Crookston Road

There's a strong link between Glasgow chip shops and Italian heritage in the city.

As such, a hugely important category at the Scottish Italian Awards was 'Best Fish and Chips.'

The catch of the day went to Enzo's in Crookston who said they had "an absolute blast" at the ceremony.

Scotland's Best Pizza

Winner: Franco Scanavini- Tonys Chipshop Shawhead

Where: 15 Berwick Street, Coatbridge

If you're looking for the best pizza in Scotland, you'll have to take a short journey out of Glasgow to find Tonys Chipshop in Coatbridge.

A quick scroll through their social media should have you convinced that they're worthy winners.

Just prepare yourself for some serious carb cravings.

For more information on the Scottish Italian Awards click here.