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National
Kenny Macdonald

Dumfries takeaway enjoys success at Scottish Takeaway Awards

An Italian takeaway from Dumfries has grabbed a pizza the action at a national awards night.

Benvenuto sliced up the opposition to claim two prizes at a prestigious contest for best takeaway and top pizza.

The Eastfield Road eatery received certificates from the Scottish Takeaway Awards and owner Giampiero Paolinelli was delighted to win a double.

Benvenuto was named best takeaway in South West Scotland and also scooped the Pizza of the Year award.

A spokeswoman for the firm said: “We are absolutely thrilled.

“To win two national awards is brilliant. There were eight regions in the competition and we are very, very pleased to have been named the best in two of them.

“Unfortunately, we could not attend the red carpet ceremony on the night at the Marriott Hotel because of holidays, but we have received the certificates.”

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