Ice cream and churro bar part of £1 million Di Maggio’s East Kilbride makeover to mark milestone birthday

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One of East Kilbride’s most popular restaurants is set for a £1 million makeover – including the launch of the town’s first authentic churro bar and gelateria. Churrissimo will form part of a new-look Di Maggio’s East Kilbride that owners DRG say will become a ‘dining destination’ for families across Lanarkshire and the west of Scotland.The project is the first step in a refresh of the Di Maggio’s brand as it marks its 40th anniversary this year.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android It will be DRG’s first venture into a specialist gelateria, and they’ve promised an impressive array of treats including 12 core ice cream flavours and highly popular churros – the classic Spanish fried donut dessert.Churrissimo will include specially sourced churro equipment costing more than £20,000 so the delicacy can be produced on site.

Chefs have also been sent to Spain for specialist churro training to ensure an offering unlike anything else in the west of Scotland.The impressive new Di Maggio’s interior will be modelled on Italian heritage, with nods to the brand’s Italian American roots, and will have room for more than 220 diners.

The restaurant will also launch an updated menu to coincide with the refurbishment, and will continue to offer collection and delivery services.