The very best of Italian food and culture is set to be honoured at the Scottish Italian Awards next month – and new launches and old favourites all over the country have today been revealed as finalists.

The awards will see some of the country's biggest restaurants going up against newcomers and tiny spots all over Scotland in a guide to some of our best foodie spots.

With categories ranging from best pizza to best family-friendly restaurant to best tiramisu, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate the best eateries in the country.

And a number of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire restaurants have been name-checked as finalists in the prestigious awards.

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