The very best of Italian food and culture will be honoured at the Scottish Italian Awards next month – and a number of restaurants in and around Glasgow have been revealed as finalists.

The awards are said to be the Oscars of Italian food and hospitality, with the biggest and most famous names going up against newcomers and tiny spots from all over the country.

Best Pizza is one of the most prestigious awards which is hotly contested every year – the finalists will face off in a live cook off ahead of the main event.

Amongst those finalists include Italian eateries across Glasgow and the surrounding areas. To name a few battling it out: Bella Vita, Glasgow, Cotto Via, North Lanarkshire, Fratellos, Glasgow, Leopardo Pizza, Glasgow, Maremonti Restaurant, Paisley, Bangin' Pizza, Dumbar

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