The Scottish Italian Awards once again rolled into town on Sunday (November 27) with some of the country's most talented chefs, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs discovering who'd been crowned the best.
The annual awards, which celebrate the special links between Scotland and Italy, took place at the Doubletree By Hilton, with the winners being announced across several hard-fought categories.
The ninth year of the event saw the entrants judged by a panel of esteemed independent judges including celebrity Italian chef Aldo Zilli. In attendance were the likes of Great British Bake off winner Guiseppe Dell Anno and Hollywood actor Giani Capaldi.
And Glasgow was well represented with several awards staying in or around the city, including Best Barista, Best Pizza and Best Fish and Chips.
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La Lanterna on Hope Street in the city centre was named Best Restaurant for the west of Scotland, while La Vita Spuntini on Gordon Street was highlighted as the country's favourite Italian business.
The coveted Best Pizza and Best Barista awards were given to Celino's in Partick, with founder Natalino Celino presented with a lifetime achievement award for all of his hard work in the industry.
When it came to fish and chips, Tony's Fish and Chip Shop in Shawhead, Coatbridge beat out competition from around the country to take home the crown.
There were also award wins for Bella Vita, La Fiorentina and Andiamo in Milngavie.
The full list of winners are (Glasgow winners first):
Lifetime Achievement Award: Natalino Celino, Celino's, Alexandra Parade
Scotland's Best Barista
Winner: Celino's Partick
Scotland's Best Trattoria
Winner: Bella Vita, Glasgow
Highly Recommended: Trattoria 47, Trattoria Roma Johnstone
Scotland's Best Fish and Chips
Winner: Tony's chip shop, Shawhead (Coatbridge)
Scotland's Favourite Italian Business
Winner: La Vita Spuntini Gordon Street
Scotland's Best Restaurant in the West
Winner: La Lanterna Glasgow
Highly Recommended: Andiamo Milngavie, La Vita Spuntini Gordon Street
Scotland's Best Restaurant Manager
Winner: La Fiorentina, Glasgow - Massimilliano Camerada
Scotland's Best Pizza
Winner: Celino's Partick
Scotland's Best Family Run Business
Winner: Crolla's Italian Kitchen & Bar, Musselburgh
Scotland's Best Wine Selection
Winner: La Sicilyana, Perth
Scotland’s Best Newcomer
Winner: La Bocca, Stockbridge, Edinburgh
Scotland's Best Deli
Winner: Deli il Cardo, Largs
Ambassador Award
Winner: Giuseppe Dell'Anno
Asacert ITA0039 Award
Winner: Da Vinci Italian Restaurant Aberdeen
Outstanding Achievement - Marco Acari
Scotland's Best Team
Winner: Andiamo, Milngavie
Scotland's Best Family-Friendly Restaurant
Winner: Trattoria Roma, Johnstone
Scotland’s Best Gelateria/Dessert Cafe
Winner: Renaldo's Ices, Ayr
Scotland's Best Restaurant in the North
Winner: The Copper Oven
Highly Recommended: Da Vinci Italian Restaurant Aberdeen, Mamma Mia Banchory
Scotland's Best Restaurant in the East
Winner: Osteria, North Berwick
Highly Recommended: Piccolino Edinburgh, Vittoria
Scotland's Best Restaurant in the South
Winner: La Dolce Vita
Highly Recommended: Bruno's Restaurant, Casa Mia Restaurant
Scotland's Best Restaurant in the Central Belt
Winner: Liberta Restaurant
Highly Recommended: Chianti Falkirk, Ciro's at Glenbervie
Scotland’s Best Chef
Winner: Ciro's at Glenbervie
Scotland’s Best Pizzeria
Winner: The Cavaliere Ristorante & Wine Bar, Dalkeith
Scotland's Best Pasta
Winner: Osteria, North Berwick
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