Businesses in Glasgow have been named among the finalists for the Scottish Italian Awards.
The awards, which honour the best of Italian food and culture, will take place on Sunday, November 30 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Glasgow city centre.
Several businesses in Glasgow and surrounding areas have been named among the finalists across several categories, including Scotland's Best Family Run Business, Scotland's Best Fish and Chips and Best Pizza.
Best Pizza is one of the most prestigious awards and finalists will face off in a live cook off ahead of the main event.
Judges will include Awards Ambassador and celebrity chef Aldo Zilli along with judges from the UK Pizza Federation and an experienced local panel of experts.
Aldo Zilli and Des Clarke (Image: Supplied)
Warren Paul, awards director, said: "It’s a thrill to be back for the twelfth Italian Awards, and with over 120,000 public votes pouring in to help us find the best of the best, it’s clear Scotland’s people want to ensure their favourites are recognised.
"We’ve been inundated, so making it to the finalist spots is a bigger honour than ever before.
"It’s a privilege to be able to shine a light on lesser known or recently launched places and people of this quality all over Scotland – as well as the big names and old favourites which keep on delivering quality.
"These awards, like all the awards events we run, are about trying to give a platform to help out in these tough times. There’s amazing food being produced every day in every town, city, village even street in Scotland showcasing the best of Italy right here.
"The people have spoken, and they’ve spoken loud – this list of finalists really is a guide to the absolute pinnacle right here, right now.
"I don’t envy the judges."
Warren Paul (Image: Supplied)
The full list of finalists for Glasgow and the surrouding areas are;
Scotland's Best Deli/Café
Basilico Italian Take Away and Dessert, Glasgow
Bella Fresca, Glasgow
Buongiorno, Glasgow
Deli's Kitchen, Glasgow
Ronzio Coffeehouse, Glasgow
Saporita, Glasgow
Smile Café, Glasgow
Scotland's Best Family Run Business
Cotto Via, North Lanarkshire
Da Antonio Italian Restaurant, South Lanarkshire
Quintilianis Fast Food, Larkhall
Ristorante Pieno, Glasgow
Trattoria 47, Glasgow
Scotland’s Best Newcomer
Deli's Kitchen, Glasgow
Malocchio, Glasgow
Paolo's Clarkston, East Renfrewshire
Saporita, Glasgow
Sofia by Santa Lucia, Hamilton
Scotland's Best Barista
Bella Fresca, Glasgow
Buongiorno, Glasgow
Caffè Royale, Paisley
Ronzio Coffeehouse, Glasgow
Saporita, Glasgow
Scotland's Best Fish and Chips
Catch Fish and Chips, Giffnock
Giuliano’s Chippy & Pizzeria, Glasgow
Il Pescatore, Paisley
Kadir's Fish & Chips, Glasgow
Mancini's Street Food, Wishaw
Mario's, Giffnock
Merchant Chippie, Glasgow
Quintilianis Fast Food, Larkhall
The Old Fish Bar, Glasgow
The Village Fish Bar, Neilston
Scotland's Best Restaurant in the West
Amore Ristorante e Pizzeria, Glasgow
Andiamo, Milngavie
Banca Di Roma, Glasgow
Barolo Italian Bar & Kitchen, Glasgow
Caffe Parma, Glasgow
La Vita Barrachnie, Glasgow
La Vita Spuntini Gordon Street, Glasgow
LUCALI by Andiamo, Glasgow
Malocchio, Glasgow
Paolo's Clarkston, East Renfrewshire
Ristorante Pieno, Glasgow
ROCCA Ristorante & Bar, Hamilton
Trattoria Genova, Paisley
Trattoria Roma, Johnstone
Scotland's Best Team
Arigo, East Kilbride
Kadir's Fish & Chips, Glasgow
Quintilianis Fast Food, Larkhall
Ronzio Coffeehouse, Glasgow
Sugo Pasta, Glasgow
Tonino's Pizzeria, Greenock
Tony Macaroni, Glasgow
Trattoria 47, Glasgow
Vinnies Pizzeria, Glasgow
Scotland’s Best Pizzeria
Amore Ristorante e Pizzeria, Glasgow
Bangin' Pizza, Dumbarton
La Piccola Pizzeria, Glasgow
Leopardo Pizza, Glasgow
Paesano Pizza, Glasgow
Radisson Red, Glasgow
Sandro's, Glasgow
Sano Pizza, Glasgow
The Big Slice Pizzeria, Paisley
Tonino's Pizzeria, Greenock
Tony Macaroni, Glasgow
Scotland's Best Restaurant Manager
LUCALI by Andiamo, Glasgow
Nonna Ginas, Newton Mearns
Paolo's Clarkston, East Renfrewshire
Trattoria Roma, Johnstone
Scotland’s Best Gelateria
Colpi Ice Cream, Milngavie
The Capocci Man, Airdrie
Scotland's Best Pasta
Arigo, East Kilbride
Basilico Italian Take Away and Dessert, Glasgow
Bella Vita, Glasgow
Celentano's, Glasgow
Cotto Via, North Lanarkshire
Da Antonio Italian Restaurant, South Lanarkshire
Malocchio, Glasgow
Maremonti Restaurant, Paisley
Ristorante La Vigna, Lanark
Sugo Pasta, Glasgow
Scotland’s Best Chef
Bella Vita, Glasgow
Il Pescatore, Paisley
Malocchio, Glasgow
Scotland's Best Pizza
Bangin' Pizza, Dumbarton
Basilico Italian Take Away and Dessert, Glasgow
Bella Vita, Glasgow
Cotto Via, North Lanarkshire
Fratellos, Glasgow
Kadir's Fish & Chips, Glasgow
Leopardo Pizza, Glasgow
Maremonti Restaurant, Paisley
Nostrana, Glasgow
Paesano Pizza, Glasgow
Quintilianis Fast Food, Larkhall
Radisson Red, Glasgow
The Big Slice Pizzeria, Paisley
Tonino's Pizzeria, Greenock
Trattoria 47, Glasgow
Trattoria Roma, Johnstone
Vinnies Pizzeria, Glasgow
Scotland's Best Family Friendly Restaurant
Arigo, East Kilbride
Bangin' Pizza, Dumbarton
Buongiorno, Glasgow
Leonardo's Restaurant, South Lanarkshire
Trattoria Roma, Johnstone
Scotland's Best Trattoria
Bella Vita, Glasgow
Caffè Royale, Paisley
Leonardo's Restaurant, South Lanarkshire
Sandro's, Glasgow
Trattoria 47, Glasgow
Trattoria Genova, Paisley
Scotland's Best Antipasto
Ristorante La Vigna, Lanark
Scotland's Best Tiramisu
Cafe Mariana, Glasgow
Da Antonio Italian Restaurant, South Lanarkshire
Fratellos, Glasgow
La Vita Barrachnie, Glasgow
Paolo's Clarkston, East Renfrewshire
Ristorante La Vigna, Lanark
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